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Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to 1Percenter:

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Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

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Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

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Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

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Take a few date-stamped photos GallBoy.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to 1Percenter:

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By all means, please prove me wrong.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to 1Percenter:

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I'm quite certain of 3 things:

1. I have a diploma from UT hanging on my wall and tuition receipts to prove it.
2. You don't
3. You're not a fan

Happy trolling.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to 1Percenter:

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Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to SevenT:

It is a complete lie to use a term like "obvious decline" to describe the UT program.

In 2007 (one year before Fulmer was fired) UT finished in the Top 15, won the Outback Bowl and played in the SEC title game.

In 2008 when Fulmer was fired it was a rebuilding year for sure but Fulmer had one of the Top recruiting classes in the country lined up for the next year. And he was in the process for finding an OC to replace Cutcliff who left to take the Duke job. This recruiting class was of course dismantled when Fulmer was fired and replaced by Kiffin.

You are not a "fan" you are a blind "sheep" who follows the delusional UT crowd. Try and think for yourself

Just Saying

He was not in the process of finding an OC... we had one - Clawson (a.k.a. 'The Clawfense'). The 'Clawfense' essentially ended Fulmer's career at UT.

Try and think before spewing ignorance, troll.

Just Saying.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to FanNotSheep:

I don't think UT has been able to attract a big time coach because of the way they ousted Fulmer. Fans close to the situation saw the steady decline and the obvious struggles whenever Cutcliffe was gone. But even fans who wanted a change would have preferred Fulmer be treated way better than he was.

Outsiders saw it as another example of a heartless institution throwing a great coach out like he was a bum too soon after he won an SEC title. The media played it that way and coaches unfamiliar with UT saw it that way too. Dooley over Sumlin was an example of Hamilton choosing a smooth talker over a football coach. Hart seems to have picked a football coach.

I think there are 5 key reason why it’s been difficult to attract a big-time coach:

1. The way Fulmer was ousted (agree with you there)
2. Add in two more coaching changes
3. A massive rebuild project (which in the SEC is far more difficult than most)
4. This year being the exception, there’s generally not a lot of strong in-state prospects (requires national recruiting efforts)
5. Impatient fan base

However, I’m glad we landed on Butch. I had my doubts, but he’s made me a believer thus far. If he can put a good product on the field, muster a couple of upsets this year, I think we struck a goldmine.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to billythekid:

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You’re right… I’m sure it’s one big conspiracy. I can only imagine how upset he currently is with Butch Jones, his top 5 recruiting class and efforts to re-energize the fan base. It might actually improve the talent level of the team and increase ticket sales. This will certainly throw a monkey wrench into his master plan of wrecking UT athletics. Sounds like it’s time he hands CBJ his pink slip for not adhering to the master plan.

Must be tough going through life with the IQ of a possum.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to WaltGoVoIs:

Bad or incompetent people often have power. That doesn't make it right.

Walt

UT '81

Positions of power are often highly criticized because they have to make decisions that may be unpopular to a large number of people, and those people may not know all factors that went into those decisions. I’m quite certain if you were AD we’d all be sitting around discussing how bad an incompetent you are as well.

Written on John Adams: Dave Hart ahead of schedule with hires:

in response to My_God_A_Freshman:

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Same post, different day. Must be nice to have so much time to waste posting the same ridiculous diatribe every day.

Thanks troll!

Written on John Adams: Hurd's commitment makes Beech a Tennessee team:

in response to SevenT:

No, actually Coach Saban can take a look at a players abilities and talent and find a position where the player can be successful at the D-1 level. Players switch positions often when they jump to the next level. Not saying Hurd won't do well at Running Back what I am saying is a winner wants to be on the field playing for the best teams. Hurd appears to be in love with himself and all the glory of playing running back even though he does not fit the mold or have the body. I will take Saban's assessment over Hurd's mother.

Just Saying

You have officially derailed! I don't think you even know what a prima donna is, nor do I think you understand the concept of labeling someone a 'winner'. Yes... a winner wants to be on the field. A winner wants the ball when the game is on the line. A winner knows how to conjure their talent at will. A winner has true passion for the game and inspires others. A winner is accountable and doesn't blame others when things go wrong. A winner is NOT someone who simply wants to play on a team that's currently winning or give into a position change simply because that's where a coach on a team he doesn't even play for recommends.

