Comments by wazzya69vol

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

Twelve out of 14 teams get in, and we're in a "must-win" situation--pathetic!!! Football can't come soon enough, GBO.

Written on How will you take in the Orange and White Game?:

I love the O&W game, nothing better than Springtime in Vol country. I was diagnosed with an illness in Jan, '11, and have not been able to attend any games since. I will always be a Tennessee Vol. I am a blessed man, graduating from UT in '69, and bleeding Orange for a life time. Go Vols; CBJ is definitely exciting to watch, recruiting is impressive. Wazzy

Written on Will the Lady Vols win the SEC women's basketball tournament?:

I think they can do it. Tough loss at Ky but will correct turnovers (hopefully). Good luck LV's and Holly. Glad to hear the announcers giving Holly her well-deserved props. GBO

Written on John Adams: The next recruiting class for Butch Jones is crucial, and the clock is ticking :

Thank you both above to help me understand the difference, ref: walk on's.

Written on John Adams: The next recruiting class for Butch Jones is crucial, and the clock is ticking :

Would someone please explain to me what's the difference between a "walk on" and "preferred walk on". Thank you & GBO

Written on Arkansas' in-your-face defense too much for Vols, 73-60 :

The only thing consistent about this team are turnovers. I'm a half-full type guy but this team doesn't even own a glass; they're a joke!! Ok, yes I'm frustrated. I bet the Lady Vols would kick their rears, and make their free throws! GBO, Wazzy

Written on John Adams: Despite attrition of 2012 class, potential difference-makers still exist :

I enjoyed the article JA. Gives us some hope.

Written on John Adams: Tough times ahead for UT football :

Per Army: shoot, move, communicate.

Written on Tennessee walk-ons Derrick Brodus, Tyler Drummer, Dylan West receive scholarships :

This is great news during a rough stretch. Congrats to you three for sticking with our program as walk-ons, all sweat and sincere dedication without the glory or scholarship. You've paid your dues and the Vol nation appreciates you. Thank you CBJ for recognizing their efforts.

Written on Former QB Lunney Jr. hired as Arkansas TEs coach:

Who?? And why? Does he have local ties. GBO

Written on John Adams among 3 selected for induction into Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of Fame :

Congrats John. Nice to learn you volunteered for the Army. GBO

Written on UT sees leaders in line: New position coach building on strength:

in response to emailnodata:

I want to couch my post above: I'm not a flamer, not a troll, I'm a vol fan since the 1960's. I grew up on Condredge, Hacksaw, Kiner, and those guys.

Without a defense, we have a long, long, LONG ways to go.

I was right there with ya. Totally agree with your comment.

Written on Vols can't overcome deficit against Memphis, 85-80 :

Good news: they never gave up. Bad news: they were never in it.

Written on What do you want most in your Vols stocking this Christmas?:

in response to SignalMtnVol:

4 Words: Jimmy Cheek / Mike Hamilton

Exactly!! A simple answer (4 words) to my question. Wish I'd thought of that. With a stroke of their pens,,,,,and the rest is history! GBO

Written on What do you want most in your Vols stocking this Christmas?:

I've followed the Big Orange since a Freshman in 1964. I have never seen the Vols in this bad of shape, across all sports. I am optimistic about Coach Jones and Coach Martin; time will tell. Just don't understand how we got ambushed in all areas, including baseball. GBO

Written on SEC has some work to do before March arrives :

I wish CBJ would issue an accurate statement on status of Maymon, at this POINT in time. I saw his father's statement on here few days ago, "needing to get into shape, etc.". I just don't understand the hush-hush about his possible return. Many of my friends, including myself, have gone to "best of luck, get well soon", to "what the hell, wussy". And this frustration comes out cause we knw nothing!! I think we as fans need to know what to expect with his future role on team--we are the paying fans to cheer for our Vols, and should have a quesstimate for his return. Forget HIPPA laws, he can sign off and provide some input. Hope to see you soon on the floor ; love watching you play. Good luck Maymon, Wazzy

Written on John Adams: Comparative shopping: Petrino, Tuberville, Jones :

I don't like Petrino or Tuberville. Petrino is a piece of garbage and Tuberville left those recruits at the restaurant dinner table and never came back--what a man!! I'm going with CBJ and his intensity, and no baggage. His success will be measured by W&L's on field where it should be, not in the unclaimed "baggage" area.

