Comments by thevoice

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

"And a coach with a track record for success in the SEC or at a higher level nationally would have been preferable."

And exactly who the hell would that be? Assuming the NFL is the "higher level" what successful coach would have left? For ANY college program? And show me a successful coach in the SEC who would leave for ANY other SEC program.

Folk will soon realize Jones was and is the best choice. Period. Go Vols. Go back home Adams.

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

in response to tngl4ut:

Not bad comsindering UT didn't field a football team last year.

Yep. Hard to field a team without having a coach.

Written on Butch Jones stays on go in rebuilding Vols:

You know you've got the right guy when SevenT belittles him. Scared.

Written on New football hires show importance of familiarity, trust:

in response to lemme_axya_this:

Those who criticized Coach Dooley for hiring coaches that abruptly left last year will surely appreciate Coach Jones hiring men he knows he can trust.

Yep. This guy is so much more well-connected than his predecessor!

Written on Source: Trae Golden's departure 'based on academics' and 'repeated plagiarism':

Our new starting Point Guard: walk-on Brandon Lopez.

Written on Source: Trae Golden's departure 'based on academics' and 'repeated plagiarism':

in response to sly_stone99#434111:

Enter Antonio Barton!

Is that the Memphis kid? I heard Pastner was letting someone transfer to UT.

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

in response to TheEffect:

Who is he going to get? There are no High School recruits left that could play at this level. Point guard is the most important position on the court.....gonna be hard to run the team without one!

We haven't had a "Point Guard" in years (see record).

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

Used to be on the Martin Train. Midway through he season, I jumped off, citing lack of ability and suspect decisions. Now, I've been reassured Martin's going to have trouble making it at this level.

Written on Poll: How many league games should SEC football teams play?:

I voted 8. Use the other 4 to create a national "playoff," providing other conferences duplicate. Have one think tank set the schedule for every national team's 4 non-conference foes before the season begins. Sure would make playoff/bowl season a lot more fair and no need for a 8- or 16-team playoff, which it will otherwise eventually come to.

Written on How many league games should SEC football teams play?:

I voted 8. Use the other 4 to create a national "playoff," providing other conferences duplicate. Have one body set the schedule for every national team's 4 non-conference foes. Sure would make playoff/bowl season a lot more fair.

Written on How many league games should SEC football teams play?:

As long as UT wins the East, I don't care how many SEC teams they play.

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

in response to shoelessvol#236864:

With averages under 3 points and assist's per game...I'm not sure why we signed him in the first place!!

+1. My thoughts exactly, even beyond the story here. Continuing to wonder about Martin.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

You guys are "funny:" spending so much of your life responding to people who really don't matter or care about UT. Interesting how much interest there is in that on here.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

I like my coach.

Written on Texas A&M's stadium to exceed Neyland:

in response to asmith:

another stadium expansion. they will face the same problem as ut, georgia tech, and many nascar tracks. after the new is gone, many empty seats. nothing against a&m, but they should look at what has happened to other programs.

+1. Thank you ESPN and HDTV.

Written on Pat Summitt's 1-year contract dips from $354,375 to $85,000 :

Looks like those who liked Dooley, but find it difficult to admit 1) they were wrong and 2) that Dooley was the problem, are now blaming Hart.

Written on With contract to expire, UT working on new deal for Pat Summitt:

in response to thevoice:

I don't disagree with you, but I believe UTAD has weighed the options and decided $350,000 is a worthwhile price to pay for preventing a fanbase controversy. With the football program needing support, the last thing UT needs is a spit fanbase.