By your logic, Tebow would be a prima donna because he refuses to play anything other than quarterback.

BTW - Eddie George was 6'3", 240. Not your typical RB size... he seemed to do alright.

All you've proved is that you know nothing other than constructing lame arguments.

Written on John Adams: Hurd's commitment makes Beech a Tennessee team:

in response to SevenT:

Hurd balked at the idea of working with the safeties at the Alabama camp. That means he thinks he call tell Coach Saban what position he is going to play. Hurd is a "prima donna".

Just Saying

Stupid assessment. If you were offered a job as a garbage man and didn't take it because your passion and experience don't align with it, does that make you a prima donna?

Stupid trolls. Desperate to create an argument no matter how dumb the logic behind it is.

Written on Dave Hart already a big Butch Jones fan :

in response to 1Percenter:

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Graduated from UT in '98. Even took a class with Peyton Manning.

Thanks for asking, Troll.

Written on Dave Hart already a big Butch Jones fan :

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Pathetic says the troll posing as a fan who spews the same garbage so often that he has to keep creating new identities so he can continue his quest of spewing more of the same garbage thinking that his opinion actually matters.

Irony. Happy trolling.

Written on Dave Hart already a big Butch Jones fan :

in response to laraccoon:

sevenT,8inarow and probably several other screen names is the same person . part time gator, part time KY fan , uses his face for a Fulmer futon cushion . just POed cause his boy Fulmer got canned .

It’s particularly humorous when he starts conversing with himself. Lonely dude.

Written on Dave Hart already a big Butch Jones fan :

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Acting AD Joan Cronan hired Serrano. The only hires on Dave Harts watch were Butch Jones and Holly Warlick and possibly a swimming coach.

Not sure about the swimming coach, but:

Butch Jones - Top 5 recruiting class for 2014
Holly Warlick - SEC coach of the year

Nuff said... for now anyway. :-)

Written on Vols lose 5-1 to Texas A&M for must-win situation:

in response to alfrizzle097:

I'm not a baseball fan at all, so i'm asking out of honest curiosity.

When Serrano was hired it was touted as a sure thing. This was a major turning point for the program! So what happened? It seems like more of the same they had under Raleigh. Small crowds, small win totals....

What is the consensus here? Is the program building in the right direction and just not over the hump for it to translate into wins? What is the trajectory going forwards? Does it look like in the next three years things are going to take off, or do all signs point to more of the same?

Serrano had a young team this year, so I don't think the vast majority of fans expected great thongs this year. He does need some time to right the ship, but as usual SEC fans aren't patient enough to give coaches time. He has some good recruiting classes on the horizon, so hopefully things should get better... assuming he is given adequate time.

Written on Tennessee will honor Pat Summitt with statue:

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Funny how you accuse someone of ignorance when you constantly cast judgment on Hart based on decisions he’s made without truly understanding all the factors and/or motivations that went into those decisions. That is the definition of ignorance. Sometimes department heads have to make tough, unpopular decisions to right the ship. Yet, you create assumptions and conspiracy theories based on limited knowledge for the sole purpose of trying to get a rise out of everyone. Couple that with your never-ending, often repeated complaints and it makes you twice as ignorant as anyone within this forum.

Just because I don’t spend all my free time complaining about every decision the administration makes that I may not agree with doesn’t make me any less of a fan, nor does it make me or anyone else here a ‘Daveolyte’.

You preach ignorance, yet you practice it much more than most.

Written on Tennessee will honor Pat Summitt with statue:

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

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Leak's coming home..A recurring theme of FU qb's that couldn't hack it in the pros..

And Tebow will certainly keep that trend alive...

Written on Mike Strange: Butch Jones has turned team over to players:

in response to Johnny_Aint_No_Del_Shofner:

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You earned every one of those acronyms... silly troll.

Written on 247Sports: Class of 2014 suprise recruiting classes (free access):

in response to Johnny_Aint_No_Del_Shofner:

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I can tell you're desperate for criticism. Each and every post becomes more laughable and ridiculous. When was the last time we ever had a recruiting class ranked this high, this early?!

