Tennessee has definitely lost their mojo

[taintlint]

What?  Are you fricken BigDeal now?

I just wanted to know how it felt. It didn't feel good.

[BigDeal]

I just wanted to know how it felt. It didn't feel good.

Did you feel like you needed to take a shower afterwards ?

I thank you.

[budcampbellfan]

I thought the ground could not cause a fumble.

[GuvHog]

GUV,  you are truly "special"!

I'm not the one that made the above statement, those 6 College officials did, so they are Special.

[razorbackfan502000]

I think Houston Nutt is underrated and will win a BCS Bowl at Ole Miss within 3 years.

He has better facilities, recruiting ground, fan support, and financial backing. Plus, Ole Miss seems to have that special swagger about them. You can't really put into words but it's there. They, much like the U.S. before Pearl Harbor, are a sleeping giant that has been woken from it's slumber.

I'm a Hog fan but I just wish we were more like Ole Miss.

I have no desire to look it all up again, but at one time I compared the two schools in just about every category and posted all the results on another board. The UA leads OM in EVERy conceivalbe category when it comes to football and history. We've put more players in the NFL, we have a higher all time winning percentage, we've been to more bowl games (although truth be told our winning percentage in bowl games sucks and OM does trump us here) we have MUCH nicer facilities, our donations are higher year in and year out, we have more titles of various sorts, we are just a superior program to them in almost every statistical category. Where oh were do you get the idea that OM is a better situation than Arkansas? I mean come on man, we're not talking about Texas which does have legitimate built in advantages over a school like Arkansas.

[budcampbellfan]

I don't think Fulmer has run off half his talent with email abuse and thug intimidation because he had no idea how to use them

[taintlint]

I have no desire to look it all up again, but at one time I compared the two schools in just about every category and posted all the results on another board. The UA leads OM in EVERy conceivalbe category when it comes to football and history. We've put more players in the NFL, we have a higher all time winning percentage, we've been to more bowl games (although truth be told our winning percentage in bowl games sucks and OM does trump us here) we have MUCH nicer facilities, our donations are higher year in and year out, we have more titles of various sorts, we are just a superior program to them in almost every statistical category. Where oh were do you get the idea that OM is a better situation than Arkansas? I mean come on man, we're not talking about Texas which does have legitimate built in advantages over a school like Arkansas.

Ummmmmmm......my post reeked with sarcasm to the point I honestly didn't feel the need to add a sarcasm tag.

[Nashville Fan]

What the hell happened to TN?  They used to be able to produce at least system QBs;  Martin, Ainge, even Clausen wasn't that bad.

Clue... Cutcliffe is winning at Duke.

[Albert Einswine]

I thought the ground could not cause a fumble.

The ground can't cause a fumble,  as in,  if you hit the ground and become seperated from the ball, it isn't a fumble.

In Stoerner's case,  he effectively laid the ball on the ground.  The game officials got it right.

[GuvHog]

The ground can't cause a fumble,  as in,  if you hit the ground and become seperated from the ball, it isn't a fumble.

In Stoerner's case,  he effectively laid the ball on the ground.  The game officials got it right.

No. they were wrong. He "Downed" the ball.

[Albert Einswine]

No. they were wrong. He "Downed" the ball.

I've seen thousands of "downed" balls and everytime they've involved the player putting his knee on the ground while possessing the ball.

Once again,  you're "special".

[razorbackfan502000]

I've seen thousands of "downed" balls and everytime they've involved the player putting his knee on the ground while possessing the ball.

Once again,  you're "special".

Not every time, there is also the spike, but your point is still the same, the officials made the right call in that situation.

[Albert Einswine]

Not every time, there is also the spike, but your point is still the same, the officials made the right call in that situation.

The spike is an incomplete pass.  The line of scrimmage remains the same.

[razorbackfan502000]

The spike is an incomplete pass.  The line of scrimmage remains the same.

