Comments by 81volguy

Written on John Adams: New staff won over Daniel Hood with its love for the game:

in response to chaos001:

BTW, Adams...use "their" not "its." A football staff is comprised of people, not objects.

You are wrong. Any organization is an "it." When you talk about the individuals, then you can say "they."

Written on Phillip Fulmer helps restart football at East Tennessee State:

in response to tnoutlaw2001#228008:

Im just curious why the website and link say "govols" and we continually get news about other schools.

I understand who Fulmer is and was, but he is not here anymore, and this story has nothing to do with extra "vols" news.

How about all stories have to do with current "vols" sports news, let the other schools get the attention through their news organizations, and sports departments.

Because it is news that is related to Tennessee. By your reasoning, we shouldn't hear a word about Peyton Manning, or, I don't know, Johny Majors, or, say, Bruce Pearl, or... whoever. It is fine if you aren't interested in these things, but perhaps others are. Try to keep up.

Written on Mike Strange: Tennessee has resources but no Final Fours:

in response to Pompey:

....the hard truth is the University of Tennessee athletics has always been average. In men's sports Knoxville has never even been close to Tuscaloosa, Gainesville, or Columbus. Poor management of the AD and a corrupt "ole boy" mentality of "good is good enough", has crippled an athletic program that has outstanding facilities. Bricks and mortar do not substitute for championships so the mind set at Tennessee must change before anything else does.......

Columbus? What are you talking about? While Alabama has the most football titles, and Kentucky the most in basketball, Tennessee has held its own over the years. You're not a fan.

Written on UT wants to get back to basics of playing defense :

Get ready for a 50-point game. He thinks offense and defense are exclusive. What a joke.

Written on John Adams: Vols could come out ahead by redshirting Maymon :

in response to manning_berry_special_player1614:

im sure glad jon jon set us straight on this.....no shiznit that we will be better off with him...we would also be better this season with him..it is what it is get well soon maymon

You've got some serious problems, dude. Get some help. Seriously.

Written on Second-half outburst raises possibilities for low-scoring Vols :

Martin is clueless. I guarantee you he'll put what he considers the "best defenders" on the floor again (McBee!) and hope for a good offense, and we'll be scoring 50 again. The guy has no idea how to coach an offense. It's going to be painful to watch. It's also no fun to watch a team that can't score. Why can't he see that?

Written on John Adams: Another rivalry headed the wrong way for UT :

It was really an atrocious coaching job by Martin. He plays the wrong personnel, and it is apparent that UT can score points. But they play like the coach -- they have a stick up their a** on offense. It was only when they were out of the game that he let them play. Then, they dominated the game. Some might take heart from that. I doubt he's learned any lesson at all. We'll be back to that exciting 50-point offense next time. It's really pitiful.

Written on Vols' Jones 'comfortable' for recruits:

in response to Navaloranges:

Thanks for "letting" us read the Chat Times piece. It was a good read. On the same note, putting an interview with UT's new coach on the pay site is as insulting, and as belittling to VOL FANS as you can get. This is the KNOXVILLE PAPER'S VOLUNTEER website, it is a freaking slap in the face to make UT FANS pay to read an interview with THEIR new coach. PATHETIC!

actually, you're not thinking this through. How are reporters supposed to make money and support their families if they give away all their content for free? Then there wouldn't be any reporters!

Written on John Adams: An SEC coaching leap isn't for everybody :

in response to MarbleCitySon:

Charlie strong would rather look good in the crappy acc than come and get his eyes dotted in the SEC.

You're right. I think Jones is a better hire than Strong. But it's going to take a tough approach for Jones to prove himself. Recruit, build discipline and put your team in a position to win.

Written on John Adams: Coaching (not Christmas) lists, the buzz this holiday season :

in response to rickytopvol:

What are you talking about? "This whole mess started with Fulmer"? You guys (Fulmer haters) are hilarious. I mean it would be funny if it weren't so sad. You say the whole mess stated with Fulmer. Tell me when that exactly was. Was that in his last full season as head coach (2007) when we won 10 games, won the SEC east, and finished the year ranked 12th. Or was it the year before that (2006) when we won 9 games, finished 2nd in the east, and finished in the top 25. Or maybe it was the year before that (2005) when we lost 6 games (we lost 4 of the games by a combined 17 points). Or maybe it was the year before that (2004) when we won 10 games, won the east, and finished 13th in the final polls. Or maybe it was the year before that (2003) when we won 10 games, tied for 1st in the east, and finished 15th in the final polls. Excuse me I would continue, but why don't you tell me when "this mess" actually started because I am very curious to know. It appears to me to have started Nov. 3, 2008. All you Fulmer haters sound like Obama supporters, the only difference is they blame Bush and you'll blame Fulmer. The best I can tell in 2008 we were only a good offensive coordinator away from being a great team and now we are so much further away from that it makes this old Vols fan very sad. It didn't have to be this way. So for all you haters out there that weren't happy winning 10 games and the SEC east every 2 or 3 years please explain when all "this mess" started (please supply fact and not just "i think it started with Fulmer").