Written on Mike Strange: Tennessee needed a fresh start and Butch Jones gives them one :

Hope the excitement grows and have big turn out for O&W game. That will be our first good look at his schemes, and what new coaches put in place. Looking forward to see coaches he brings, followed by NSD. Then Spring game and Fall around the corner, but what a schedule. Good luck CBJ. I'm proud to be a VOL and ready for new beginning. VFL, Wazzy

Written on Mike Strange: Butch Jones dreamed of a job like Tennessee :

I'm excited with hire after watching Press Conf. I like his intensity and what he did at Cin. Welcome to Big Orange Country Coach Jones.

Written on Tennessee falls to Georgetown, 37-36:

That was the ugliest game I've ever watched. Hitting 3 for 11 from foul line is a joke. I'm disgusted with the showing tonight. Nothing more to say, horrible!!

Written on UT's offseason off to troubled start with Downs' arrest:

So???? Let's not make it a bigger deal than it is. One good kid got arrested at 19. The season is over, let the Judge and his parents deal with it. Getting loud and apparently cussing out loud was his demise. A dumb mistake by a good kid.

Written on John Adams: Would UT do to others what Lane Kiffin did to it? :

in response to DwayneElizondoMountainDewHerbertCamacho:

I honestly don't understand where all the anger at John Adams comes from.

I also don't see how JA is creating controversy. He's just writing what everyone else is thinking: "Who is going to be UT's next coach?"

I don't like the idea of Jim Mora or Rodriguez, but cut the guy some slack. What's he supposed to write about? How pathetic the Defense is (we know this)? How Tyler Bray is NOT thinking about the NFL (Evan Woodberry has already written a hard hitting piece of journalism covering what Tyler Bray is not thinking about! Excellent!)? The current status of UT's multiple sexual discrimination lawsuits (yes, lets be more depressed!)? How Dave Hart has suddenly developed a fear of press conferences when he should be front and center? The tendencies of message board posters to bellyache when sports writers don't grovel and fawn all over their favorite sports team?

(actually...that one about Hart would make a good article)

You guys seriously need to chill out. Adams is simply writing about the possibilities for a new coach. How is he creating controversy?

Great post. I agree, what's a hot topic right now; not a lot other than CDD and his tenure and possible replacements. I think it's fun reading these "far out suggestions". Oh well, if you don't like his style, don't read it--save yourself some stress. Wazzy

Written on Vandy coach: No need to see video of Vols boasting:

Things have sure changed. Last year we won in OT and this year Vandy's favored. I never recall us being the underdogs. It's really sad when Vandy is our big game, and chance for our first SEC victory. Last year I thought Coach Franklin was a joke, threatening to "get us" next year in Nashville. Now I have to admit he's earned my respect. VFL, Wazzy

Written on Missouri beats Vols in 4 overtimes, 51-48:

Worst coach in history of Tenn football. He didn't give the players a chance to win in regulation. Criminal what he's done to this program. Wazzy

Written on Vols believe they still have plenty of incentive:

I think most of those hoping for worst want CDD gone, what other reason?? I'm unhappy with results, especially after I was so pumped after NCST game. But I will never hope for the worst for our Vols, let the chips fall where they may with coaches, or lack of. VFL, Wazzy

Written on No. 7 Georgia wary of letdown against Ole Miss:

Go Ole Miss!! Gotta love those Rebels with their traditions at the Grove. I'm all VOL but have great memories going over there,,,except when the banner flew over "Archie Who". It was a long ride home after that one. VFL Wazzy

Written on Jay Graham says he knew immediately Marcus Lattimore had 'ingredients' to be special player :

in response to WetumpkaThumpa:

I remember when Tennessee used to get backs like Lattimore. I wonder what happened?