No sir if it was considered an incomplete pass, then it would be intentional grounding and result in a penalty, because no quarterback I know of has EVER moved out of the box to spike the ball.

[GuvHog]

I've seen thousands of "downed" balls and everytime they've involved the player putting his knee on the ground while possessing the ball.

Once again,  you're "special".

Hey, if you want to call 6 College officials liars more power to you. I'll stick with these officials.

[ErieHog]

No sir if it was considered an incomplete pass, then it would be intentional grounding and result in a penalty, because no quarterback I know of has EVER moved out of the box to spike the ball.

The spike is a by-rule exemption from Intentional Grounding under Rules Section 7-1 of the 2008 NCAA Rulebook.

[Hogimus Prime]

Tennessee wont be what they were til Fatty McPhil is gone.  He's let that program go down alittle.   The Vols need to some new blood.

[pimpndistress]

Maybe you are right. I still think before it is all over, Houston Nutt will still win a NC somewhere. He has been too darned close in the past.

I thank you.

DID you just say Nutt has been close to winning a NC  when was this

[oldfart]

He didn't work out at Ole Miss, so it will be interesting to see how he does in his new job. Wouldn't it be ironic if Nutt had a great year at Ole Miss and Tennessee hired him next year ? Do you think he would take the job if offered ? 

I thank you.

how old is cutcliffe? isnt he getting a bit long in the tooth to be starting out again as HC?
and im pretty sure he had some heart problems, at least at one time. 

[Hogimus Prime]

DID you just say Nutt has been close to winning a NC  when was this

man Nutt has been just a play or two away.  he's close.  we just let of the rope here.  Ole Miss is lucky to have him.  I mean with the Wild Rebel, Nutt is gonna set the SEC on fire this year.   Nutt is the best Xs and Os coach in the SEC.

[Albert Einswine]

The spike is a by-rule exemption from Intentional Grounding under Rules Section 7-1 of the 2008 NCAA Rulebook.

And therefore making it an incomplete pass.  Thank you,  Erie. 

[Albert Einswine]

Hey, if you want to call 6 College officials liars more power to you. I'll stick with these officials.

I'm not calling them liars, GUV.  I'm calling them shatty college officials.

[Nashville Fan]

The spike is a by-rule exemption from Intentional Grounding under Rules Section 7-1 of the 2008 NCAA Rulebook.

So is the holder on a field goal who has one knee down.

[BigDeal]

how old is cutcliffe? isnt he getting a bit long in the tooth to be starting out again as HC?
and im pretty sure he had some heart problems, at least at one time. 

Tell that to Duke.

I thank you.

[razorbackfan502000]

Rumor i read in one of the preseason mags, dont remember which one, is that fulmer will be fired and west va will lose another coach b/c hell come to tenn leaving wvu open for graham who will brings gus along with him leaving the other co OC at tulsa as HC.

[BigDeal]

Rumor i read in one of the preseason mags, dont remember which one, is that fulmer will be fired and west va will lose another coach b/c hell come to tenn leaving wvu open for graham who will brings gus along with him leaving the other co OC at tulsa as HC.

That's a deep chain reaction rumor. What about the commitments Gus has to come play for him next year. Is he going to leave them high and dry. Cut and run ?

I thank you.

[razorbackfan502000]

Why should Gus be any different than any other coach in that regard?

[BigDeal]

Why should Gus be any different than any other coach in that regard?

Because he's Gus and he's perfect.

I thank you.

[Trottsky]

Not a Vols fan in any way here, and not a defender of SEC over everybody else.

I agree Tenn blew chunks against UCLA, and their defense, their field goal kicker, mostly reeked, BUT ...

... the officials blew the call on the go-ahead drive for UCLA before overtime. There were at least two linemen downfield on the would-be screen pass. Everybody was past the line, including the receiver.

Tennessee put themselves in a position to lose, but sheesh who were those guys in stripes? Robbed 'em.

