Tennessee Volunteers

10ac · Post by **10ac** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:41 pm

I walked through the gate right into the Budweiser tent where I stayed until time for the Steeler - Patriot game.

Hacksaw · Post by **Hacksaw** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:33 pm

UT imposes 2 years of probation for NCAA violations -- let's hope that's enough to appease the NCAA...

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/jul ... probation/

Professor Tiger · Post by **Professor Tiger** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:54 pm

Tennessee officials should go ahead and preemptively be "shocked by the severity of the sanctions" especially if they do not include scholarship losses, loss of tv revenue or bowl appearances.

Orangefreak · Post by **Orangefreak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:13 am

I want to know if any of this will follow Kiffin to USC. He was told to stop doing this stuff not long before he left and he still did it. If I recall correctly, he even told the NCAA that.

Orangefreak · Post by **Orangefreak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:16 am

Crimson Tide playing for higher purpose

Oh cry me a damn river. The tornados are gone already.

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:58 am

Oh, you'll cry a river around October 22.

Anyway, I read the article, and what in the name of NAMBLA-Neyland do you obect to as objectionable? I mean I copied the whole article...can you point to something? Anything? Or are you just a cock-gobbling moron?

The fact is, less than 3 months ago close to 250 people in this state died tragically as over 100 tornadoes swept through. Several of those who died were students at UA. Tuscaloosa, and the state, still has a large scar across it that will cost a few billion to repair. The gist of the article is that football may be a distraction and a reason for enthusiam for the people in the area. They aren't complaining about the government (just the opposite). They aren't waiting for someone else to come and help (just the opposite). And they aren't asking for handouts (just the opposite).

When Alabama players take the field in Tuscaloosa this season, not only will they be gunning for their second national title in three years, but they will all play with a heightened sense of purpose.

Having lived through the devastating tornado that shredded their community, the players and coaches know they are playing for a town.

Tuscaloosa is on the mend. Trees that littered the area have been removed, and buildings that were pulverized as if they'd been hit by a 500-pound bomb are being rebuilt. Still, Nick Saban and his team are mindful of the role they need to play in healing minds and hearts.

"It's nice to see our community coming back, and I think our team can play a role in that this fall by creating some enthusiasm for people to think about something else other than what we need to do to rebuild our community," Saban said. "I've been really proud to see how people have responded and are helping, and we will continue that."

Trent Richardson has been active from the onset, handing out food and doing everything he can to help.

"It's nice seeing so many people come down, and everybody in the area got together and pitched in to help out," the running back said. "FEMA did a really good job. I was out there with my mom and my friends passing out food. It was great to see so many people doing stuff to help the community in Tuscaloosa."

Still, there is a long way to go.

"I saw Hurricane Ivan and some of Hurricane Katrina, but I've never seen anything like this," Richardson said.

"You can see the devastation on TV, but when you meet the people who lost loved ones or who lost their homes or business, it personally resonates in how it affects people," Saban said. "In our first team meeting afterwards, we need to be a team in the worst of times, not just in the best of times. We need to support the people who have supported us who have been affected by a terrible tragedy."

As Saban, Richardson and Dont'a Hightower shuffled between interviews in Birmingham on the final day of SEC Media Days, a larger number of their teammates were teaming with players and coaches from Kent State to help rebuild a community an hour west.

"We have taken a community that was completely destroyed, everything but the church, about 70 homes, we are rebuilding that community," Saban said. "Most of the people who lived there were renters, and we're providing them with an opportunity to buy the homes in most cases for what they were paying in rent. We are doing whatever we can."

That will continue as the year unfolds. But the one thing they all know for sure? The best thing the Crimson Tide could do for the psyche of Tuscaloosa is to win.

Professor Tiger · Post by **Professor Tiger** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:32 am

Did Tennessee quietly hire Tubby as your recruiting coordinator?

Professor Tiger · Post by **Professor Tiger** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:39 am

Tennessee should relax and not worry about the NCAA. Looks like they are giving tOSUc the wet noodle:

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootbal ... ?gt1=39002

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:43 am

Not nessecarily a wet noodle. Alabama was not hit with "Failure to Monitor" or "Lack of Institutional Control with Albert Means either. They actually lauded our compliance efforts before hey still took 20 scholarships and inacted a bowl ban.

Hacksaw · Post by **Hacksaw** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:11 am

"Oh, you'll cry a river around October 22."

I'm expecting tears of joy.

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:26 pm

You will be sorely disappointed. Again. Tennessee has a real chance to win in 2012, though.

Professor Tiger · Post by **Professor Tiger** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:31 pm

On Oct.22, the Vols will provide a brief speedbump for the Tide's inexorable march to the National Championship.

Orangefreak · Post by **Orangefreak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:00 pm

"They are doing it for the people. It's healing the state. Win one for us ol' packyderms!!", they will say. "Damn you tornados, football speed ahead!!!!"

::tears fall to the ground, causing grass to grow::

Orangefreak · Post by **Orangefreak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:01 pm

By the way, it's probably best not to use the words "cock-gobbling" in here. Rat tends to get... shall we say.... excited?... over such things.

Orangefreak · Post by **Orangefreak** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:02 pm

Cold shower Rat. Get there. Immediately!!!

Hacksaw · Post by **Hacksaw** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:17 pm

AlabamAlum wrote:You will be sorely disappointed. Again. Tennessee has a real chance to win in 2012, though.

By 2012, we will be looking to make it 12 Vol victories over the last 18 games in the series.

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:48 pm

I do not think the Vols will be a void team this year.

Also, Alabama has won 4-straight and 5 of the last 6. We also own the all time series.

I do love the nice round 18-year time frame. Lmao...

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:52 pm

Orangefreak:

No offense, but you are a goddamned moron. I love the fact that you're a UT fan. You, by association with the Vols, make Tennessee look worse and all other fan bases look better.

Hacksaw · Post by **Hacksaw** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:09 pm

AlabamAlum wrote:I do not think the Vols will be a void team this year.

Also, Alabama has won 4-straight and 5 of the last 6. We also own the all time series.

I do love the nice round 18-year time frame. Lmao...

I thought it was a nice round, completely arbitrary number.

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:14 pm

Yeah, after this year it will be 5-straight and 6 outta the last seven for the good guys.

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