Comments by CroKev

Written on John Adams: Gap widening between SEC and everybody else:

Actually, J.A. makes a good argument against Stoops when he points out how "the bottom six" have members who have done REALLY well lately. Furthermore, a lot of former doormat teams (e.g., USCe, Ole Miss, UK, and even Vandy) have made great strides of late so it's going to be harder and harder to talk about the haves and have-nots in the SEC anymore...

Written on Tennessee finishes 4th in SEC All-Sports Trophy ranking:

in response to 8inarow:

TitleTown takes it again. We just cant build the trophy-cases fast enough!

Where did you go to school?

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

in response to Witch_Doctors:

Witch Doctor say #yeasuckitnaysayersofthecromp
lol
Bones never lie.

Which is the real "Witch Doctor"?

Written on Former Wyoming punter Tim Gleeson says he plans to enroll at UT:

LSU's All-American punter is from the land-down-under as well. Wonder what's in the water down there...

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

Don't know if this is accurate but somebody posted this 6 years ago:

"An average salary is around $50,000. Starters can earn up to $120,000. The starting quarterback usually makes between $200,000 and $300,000. The CFL has implemented a salary cap for the 2007 season at $4.05 million."

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

Anybody have an idea what a starting QB in the CFL would make? Probably still better than a "regular job" with a lot less total hours.

Written on Tyler Bray has moved beyond 'stupid mistakes' at Tennessee:

in response to GerryOP:

Bipolar, I believe that a psycho profile on Bray would show mind-boggling immaturity. And everything focuses around his selection of UT.

He was recruited by the Kiffin crew who had a tendency to be a bit off the wall. And that was the persona that Bray displayed. Then Kiffin and Co. bolted to SoCal and Bray and the rest of the EE gang were stuck in Knoxville. Following Kiffin would have cost them all a year.

As soon a Bray hit the field, he was all showboat. He had a bunch of above average receivers to throw to and hang out with and he treated his three years at Knoxville as a lark. It seemed like he was not listening to any coaching, did the minimum of work, and essentially left no better prepared for the NFL (except for increased physical capabilities) than when he got here. He tried to B.S. the NFL guys too. His display on the Gruden show was embarrassing.

So ... now he is facing one of his last chances in K.C. I do wish him well, but he has a lot of ground to make up in a short period of time. Will K.C. hang onto him for a year? Probably. After the 1st year? Who knows.

"...above average receivers..." Are you kidding me?

Written on Former Florida QB Leak returns as quality control coach:

Maybe Leak could start his quality control career by focusing on Muschimp's sideline personality...

Written on Gray's transfer leaves little margin for error in Vols' secondary:

I sure hope Gordon comes back and what's up with that comment from Gray's HS coach, “He should be able to go wherever he wants”? Would CBJ allow him to go to an SEC school or another school on our schedule?

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

I think Stoops is a great coach but since the NC in 2000 (which, it needs to be pointed out, was only his second season at OU so he did it with someone else's recruits) he has underachieved. Now, he's been in more NC games than anyone else as of late but he usually gets whacked in those games. His vaunted offences were held in check by both LSU and UF this past decade as well as USC. I think he's now runner-up in his own state with the advent of Ok. State.

Something tells me that soon we'll be hearing the same from Urban Cryer in the Big 10. OSU plays absolutely nobody this upcoming season (Wisc. has a new coach; UM lost Bryant; their OOC schedule is pathetic). OSU is in the NC game by default against a 1-loss Bama or Oregon team and will get shellacked. Anyway, I'll hang up and listen...

Written on Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray to transfer:

Does this mean we now have 31 schollies available?

Written on Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray to transfer:

Let the rumor mills begin...

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

If he's transferring and he doesn't have to sit out a year, doesn't that mean that it was the coach's decision? It will be interesting to see where he goes...

Written on Mike Strange: With conference expansion should come the expansion of league games :

It just seems dumb to pick an arbitrary number of wins like "6" to be bowl eligible. Imaginge if basketball did that: you win 18 games and you go to the big dance no matter who you played. It would be good if FB did like BB and weighted the schedule and "quality" wins played the most important part in whether a FB team made it to a bowl.

The current AP, Coaches, etc. polls give too much weight to overall record vs. quality of opponents played. This might be a way for lesser conferences to not be given the same consideration in post-season play.

Written on As many as 30 scholarships could be available to Vols in 2014:

I remember that CBJ once laid out the numbers for how many scholarship players a team should have at each position. Does anybody know where that is and how we compare currently? The thread posted on 12/31/12 showed where we currently are:
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2012/d...
Anyway, I'm sure he knows how many OL and DL we need.