They started losing! But at least the offensive line has definitely improved, and remember the center Stone, what an improvement--no ground rolling snaps. Whatever happens, need to keep Jay Graham. Wazzy

Written on Cuonzo Martin eats 'humble pie' at SEC Media Day :

in response to BigOrangeSmoker:

martin better get ready to eat more than humble pie...i just dont think he's a SEC calabar coach,he's got the talent but cant coach em...sorda like our football program

Wrong!! Our football program has stalled, even regressing, whereas our basketball team under Coach Martin has our team on the upswing. It's good, old fashion basketball, physical and disciplined players. Fun to watch; awesome to win. Wazzy

Written on Tennessee's 2013 football schedule released:

in response to wazzya69vol:

Your quote "never get involved in a land war in Asia" should include "that politicians won't you win". Enough said. Go Vols, Wazzy

Should say "won't let you win". Beat Bama, I don't care what the odds are. Proud veteran and VFL, Wazzy

Written on Tennessee's 2013 football schedule released:

in response to CCLC:

There are two certainties. One is:"never get involved in a land war in Asia"
The other is "never bring a knife to a gunfight" I think you will be in a gunfight with Bama armed only with a knife. Be great if it was only for a half.
just sayin'

Your quote "never get involved in a land war in Asia" should include "that politicians won't you win". Enough said. Go Vols, Wazzy

Written on David Climer: Colleges start hiring process in midseason:

in response to 6972:

If it comes down to a choice between Dooley and Petrino, please don't bring Petrino in.

100 per cent agree. Dirt Bag!!!

Written on Vols unranked in USA Today preseason men's basketball poll:

in response to TrouserCough:

Fuel the Cuonzo fire

Exactly!! Might be looking at glass "half full" but I think this ranking, or lack of, will only help us. Wazzy

Written on Jim Chaney: Fumbles are Vols' biggest worry against Alabama:

in response to wazzya69vol:

Nick made that great one-on-tackle on Floyd Little of Syracuse to win the game, on one yard line. The picture was all over the Sports' Pages. I knew Nick at UT and we stayed in touch as he was a dentist in W Knoxville on Papermill. He married a local girl. He always had a smile with good stories from the days of great linebackers, Nick, Paul Naumoff, Steve Kiner, Frank Emanuel, Hacksaw Reynolds, etc. Fun times on The Hill. Wazzy

I forgot to say it was in Gator Bowl. We were starting our climb back up, followed the Bluebonnet Bowl. This is all on memory, Wazzy

Written on Jim Chaney: Fumbles are Vols' biggest worry against Alabama:

in response to vfl76:

I know this has nothing to do with this article, but I thought something should have been on the sports pages about this.......We lost a good one this week, Defensive End and Monster Man from the 1967 Tennessee National Championship Team (and may I add a great Man also). Prayers go out to the family of Nick Showalter who left us to early at 65. RIP Nick, May God Bless!

Nick made that great one-on-tackle on Floyd Little of Syracuse to win the game, on one yard line. The picture was all over the Sports' Pages. I knew Nick at UT and we stayed in touch as he was a dentist in W Knoxville on Papermill. He married a local girl. He always had a smile with good stories from the days of great linebackers, Nick, Paul Naumoff, Steve Kiner, Frank Emanuel, Hacksaw Reynolds, etc. Fun times on The Hill. Wazzy

Written on Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil showing a lot of bite at safety :

in response to sameolvolalum:

Dear Vol fans (and not you trolls, obviously). Please click "Suggest removal" on the above JBvols1698, along with any and all troll trash destined to follow.

Dear KNS. Shame on you for allowing what was once a useful site for UT fans to become a playground for social misfits. Haven't you figured out that there's a very good reason many of us suspect you're complicit in at least a portion of this trash?

Dear Coach Dooley. Nobody's perfect, but I'm not the only UT Vol football fan who has confidence that you very well may turn this program around. I'm with you, Coach. VFL!

Great post, VFL, Wazzy

Written on Derek Dooley: Vols will define themselves in off week:

in response to fearthehound:

I agree wholeheartedly...but do you have to yell?

Now that was funny, and creative!! Go Vols

Written on Tennessee Tech's Da'Rick Rogers gets off on right foot with team, town:

Another, I don't care! It would be like a great and experienced worker in your office but finally gets terminated for stealing, after many warnings. I could care less what "smaller" company he went to or what his status is. Loser!!

