Comments by BrassMonkey

Written on Farragut's Jordan Cooper earns save as Middle Tennessee tops Vols, 7-6:

I find it hard to believe that Dave Hart gets a raise and our Men's athletic program as a whole is in a much worse position as MTSU as evident by tournaments and head to head play.

Written on Mike Strange: Tyler Bray can look to Warner, Moon, Romo for inspiration:

Tyler Bray threw a party after he was not drafted. It broke out a windshield, was intercepted, and then returned for a touchdown.

Written on After enduring doubters, Cordarrelle Patterson hopes to celebrate with 1st round NFL draft selection:

Go gettem CP. I will even give you a free agent spot on my FFB team this fall. Too bad you had to play for the worst coach in TN history.

Written on Tennessee leaves door open for Marlin Lane's possible return:

Dooley's main issue was that he could not keep the best talent on the field and this sounds like a move from a coach that 99% of GVX posters were convinced was the next Saban. Dooley 2.0

Written on Tennessee leaves door open for Marlin Lane's possible return:

Oh Jeez this old game again.

Written on Vols tinker with offensive line:

in response to VolzsFan:

10+ wins????

and you said the same thing about Dooley..... But I think they can win 20+ this year. The schedule in imagination land is pretty soft.

Written on ESPN levels new set of allegations against already-embattled Auburn:

Everyone knew they cheated for the National Championship, so this was bound to happen sooner or later. No surprise here.

Written on Report: Former Auburn players detail payments, academic fraud, drug culture, criminal cover-ups:

Good luck once ESPN starts hating you. Hopefully the UT national hate is on the downswing soon to be replaced by Auburn who deserves to have their NC stripped for the Scam Newton debacle.

Written on Cuonzo Martin to coach East in College All-Star Game:

Martin re-iterates. This is a tournament team.

Written on Butch Jones pleased with Vols' attitude after first day back at practice:

in response to tomatosoup:

I too must admit that I’m extremely impressed with the way the Vols are coming along, both mentally and physically! Honestly, it’s been a long time since I’ve been this hopeful about what lies ahead for our Big Orange boys and CAN’T WAIT for next season to get here soon enough. Yes, I know we have a killer schedule ahead of us starting with the Ducks, and I for one, will be very interested in how we respond going into that game 2 and 0 (hopefully). On a side note, I heard a brief mention this morning on the Sports Animal about one of our commitments tweeting something around 7:30 AM today that Vol Nation should get ready for another big announcement tomorrow. I didn’t catch who sent the tweet out and am not really sure whom they were speaking but regardless, this is surely a breath of fresh air. How awesome would be if the Lady Vols win tonight getting us to the Final Four and then we get another huge commitment tomorrow! Boys…..it still may take another 2 years but I’ve finally got the feeling that we’re back! As always…..go Vols and watch out for the pulled hammeys!!!! It’s kind of tough practicing in the early morning hours this time of year as there is a lot of due on the grass!!!!

You really know nothing about how they are coming along "mentally and physically." It would be in everyone's best interest to allow them to prove it on the field before claiming they are in store for 8,9,10,11 win seasons. The sunshine pumpers crowned Dooley the next Saban before he ever coached a game, and look how that turned out. I'm all for the Vols having a big turn around, but the only time to prove it is Saturdays from September to November. Coach speak about "practice attitude" is just that.

Written on John Adams: Another turnaround leaves Lady Vols one game from Final Four:

Warlick made no excuses and Cuonzo has been almost Dooley like in his game planning and lack of motivation. Why does Martin insist on telling his teams that they are tournament teams in February when they have so much left to prove?

Tennessee had elite talent this year on both the men's and women's basketball team, but only one coach was able to use it correctly. Good job Warlick

Written on Back for pro day, 'humbled' Da'Rick Rogers says he wants to rebuild bridge to UT:

I support your Da'Rick. If I had to play for Doolittle I would have probably needed some herb too. The guy was in way over his head and could not keep 5 star talent on the team. From Eric Berry, Janzen Jackson, Brice Brown, David Oku, and yourself Doofus Doolittle's record with keeping elite talent at UT was pitiful. I have renewed hope with the new coach, but no free passes until the Vols show something on the field.

Written on Cuonzo Martin baffled by Vols' NCAA tournament snub:

It is pretty simple really. When Martin decides to coach the team in November, December, and January we will have a shot at the big boy tourney. Until then we will have to rely on a "too little, too late" rally in February. Then we will peter out in March and ruin our chances early in the SEC tourney. Just like we did last year against Ole Miss. Look for a 1st or 2nd round NIT flame out. We are actually lucky MTSU made the big dance, because we would have been embarrassed by them again this year in the NITs.

