College Football 2024

[MacGyver]

10 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Turned down??!!!??? Wow!

It was apparently going to lock him into the same agent through his college career.  His family said something to the effect of “why take a million now when you can get 100 million later.”

I get it I guess. But man.  You’re a high school sophomore.  So many things still have to go right for you to make it to the pros.

I think I would have advised my kid to bank the money now and invest it wisely.  

[Sleep profit]

TN  and NC Wolfpack play tonight and is on regular TV  ABC 7:30 Go Vols. Also Michigan and Texas today at 12:00. Fells like fall football weather here cool windy with leaves coming down.  Have a great weekend 

[Darrell]

^^^^^^

I can't say I've ever been a Texas fan, but I really hope they continue to play well and win against Michigan. The TN game should be good!

[Sleep profit]

Texas is playing well maybe a contender in the National Championship games As far as the Vols I think they will have more difficulty with the Wolfpack  But a win for  Vols is expected 

[gregintenn]

The Commodores remain undefeated.

Seriously though, I’m beginning to like what I see in their quarterback.

[Frog4aday]

4 mins into the 4th quarter and Alabama was still barely ahead of South Florida, 14 to 13. That's embarrassing for a top 5 school. How did they hold on to their #4 ranking after that? I fear Georgia is going to blow 'Bama out when they meet.

[Sleep profit]

Tn verses Kent state should be an easy win tonight 7:45 on ESPN.  then to the first real test of the Season with Oklahoma. Go Vols  If I were FSU head coach I would be concerned for my job. Another big loss for them today 

[Garufa]

We might see The Vols playing fourth stringers before halftime at this rate.

I’m genuinely starting to feel sorry for Kent State, lol.

Edited September 15 by Garufa

[gregintenn]

 Vandy’s getting their azzez kicked by Georgia State. That’s the Commodores I know and love.

[Darrell]

Wow! Georgia over Kentucky by one?! I didn't see that coming. And KY won the statistical battle, apart from the most important stat... points.  I didn't watch the game but think I'll go check the YouTube highlights.

[toby1304]

Georgia’s first SEC road game is notoriously ugly. They didn’t look good at all. They fell into that rut early of running on the first 2 downs then passing. Plus with Vandergriff having an axe to grind , Kentucky didn’t look too bad. I can definitely see them with an upset win. 
GO DAWGS!

[AuEagle]

Yep, the Kentucky Georgia was good.

Young Manning did real well for The Longhorns.

Tennessee has another glorified practice...

[Sleep profit]

The Longhorns are looking and playing like one of the best teams in the nation maybe their year  Don’t see anyone other than Georgia standing in their way 

Edited September 15 by Sleep profit

[btq96r]

18 hours ago, Garufa said:

I’m genuinely starting to feel sorry for Kent State, lol.

Why?  Kent State got $1.35mil to travel for this game.  It's normal for schools outside the big conferences to take a thumping as a way to help fund their athletic departments.

It's also an opportunity for the players.  Being able to have some game tape against a far better team helps when NFL scouts are evaluating them.

Edited September 15 by btq96r

[Garufa]

1 hour ago, btq96r said:

Why?  Kent State got $1.35mil to travel for this game.  It's normal for schools outside the big conferences to take a thumping as a way to help fund their athletic departments.

It's also an opportunity for the players.  Being able to have some game tape against a far better team helps when NFL scouts are evaluating them.

Thanks professor, I know that Kent State was paid very well to offer themselves up for an ass whipping, but sucking that bad has got to wear out their players even if they knew that before the game even started.  

[btq96r]

15 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Thanks professor, I know that Kent State was paid very well to offer themselves up for an ass whipping, but sucking that bad has got to wear out their players even if they knew that before the game even started.  

When I was working with the football team at MTSU as an academic mentor, they went to Alabama to be sacrificed in Bama's home opener.  The players enjoyed the experience and a chance to play in famous stadium.  The ones who were from Alabama got their parents tickets to the game.

Blue Raiders got spanked, but the team made the most of it.

 

[gregintenn]

20 minutes ago, btq96r said:

When I was working with the football team at MTSU as an academic mentor, they went to Alabama to be sacrificed in Bama's home opener.  The players enjoyed the experience and a chance to play in famous stadium.  The ones who were from Alabama got their parents tickets to the game.

Blue Raiders got spanked, but the team made the most of it.

 

I’ll bet that was an interesting job. Cool!

[btq96r]

53 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

I’ll bet that was an interesting job. Cool!

One of the best I've had.  I took it up almost out of boredom after not having a job my first year, and found it very fulfilling.  Ran the study hall two years for the freshman players Mon-Thu with a couple of sorority gals, with us helping them get used to college, making sure they did their work, which for some of them was quite an adjustment after being pushed through public schools. 

I got to work with the harder cases.  Some of them were just there to play ball and skated by, but for the ones who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity a full ride provided and make an effort, I was happy to help teach/coach/mentor where I could.

It was also nice to not have to mind my language or worry about coming on too strong in communicating with the guys. 

[btq96r]

Anyone here like going to Vols games?  You're gonna be paying for more for the players it seems.  Tennessee is the first, won't be the last.

https://sports.yahoo.com/tennessee-to-add-talent-fee-surcharge-to-season-tickets-in-2025-in-anticipation-of-player-revenue-sharing-161909512.html

[AuEagle]

College football is as big a joke as the nfl.

very sad on both counts.

[Sleep profit]

On 9/18/2024 at 8:19 AM, btq96r said:

Anyone here like going to Vols games?  You're gonna be paying for more for the players it seems.  Tennessee is the first, won't be the last.

https://sports.yahoo.com/tennessee-to-add-talent-fee-surcharge-to-season-tickets-in-2025-in-anticipation-of-player-revenue-sharing-161909512.html

I love going to the games. But I don’t like the talent tax  But now you have no alternative to pay more if your going to games  in person.  Or watch on ESPN which I will do in future.  I agree it’s getting like the Professional Football all about money  But I will watch on Tv where bathroom is close And drinks aren’t 13:00 dollars. 

[Sleep profit]

Vols and Oklahoma State tonight.  7:30 pm on ABC  Should be the Vols greatest challenge to date We will see what NICO can do. Go Vols 

[Erik88]

Vandy is hanging in there against Mizzou! Love to see it. 

[Garufa]

15 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

Vandy is hanging in there against Mizzou! Love to see it. 

They have a penchant for queering things up for ranked teams from time to time.

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, Garufa said:

They have a penchant for queering things up for ranked teams from time to time.

Aaaaaaaand they blew it again!