Comments by CoverOrange

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

in response to 10seVol85_Part_Deux:

I saw that too, but never fear. Look three posts AFTER yours.

There is always one in the crowd. Problem is the breed like flies.

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

in response to 60s70s80s90s00s10sallvol:

Crompton was a good prospect out of N.C. He came to Tennessee during one of the toughest stretches in UT history. He must be pretty good, how many of you naysayers have every made a dime from your vast athletic talent? He kept his nose clean played hard for 3 different Coordinators and has had a not untypical attempt at living his dream of playing pro football and doing what he loves. He is a Vol for life. I respect and appreciate the kids who give it their all for Tennessee. Even Bray, not that I approve or applaud some of his actions, but for those of you who never did anything stupid in college, cast your stones, sorry for your boring life. How could anyone wish Crompton or Bray anything but the best? Most of the mouths on this site never played a down in HS let alone anything after HS. The ugliness and negativity is reflective of poor self esteem, bitterness, Godlessness, immaturity and hopelessness. This behavior is ridiculous and does nothing but negatively reflect on the program. I can barely read this site anymore. Get a clue. I cheer with bright eyes everyone who chose to wear the orange. All Vol all the time. Get real.

Can you point out which posts were ugly and negative? I seemed to have missed that on this article.

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

I never would have believed that JC had as many TDs as Ainge.

Written on Peyton Manning the mastermind of pranks, too:

Who leaves their phone around without a pass code on it? Of all people, guys in the locker room are the least trustworthy.

Written on David Climer: Titles can't erase SEC football's weaknesses:

in response to BruisedOrange:

Admittedly the bottom of the SEC has been larger (than the traditional and perennial bottom two) AND worse than usual the past 6 or so years. I blame that on loss of program stability as so many middle-tier programs have been starting-and-stopping their trains to change coach cars on the "GottaBecomeCompetitiveInThisNewEra Express."

But something tells me there's also a statistical tipping point at work here. If the top third of the conference is undefeated or one-loss in regular season matchups, aren't the middle and bottom thirds left between .500 and winless?

In the old Big-10, where typically undefeated Michigan & Ohio State met in December to decide the conference champion and Rose Bowl representative, there was a greater statistical (and practical) opportunity for the middle of the conference to finish well over .500.

Say you're the fourth best team in the SEC East--there's 3 losses. If you also play 2 of the West's top 3--that's now 5 losses in-conference. Throw in a season ticket holder pleasing non-Conference game against a national power... and your middle-of-the-pack team that would finish .750 in most conferences is a .500 team at best.

But what do I know? I'll ask my Calculus teaching friends. They'll appreciate the opportunity to use their knowledge for the good of mankind.

What took Climer an entire article to state, you disproved is less than 200 words.

+1

Written on David Climer: Titles can't erase SEC football's weaknesses:

No wonder Climer and Adams went into sports journalism.

Written on Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray to transfer:

in response to cheetah-vol:

Last night, I drank my Doolaid along with a few shots of Johnny Majors and smoked Kiffin blunts.

I listened to the Florida St./Bama version of “You Cheating Hart” while having a conspiracy plan in the form of a Gator tattooed on my Cheek.

Now I am deeply in debt and owe everyone money, and all my ex’s are filing lawsuits against me.

This morning, I read from “The Book of The Truth Squad” where the stories of The Greatest and his disciples made me realize I betrayed Coach Phil Fulmer, Coach Butch Jones is the second coming of Dooley, and I am delusional, a sunshine pumper, and a sycophant.

It is written that unless I start posting apocalyptic comments with multiple screen names about the UTAD that are totally unrelated to the GVX articles others are commenting on, then I am destined to burn in Hades along with the rest of the VOL NATION who dare to say anything constructive or positive.

Gosh, now I feel so guilty for being a supportive VOL fan all these years. I must’ve been hallucinating. Boohoohoo.

Don't feel guilty, you have been hallucinating. And now you can be healed, yes flock, I said hee-yelled, by the power of the Book of the Truth Squad right between the eyes! Yesss, sirree bob. And unlike Alex Trebek, when they give you the answers you don't even have to come up with the questions, because you know, deep down in your heart of sin, you know you were wrong to think.

