Ainge named as the starter

[OrangeCrush]

The Vols finally have one quarterback. Today, Erik Ainge was named as starter for the LSU game. There will be no effort to get Rick Clausan into the game this weekend(unless there is an injury). The link is to the Volquest premium site. If you are not a memeber of Rivals, then you will not be able to read the article. Ainge is the starter, Rivals premium (http://tennessee.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=456962)

Ainge was picked as the starter becasue he is more mobile and has a better arm. This is the same reasoning Ainge got the nod in the UAB game. It will be interesting to see how the team reacts to this. Clausan is a team captain and beloeved my most of the players. Ainge has drawn some finger pointing from a few teammates and local media for being the reason for the miscommunications in the Florida game. I'll update this tommorow with a Tennessean link for all to read. What will happen next in "As the Vols World Turns"?

Here is a link for the official site of ut athletics. Ainge is the starter. Fulmer is hoping that picking one guy and sticking with him will lead to some cohesiveness. Here is a link for those that need to hear hit from more than one source. (http://utsports.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091905aab.html)


For those that do not know, The Volquest site is probably the best site on the internet for UT information concerning football and basketball. It is a Rivals site, meaning you have to pay for it, but there are few people that scoop the tag-team effort of Rob Lewis and Brent Hubbs. I'd say Chris Low of the Tennessean is the best source of UT information for free. A lot of times, his stories will parallel the information on Volquest.

[thethrill]

The Vols finally have one quarterback. Today, Erik Ainge was named as starter for the LSU game. There will be no effort to get Rick Clausan into the game this weekend(unless there is an injury). The link is to the Volquest premium site. If you are not a memeber of Rivals, then you will not be able to read the article. Ainge is the starter, Rivals premium (http://tennessee.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=456962)

Ainge was picked as the starter becasue he is more mobile and has a better arm. This is the same reasoning Ainge got the nod in the UAB game. It will be interesting to see how the team reacts to this. Clausan is a team captain and beloeved my most of the players. Ainge has drawn some finger pointing from a few teammates and local media for being the reason for the miscommunications in the Florida game. I'll update this tommorow with a Tennessean link for all to read. What will happen next in "As the Vols World Turns"?

I hope your kidding.

[roosterj37]

I also heard that Ainge has not been studying that was a rumor here on talk radio in Memphis, they said it came from a cousin or somthing it wasnt a reliable source. I dont know if that could be true but we dont need that right now.

[cocky4ever]

I dont know as much about UT as some of the people on this board, but from the games I've seen UT seems to have a much better chance with Clausen on the field than with Ainge. Clausen's getting screwed just because he's a senior.

[Jordan]

I dont know as much about UT as some of the people on this board, but from the games I've seen UT seems to have a much better chance with Clausen on the field than with Ainge. Clausen's getting screwed just because he's a senior.
I agree about Clausen, but like you I also am not as familiar with UT's players right now as I am with most other schools. But Clausen has just seemed like a much more solid QB than Ainge from what I've seen. He seems to have a little more intelligence and field of view than Ainge, but that's just my opinion. Ainge isn't bad by any means, but I don't think he's living up to all the hype he had coming into this season.

[bamafan0001]

So what's going to happen if UT loses to LSU or the game starts getting ugly with Ainge in there. I don't buy that at all, if Fulmer had a true starter they would have been in there the whole time against Florida. As for Ainge I would much rather see him than Clausen, I don't think just because Fulmer said today he has a starter that that is how it is.

[utn_vols_1]

I'm not disputing it, but it stands to reason. First game Ainge started, second game Clausen, third game Ainge. Hmmm see a pattern here. Maybe the Rivals just going with the odds to be first. Only when I here it from more then one source.

[fernandomike]

Clausen's strengths are his field vision and his knowledge of the playbook. His weakness is his arm. Ainge has all the physical tools, but doesn't see things real well. Clausen didn't play much against UF and the reason was not because he is a senior. They didn't play him because the Gators play tons of press coverage. Our receivers are crappy at getting off this type of coverage. Thus, if the ball isn't gunned in there, you have the distinct possibility of the bad guys intercepting it. Clausen is the better fit against teams who look to disguise their coverages and play more zone than UF. In the short time that he was in there, his throws weren't in the vicinity.
The bottom line is that both of these guys are far from ideal. I'd love to have Clausen's head and Ainge's arm rolled into one. Our coaches have to settle on one and I am glad it is Ainge. He can stretch the field and limit the press coverage that we see. Its up to the coaches to get him better prepared to recognize and react to the various zones that he sees. Its not like the guy is dumb. He needs coaching up.