Leave the politics out of it. I agreed with you until you demonstrated your lack of understanding about the facts of the U.S. economy The fact of the matter is, Obama DID inherit an economy losing 800,000 jobs a month, stock market in nosedive, banks collapsing, GDP contracting alarmingly... worst economy since the Great Depression. Since then? Have had consistent job growth, stock market's come back and they just readjusted the last quarter's economic growth upward to a robust rate. Yes, he inherited a mess and it has turned around. I'll stop blaming Bush if you'll stop with the nonsense about your Obama blather.

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Mississippi State game crucial for Derek Dooley:

in response to WaltGoVols:

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Nice post, Walt. And you're right in your other posts as well. What idiot thought that firing Fulmer was a good idea THE YEAR AFTER he won the SEC East???

Written on Tennessee has chance to redeem Florida loss with game at No. 5 Georgia :

in response to UTVOL2001:

Please do not mention morals with Obama. Check his views on marriage and murder (of children). Sorry to bring this to this site, but that makes me angry.

What is it about you people who can't understand that politics doesn't belong on here? And just because you disagree with someone it doesn't make them immoral. The Mormon church was racist for years and Romney supported them. I disagree with that but that doesn't make him immoral. Stop making enemies out of fellow Americans.

Written on Jay Greeson: Georgia game will be defining moment for Derek Dooley:

in response to DeltaCharlie3:

LOL.. There you are!

What, no score prediction? No guarantees?

Look, nobody will be pulling harder for the Vols to beat UGA and SC than Gator fans! Y'all pull it together, have a little faith in Bray and Dooley and go get a couple of signature wins this year.

I'm not going to bust your chops too bad over last Saturday, because I know you're still hurting. But I don't think it possible, other than Obama, for one man to be so wrong and so off base than you were before the UF-UT game. Flvol79 is a close second, but he's not as intelligent as you so he doesn't count.

Good luck the rest of the way, seriously! Beat UGA!!!!

Your comment about Obama proves you have no clue. Talk about being handed an utter disaster -- by what was probably your man, Bush.

Written on 5 Big Things: Tennessee vs. Georgia State :

in response to tomatosoup:

Alright Vols...just because this is Georgia State, let's not take them easy. Remember fans, it wasn't too long ago that Applachian State went up to the Big House in Michigan and shocked the college football world that one Saturday. If (and I don't belive we will) loose to George State, I have a feeling it will absolutely crush my season. I do believe that if we win big and a few teams ranked in the lower 20's loose, we may finally crack the Top 25!!!! Yeee Haaaa Go Vols and I'll be eating my tomato soup watching the game on ESPN 3!!!!

App State was in the middle of national championship runs; Michigan was a poor team. Georgia State is terrible. We don't know yet about the Vols but I don't think they are terrible.

Written on Defense: 'We got rewarded tonight' :

in response to stroker:

Please see Olddogsrule post September 1, 2012
3:12 a.m. .You'r bitterness would be served directed at Obama.

God, you are stupid, stroker.

Written on Mike Strange: SEC powerhouse? Vols hope O'Brien is right :

in response to nomietn#281095:

"...fun to watch?" Is he crazy? Pee wee ball with your 9 year old grandson is "...fun to watch." We are talking serious business here. Million dollar salaries, an athletics department millions in the hole, community depression with suicidal ideation, and youthful dreams on the line. Tennessee needs a winning program now, not something "...fun to watch." Get with the program Dooley. It's time to grow up and do what we hired you to do. Lead, win, or get out of our way.

If you don't have fun watching, then why watch?

Written on John Adams: UT has big room for improvement on big plays :

in response to PUL4VOLS:

U John have to improve on BIG NOTHING ARTICLES. You might just give up some big ground if you wrote something that did not keep bringing up last year's record. Now who was that last game with? The Vols will be fine. Now go play in the traffic(on the internet of course).