Written on Former Vol, Knoxville native Michael Cofer fights an incurable disease:

I remember well Mike - he was a couple of years behind me and looked like the ultimate athlete. Hard to imagine what this disease has done to him. My family will pray for you and your family, Mike. You and your family are obviously a blessing to many.

Written on Holly Warlick, Brian Pensky recommended firing of strength coach Heather Mason:

in response to AlpharettaVol:

If Holly Warlick didn't write the letter then she should step up and say so. And if that's the case, we might have cause for a criminal investigation. If she did write it, what's everyone complaining about? Whenever new coaches come in they usually make lots of changes in personnel. Let's not try to make more out of this than it might be until all the facts are known.

3 (or more probably 2) posters have been running around in a circle on this thread chasing their tail. It could have been interesting but like so many of the threads of late, it has devolved into these 2 basset hounds chasing each other's tails and barking incessantly so that the other participants just throw up their hands and leave. That is, until someone comes in afresh and asks exactly the right question.

Congratulations AlpharettaVol on being that person...

Written on Johnny Majors thinks UT will be more disciplined under Butch Jones:

in response to licknpromise777#651578:

Well said my friend..The name Majors and Tennessee goes like PB and Jelly..Johnny didn't produce a true winner until his 5th season but I have tons of great memories of Major's teams..I'll never forget the 1989 team walking into Pasadena; Night game at UCLA and we were a big underdog!!QB Sterling Henton's long awaited debut and he has a career ending injury but we had Chuck Webb and Roland Poles in the backfield!!!Drilled UCLA 24-6 and the entire team celebrated with 200 Vol fans in the end zone..Also hugging VFL Tim Kearns on the sideline after the Miracle in South Bend!!

Thanks for your post. Tell me about Tim Kearns. For some reason I have Tim Kerin on my mind - UT's Athletic Trainer who died unexpectedly in the early 90's. Tim applied miles of tape to my ankles and knee while I was at UT and he always had a good yarn to tell back in the day.

Written on Johnny Majors thinks UT will be more disciplined under Butch Jones:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

I was at the game in 82' when UT finally beat bammer (World's Fair year). The players lifted Johnny on their shoulders and carried him to greet Bear Bryant. If that doesn't show UT's love of coach Majors, nothing will. I also was the second man on the North endzone goal post before we uprooted those bad boys. UT football and the World's Fair made one heckuva weekend in 1982..Fond memories..HBTV!!

I was at that game as well during the World's Fair days. I didn't get to the goal posts until well after you did but I did eventually make it down there. Wasn't it Mike Terry and Lee Jenkins, who came up with the tip and interception in the endzone to seal Bama's fate? Now Lee's son is coming to play here next year. Good times in the past and good times ahead!

Written on Johnny Majors thinks UT will be more disciplined under Butch Jones:

I was at UT when Majors was there and I could tell you a few stories from the residents of Gibbs Hall - even though he could be a pain, guys like Reggie White, Bill Bates, etc. played their hearts out for him.

I remember that after he won the NC at Pittsburgh, Tony Dorsett asked if he could come down to Knoxville and play for Coach Majors (he was joking as his eligibility was up and the Cowboys had come calling). Majors first day on the job meant that almost everything in the Athletic Center was turned to orange. I remember one day the rehab tables were green and the next day they were bright orange. Majors wanted everyone to "bleed orange," something some supposed fans on this site should consider.

Majors could have stayed at Pitt and his legend would have grown but he chose, instead, to come back to his first love. Now a few of you know a little bit more of who Coach Majors is.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to USNCorpsman:

Let's pretend for a moment...

Jesus, Poseidon, and General Neyland himself descend from above on a clear Saturday afternoon during a halftime show. The stadium goes eerily quiet, and a pin drop could be heard from one end to the other. In a loud, booming voice, Jesus declares that General Neyland is now the Football God, will coach the Vols from the sideline every Saturday, and the Vols will win every game with him. Poseidon declares that he will move the Vol Navy to every game himself, creating lakes and rivers as needed. Before the next snap can be taken, before we get see the beloved General in action again, we look at these forums...

John Adams writes a piece that portends to be positive but has lots of little jabs about all of the General's failings, and questions his war record. Gets his rear end kicked by the General himself with a baton. Apologizes, moves far away, and writes another half hearted article.

Brett Maverick hops on YouTube and shouts random words at the camera while veins bulge and sweat pours from his forehead.. So um, nothing new there, actually.