Written on Vols lose to Alabama, will play the waiting game for NCAA tournament:

At least they will be fresh for the NIT. This is the most talent in the SEC with the worst coaching. How long do we put up with this mediocre system?

Written on Reaction to Jalen Hurd's commitment on social media:

It is a shame our program is at a point where we care what the Vanderbilt coach is typing on his computer. Great recruit. Hopefully we can have some on the field success and get him to sign an actual LOI next February.

Written on Vols concentrating on wins, not NCAA tournament:

Those Kentucky, Florida, and Missouri wins over the past 3 weeks were awesome and it is great to see the Vols performing at high level. However, finishing 5th in a weak SEC is the true definition of mediocrity. This team has plenty of talent, and I have said that all along. It is what has been done with the talent, stars, and highly coveted recruits. 5th place is unacceptable no matter how good they played for the last 10 games of the year..

Written on Real-time updates: Tennessee coach Butch Jones spring press conference:

I will be thrilled with a .500 season out of this year's team. After the mismanagement of the Dooley era anything will be better.

Written on Jordan McRae reveals cousin's shooting death Monday night:

Prayers for your family Jordan.

Written on Cuonzo Martin focused on keeping Vols focused:

First. I just wanted to check on everyone's predictions for last weekends Georgia game. I said they would flop and was personally attacked. They did. Quit being sunshine pumpers and look at reality sometime.

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Does UT control its NCAA destiny?:

First. I would say yes at this point. Be weary of the Martin led flop job against either Georgia or Auburn. It has been on the horizon for some time.

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Players, fans expecting victories now from Vols:

in response to VolFanInTheBoro:

Some of your previous posts.STFU January 9, 2013
8:52 a.m.
Written on Trae Golden slumping as Vols enter SEC competition :
First. Leave it to Coach Martin to coach them down. Stokes has gotten worse the more time he spends with him
January 14, 2013
12:34 p.m.
Written on USC fires basketball coach Kevin O'Neill:
TN needs to follow suit.
January 14, 2013
12:44 p.m.

Written on Vols 'can't be passive' against Kentucky :
First. Just wait. They will be. It is going to be a slaughter. This team is trash like I have said from the start. Martin cannot coach. More interested in Team USA then he ever was in the Vols.

and yet again I was right. It was a nice win from the 3rd row at TBA. Credit where credit is due. Now we just need to convince Martin to coach the team from November to January each year. I give the department donations each year not for the fun of it, but to watch them win.

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Players, fans expecting victories now from Vols:

Nice win from the 3rd row at TBA.

Written on Vols get chance to back motto and 'Make a Statement' against Florida :

I can't wait till Martin decides to actually coach a team in November, December, and January. We could really have a special program.

Written on Source: Graham was offered $40,000 raise to $300,000:

The VFL garbage is overrated. I hope it is the next thing that Butch Jones does away with. So called "VFL's" have taken this program to new lows and I am ok with outside resources being brought in preparing a scorched earth to resurrect this once proud football program. Bottom line, our running backs were sub par and our recruitment of fresh talent stinks.

Written on Jay Graham leaving Vols for Florida State:

I told you that VFL stuff you jokers throw around is overrated.

Written on Neyland Stadium's time at the top of SEC over? Reports say Texas A&M's stadium will be bigger:

It was fun while it lasted, but our current trend of embracing mediocrity leads to middling game attendance. What we need is more sky boxes so the rich upper class can sit in comfort away from the average fan.

Written on Vols getting the shooting bug:

They did look good against LSU from my 2nd row seat at TBA. Free throws have improved greatly. If they can average 80 they will be hard to beat. If they digress back into the 60 point range they fall back into a near .500 record.

Written on Mike Strange: Vols' path to tournament is one step at a time:

The tournament talk is un-needed at this point. They have a lot to accomplish. They had the same thing on the plate last year and they laid an egg against Ole Miss in the SEC Tourney, and then frumpily played MTSU to an embarassing season ending loss. As of now they are not a tournament team, NIT included. They have much more to do.

Written on Four Alabama football players arrested on robbery charges:

in response to SummittsCourt:

I guess saban isn't paying them as much as we thought.