[Ouachihog]

Tennessee implodes just after it goes off Arkansas's schedule.  Talk about bad timing!!

They usually loook very average....until they play us. 

[ALLVOL]

Tenn was bigger, faster, and stronger and lost the game to a team that gave them 4 picks in the first half.

The years of thug like behavior at Tenn are starting to show on the field..........

Great post. I mean you're right! UT is not nearly as clean as the Hogs or other schools in the nation.

Peaople in glass houses should be careful with stones.

[ALLVOL]

Tennesee will never hire your Idol, are you kidding me ?

You got that right. If UT gets rid of CPF the search will be a big deal. UT has a LOT of money and fans support and an AD that is not scared to go outside the UT family to hire. But HDN will get nowhere near Neyland stadium except as an opp coach.

[IronHog]

Great post. I mean you're right! UT is not nearly as clean as the Hogs or other schools in the nation.

Peaople in glass houses should be careful with stones.

Too easy:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2005-07-26-tennessee-offseason_x.htm

What other program has an article in USA today about the football team putting people in the hosptial?

[GuvHog]

You got that right. If UT gets rid of CPF the search will be a big deal. UT has a LOT of money and fans support and an AD that is not scared to go outside the UT family to hire. But HDN will get nowhere near Neyland stadium except as an opp coach.

I've said it once and I'll say it again, If Fulmer is fired the next Vol HC will be David Cutcliff. No
doubt about it. IMO of course.

[ALLVOL]

Too easy:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2005-07-26-tennessee-offseason_x.htm

What other program has an article in USA today about the football team putting people in the hosptial?

I dont think we need to get into a who has had more people arrested argument because neither school will come out smelling like a rose. Just as most SEC schools or any major school for that matter.

[ALLVOL]

I've said it once and I'll say it again, If Fulmer is fired the next Vol HC will be David Cutcliff. No
doubt about it. IMO of course.

No. The new AD is a big fan of going outside. With the amount of money UT will be able to pay if CPF is gone it will be a big name that comes in. I like CDC but he is where he is for a reason.

[razorbackkid]

Maybe you are right. I still think before it is all over, Houston Nutt will still win a NC somewhere. He has been too darned close in the past.

I thank you.

If you believe NC stand for near championship......you're right.  He is a self proclaimed near champion.  If you don't win....guess what.....you lose.

Edit:  No thanks.

2nd Edit:  Do you not agree that in order to play for a championship one would need to play in a BCS bowl game?

[cbjagman]

I think Houston Nutt is underrated and will win a BCS Bowl at Ole Miss within 3 years.

He has better facilities, recruiting ground, fan support, and financial backing. Plus, Ole Miss seems to have that special swagger about them. You can't really put into words but it's there. They, much like the U.S. before Pearl Harbor, are a sleeping giant that has been woken from it's slumber.

I'm a Hog fan but I just wish we were more like Ole Miss.

I'm afraid we're required to place you into the pyscho ward for the protection of society. See ya....

[hogdogcrazy]

Maybe you are right. I still think before it is all over, Houston Nutt will still win a NC somewhere. He has been too darned close in the past.

I thank you.

Can somebody smarter than me explain how you come close to winning a NC without ever winning your conference of even playing in a BCS Bowl?  Enquiring minds would love to hear this.  I figured we must have had a great year that I slept thru.

[BigDeal]

Can somebody smarter than me explain how you come close to winning a NC without ever winning your conference of even playing in a BCS Bowl?  Enquiring minds would love to hear this.  I figured we must have had a great year that I slept thru.

2006. A play here against Florida, and a play or two there against LSU. All of a sudden were would have had a legitimate claim to the title game.

I thank you.

[faulknercohog]

Maybe you are right. I still think before it is all over, Houston Nutt will still win a NC somewhere. He has been too darned close in the past.

I thank you.

BigDeal, playing for a National Championship on Xbox will be the only way your hero wins one.