DeltaCharlie has some lulz about how the General is too out of touch with football (ignoring that he was declared the Football God) to ever coach again. He points out that everyone who likes the General also liked Kiffin/Dooley and eats babies part-time, and therefore their opinion is invalid. He submits pictures of some dude in fatigues to show he is legit, missing the part where no one cares.

LilGataGurl asks who the General is and why he is even called that. Has no idea that football existed before 1992.

SevenT criticizes Poseidon for not convincing Peyton Manning to marry that one mermaid chick. Remains clueless and misses the point entirely.

They all create sock puppet accounts to agree with other, and inevitably slip up by responding to their own post with the same account name. Everyone has some lulz.

Vols win games.

The End.

What happense to GroveShofner and Wally?

Written on Holly Warlick, Brian Pensky recommended firing of strength coach Heather Mason:

Oops, sorry, my post above was in response to "Grove/Shofner."

Written on Holly Warlick, Brian Pensky recommended firing of strength coach Heather Mason:

OK, I now have a better feel for what I'm dealing with so I'll type slowly... ;-)

Scenario: I want to bet you $5 that my dog will beat yours in a race. You think yours is faster but you aren't sure so you refuse to make the bet. The dogs race anyway and yours wins. Are you now going to demand that I pay you $5?

If this doesn't clear it up, try using cats, horses, giraffes, etc. in the same scenario and see if it helps...

Finally, if I did lose the bet, I would have left for the year. I guess I could have done the dishonorable thing and used another screen name, ummm, let's say "DelShofner," but then that wouldn't be right, would it...

For those interested in the inner workings of the mind struggling with multiple-personality disorders, check out the following:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ1KcX...

Written on Parallel lines in two lawsuits against Tennessee:

in response to collegegrovebilly:

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OK, I now have a better feel for what I'm dealing with so I'll type slowly... ;-)

Scenario: I want to bet you $5 that my dog will beat yours in a race. You think yours is faster but you aren't sure so you refuse to make the bet. The dogs race anyway and yours wins. Are you now going to demand that I pay you $5?

If this doesn't clear it up, try using cats, horses, giraffes, etc. in the same scenario and see if it helps...

Btw, you called me 2 things above: an honorable person (probably sarcasm) and an ilk ("you're ilk") minus the article. I'm not sure you're using that word correctly.

Finally, if I did lose the bet, I would have left for the year. I guess I could have done the dishonorable thing and used another screen name, ummm, let's say "DelShofner," but then that wouldn't be right, would it...

Written on Holly Warlick, Brian Pensky recommended firing of strength coach Heather Mason:

When is your other personality, "Grove," going to respond?

Crickets...

Written on Ja'Wuan James learns to lead Vols senior lineman becomes more vocal:

I'm going to miss Ja'Wuan.

Hey, Orlando Brown just announced that he's a Vol so the tradition of excellent (and big!) OL continues. After signing several good skill guys, congratulations to CBJ and staff for now bringing in "the big uglies"!

Written on Parallel lines in two lawsuits against Tennessee:

in response to pcshowtime:

For the last time it does not matter which sports make money and which ones lose money. not in court of law, not to the NCAA. No matter how many times people bring up mens football makes money womens sports lose money. It is still not going to amount to a hill of beans. It is what it is. So find a new argument.

Of course, you're right with re. to the law. I was just trying to interject some economic reality into the long-term situation, w/o respect to the law.

As re. the law, this case will not go to court and will be settled handsomely for the plaintiffs by order of the board. Even if they consider the accusations frivolous, they don't want this story on the front pages for the next year.

Hey, is it just me or do 'Shof' and 'Grove' show up #1 and #2 quite frequently on recent posts? Probably just a coincidence...

Written on Parallel lines in two lawsuits against Tennessee:

For those of you who can handle it, I've found a very disturbing explanation for 'Shofner' and 'Grovebilly.' Warning, this is not easy to watch...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ1KcX...

Written on Parallel lines in two lawsuits against Tennessee:

in response to collegegrovebilly:

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Nobody took me up on it Ace. Takes 2 to tango.

I'll tell you what. How about you (and your multiple aliases) and I make a bet and shake on it. I'd surely love to meet you Sybil...

Written on Parallel lines in two lawsuits against Tennessee:

I think it's pretty clear that "GroveBilly" and "Shofner" are one and the same person.

Here's the deal. Everybody knows that Football is the moneymaker - always has been and always will be. That's become even more apparent lately when we haven't filled up the stadium, creating a huge deficit. Much of this money also went to academics in addition to funding lesser sports teams.

