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Posted on July 17 at 12:47 p.m.
Welcome home Mike! Thanks for coming! Good luck next spring.
Posted on April 9 at 2:49 p.m.
Just trying to start crap... as I said before.
All caps signifies emotion (ie. excitement, anger, frustration, etc.).
Posted on April 9 at 2:27 p.m.
WHY SHOULDN'T I QUESTION YOU?
FULMER WAS TALKING ABOUT AINGE'S POSITION AS A LEADER ON HIS OWN TEAM. I DOUBT HE WAS COMPARING HIM TO PARKER IN RESPECT TO HER ROLE IN TRANSCENDING THE SPORT IN WHICH SHE PLAYS, AS PARKER HAS. EITHER WAY, THERE'S NO REASON TO EVEN DISCUSS FULMER IN THIS ARENA. YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO START CRAP, INSTEAD OF RESPECTING THE SUBJECT OF THE ARTICLE AT HAND. GROW UP.
Posted on April 9 at 2:12 p.m.
Workinlikeheck - what in the world are you talking about? Who said anything about Ainge? Some people just like to run their yap for no particular reason. I was wondering how long it would take for some A-Hole to throw some kind of negative shadow on such a positive time for the Unversity of Tennessee.
Posted on April 9 at 1:47 p.m.
ABSOLUTELY, UNDOUBTEDLY, UNDISPUTABLY WELL-DESERVED HONOR FOR A TRUE ALL-AMERICAN. CONGRATULATIONS CANDACE!
Posted on March 10 at 5:09 p.m.
yummm... Well, so much for that chocolate, peanut and banana protein shake I was about to make.
Posted on February 7 at 3:22 p.m.
Defensively, yes, we have some big holes to fill up front and, admittedly, didn't get that addressed in this class. Gerald Williams looks like the only true answer to that D-line question and I really can't defend that one. So yeah, the D-line concerns even me. Sometimes you whiff. But try to look at what we DO have. Try to have some sort of positive words to say. Recruits do pay attention to this stuff.
Defensive backs - VERY SOLID
Linebackers - good experience - very good
No worries at either of those units.
Even at the defensive line positions we have some experience there. Ben Martin got PT and showed some positive flashes. Dan Williams played impressively. Chris Walker - we haven't gotten to see him much, but where was he ranked coming out of high school?
Look, the point is, we have good talent over there. Am I disappointed that it doesn't seem we bettered ourselves through this recruiting class? You bet I am. Do I think that it is at all possible that these message boards and websites that UT fans... err... followers, flood with blind statements about "the demise of the Tennessee football program" adversely affected the recruiting class? Absolutely. Do I think that we should be leaving a Ryder truck in front of a house somewhere in Blount County for the coach to pack his stuff up? People, we are fresh off of an eleven-win season and SEC Championship appearance. C'mon. Let the man do his job. Give him a chance to succeed without death threats to his staff or their families, or constant harassment about his personal appearance. I'm really surprised, at times; he would WANT to stay here.
Never mind the prospect of playing for Coach Fulmer or his staff. With the negative cloud some UT followers have cast over this program, the persistent destructive criticism at the very slightest indication of opportunity, along with the unfailing degradation of the kids and their talents, ask yourselves this - why would anyone want to play for YOU?
Posted on February 7 at 3:20 p.m.
The University of Tennessee has a great program, a storied history, a wonderful campus and a myriad of other positive aspects. Even with having a revamped offensive coaching staff, it appears that we will have an outstanding leadership group to instruct and mold these young men. Although they aren't necessarily "ranked" by the gurus at the top of the recruiting classes, I hold out hope that the coaches will be successful in shaping these kids into a fine football team.
Many of the people who circle these blogs like vultures and constantly dump on Coach Fulmer, his staff and the current program can hold yourselves at least partially responsible for the rankings of this year's class. Each time a recruit goes onto a message board and sees the negativity that a program's OWN SO-CALLED FANS flood the site with, including the derogatory remarks and defaming comments, it is obviously going to create an unattractive environment for the kid.
With all that being said, I acknowledge that there have been several issues that have plagued the program over the past month or so. I don't see through rose-colored glasses. Each of these issues has not really been a direct reflection of the coaches themselves, but has resulted in the questioning of the character of a few of the players. In response to these issues, I believe that Coach Fulmer has taken positive steps towards holding them responsible, by administering in-house punishments (running at 6AM, etc.) and community service assignments, with the possibility of suspension or even termination of scholarships at stake as well.
Now, could the repercussions have been more severe? Sure. They certainly COULD have been. No, I don't believe proper steps were taken to handle disciplinary issues in several past incidents (prior to those that have occurred just recently). However, I think that the staff has redirected it's focus and is on the right path to making sure the players are aware of what is expected of them and what repercussions they might face if they don't live up to them. I trust the coaches are aware of the same standards that are placed on them.
I believe, and I think others would agree, that the team will survive and is destined for very good things in the near future. For example, the main piece of the offense that will have to be replaced next season is the quarterback, while there is also a need for a tight end. Jonathan Crompton (for all of you recruiting gurus) was one of the top QB's in the nation when coming out of high school. He's got the cannon arm and good mobility, a luxury we didn't have in 2007. Crompton really only lacks the recent game experience that you might look for in a starter. At tight end, we have Brandon Warren (potentially) and Jeff Cottam that will fill in nicely.
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Posted on February 7 at 2:34 p.m.
I believe, and I think others would agree, that the team will survive and is destined for very good things in the near future. For example, the main piece of the offense that will have to be replaced next season is the quarterback, while there is also a need for a tight end. Jonathan Crompton (for all of you recruiting gurus) was one of the top QB's in the nation when coming out of high school. He's got the cannon arm and good mobility, a luxury we didn't have in 2007. Crompton really only lacks the recent game experience that you might look for in a starter. At tight end, we have Brandon Warren (potentially) and Jeff Cottam that will fill in nicely.
Defensively, yes, we have some big holes to fill up front and, admittedly, didn't get that addressed in this class. Gerald Williams looks like the only true answer to that D-line question and I really can't defend that one. So yeah, the D-line concerns even me. Sometimes you whiff. But try to look at what we DO have. Try to have some sort of positive words to say. Recruits do pay attention to this stuff.
Defensive backs - VERY SOLID
Linebackers - good experience - very good
No worries at either of those units.
Even at the defensive line positions we have some experience there. Ben Martin got PT and showed some positive flashes. Dan Williams played impressively. Chris Walker - we haven't gotten to see him much, but where was he ranked coming out of high school?
Look, the point is, we have good talent over there. Am I disappointed that it doesn't seem we bettered ourselves through this recruiting class? You bet I am. Do I think that it is at all possible that these message boards and websites that UT fans... err... followers, flood with blind statements about "the demise of the Tennessee football program" adversely affected the recruiting class? Absolutely. Do I think that we should be leaving a Ryder truck in front of a house somewhere in Blount County for the coach to pack his stuff up? People, we are fresh off of an eleven-win season and SEC Championship appearance. C'mon. Let the man do his job. Give him a chance to succeed without death threats to his staff or their families, or constant harassment about his personal appearance. I'm really surprised, at times; he would WANT to stay here.
Never mind the prospect of playing for Coach Fulmer or his staff. With the negative cloud some UT followers have cast over this program, the persistent destructive criticism at the very slightest indication of opportunity, along with the unfailing degradation of the kids and their talents, ask yourselves this - why would anyone want to play for YOU?
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Posted on July 18 at 3:51 p.m.
... oh-kaaayyy.... ?
Why didn't we just leave that to the Columbia newspapers?
On O'Neal, who has law degree from UT, joins South Carolina's staff