Written on Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray to transfer:

Just hold on, the Truth Squad will be here shortly to tell us what is really happening with all the innuendo, rumors, implications and inferences they can muster without any credible evidence.

Written on Father of Trae Golden says reports of academic problems are 'totally inaccurate':

His academics were all fine...

Except for the one class where turned in someone else's paper...twice.

Written on Cuonzo Martin on News Sentinel Sports Page: Trae Golden departure 'a key loss':

Trae Golden had to do what’s best for Trae Golden

That's why he got into trouble isn't it?

Written on Trae Golden leaving Vols: 'We wish him well':

in response to asmith:

damn. juco time.

What's the probability of finding a B.Maze at this point? Extremely low. If Martin brings a juco transfer in it will likely be a third string PG.

Written on Trae Golden leaving Vols: 'We wish him well':

If he plans to play next fall can't go anywhere but Div II. Which begs the question, why bother?

Written on Former Tennessee signee Travon Landry signs with New Mexico State:

And for anyone who says he wasn't SEC caliber, outside of Kentucky and Florida, there aren't any big guns in the SEC right now.

Written on Former Tennessee signee Travon Landry signs with New Mexico State:

“Travon is a tenacious defender and competitor.” that is why Martin recruited him. Martin likes defense. That Travon is four inches shorter than Darius is why he let him go. Just my guess, no voodoo there.

Written on Tyler Summitt interviews for Chattanooga opening:

in response to volspaws:

Dave Hart's son Rick is now the AD at SMU and has been gone from UTC for over a year...he is NOT assisting in the UTC coaching search....see UFO's landing in your backyard much?

The black helicopters obscure the view of the UFOs.

Written on With SEC regular-season title on the line, Lady Vols run out of time :

What maroon booked a 5 pm flight? Send the UT jet next time.

Written on UT releases Travon Landry from men's basketball letter of intent:

in response to eVOLved:

i guess it's impossible that UT acted without telling you, and his dad didn't want to broadcast their business before it was certain

I assumed Mr. Landry didn't lie, even to the media. My bad. I'll assume the worst of everybody from now on.

Written on UT releases Travon Landry from men's basketball letter of intent:

in response to CoverOrange:

Not really. Darius Thompson was recruited and signed in day. They knew there was the possibility if not probability that both McRae and Stokes would return. Easy enough to go to Landry and say "here's what's up." Don't have to say it is a foregone conclusion but let him know he is on the bubble.

Short between seat and the keyboard, meant Darius was NOT recruited and signed in a day.

Written on UT releases Travon Landry from men's basketball letter of intent:

in response to voloffaith:

Making an assumption without all the necessary info aren't we?

Not really. Darius Thompson was recruited and signed in day. They knew there was the possibility if not probability that both McRae and Stokes would return. Easy enough to go to Landry and say "here's what's up." Don't have to say it is a foregone conclusion but let him know he is on the bubble.

Written on Vols rally in ninth but fall to Georgia 8-7:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

To Mike Strange: It's not considered a rally if you don't win..

So is it wrong to put on a rally cap before the end of the game? Just asking.

Written on UT releases Travon Landry from men's basketball letter of intent:

Should have leveled with him months ago.

Written on Haslam Field turf replaced to stay green:

in response to Henley-Street-Bridge:

The Amount of money these guys spend when they're broke simply astonishes me.

$100M operation, $10k for grass. Pittance compared to value of being able to practice on a good field.

Written on Vols rally in ninth but fall to Georgia 8-7:

in response to Ichabod:

So is 'Coach' Serrano saying that he and his 1st and 3rd guys don't manage the runners, that the players are free to do whatever they please? Sure looks that way.. Dumba++ move with a weakening pitcher and three guys thrown out already.Take the bat out of the batters hands? The jig/jag of Maddox on the previous pitches made it OBVIOUS what was going to happen, and they nailed him. Question is, "who is running this Asylum", cause it ain't good.
Vols now UNDER a .300 winning percentage since this time last year and 5-18 (.277) in last month. SEC record, you don't wanna know. Bamboo, Rommel, proper shower techniques...? Looks very similar to me. Overall, just pathetic.

The base coach doesn't tell the runner WHEN to go, he tells him if he has the green light. Doesn't matter anyway, called third strike, game over regardless whether Maddox tried or not. As to the decision to steal or not, two straight outs and a 2-2 count. Odds were against the batter.