Silly troll.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to Johnny_Aint_No_Del_Shofner:

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Coming from a troll who spends the vast majority of his days spewing the same gibberish over and over again has no business referring to anyone as infantile. You've been removed numerous times and keep coming back with new identities so you can continue to fuel your Dooley and Hart fetish in hopes of becoming 'king of the trolls'. You're ignorant, obsessed, and absolutely delusional if you honestly believe you're fooling anyone. Take care of that right hand... the more time you waste here, the more you'll need it.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to OrangePsyched:

You do love to pontificate. Why don't you get over your Dooley fetish? Does your wife know about your obsession?

Ha!! You assume he's married. The only thing he's married to is his right hand. Too busy trolling with his left.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to Johnny_Aint_No_Del_Shofner:

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You sir, are the definition of delusion. Let’s say you are a ‘fan’ (though I don’t believe that for one second)… do you honestly believe your incessant whining will change anything? If so… DELUSIONAL!! Keep suckin’ back on that Trollaid… cause you really have everyone fooled into thinking that you’re a ‘concerned fan’… pfffft… DELUSIONAL!!

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to SevenT:

He couldn't even "sell the UT Brand" to a third rate NFL draft reject QB Tyler Bray to come back for his Senior year?

Instead he only has the #3 recruiting class in the country... yeah, can't sell the brand. Did it ever occur to you that perhaps didn't want him to come back!?

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to DeltaCharlie3:

You mean the guy who was 4-0 versus Tennessee? He's gone from Florida, he can't hurt you anymore.

You're right... instead he'll be wreaking havoc in Canada... oh wait...

Written on UT athletic director Hart gets one-year extension, $50K bonus:

in response to UTvols33:

The "Truth Squad" will go bananas over this one.

But I have to say, "He has worked hard to develop a more efficient financial model and has put the right people in place, including coaches, to help reach UT's aggressive goals," Cheek said. Really? What about the multi-million dollar debt and near bankruptcy of the athletics department and the coaching carousel in multiple sports? I wish I worked for Cheek. Talk about easy to please.

The debt you're referring too began accumulating well before Hart came into the picture. Not to say he hasn't contributed to it, but he's done so in an effort to clean up some of Hamilton's mess.

He's definitely attempted to trim some fat, but only time will tell if he truly has UT on the right track.

We'll see...

Written on Grilled by Jon Gruden, UT's Tyler Bray says he needs to improve preparation in NFL:

in response to Ironcity:

What I am saying is Foster wasn't horrible like EVERYONE said he was. bray was not the problem like most want to believe. Its incredible that we can discuss him not coming through after he lead our teams to 49 pts against UGA. Whats sad is we had to score a TD even tough we had over 40pts on the board. Had Bray thrown a strike for a TD against UGA does anyone believe they would not have gone down field in 30 seconds and score? I believe that if put in the right situation, Bray will be a good QB. His biggest issue is he isn't quick enough and that has nothing to do with his will or his brains. Bray was thrown into a terrible situation and he did a lot to make it tolerable but no matter how talented he was or is nothing was going to stop Coach Dooley from going down as the worst coach in UT history.

I agree with you to a certain extent… if the defense did its job, Bray would have looked like a superstar. However, two things will cripple him in the draft:

1. Maturity. Granted, not everyone is mature going into the draft, but you don’t want to invest big dollars in a potential team leader with maturity issues just because he has talent – ref: Vince Young & Ryan Leaf)
2. Clutch play. Again, we shouldn’t have been in a lot of those situations to begin with, however he only illustrated a massive weakness in his inability to utilize brains and talent to persevere when the game is on the line. He made way too many stupid plays and tried forcing downfield passes that should have never been attempted. Kind of like investing big dollars in a place kicker who has a lot of ability but can’t seem to deliver when the game matters. In the NFL, you need to be able to handle pressure since games are generally played much closer than at the college level.

Written on Peyton Manning on Butch Jones: 'He has it all mapped out':

in response to volthrunthru#658770:

Who said he put A LOT of thought into it.

He said the obvious positive things and stayed away from comments that could bite him.

He has been coached in on-camera presentation skills nowadays by the best in the country---and is an excellent interview, and he is a pro at it, also. You can tell when you watch him pose for the re-ask in out-takes.

I believe, but have not been told, that Cutcliffe's comments about Jones's defensive team---

because Cut is one of the best offensive minds ever in Football and best teachers of the game ever---

had watched a good bit of UC tape in bowl prep--and had seen the presence of the former DL Coach (now DC/asst HC) from Michigan) had molded the Cincinnati defensive unit into a solid group, for that level.