It's shocking how msguided your comment is. Were you happy with the incredibly disastrous plays the defense gave up last year, over and over? Were you happy how they played on their heels? I know you hate adams but he's simply telling the truth. Grow up and face the facts. We better get better because last year we sucked. Face it and stop whining about Adams.

Written on John Adams: Schedule should be big plus for Vols :

in response to TeamXer:

While I generally hate the never ending JA bashing...Dickish last line, to be sure.

The fans on this site who complain whenever Adams, or anyone else, mentions the Kentucky debacle are in utter denial. That game counts as perhaps the worst loss in Tennesse history. It should be mentioned over and over until this team redeems itself. And to deny it is to stick your head in the sand. Adams is doing his job, and he keeps pointing out how bad the Vols have been for the last few years. You guys apparently want him to gloss over the utter ineptitude and pathetic coaching and play that have characterized this team. It's baffling and it seems as if you're more upset at Adams than at the performance of UT football. Please find another team, because those who are upset at a writer who tells the truth about this team are not serious fans.

Written on Former Vol Cameron Clear pleads guilty to misdemeanor theft:

in response to JBVols1698:

lol pleaded

'pleaded' is correct

Written on John Adams: Football camps are no game for college prospects :

in response to tovolny:

John, go brush your 19 teeth and go to bed. Tomorrow will bring you a chance to finally mow your shaggy lawn. Remember, no golf until you do your shores.

Really, you had to take the time to hurl a nonsensical insult just because you could? You're an example of what's wrong with the human race. And that's no insult -- just a fact.

Written on John Adams: Derek Dooley cool about 'hot-seat' question :

in response to FEARinSEC:

J.A.,(doesn't mean John Adams)can you PLEASE find some new material? Exactly how many articles do you plan on writing about Dooley possibly being fired? Sheesh, and to think someone at KNS is actually dumb enough to keep signing your paychecks! WOW!!

Dude, get a clue. It was a media availability. He Was Doing His Job. Sheesh, the ignorance of the masses.

Written on President Obama to present Pat Summitt Presidential Medal of Freedom:

in response to heyitsme:

Do a search and see how many times obama has mentioned Pat Summit prior to today... Ummmm....

For a guy that calls basketball his #1 sport, you would have thought that he would have mentioned Pat long before now... Especially since he called her success - "...unparalleled"!

Call this a bad post, a the wrong forum, call it what you may. I know politics when I see it, and this is nothing but more bad obama politics.

So I took you up on your juvenile challenge, and it turns out he has mentioned her before, at least twice, in complimenting her and the team. And he picked the lady Vols to get to the final four last year because of, he said, her will to make them win. So... your whole premise is shot down. Go away.

Written on John Adams: UT's receiving corps talented, uncertain :

in response to RatherBeDrivingaTitleist:

I nominate you, John Adams, for the Bryce Brown award. You certainly fail to live up to your billing as a senior columnist. For the most part CDD has kept his players shortcomings in house and that creates a lot of fodder for negativity. I just wish UT had some support from you and the KNS for a change.

You John Adams haters are sooo sensitive. The guy is a COLUMNIST. He writes opinion that you may or may not agree with, but it's supposed to be provocative. But you are so delicate you can't imagine that someone might hold a different opinion or (gasp!) actually write something negative about the Vols! What a pitiful bunch of lifeless ninnies. Get over it. The Vols need work and it's his job to point that out.

Written on Derek Dooley: 'It's hard to feel better than I do today' :

in response to GoVols_16:

I was never more proud of a Vols team than I was the one in Dooley's first year. However, I don't think I have been more disappointed by a Vols team than the one in Dooley's 2nd year--they seemed to quit. They especially seemed to quit after halftime in most of their games. Yes, they played against some deeper teams, but they also laid down against MTSU, lost to a horrific KY team, etc.

Someone made the comment that Bray told some of the seniors after the KY loss that it didn't really matter b/c they would only going to be going to a "sh*tty" bowl game anyway.

"IF" that is true, "IF" these younger players sabotaged or laid down/quit, then that is possibly one of THE worst coaching jobs ever.

If the "idiots" are running the asylum, we're in trouble as a football team for years to come.

I hope I'm wrong.

If it's true that Bray said that, what I hear is a young man disappointed and rationalizing his disappointment. That's something you say after a bad loss, and you're angry. It doesn't mean he didn't care, it just means he was mad and was making a "sour grapes" comment.

Written on John Adams: Recruiting reveals state of UT program :

in response to 1963VOLS:

what a dumba@#,could have had #1 recruiting class and would stile wine.go away.