Split fanbase

Written on With contract to expire, UT working on new deal for Pat Summitt:

in response to yabadabadoo1026:

the most sure-fire way to be hated on this site is to say anything that the least bit might be perceived disrespectful of Pat Summitt which this post absolutely is not--i love her, respect her and admire her as much as anyone but just why does she need to be extended at this kind of money in athletic program already in a deep financial hole just to be mainly a figurehead????? She has deservingly made lots of money coaching here, has a court named after her and has so many honors and recognitions bestowed to show our love. We shouldnt have to continue to keep her on the payroll at that kind of money to show our love when shes having no active involvement in coaching now. Any suggestion that not continuing to giving her 300+/yr essentially free money as a figurehead primarily is disrespecful and treating her bad is just rediculous as is her making more money than the head coach which i would suspect she may------this is no longer an expense UT needs to or should have to afford to have-----all good things have to come to an end--------Ok, let the attacks come as I know they will

I don't disagree with you, but I believe UTAD has weighed the options and decided $350,000 is a worthwhile price to pay for preventing a fanbase controversy. With the football program needing support, the last thing UT needs is a spit fanbase.

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

in response to Ironcity:

Joan ruled herself out. We all love Pat but she was in no shape to coach and would have damaged her legacy and allowed another program to tumble to depths unknown in UT history. Additionally Hart has made the unpopular decisions that needed to be made to get this program solvent once again. Lets face it, Dave Hart came into a 6 alarm fire and anyone who thinks it was going to be easy to turn this around was crazy.

I do agree with a previous poster though and wonder why its necessary to extend a contract that is in force for another 5 years? I would like to see the turn before I go crazy and extend the AD.

As far as contract extension, I'm guessing since Hart's done a decent job so far, he may become a rather hot commodity, and UT, assuming the new extension is linked to a buyout clause, is protecting themselves. Furthermore, I think it shows UT is elated with Hart and an extension is a vote of confidence. Or, maybe it's just the going thing (other SEC schools do it and UT does it to compete).

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

Anyone who hires Butch Jones is okay in my other book.

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

Anyone who fires Derek Dooley is okay in my book.

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

Wonder how long Cordarrelle's earnings will last.

Written on Heather Mason relieved of duties as UT's associate strength and conditioning coach:

When women's sports start making money, so will it's employees.

Written on UPDATED: Martin grants Yemi Makanjuola release from Tennessee to transfer:

Talent evaluation seems to be an issue for Martin. With Mak leaving and the recent signee coming in, what's the difference?

Written on Rawane Ndiaye signs with Tennessee:

I know who I am. Can I play?

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

in response to givehim6:

would

And "their."

Written on Vols atwitter for a turnout for spring game:

in response to Giverny:

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That 83 and goofy grin got him $3M/yr. I'd say he's doing alright, more than 95% of Yale graduates.

Written on Jordan McRae still going through the 'process' of getting ready for NBA:

Still need to sell the farm for a damn good point guard.

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

in response to BaldingEagle:

Rick Byrd, Brandt Snedeker, David Price, and RA Dickey would be the first four. And then everyone else in the state of Tennessee. Franklin's big wins were Presbyterian and UCONN. Maybe he should be Sports Illustrated Man of the Century! He'll tell you he should.

I don't disagree that those guys did good stuff. But I think Franklin did more, considering Vandy's history. His story was certainly on the talk shows much more than any of those combined. Do I like the guy? No way.

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

in response to thevoice:

To be honest, I can't think of anyone else who has achieved more on-the-field excitement than Mr. Franklin in the State of Tennessee. Someone want to give me a more qualified candidate during the last 12 months? The stars aligned correctly and the candidate list was downright anemic. Unfortunately for Vandy, this will never happen again and Butch will be the recipient soon.

Okay, RA Dickey you got robbed.

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

To be honest, I can't think of anyone else who has achieved more on-the-field excitement than Mr. Franklin in the State of Tennessee. Someone want to give me a more qualified candidate during the last 12 months? The stars aligned correctly and the candidate list was downright anemic. Unfortunately for Vandy, this will never happen again and Butch will be the recipient soon.

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

Gotta give Franklin his due, but soon UT will view them as an also-ran. Franklin's inability to demonstrate integrity, likeability and professionalism will catch up to him.