Written on Tyler Bray's father says NFL draft was 'brutal':

Again, I ask, what was Chaney doing for those three years?

Written on SEC's Mike Slive says new name for football playoff was built on simplicity:

Gee, from football to politics in one paragraph. Need to stop whining so much.

Written on SEC's Mike Slive says new name for football playoff was built on simplicity:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

So true, this title sponsor cr@p really gets under my skin. I still call the chic-fi-let bowl, the Peach Bowl. I was at the Gator bowl in 94 when it was sponsored by Outback steakhouse, and I refused to acknowledge the Outback portion of the title and still claimed my free steak dinner. I refuse to sell out to these people and hope CFB will resist, because this playoff will be self sufficient as far as making money.

I with ya. However, I would have tolerated it if they had least kept the original name in the title. Outback Gator Bowl, Chic-Fil-a Peach Bowl. Does anybody really think, "uh, let's go to Chic-fil-a because they got really nice football game?" To me it only makes a difference if I haven't heard of what your selling. If I heard of you, been there, no amount of advertising is going to change my mind. Same goes for politicians. Money doesn't buy elections at the national level.

Written on SEC's Mike Slive says new name for football playoff was built on simplicity:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

All that education and they came up with: The College Football Playoffs?? Bwhahahahahahaha!!
How clever..

Just wait, next year it will be the Doritos College Football Playoffs.

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Andy Reid is in charge of football decisions now, and he's going to sign the best players that benefit him the most. Casey was a good guy, but his arm was weak in college, much less the NFL.

Don't remember the "weak arm" charge against Casey, but then the internet wasn't in such blogging abundance back then. I do remember the gunslinger mentality he had his frosh and soph years.

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

Question is will KC actually give him a chance. Casey Clausen tried at KC and failed because the front office decided in the last week of preseason they wanted an journeyman (loser) QB on the off chance that they would make a run for the Super Bowl. Not even close. Maybe EB will kick his butt.

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

Sean Renfree of Duke...Cutcliffe

Written on Poll: Which UT player drafted will make the most impact his rookie season?:

Now doubt CP just because it will be easier to get the ball on the return team. Long term, Hunter. Dallas Thomas could do great and never get the notoriety because he is on the line.

Written on Tyler Bray shut out at NFL draft, but Mychal Rivera lands with home-state team:

Does anyone think maybe the book on Bray was well known before Kiffin rescued him from San Diego St.?

That said, what was Chaney doing all those years with Bray?

Written on Butch Jones' UT commitments high-ranked:

in response to nocleats:

DLINEMAN DLINEMAN DLINEMAN DLINEMAN! For Goodness sakes Vols need several DLINEMAN this year. Quality game changing offensive coordinator nightmare D lineman... Gonna have to be both Juco ready to step in and the HS studs who can contribute early ..

OLine. we could lose our top 6 Olinemen, and definitely will lose 4 after next year. That's out of a total of 12 on the team.

Written on Tyler Bray shut out at NFL draft, but Mychal Rivera lands with home-state team:

in response to OwensboroVol:

Bray really should have come back for that final year and worked his butt off. I don't think anyone questioned his natural talent but were concerned that he was unwilling to do the off the field work (Film study, etc.) it takes to be successful. Say what you want, but I saw him make passes that Peyton didn't have the arm to do. He never understood that if you do the off the field work, like Peyton did, you never have to make those throws because you always have the easy throws available. I wish him all the best. I think it is a shame that when something like this happens, and the kid really hasn't been a pro, that he can't apply for a hardship and be permitted to return to college football.

He was danged if he did, danged if he didn't. Without CP, JH, and MR to throw to, his stats would have been way down.

Written on Tyler Bray shut out at NFL draft, but Mychal Rivera lands with home-state team:

in response to collegegrovebilly:

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Have to agree with you. It wasn't attitude or worry he would ding somebody's car in the parking lot that left Bray out. That interview with Gruden was telling.

Written on Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes to announce intentions Saturday:

If he’s doing something, he’ll probably want a press conference.

That's your answer. Martin knows his players mentality.

Written on Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes to announce intentions Saturday:

Omen of a picture? Shows Stokes being scored on and being fouled at the same time.