Cut's team was all about overachieving...and they had little depth.

I believe PM called Cut and asked what he had seen on the tape, since Cut had been prepping for a bowl.

Cut's team is woefully short on talent (They make the normal Vandy team look like Arkansas,) After the UC win, it looked like Jones' team, if psyched up, could steal one from Duke, based on defense. Remember, also, please, that the UC DC had faced Cutcliffe's offense twice already in different Uniforms.

Remember, also, please that Cut had no defense to speak of, and his best players were not available. So his offense sputtered, to further compound it.

In the smaller conferences the best players go to the Offense. Same for weak sister major conference teams, like Duke. Go figure, please.

If I were lobbying for a new coach, I'd lobby for a new coach.

If Jones succeeds here, he will succeed here. If he fails, it will be just about the time Peyton Manning would leave professional football.

Again,I am not lobbying for a new coach.

I said what I said, meant it, and stand by it.

Whatev dude! You’re right… you’re not lobbying for a new coach. You’re simply laying the foundation for that argument at another time so if things go south, you can act like the ‘enlightened one’ by saying… ‘see, I told you all this was a questionable hire’.

Stand by whatever you want, but you’re assuming WAY too much based on what Peyton said or didn’t say (as though he was speaking in code), and drawing conclusions before you have seen CBJ coach a single down in the SEC. Here’s exactly where I stand at this moment:

I’ll reserve judgment on his coaching ability until the season starts
He already has a top 10 recruiting class thus far. Can you tell me the last time we had a class ranked this high this early?
Recruits that would have never looked at us before are suddenly gaining interest, and we’re on a LOT more short lists compared to last year at this same time
He’s got fans excited
The players appear to be buying into his philosophies and are really enjoying the coaching staff
He’s got previous players excited again and more involved
Constantly reinforces our maxims
Hasn’t made a single PR misstep since he was hired

The analysis on potential coaches was exhaustive. It revealed that EVERY coach we were looking at had question marks. CBJ was no different. Peyton would be no different if he retired and suddenly wanted to coach. Only time will tell, so turn your frown upside down and start finding the positives. You’ll live a happier life.

Written on Peyton Manning on Butch Jones: 'He has it all mapped out':

in response to volthrunthru#658770:

Are you so naive that you only see things in terms of total love and hate?

People who question credentials---legitimately question them---are doing what they are supposed to do.

Peyton Manning said he appreciates Jones' enthusiasm for UT. After Dooley, and Kiffen, anyone who wanted to be here is a significant improvement.

Enthusiams counts for a lot. Peyton Manning's support and entuisiasm for UT Football is a great blessing.

Peyton Manning is a brilliant man, who may well know footbal as well as anyone alive. Frankly, what he did not say is disturbing.

He did not say Jones is a great coach. He did not say the staff is top tier, or even traditional SEC caliber.
He did not say he believed in Jones, or that he believed in Jones' strategic plan, which Jones has sold to anybody who will listen---and which has been reported by anybody with whom he has met.

The most recent UT Football higher up who had a great strategic plan, until it went onfield in the SEC was named Clawson...an offensive coordinator for UT. People would talk about his system and how it was all planned in detail He had it all planned out, too. His failures cost Phillip Fulmer his job, and set up this last run of slithering into the pit of teh SEC, in Knoxville.

Peyton Manning could have said Jones knows football in and out, or something like that. Peyton Manning could have said any of a number of reassuring comments that would have been comforting for the Vol Nation.

But he did not.

Instead, he said---loosley translated---Jones has planed an outcome in detail, and is enthusiastic about the fact UT is paying him $18-million guaranteed to carry it out.

And Mr. Manning mentioned that he got had not met Jones before, and was forced to talk with him.

Peyton Manning is way, way too smart to say much more than that.

The call came the week when UT was most desparate for a Head Coach---when nobody with a proven track record wanted to be at UT as HC.

Voila---Jones is hired at the last minute Jones was enthusiastic...obviously is an opportunist,

and had already told his Cincinnati team they were history, that he was looking around, despite their going to a bowl versus Duke. (Lesser conference, contracted to send a team, and Cincinnati was co-champion, etc, etc...one of three.)

Peyton Manning could have taken credit for helping Jones get the job. Notice he did not say that at all. THAT is a telling omission, as are some others, in his comments.