In the 80's, UT had to drop wrestling because of Title IX (though UT wrestling was a top 5 or 6 program in the entire country and had just had its first national champion!). The reasoning was simple - either UT could add women's sports or remove men's sports. The math led to the latter.

Lots of industries have been riding the financial bandwagon for a while now but as we all know, the times call for some belt-tightening. Women's sports, right or wrong, are simply not the cash cows that men's football is. Look at the forums - more people read and write about which UT FB players didn't make the NFL draft than all the other sports - men's and women's - combined (that would still be the case even if one of them had won the NC).

Moral of the story: make sure you are not expendable, no matter how long you have been in a job.

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

While I think Bray wasted a lot of time at UT, I have to say I’m impressed with what he’s done since declaring for the draft. He put on about 25 pounds of muscle (no easy feat! I just have to wonder why the heck he didn’t do it before) in anticipation of the draft. I think if he puts in the same kind of effort in learning KC’s playbook, he’s going to impress Jim Zorn (QB coach) and find himself a home.

Imagine what kind of QB Bray would have been under Gruden. I think he has the same opportunity under Zorn and I hope he astounds the Chiefs with his humility, work ethic, and leadership. Remember a guy named Matt Simms, who was signed and later waived by the Jets? With the physical tools he has, if Bray can demonstrate the same kind of leadership Simms had, he could definitely be the surprise of the 2013 draft. The only person I can think of who could come close to duplicating such a feat would be Da’Rick Rogers…

Written on After draft, some former Vols know their destination, others still searching for homes:

Wasn't one of the reasons Bray chose to forego his senior season for the NFL was that there was not much QB talent this year in the draft and the opposite is true for next year?

Written on Orange and White Game offers road map for summer improvement:

in response to MathMan1973:

With this thinking, why play the season...VOLS play / win National Championship...ROFL...

If an 8-4 or 9-3 team can play for the NC, then I guess you're right...

Written on Orange and White Game offers road map for summer improvement:

Aw, what the heck. We've got several months with nothing to do other than to listen to weight-room rumors so here's my take on the 2013 season.

I figure we should win at least the following 7 games:
Austin Peay (H)
Western Kentucky (H)
S. Alabama (H)
Missouri (A)
Auburn (H)
Vandy (H)
Kentucky (H)

We played both of the following teams down to the wire last year at their fields so I think we have a shot:
Georgia (H)
S. Carolina (H)

These next 3 will be tough away games but we were tied or ahead of them at halftime in the last couple of years. I think Butch knows how to adjust at halftime and our guys will be in good shape based on the pace they are playing. Of course, our biggest problem once again in that regard will be depth:
Oregon (A)
Florida (A)
Alabama (A)

I feel a lot better about the defensive product we're going to put on the field this year but I'm concerned about the offense - particularly the WR's (not to mention the QB - whoever he may be - and I wouldn't bet that it has to be Worley and Peterman). Croom and North et al. (Blank, Howard, Young, etc.) could all prove me wrong though and that might be the difference maker in a couple of those games above.

Either way, I'll expect that we'll be in a position to win each Saturday.

Written on Some UT walk-ons could get rare stage at Saturday's Orange and White game:

in response to Agamemnon:

I would make it but my round trip would be about 18,000 miles. That's a bit too far for me. :)

You've got me beat (I'm around 11,000 miles).

I guess the whole world is turning orange...

Written on UT coach Butch Jones leaving door open for Marlin Lane's return:

in response to StoneJackBaller:

I think we should seriously look at bringing in JUCO RB Michael Dyer. You all remember him. RB at Auburn when they won the NC. I heard he is making excellent grades in the JUCO and his attitude has changed. Might be worth a shot, cause he's a helluva RB and we need depth.

As long as he leaves "the heat" at home and doesn't do anything to upset the current comaraderie on this team...

Written on Coalfield lineman Zach Stewart commits to Tennessee:

Wouldn't it be great to have at least 25 solid 2014 commitments before NSD? Wouldn't it be even greater to have at least 10 2015 commitments before that same NSD?

I'm beginning to think Vandy is not going to be able to sign up any of the state's top 10 recruits in either year. I'm afraid James should have left when the going was was good.

Written on John Adams: UT hopes one Daniel McCullers play will lead to others:

Down to 347 lbs.! Man, one stiff breeze and the kid is going to blow away...

Written on Volscars put UT athletes on a different stage:

They should let the Chattanooga paper cover the event...

Written on Vanderbilt coach James Franklin named Tennessean of the Year:

in response to bigdisbig:

The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to Tennessee through sports or other methods, demonstrating outstanding character and leadership. Last year's recipient of the award was former University of Tennessee woman's basketball coach Pat Summitt.