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

in response to CoverOrange:

"Anchor Down"? Doesn't that imply that you are going no where?

Post of the day!

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

in response to mempuss:

AJ is a beast

Yep! Love his attitude: humble yet helluva great player. Rare combo.

Written on Auriemma ties Summitt with 8th title as UConn crushes Louisville, 93-60:

I'd rather have Pat as an aunt than Geno as an uncle, wins notwithstanding.

Written on Jordan McRae, Jarnell Stokes apply for evaluation from NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee :

Both need more on the resume, says Scotty Hopson.

Written on Little separation in quarterback battle after scrimmage:

Can't spell Butch without UT. Go Vols!

Written on John Adams: Butch Jones turns up volume at scrimmage:

FYI, mic not mike.

Written on Auburn in self-defense mode over scathing reports:

in response to eVOLved:

I do not see how trashing the football program, alleging payment and such, will help the former safety with the robbery charge.

Depends on if the judge went to Alabama or Auburn.

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

in response to WetumpkaThumpa:

I'm a Tennessee fan, but says who? The "reporter" that had her contract dropped by ESPN and convicted the Duke Lacrosse players before the facts came out? The same "reporter" that just started her own website and is trying to make a name for it? The same "reporter" that got most of her info from a guy facing felony robbery charges? Real credible. The NCAA has already investigated Auburn for a lengthy period of time during the Cam deal and they found nothing. This is pile on Auburn week again. Happens everytime an anti-Saban story came out which happened two days before

The reporter was lied to regarding the lacrosse issue. I don't fault her for reporting what she was told. The interesting twists here include the facts that she's an Auburn alumnus and has multiple sources who happen to be former Auburn football players. Like everything else, guilty or not, all that matters is can it be proved?

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

Not sure what to expect with wins and losses in 2013, but this staff is very impressive with what they've done so far. "Best coaching staff in the country?" Right now I wouldn't trade them for any other staff.

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

in response to WetumpkaThumpa:

It's not an NCAA violation to have football players fail drug tests. It happens all the time.

I think there is a little more to it than failed drug tests.

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

in response to OrangePride:

Although I know a lot of people will take some kind of happiness from this trouble at Auburn, I frankly hope the bulk of this turns out to be untrue. Does the SEC need another black eye? Does football need more scandal? Do we need another NC team to be muddied? You just KNOW how this is total red meat for ESPN, and I can't stand how they take such enjoyment out of crushing the SEC reputation. Of course, in honesty, we often do ourselves no favors in this regard, and this story is just one more example of that sad state of affairs.

ESPN's sort of caught in the middle. Evidently Chizick is on their payroll at the moment. Gonna be embarrassing for ESPN when they let him go. From NC in 2011 to oh-fer in 2013. Starting to makes sense now.

I have a feeling the NCAA's gonna look bad too. They cleared AU of the Cam Sham but stand to look really incompetent as they uncover more mud, dating back to Cam days.

I always thought Chizick was a little different.

Written on Vols emphasis still to be basics:

in response to StoneJackBaller:

Jones is making Dooley look like a middle school assistant coach. It all feels good; let's see if it translates to victories.

I would use the words Dooley and coach with caution. You mean assistant principal? LOL

Written on Butch Jones says of event countering Nick Saban: 'I'll do anything in Tennessee':

Pretty classless move by the Athens Chamber. I know Jones will handle this with class; timing is terrible.

Written on Offseason could be time to evaluate Cuonzo Martin's contract:

Finishes 2nd and 5th in SEC, UT has the 7th (or so) largest BB attendance in the nation. Probably ought to be paid better then the 10th best coach in a 14-team league.

Written on Tyler Anderson dismissed from track team, faces new charges:

Sounds like a friendly guy.

Written on UT running backs coach Robert Gillespie to be paid $300,000:

Wish I made $300 grand at 33.

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