If Jones is like a lot of people think he is...Peyton Manning may be the next HC.

He has the bloodlines, the credentials, the right color scheme and college preferences...and he already roots for UT.

Only the naive would believe that legitimate questions are hate.

GO VOLS!

Dude… relax. You are over-analyzing the cr@p out of every little word he said. How can he say Jones is a ‘great coach’ when he hasn’t seen him coach a single down in the SEC!? He said he was impressed with his philosophies, his energy, as well as his coaching staff. What more can he say when he hasn’t seen them on a Fall Saturday yet?!

Call me crazy, but I don’t think Peyton put as much thought behind this interview as you did hoping that critics would ‘read between the lines’ to find his true meaning. Recruiting is off to a great start, CBJ is pumping some energy and enthusiasm into the program, and he’s getting previous players more involved. He’s doing all the right things thus far, yet you debbie-downers want to play the role of ‘Eeyore’ and find every negative thing 10 miles down the road.

These don’t sound like ‘legitimate questions’ to me… it sounds like you’ve already casted judgment on him. Give him a chance to prove himself before you start vying for another coach… geez!

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

in response to CommodoreCapital:

Franklin is a professional in PR and in coaching. He handled that very well.

Anchor Down...

I hope that’s a joke. He’s got energy, he has an ability to appeal to younger players with his enthusiasm, and he’s proven that he knows the X’s and O’s of football. However, ‘professional’ is a stretch. He’s wedged his foot in his mouth more than once (ex. hot wives, Nicky Satan, etc), not to mention his on-field antics (ex. Grantham incident - “Hey, #36 is really f___ing classy.”).

He’s given Vandy a pulse, but he’s done so in a very unprofessional manner at times. This tweet and his handling of it is just another example. He was trying to use spin control to justify his stupid tweet, but fell on his face in the process. If his tweet required that much explanation, he shouldn’t have posted it to begin with. People want to go where they’re going to be happiest. Just because it may not be Vandy doesn’t mean a recruit is settling and shouldn’t be made to feel that way.

Written on Vols emphasis still to be basics:

in response to ktownorange32:

Good attitude from the coaches. All I can say is it really does seem the coaches are dedicated to rebuilding, not just using the word. We do need to brace for a rocky year though. I have faith this staff is going the right way. I just don't wanna see a buncha fans go nuts over losses this year. These guys seem to truly wanna rebuild and that takes time.

Agree. Patience is key. We need to stop this 'cure the headache by cutting off the head mentality'. It could be a tough couple of years since the vast majority of our linemen will be departing after next season. We don't need people to continue screaming for a new coach the second things don't go the way they want them to.

Recruiting is going well thus far and will continue to get better if we can maintain some continuity in the coaching staff.

Written on Alabama hires Bill Battle as athletic director:

They lose someone who was 73 and replace him with someone who's 71?!

Ok.

Written on Dave Hart praises outgoing Alabama AD Mal Moore, says he's committed to Tennessee:

in response to Geofffourmyle:

What positive accomplishments can you list for Hart as UT AD?

Walt

UT '81

If CBJ works out, that could be his first major positive... but that remains to be seen. However, it has become apparent that CBJ can recruit, so that's a good start. If football finds a pulse again, that will make Hart's life a lot easier.

Written on Dave Hart praises outgoing Alabama AD Mal Moore, says he's committed to Tennessee:

in response to rtrchatt:

Doubt Ozzie Newsome will take a huge paycut and leave Baltimore, but replacing one Bama legend with another Bama legend is a popular choice among the Tide Nation.

Coach Moore is the quinessential southern gentlemen and will be greatly missed. He certainly is one of the reasons CNS has made the committment to Alabama. The next AD hire is critical for CNS retiring at Alabama, and rocky flop has no worries re DH. He is not in the running IMHO. Roll Tide

I'm sure the Alabama Board of Trustees is very concerned and influenced by your 'humble opinion'. :-/

Written on Evan's Eleven: 5-star RB Jalen Hurd's commitment to Tennessee is biggest catch of Butch Jones' tenure:

Outstanding news! I was trying to think back to the last time we had a 5* commit this early, but nothing came to mind. Anyone know? Just curious...

Regardless, this gives us much needed momentum and recruits will take notice. If CBJ can match his coaching skills with his recruiting skills, we'll be in for a very bright future.