Nice comment. Learn to type.

Written on Source: Charlie Coiner set to take over special teams for Vols:

in response to BlueTickHound4:

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It's about helping recruiting. It's about giving these young men positive role models. It's about helping us win. Don't be so naive.

Written on John Adams: UT needs walk-ons to fill NFL underclassmen quota :

in response to BankerVol:

JA... you are an Effing IDIOT!

And what does that make you? Responding with disguised profanity to a writer you hate, without paying for it, and doing it anonymously. You are pathetic and have no life. Wait -- I have an idea -- don't read him! Incredible that never occurred to you. What an effing idiot.

Written on Vols fall at Oakland, 89-81:

in response to kantanuuv:

As a free service to Vole fans everywhere, I'm providing a list of excuses you can use when you post. (NOTE: You may select more than one.)

o The floor was too shiny.

o Their shoes were too squeaky.

o The ball experienced overinflation caused by administration economic policies.

o Key players attending BBQ at Bruce Pearl's house (no photos this time).

o We're young and inexperienced.

o Our quarterback was injured.

o We're the only team that has to travel for road games.

o Celebration hangover after moral victory against Duke.

o Concerned about being stuck in the ribs with a knife (thought they were the Oakland Raiders).

o This is a huge rivalry dating all the way back to 2010. ANYTHING can happen.

o Another hour and we'd a had 'em!

o Distracted by residual Kiffen man-love.

That's got to be the most inane, comment idiotic I've ever read. And that's saying something on this board.

Written on John Adams: For Mark Richt lightning has to strike twice at Neyland :

in response to DannyVol:

*byline*

dateline

Written on Michael Palardy focused on bouncing back from mistakes against Florida:

in response to VOL_GOD:

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You may have just posted the most idiotic thing ever on this board, and that is saying an awful lot. You don't have any brains, do you? Go back to Florida.

Written on John Adams: Passer, pass rush favor Vols :

in response to Navalorange:

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Calm down dude. We would probably be friends if we met. What I'm sick of is this whimpering criticism of Adams, like he's supposed to write about how great we are when we haven't WON IN SIX YEARS. Please let's face the facts. That is the only way to get better. Adams is willing to tell the truth even in the face of crybabies who don't understand -- we've got to get better and win a friggin' game against these people. Otherwise it's all just sad talk.

Written on John Adams: Passer, pass rush favor Vols :

in response to Navalorange:

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Because what happened before is the point of the column... that things might be different this time. Sheesh -- do you people have to have your hands held at all times?

Written on Tyler Bray's stats show up when it counts:

in response to keepitreal4vols:

And ZERO throat slashes.

yeh but he did have the "buh-bye" wave. Bush league. I don't know why Dooley doesn't put a stop to it. We are Tennessee, not cocky jackasses.

Written on Obama gives chest bump with Auburn wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor:

in response to BobKesling_is_overpaid:

Uh...the democrats took over the house in 2007, two years before your messiah entered the white house. So therefore, they were writing the laws for 2 years. Before that, I seem to recall 4.7percent unemployment rate. I know facts are stubborn things for you tree huggers, but facts are facts: leftists destroy economies. However, Bush contributed with his big spending(eg.free drugs for geezers). You libs should've loved him then. Oh yeah...Go Vols!

Uh, the Republicans control the House now, so I suppose you think they are responsible for the $1 trillion-plus deficit and the fact that job growth has slowed since they took over? No, you don't think that? Huh. Once again, we see an inability to think straight and utter hypocrisy in right-wing "thinking."

Written on Obama gives chest bump with Auburn wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor:

in response to GatorHater326:

Yeah Obama and the democrats are doing such a great job 9.1% unemployment, and two to three times the deficit that Bush left. It's great listening to democrats cause they always result to name calling instead of using facts to back up their propaganda.

Wrong. Bush's last budget deficit was $1.3 trillion, same as Obama's. It is probably useless to explain this to people who think George Bush was a good president, but his budget didn't end until the fiscal year ended, in 2009. Also, thanks to the Bush economy, when Obama took office, the nation was shedding nearly a million jobs a month. He slowed it and began to turn it around until gas prices jumped and slowed the recovery. But these are facts, which are unknown to many Republicans.

Written on John Adams: Fans should be prepared for hearing :

in response to CarbonCopy:

John,
The article is stupid

Carbon Copy,
Your post is stupid.