[Neo]

This is total bull%&*#!!!!

This is another classic example of Fulmer screwing over his upperclassmen and screwing over his QB's. Does the name CJ Leak ring a bell.

I honestly believe that Clausen is getting screwed.... :cool:

[bamafan0001]

This is total bull%&*#!!!!

This is another classic example of Fulmer screwing over his upperclassmen and screwing over his QB's. Does the name CJ Leak ring a bell.

I honestly believe that Clausen is getting screwed.... :cool:
Neo you're good at finding out strange statistics and info...how many black atheletes has Fulmer recruited telling them they have a legit shot at Qb and then turned around and made them recievers as soon as they step on campus?

[thethrill]

I would like to agree with you about Ainge not being dumb, but some of those throws and decisions he makes have me questioning that. There is no excuse for that ball he threw up for grabs down the middle Sat. night. We were lucky enough to catch it but, that's just one example. I know he's young and I hope he turns out to be great, but I'm starting to have my doubts. I wished that highly touted Freshman, I think his name is Crompton had not been injured this spring, then again that would probaly just add to the QB controversy. Whoever the starter is, I will be behind them 100%.

[cocky4ever]

Clausen's strengths are his field vision and his knowledge of the playbook. His weakness is his arm. Ainge has all the physical tools, but doesn't see things real well. Clausen didn't play much against UF and the reason was not because he is a senior. They didn't play him because the Gators play tons of press coverage. Our receivers are crappy at getting off this type of coverage. Thus, if the ball isn't gunned in there, you have the distinct possibility of the bad guys intercepting it. Clausen is the better fit against teams who look to disguise their coverages and play more zone than UF. In the short time that he was in there, his throws weren't in the vicinity.
The bottom line is that both of these guys are far from ideal. I'd love to have Clausen's head and Ainge's arm rolled into one. Our coaches have to settle on one and I am glad it is Ainge. He can stretch the field and limit the press coverage that we see. Its up to the coaches to get him better prepared to recognize and react to the various zones that he sees. Its not like the guy is dumb. He needs coaching up.
That makes sense. Like I said before I dont know as much about UT player's as some people on this site. Now I know a little bit more than I did before though.

[thethrill]

This is total bull%&*#!!!!

This is another classic example of Fulmer screwing over his upperclassmen and screwing over his QB's. Does the name CJ Leak ring a bell.

I honestly believe that Clausen is getting screwed.... :cool:

CJ Leaked sucked, and he's also a traitor

[fernandomike]

This is total bull%&*#!!!!

This is another classic example of Fulmer screwing over his upperclassmen and screwing over his QB's. Does the name CJ Leak ring a bell.

I honestly believe that Clausen is getting screwed.... :cool:

Tell us how you really feel, Neo. So, what you are saying is that Fulmer is so colossally stupid that he would bench the player with the better chance to get his team a victory over a despised rival just because he doesn't like upper-classmen. You are so far out of the ballpark on this one. By doing this, he would also risk pissing off a terrific young, high-school qb who has had two brothers play for us. Why? Give me a good reason, not a bunch of crap. You sound like the worst of the Bammers with this conspiracy to screw the senior theory.
Practice observers were nearly unanimously in asserting that Leak was not the answer. Did you see him play? He never did a thing to disprove this. Anyway, right or wrong, you certainly keep the board interesting. :cool:

[Neo]

Tell us how you really feel, Neo. So, what you are saying is that Fulmer is so colossally stupid that he would bench the player with the better chance to get his team a victory over a despised rival just because he doesn't like upper-classmen. You are so far out of the ballpark on this one. By doing this, he would also risk pissing off a terrific young, high-school qb who has had two brothers play for us. Why? Give me a good reason, not a bunch of crap. You sound like the worst of the Bammers with this conspiracy to screw the senior theory.
Practice observers were nearly unanimously in asserting that Leak was not the answer. Did you see him play? He never did a thing to disprove this. Anyway, right or wrong, you certainly keep the board interesting. :cool:



That is how I honestly feel. Clausen is the better QB in my opinion and it's hard to plead Ainge's case. When they needed him, Clausen was there. The way it looks, Ainge is suffering from the sophomore slump.

As for the Bama conspiracy, I do NOT believe that it's Fulmer's fault that Bama commited violations, but I do believe that Fulmer did snitch them out. Spurrier has admitted numerous times that he notified the NCAA with what he knew. :cool:

[Neo]

Neo you're good at finding out strange statistics and info...how many black atheletes has Fulmer recruited telling them they have a legit shot at Qb and then turned around and made them recievers as soon as they step on campus?