Written on Tennesse's Cordarrelle Patterson picked 29th by Vikings:

in response to Henley-Street-Bridge:

Patterson reminds me of the kid on the play ground that's just faster or jump higher than you. I don't think he can remember the play 1/2 the time after the huddle is broken, as there were a number of times last year, that he's not even running the correct route.

Raw talent at best, If I had my rathers,it would have been Justin Hunter in the 1st round, and this work in process Patterson (who dressed like an S&W waiter last night aka a Clown), Justin would have been my higher pick.

GO VOLS

Curious to know how you knew what the correct route was suppose to be that CP didn't run half the time.

Written on Tennesse's Cordarrelle Patterson picked 29th by Vikings:

in response to shipperman#280095:

He was hardly a VOL...Played 1 year to build up his stock.

Albeit, and entertaining year for us Vol fans.

Written on Butch Jones' finding of No. 1 pick in NFL Draft profiled by Yahoo :

Unfortunate postition for coaches at major schools that the competition is so fierce it is hard to justify taking a chance on a project, and Fisher was a project. But, lesson learned is intelligence and work ethic should not be undervalued.

Written on SEC dilemma: Cross-divisional matchups create potential imbalances:

Get rid of divisions just like basketball.
Choose 3 rivals.
Divide the rest in half and play one half in even years, the other in odd years.
Solved.

Written on RB Marlin Lane 'absolutely' on track for return to Vols, Butch Jones says:

"God...how much did we have to read"

Umm, not to presume to answer for God, but I would say you didn't have to read any of it. Feel free to stop reading right now if you are offended.

Written on Orange and White Game gets multiple replays:

in response to antonio14313:

that's what i was going to say. that, and the "watch espn" app has it too. i wonder why the article didn't mention this? probably for sponsors? i dunno. but, the more viewings, the better! go vols.

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Is the resolution pretty good on your espn3? Every time I've tried it drops to a low quality picture, pixelation so bad I can't even read the numbers on the players' backs and drop outs that I miss whole plays. I have internet at 12MBs, which is supposed to be more than sufficient.

Written on Mike Strange: Reinforcements should bolster Vols' offense :

in response to 10seVol85_Part_Deux:

Not sure what you mean by UT's position in the 1970s, but right now, I would definitely take that. Only three current SEC teams won more games that decade, and since one of them (Arkansas) wasn't in the conference then, I guess UT must've been the third-best team in the conference, and LSU had only one more win and one less loss than we did. We were also tied for 18th in the country in total wins in the 1970s. Yeah. Right now I would definitely take that.

I think he was referring to the disco portion of the 1970s as opposed to the flower child portion.

Written on Butch Jones and staff ready to show off skills at Orange and White Game:

in response to SevenT:

This will get zero attention from the national media. Tennessee is NOT in the same class as Florida, Alabama, LSU or Georgia. This will be about as important to ESPN as the Vanderbilt or Kentucky pre-season game.

Just Saying

I heard tucky lost a DL recruit to Grand Valley State.

Just Saying.

Written on John Adams: New coach, recruits big draws for spring game:

in response to jack4444:

First time I ever saw Gruden draw on the board and not the QB. Gruden even had to tell Bray what his progressions were, Bray was stuttering. Like Gruden said, Bray is a gamble.

Gruden stepped up like somebosy who gets it, Bray still doesn't.

On a positive note, think about what Bray accomplished knowing so little. Lots of upside for anyone with patience.

On a negative note, the stock of the Chaney has to be dropping.

Written on Rawane Ndiaye commits to Tennessee basketball; Vols now two scholarships over limit:

Just a point of perspective, Aaron Craft was a 2 star when Pearl offered him a scholly. Yeah he defected to Ohio State where he had several BigTenLevenWelveWhatever honors in a much more competitive league than the SEC.

Written on Rawane Ndiaye commits to Tennessee basketball; Vols now two scholarships over limit:

in response to ALCANVol:

1 year from now: Welcome back, Bruce!

Don't expect miracles even if the miracle occurred and Bruce came back. There won't be any sleeper Loftons or Jujuans left on the team.

Written on Rawane Ndiaye commits to Tennessee basketball; Vols now two scholarships over limit:

in response to cheetah-vol:

Either that or maybe Maymon isn't as healthy as we hoped?

I keep hopin' that shoe doesn't drop but I see it hangin' out there.

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