Comments by RJ_Vol
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Posted on September 4 at 9:02 p.m.
DCflorida (7:31) Coach Fulmer is a native Tennessean. He has a National Championship card he can play that Zook did not. Again, as I-kid said, Fulmer can recruit. That's a big positive in today's game, especially here in Tennessee. I would guess, nobody hates losing more than CPF. He wore the orange and he's coached them. He has invested three decades of his life to the University. Don't get me wrong, I was scratchin' my head Monday as well. However, I'm not jumping on the bandwagon one game into the season. Football is a game of momentum. Hey, Georgia lost two early games last year and went to the BCS. Yes, I really hate using that example, but it is true. If UT fires/runs off one of its winningest coaches, just who do we think we are going to get?
Posted on September 4 at 7:44 p.m.
Listen, I also had flashbacks to the late 70's during the UCLA game. Yes, the era of the Bluebonnet Bowl. But I'm not ready to jump overboard - not yet and not really anytime soon. It was one game, and not even a conference one. When you play a quality opponent early(in their stadium), you may get beat. If we had played a directional team, everyone would be basking in orange. The team needs our support right now. Show up to the Vol walks, and make our stadium's atmosphere a difference maker. Yes, we may go 4-8, but what if we go 10-2 or (gasp/gulp) 11-1? As unlikely as it seems, are all who jumped ship going to climb on later or grumble because we didn't lose enough games to prove them right? Nebraska has grown a fan base that is never satisfied, and the negativity by fans has set back their program for years - not just the coaching IMO. And this too shall pass...and so will this loss. Hey, it's football season! Go Big Orange!
Posted on September 4 at 7:21 p.m.
The Mustang package(in third and long) = 1st down
Posted on September 3 at 8:45 p.m.
KingsportVol...Do you think that Abrams-Ward should get a look? I think he should since we seem to need a spark(or bonfire) at that position. You taking Dobyns-Bennett or Bearden Friday night?
Posted on September 3 at 8:42 p.m.
OK. I try not to get political here. But I do need to clarify something as I am married. When agreeing w/ DCflorida earlier I was basing my comment on politics and not looks. I can hear the chuckle, but it's true - and no offense meant towards the other comments. This may require me to delve ever so slightly into the realm of the political. My apologies in advance and it won't happen often. When I say, "No doubt about it," I am saying that I think she was a shrewd and wise choice as a running mate. One of our daughters has Down Syndrome(as stated in a previous post) and we learned of the Governor back in April when her son was born w/ Down syndrome. We were thrilled to hear that she new in advance of his condition and chose to have him anyway. Up to %80 percent of children w/ Down syndrome are never born. It says much about her integrity. So for me, that is how Palin rocks.
As for Crompton, if his ankle was hurt badly(before the game) that would explain the poor throws and the lack of a running package for him. I am not sayin' that was the reason, just thought I'd explore the thought.
Posted on September 3 at 8:28 p.m.
DCflorida (7:31) No doubt about it.
Posted on September 2 at 9:43 p.m.
99Gator
I can assure you, by about 11:30 last night I was left alone in my living room to ponder the depth of UT's problem. And ponder did I. However, (sounds a bit cheesy but is true)I woke up to my girls' voices and realized I didn't really have a problem other than being tired.
Posted on September 2 at 9:17 p.m.
DCflorida
Good to hear from you. Hope all is going well. Yes, Florida would have beaten UCLA(+3 TD's) but not in Hawaii fashion. UCLA's DTs would have given you a bit of a problem - much as Auburn's did but no to that extent. However, your defense would have trounced 'em. Georgia, I'm not so sure about. UGA, I think, is hiding some weaknesses. We'll see if I'm right about that. Miami is a quality opponent. If Miami stays close, Urban will have to show a few more cards than desired.
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Posted on September 4 at 10:20 p.m.
volintexas (10:01) Not sure what there is to "get over". You best learn to savor national titles here. The one before that was '51. But hey, it's a free country and say what you will. My point to DCflorida was that three decades of service to any organization(which has been successful) should be respected. If we start running off coaches(one game after a successful season in 07), we run the risk of being radioactive to quality coaches OR we will have to pay four million to the next one. I am simply stating why the University of Tennessee cannot just "fire" one of its own. I'd lay off the Arkansas fumble a bit. Already a sad situation surrounds a player from that play. Let's not make it worse.
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