I'll get back to you on that one.... :cool:

[GeauxTo]

how many black atheletes has Fulmer recruited telling them they have a legit shot at Qb and then turned around and made them recievers as soon as they step on campus?Yeah, and besides that, Louis Farrakhan says he has it from a "reputable" source that it was Fulmer who blew up the levee and sent the floodwaters into scores of black tenements.

http://faculty.washington.edu/qtaylor/images/Louis_Farrakhan.jpg

[GatorNation]

The Vols finally have one quarterback. Today, Erik Ainge was named as starter for the LSU game....

The key to the game will be UT's ability to pass the ball against Pellini's secondary. Whoever is the best at that should get the nod.

[supergenius]

Yeah, and besides that, Louis Farrakhan says he has it from a "reputable" source that it was Fulmer who blew up the levee and sent the floodwaters into scores of black tenements.

http://faculty.washington.edu/qtaylor/images/Louis_Farrakhan.jpg


Louis and I have reliable sources that can place Fulmer @ one of the levees minutes before it gave way! :D RTR

[supergenius]

The key to the game will be UT's ability to pass the ball against Pellini's secondary. Whoever is the best at that should get the nod.
Peillini got a phone call from Lou Tepper today, seems Lou wants his defense back!! :eek: RTR

[supergenius]

This is total bull%&*#!!!!

This is another classic example of Fulmer screwing over his upperclassmen and screwing over his QB's. Does the name CJ Leak ring a bell.

I honestly believe that Clausen is getting screwed.... :cool:
I would go with Clausen as well but CJ Leak was a Sun Belt Conference qb @ best. RTR


http://http://www.wrrx.com/thumbs/Supergenius/pig.jpg (http://www.wrrx.com/images/Supergenius/pig.jpg)

[bamafan0001]

[QUOTE=GeauxTo]Yeah, and besides that, Louis Farrakhan says he has it from a "reputable" source that it was Fulmer who blew up the levee and sent the floodwaters into scores of black tenements.[QUOT=GeauxTo]

The fact that Fulmer recruits good atheletes is undisputable, however I think his means of recruiting black atheletes who say they only want to play quaterback and then switch them to other positions (James Banks, Brent Schaffer, CJ Leake etc.)as soon as they show up in Knoxville is harldy honest on his part. Once or twice in a span of a few years is different, he does this on a consistant basis every year. This fact also goes hand in hand with his record of screwing white kids over the same position. Some proof to my accusations is the fact that he can't ever seem to get the second or third sibling in a family of quarterbacks where other schools like Va Tech seem to have no problem.

[Jrama]

I dont know as much about UT as some of the people on this board, but from the games I've seen UT seems to have a much better chance with Clausen on the field than with Ainge. Clausen's getting screwed just because he's a senior.


Actually Ainge is the btter QB. He did a mighty fine job last yr. Almost won the fla game for us this yr. Maybe if they didnt pull him, he could have kept his rythem. Do you not think the coaches are smart enough to see whos the best

[fernandomike]

The fact that Fulmer recruits good atheletes is undisputable, however I think his means of recruiting black atheletes who say they only want to play quaterback and then switch them to other positions (James Banks, Brent Schaffer, CJ Leake etc.)as soon as they show up in Knoxville is harldy honest on his part. Once or twice in a span of a few years is different, he does this on a consistant basis every year. This fact also goes hand in hand with his record of screwing white kids over the same position. Some proof to my accusations is the fact that he can't ever seem to get the second or third sibling in a family of quarterbacks where other schools like Va Tech seem to have no problem.[/QUOTE]

There are umpteen problems with this post, namely you jump to a lot of conclusions. First, the facts. Neither Banks nor Schaffer nor Leak was moved away from quarterback "as soon as they showed up in Knoxville." In fact, Schaffer stayed on the depth chart at qb his entire time at UT. Leak was listed at qb until well into his senior season. Banks got the opportunity to play the position, but lacked even a semblance of dropback passing ability. He simply scrambled around looking for a place to run. SEE UGA TAPE. Even those with little football IQ could see that he was better suited elsewhere. Oh, and by the way, he felt so deceived by Fulmer that he begged repeatedly to be allowed to return and play RECEIVER for the Vols. Do you have any idea whether or not these people asked to be moved once they got to Knoxville?
Remember Tee Martin? Good thing Fulmer resisted the urge to move him to linebacker, huh? What about Jimmy Johns of Alabama? Was he deceived? How many black quarterbacks have played at Alabama? Other than Johns (who is presently playing running back) and Zow, I can't think of any. Maybe I should speculate that UA doesn't like black quarterbacks. Could I jump to that conclusion? I guess that I could, but I won't. Without any proof, it just seems ridiculous, doesn't it?