Unless it was a booster's debit card. hmmmm

Written on Wiedmer: UT should improve with Jones' first class:

Correction 11 of 14. I am still stuck in the old SEC, where we used to win more than one or two SEC games per season. Please forgive me, it has been a long couple of years for me and UT Men's Athletics.

Written on Mike Strange: Vols needed stops against Georgia, but none were there :

I am glad we hired such a defensive minded coach to bring hard nosed defense to Knoxville, oh wait.....

Written on Wiedmer: UT should improve with Jones' first class:

First. 11 out of 12 in the SEC. Not a bad way to start the rebuild.

Written on Top247 QB Dobbs signs with Vols :

Great get. I am glad we barely edged out Kentucky for 11th in the SEC. Things are finally looking up.

Written on Cuonzo Martin: Turnovers a sore spot for Vols:

Turnovers aren't the only sore spot Martin. This is not a missing Maymon problem, it's coaching.

POINTS PER GAME
63.9
259th
OVERALL
REBOUNDS PER GAME
37.0
92nd
OVERALL
ASSISTS PER GAME
10.4
314th
OVERALL
FIELD GOAL PCT
.428
196th
OVERALL

Written on Kenny Hall says road wins will come when mental toughness increases :

The stats below point to more than lack of mental toughness, or just missing Maymom.

POINTS PER GAME
63.9
259th
OVERALL
REBOUNDS PER GAME
37.0
92nd
OVERALL
ASSISTS PER GAME
10.4
314th
OVERALL
FIELD GOAL PCT
.428
196th
OVERALL

Written on Mike Strange: Kedren Johnson almost drove Vandy to upset of Vols :

in response to JimmyJoe:

Obviously Kendran's dad is not a Vol for life.

The Vol For Life garbage is so overused. Is it really unbelievable that a father would support his son's decision to play sports where he felt most comfortable?

Written on Cuonzo Martin: Vols are in a 'grind':

That point in the program where a 1 game win streak = A grind

Written on Derek Dooley to offer recruiting commentary on ESPNU's National Signing Day coverage :

I can't stand that guy, never could.

Written on Florida hires South Carolina's Brad Lawing as defensive line coach:

Nope, 99% of our fans were too busy predicting 42-14 UT vs FL victories and Muschamp's firing in 2012 while they drank jugs of Doolaid till the bitter end. If the average Vol fan does anything this time around please make Coach Jones prove himself here before crowning him the next Saban/Neyland. It will work out better for you in the end and you will not have to change screen names for the 4th time in 5 years.

Written on Efficient version of Vols appeared against Mississippi State, can it continue? :

First. Fingers crossed it can continue so we have a product worth watching. Time will tell.

Written on Simcox trying to live the dream with Vols:

I bet Ken Sparks at Carson Newman was really miffed when we beat them out for this guy. I wonder if Alabama is planning on taking any recruits from Shelton State in Tuscaloosa this year? As the old saying goes. "Community college players build championship teams"

Written on Simcox trying to live the dream with Vols:

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Written on Mark Wiedmer: Despite win, this UK team not like Cal's top Cats:

in response to VolFanInTheBoro:

gosh I guess we should really care that you are a troll

I comment on what goes on within the basketball and football programs, and I am have been consistently correct with my predictions for the programs. I comment on the teams and coaches while others attack me personally.

Just because I am not a sunshine pumping sheep who thinks every newly hired coach is the greatest in UT's history does not make me a troll. UT's athletic program is pitiful at the moment. As soon as I see something different my comments will reflect that.

Just go ahead and admit that you were wrong about Dooley, Sal, and soon to be Coach Martin.

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Despite win, this UK team not like Cal's top Cats:

in response to volforeverandever:

Coach Martiin will be our coach next year.He is not a lame duck.

Gosh I guess we should really care about your coaching commentary. Seeing as you said the same thing about Dooley and Sal. Remember this? I do.

"Fla.is awful.Looks like it isn`t Dooley on the hot seat.Read the Fla.site they are are coming unglued.I feel much better about our chances.The defense is so so but the offense is terrible.Sal against the Clawfence and Bray against a so so defence that will be fun."

Written on Mark Wiedmer: Despite win, this UK team not like Cal's top Cats:

First. It is still very easy to out class a lame duck Martin coached team.

Written on Vols 'can't be passive' against Kentucky :

First. Just wait. They will be. It is going to be a slaughter. This team is trash like I have said from the start. Martin cannot coach. More interested in Team USA then he ever was in the Vols.

Written on USC fires basketball coach Kevin O'Neill:

TN needs to follow suit.

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