Side note... it's somewhat distrubing to hear just how bad CDD was at recruiting now that some of these commits (and their parents) have come out publicly regarding their thoughts/feelings about the previous regime. Oh well! Buh-bye! Hope the door didn't hit you in the arse on the way out!

Written on A look at Tennessee's 2014 class after 3 new additions, including 4-star Todd Kelly Jr.:

in response to CrankE:

Firing DD helped.

You have no idea! :-)
Todd Kelly Sr was on sports talk radio in Nashville last night. He made it pretty evident that they did not think very highly of CDD and his regime.

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

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

This sounds much more organized than in recent years..I'm really interested to see this team play the O/W game as well.GBO!!

I don't know about how organized he is compared to the last regime, but what I do like is that he's trying to install a system that will teach these kids how to win... something Dooley wasn't able to ccomplish. Whether or not CBJ's approach works remains to be seen.

Written on Alabama student details alleged beating at hands of football players:

Here's my prediction:

- Charges are dropped
- Maybe 1 player gets booted from the team while the others get a 3-game suspension
- Jurgen's wallet gets a lot heavier

My $0.02

Written on In Nashville, Jay Graham steals the show — again — while looming vacation puts focus on coaches' families :

in response to notfunanymore:

Let's see....UT more/less finished last in recruiting in the SEC. The football program is practically gone, BUT these clowns are worried/joking about their performance at the podium. Guarantee you Saban/staff were not worried about their podium performance, I bet they were already discussing future recruits. Bullsh%* like this is why UT is the laughing stock in college football. Do you remember all of Dooley's stupid quips and attempts to be comical? How funny is he now?

^^^^ laughing stock of internet trolls. Your ignorance is truly overwhelming.

Written on Poll: How would you rate Tennessee's 2013 signing class?:

Never understood the importance of rating a class at this stage. Let's rate it in 2 years when we have a better idea how they're performing. We've scored top recruiting classes in the past which turned out to be busts. Results on the field are the only thing that matter.

Written on Butch Jones says Vols were 'selective' :

in response to DwayneElizondoMountainDewHerbertCamacho:

How true! You gotta feel really bad for Nick Saban. They signed three 5 star players and fourteen 4 star players. God...I feel so bad for him having to deal with all those prima donnas.

Remember that five star kid, Eric Berry, that UT signed? Gaaawd! How horrible was he?!? All he did was expect everything be given to him on a silver platter. I think I can speak for all Vols fans when I say that it was sooooo good to get him off the team. Because UT is not interested in all that flashy 5 star mess.

Nope. We're going to go to the SEC championship because we signed a bunch of hard working 3 stars (because all three stars grew upon a farm doing chores before football practice and love God and love America and love milk). Just like Mississippi State or Missouri or Kentucky...all teams chock full of good, ol'fashioned three start talent.

Yep...really glad that we didn't get Von Bell or Lawson or any of those losers.

Instead we get stuck with you... oh joy

Written on Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley confirms he is going to the Dallas Cowboys :

in response to Prostar:

So, you're going to be coaching Dez Bryant and the other Cowboy wide receivers. I can just see Eli and RGIII right about now, their sides hurting and doubled over in laughter at what is about to come.

Coaching them? No. Babysitting? Yes.

Written on Updated odds for all of Tennessee's football targets:

in response to GlennFordsFoible:

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You MUST be tired of writing the same thing over and over and over again. Stop being a whiny windbag and take it up with Jimmy Cheek if you feel that strongly about it. Your pointless and repeated rhetoric is a waste of everyone’s time… including your own.

Written on Video allegedly shows Alabama players meeting with performance-enhancing drug reps before BCS title game with LSU:

in response to rtrchatt:

Ignorance is bliss and you are the King of the land.... 4 star DB Eddie Jackson from Fla has committed to the national champions. A true shutdown corner and VB the ship has sailed. Good luck chasing Amari Cooper and Robert Foster the next 3 yrs, you will need it. Hope you at least get to abowl game or two wearing the puke orange. Roll Tide, got 23 UT???? 13 is sooooooooooooo second place.

Ignorance isn’t just bliss… it appears to be a way of life for you. Rather than putting a spin on the subject at hand, try addressing it directly. We’re not talking recruiting here… we’re talking drug use. Try to keep up.

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