Written on Cuonzo Martin taking his best SHOT :

Good job Coach Martin. Just as important glad to see Hall getting his head on straight. GBO

Written on Mike Strange: Serrano hopes 'cornerstone' class stays intact:

in response to hcjournals#206623:

This is no reflection on the past and the successes we have had. I just feel pretty good about the fact that we have good baseball people in place and it makes me feel good. In addition to our local and regional efforts we seem to have a good chance to get some players from California who might love the chance to play in the SEC. Coach Serrano had success at a program that, although has good baseball tradition, had a tougher challenge to make it financially and he did it. Baseball players want to play for people who speak the language, stress the fundamentals, who know how to handle and develop pitchers and what to do in extremely important strategic situations. Games turn on momentum, and momentum is generated by not making mistakes and being aggressive when it counts....We will not be intimidated when the rubber hits the road and teams will not be excited to come to Knoxville for a weekend series. And, when we hit the right chord we will fill the stands and make our place a tough one to win in. Can't wait....Go Vols. Go Big. Or Go Home.....

Agree with post. All excellent points, and spoken with credibility. All Vol, VFL

Written on Which of these UT staffs got the most out of its team over the past year?:

Not related to poll, but, had the opportunity to visit with Roberta Martin on Sat afternoon. She is a class lady and it was a pleasure just to chat in an informal setting. She is really impressed with Big Orange Country and our fan base, and the support their family has received. I voted Basketball on poll, and truly believe that it's going to only get better. Wazzy

Written on Report: Indianapolis Colts to release Peyton Manning:

Think that is good for Peyton, now he can go wherever he wants. A class guy, from a class family, will definitely make a class decision. Go Peyton, and GO VOLS!

Written on Lady Vols in SEC title game; beat South Carolina, 74-58 :

Good job Lady Vols. Take it to LSU. Great day to be a Tennessee Vol!!

Written on Streak goes cold: Alabama's second-half surge keys 62-50 win :

in response to BIVOLAR_BEAR:

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Exactly! GBO

Written on Streak goes cold: Alabama's second-half surge keys 62-50 win :

Big disappointment for me. Thought they were going to take charge after tying it early in second half. Good inside scoring but when the 3's weren't falling knew it was going to be tough w/o the balance. And Trae, he sure seems to turn ball over at critical times. Oh well, life goes on. GBO!

Written on Dave Serrano shows high-energy approach at first spring baseball practice :

Thank you Coach Serrano for coming out for our ALS Walk this past Fall. At that time some people might not have recognized you but I sure did. Best of luck this season. You probably won't see this post but just wanted you to know your presence didn't go unnoticed. GBO, VFL, Wazzy

Written on Vanderbilt offers Dy'shawn Mobley; Kentucky still solid choice :

in response to SWVA_RockyTopVol:

Did he consider us in his recruitment? NO. Did we offer him a scholarship? NO. Why is this article even listed??? Geez, these guys are desperate for stories...who gives a rat's @$$ about who he chooses. This is not rivals.com or any other recruiting website.

My guess would be because he is a local athlete. People in the Knoxville area like to know where our "home-grown" athletes are going. As soon as you see his name (and know we didn't recruit him), just don't read the article. It's that simple. GBO, VFL, Wazzy

Written on Vols have Georgia on their mind:

in response to tovolny:

I wish you guys would come in early in the morning and not be working so late. The later your item, the worse it gets. DO any of you guys have a life? I bet Adams doesn't even MAN his office at KNS...I am sure he is too cowardly to be seen in public.

What does your comment have to do with anything--working late, a life, Adams in public?? This is about the Vols playing at GA with some "home-grown" boys and what their stats are. We need to focus on beating the dawgs, not on the personalities of the writers. GBO, VFL, Wazzy

Written on Derek Dooley says worst is over, progress ahead; DeAnthony Arnett granted release :

in response to Witch_Doctors:

Witch Doctor say what hard questions could they ask knowing they had made up half this stuff reported? Witch Doctor say Dooleys HAS to win..period but he aint responsible for irresponsible sports writers reporting everything THEY know is lies...really they know they are making this stuff up..what "Multiple sources" told them things PROVEN that never happened? Witch Doctor say Hart isnt gonna have Dooley run out every day and save them from themselves..look at what they have said...what we now know...and who should you be calling out?
Bones never lie.

Great reply WDr. That's keeping it real, and in perspective. GBO

Written on Michael Palardy shows everybody 'that's who I am' :

Good job. That was the one positive that came out of the game. Keep it up, some future games will be won by a field goal. GBO

Written on Two weeks later, Dooley vows to play Devrin Young against Buffalo :

in response to tennvolsman19651965:

I live in Middle Georgia. lol. Sorry. I actually did think about driving up for the game though.

I got two good seats if you drive up, what part of Middle Georgia?

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