Written on GVX247: Cuonzo Martin believes Tobias Harris won't stay :

in response to pms151:

this really sucks to be posted on 247..what are you guys trying to do to the rest of us who refuse to pay your prices in protest of selling public info? What's next..CDD gonna cost us every time it is mentioned? You are taking this too far! You guys should concentrate on cleaning up KNS image not piling more phooey on it.

Wow so you think you shouldn't have to pay for information? Something you value? Huh.Okay, go spend your time, report on something that is valuable or interesting, and post it for free. See how long that lasts. If you value the information, pay for it or forget about it. Nobody is forcing you to do anything. You're probably a capitalist, too, who claims to hate socialism, but yet you want stuff for free. Grow up.

Written on Quinton Chievous to choose between UT, Saint Louis:

in response to GONAVY:

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You're particularly stupid, aren't you?

Written on Cuonzo Martin says Wes Washpun 'knows how to run a team':

in response to tennrich1:

Now we gotta admit...this guy is funny and good for a much needed laugh this morning....The Adam and Eve comment should explain a lot shouldn't it??????

Not even the most ardent theologians think adam and eve were real. They are metaphors for the beginning of the human race. You seriously think they just appeared out of nowhere? Huh. Was there music playing when they materialized?

Written on Daryl Vereen a quick study at linebacker:

I live in Charlotte and Vereen was one of the best, if not the best, running backs in Charlotte h.s. history. His power in h.s. wasn't enough for college, but he is an athlete. I have a feeling he is going to do great things as a linebacker. As I've posted before, remember this name. Vereen.

Written on John Adams: Success for UT in Year Two?:

in response to 02champs#209256:

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If you don't like him, don't read him. It was a well crafted column; I'm sure it was far better than anything you could do. Sniping and complaining doesn't make you a man. Grow up.

Written on John Adams: In the battle of Derek Dooley vs. stats, take Dooley:

in response to BigVolFaninSC:

So what you're saying is that Adams will retire next year?!...

Nice article.
Here's a name to watch next year: Vereen.

Written on Tennessee releases Kevin Ware from Letter of Intent :

in response to westknoxrepub:

I never said don't grant him a release, I said don't grant him a release to go play for an SEC school.

well, you're wrong. He committed to a different coach. He deserves a release to go anywhere when the coach is pulled out from under him. and by the way, this isn't a political board; change your user name. Nobody cares what your politics are.

Written on Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina's top recruit, handcuffed, released:

in response to dead_vol_foul:

"fit the description"

let's see....young, big, and some race or other...(race isn't the point here).

I can see why people get ticked off at times.

Well, he matched the race.

Written on Derek Dooley: This is Year One and last year was Year Zero:

in response to CantStandSaban:

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You're such a pathetic person, coming on to this board to post your opinions, that no one cares about. You need to develop a life away from here. First, start with establishing some self-esteem, and try to respect those around you. I don't believe I've ever witnessed such futility and anger and stupidity.

Written on Mike Strange: SEC has changed for Vols :

Beautifully written story.

Written on Tennessee, Pearl looking for 6th straight NCAA bid:

in response to Caspian:

“I think we understand what’s at stake,” junior guard Cameron Tatum said. “We’ve got a lot of guys on here from last year’s team. We had a meeting the other day talking about it like, ’Guys this is go time. It’s either win or go home.’

Quotes like the above really rub me the wrong way. I'm tired of hearing about how players "understand" or how it's "go time" or "it's time to step up" or "we had a meeting". If I was on the team, I couldn't keep a straight face saying something like that for the umpteenth time after dropping game after game we should have won right after saying the same dang thing. But then again, maybe it's just me.

No, it's not just you, and you are correct.
They keep doing the same things over and over again, causing them to lose, and I'm afraid a pattern like that is tough to break at this point.

Written on Tennessee falls at home to Kentucky, 64-58:

in response to toddyboy:

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That's true, and we shoot very badly at home. Just one more shooter and this team would be very dangerous. But without that shooter they are average. But here's the thing -- get hot and they beat anyone.

Written on Brian Williams won't play against Kentucky:

in response to ztoshiningz2:

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8 for the Vols
5 for the Gators

But these things don't matter; what matters is what a pathetic loser you are, to try to upset people who you would probably actually like, if you met them. Examine yourself. Why do you feel so inadequate that you have to display such inferior behavior?

Written on David Climer: Vols abandon Bruce Pearl's style:

in response to PattheFlaVol:

Mr. Climber has a real shot at a journalistic career...with MSNBC or UK or wherever that degree from Keith judas Olbermann University carries some weight!!!

What a pathetic attempt at a comment.

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