So this cry baby, arrogant bastage is the only qualified candidate in Tennessee? I have known dog catchers with more credibility.

I think a lot of dog-catchers are going to be upset that you ranked them in the same sentence with ol' James...

Written on Tennessee still looking for 'playmakers' on offense:

in response to tovolny:

When the running backs and big linemen start gasping for breath and sweating up to a full lather in the hot August sun, the team will evolve and the toughness will be manifested as those with heart and determination will surpass those with advertised talent and no guts. Those that are trying to just survive the practice will do nothing more than regress--but those with the Tennessee Spirit that will actually be striving to move up a notch and believe deep in their tight loins and firm abs that competing to achieve victories is of utmost importance line up ahead of the rest. Davids can defeat Goliaths
and turtles can win races against rabbits. Champions become champions by beating other champions. When Goliths begin thinking like Davids along with rabbits staying focused on the tasks at hand, an ex-champion yields to the new champion. It is all about heart, focus, and preparation. Remember this: those that "SUCCUMB" to drugs, hugs, and thugs only party with a select few for a short time; and those that “OVERCOME” temptations, sensations, and offbeat recreations emerge into win columns, lists of the honored, and noted leaders walking with heads held high among all of the world. HEY, you fellows wearing the orange jerseys, WHAT”S IT GONNA BE...YOU TELL ME...CAN YOU HANDLE THE BIG TIME...?...?...?...Think about what you will be doing 4 or 5 years from now. This is the best focus. Think not so much about what you are going to do tonight. Your future is up to YOU, the guy wearing your nose. WHAT'S IT GONNA BE????? My final message to you is: get your act together or transfer. ORANGE IS THE COLOR OF CHAMPIONS. IF YOU ARE A CHAMPION, WEAR IT. IF NOT, TAKE THE DANG THING OFF.

"...deep in their tight loins and firm abs..."

???

Written on Vanderbilt coach James Franklin says 'people are offended' that he stands up for his school:

in response to CoverOrange:

So if Franklin ever leaves for another job does that mean he is "settling"?

This.

Written on John Adams: UT quarterback race might not end in September:

Maybe Vol fans should invoke their own version of Reagan's 11th commandment: "Thou shalt not speakly badly of another Republican."

It would be an interesting experiment to ignore both JA and trolls for an entire month and keep the posts either positive or positively constructive. Maybe just a 'pipe dream' but you never know. I'd be willing to give it a try...

Written on A.J. Johnson, UT linebackers tackling new goals :

I think the defense will be a LOT better and the offense will be a LITTLE worse making for a 7-5 or 8-4 team. However, every Saturday I will still expect my Vols to win no matter the opponent...

Written on Tennessee football team's morning wake-up: Baby crying, siren wailing among sound effects:

Add 'Henley Street' to the list of "7T, Jeffy,..." unless, of course, Henley is Jeffy...

Written on Director of recruiting J.R. Sandlin no longer with UT football:

in response to rtrchatt:

Yet you continue to hire a Alabama guy EVERY chance possible. Tryin to catch up with the CT, but to no avail. Copy the Saban model... how is that working out lol??????? 6 in a row and counting. Roll Tide

Poisoned any trees lately?

Written on With big hits looming via graduation, Tennessee on the prowl for linemen to sign in 2014:

Man, it's hard to believe that James Stone, Corey Miller, Jacques Smith, et al. are already seniors next season! It seems like Stone was sitting at that table at his HS just yesterday announcing he was going to UT vs. Bama since we'd gotten rid of Kiffin. Also, there simply is no chance at all that "Tiny" won't go pro.

Man we really need to sign our share of the following on OL:
Blair and Mavety (both JUCO), Shofner (legacy), Bars (in-state 4/5 *), Johnson, J. Jones, Martinez, Mustipher, Nelson, Prince, Ruble, Stanley (why haven't we offered him yet?!), etc.

I'll let someone else discuss the DL.

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

Seems like a lot of 'he said, she said...' to me. What I cannot understand is why this Spice stuff (German-engineered powder made and sold by the Chinese!) was allowed to be sold in convenience marts! Where is the FDA?!

Written on With coaches on sidelines, UT defense will be pushed toward 'accountability' in scrimmage:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Good point..I just remember leaving Vaught Hemingway Stadium (2009) thinking: " Why are paying Monte Kiffin over 1 million a year??"

If the Vols would have just assigned one LB to McCluster (with no other responsibilities), we would have shut them down...

Written on Mike Strange: Vols' coaches worked their way up:

Hope they find the "gizmo" button that has the big "W" on it...

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