[roosterj37]

Thank you fernado for stopping that in its tracks I really didnt feel like going there.

[bamafan0001]

What were Bank's other options other than having to play reciever, sit out and lose a year of eligibility to go to a school that he spurned to sign with the Vols? By the time they get up there it's too late and other schools that used to want him have already signed other kids at that position. And no, I don't have to jump to conclusions to observe his behavior in recruiting, most realistic people can see whats going on. So why didn't you guys sign Leak's little brother if his brother was already at Tennessee, possibly because he told Chris not to go there? Good luck signing the little Clausen after this most recent hose job.

[Neo]

Good luck signing the little Clausen after this most recent hose job.


Little Clausen isn't going to Tennessee. I can guarantee you that. :cool: ;)

[fernandomike]

What were Bank's other options other than having to play reciever, sit out and lose a year of eligibility to go to a school that he spurned to sign with the Vols? By the time they get up there it's too late and other schools that used to want him have already signed other kids at that position. And no, I don't have to jump to conclusions to observe his behavior in recruiting, most realistic people can see whats going on. So why didn't you guys sign Leak's little brother if his brother was already at Tennessee, possibly because he told Chris not to go there? Good luck signing the little Clausen after this most recent hose job.

Dude, this is a hatchet job. You don't like Fulmer because he kicks your a$$ every year. It makes you feel good to paint him as a demon. He has played several black quarterbacks over the years. Most of his former players love him. Tee Martin stayed at UT even though he knew that he would have to sit. You don't have one single shred of evidence backing your claims. I notice that you neither addressed your errors in the first post nor Bama's lack of black qb's. Since Fulmer is your enemy, you don't need any proof, do you? YOU ARE NOT A UT INSIDER. You are pulling this ridiculously uninformed opinion right out of your backside. Go dig. Find something that strenthens your point. That way we can have an intelligent discussion instead of one filled with speculation and inaccuracies.

[thethrill]

What were Bank's other options other than having to play reciever, sit out and lose a year of eligibility to go to a school that he spurned to sign with the Vols? By the time they get up there it's too late and other schools that used to want him have already signed other kids at that position. And no, I don't have to jump to conclusions to observe his behavior in recruiting, most realistic people can see whats going on. So why didn't you guys sign Leak's little brother if his brother was already at Tennessee, possibly because he told Chris not to go there? Good luck signing the little Clausen after this most recent hose job.

When HS players are being recruited, I think they can see that the school is recruiting other players at the same position. They know going in that it's going to be a competition. Fulmer doesn't guarantee them they will be starters, he guarantees them the chance to compete. As for Banks and CJ Leak, they weren't good enough. As for Clausen, being a SR. doesn't automatically make you the starter either. Maybe Fulmer's wrong but he feels Ainge gives UT the best chance to win at this time. And if little Clausen isn't better than the other 2 we don't need him.

[Jrama]

Clausen aint that great, but he hes shined at times.. He barely won us the games against UK and Vandy last yr.

Anyways back to Fulmer and him moving positions.. Not only was Fulmer going to try him at WR, but so was other schools he was interstsed in, but Brent cant play SEC this yr. In fact Brent has to play at a JR college for a yr before he can come back to this division. James Banks was not a good QB face it.. He was a better WR but he was not a great one.. Yes he did make some good plays, but he looked clumsy to me and got lucky sometimes.. Like with the famous hailmary pass in the fla. game at halftime. People say Rick is as good as Casey?? Casey was not that great yall.. We had a good running game in his days. Rick is a little more better then him I think. Maybe they should let Rick play out this yr. I think it could be the same either way.. Ainge is going to be great in the comin yrs.. He will learn the game and our opponents with all these yrs hes going to get to play. ANd the things yall was saying about Fulmer and blacks and changin positions. UIt happens all the time. White running backs get moved to FB or TE or maybe even LB, right? Allen went from a Safety to a CB.. Blah Brent was not the little vick people was talkin about, not saying he wont be, but he wasent. I think with them 2 playing together was ok.. Mix up the D. but other hten that no

[Neo]

I believe that this......

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1233/thread20hijacked7kt.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thread20hijacked7kt.jpg)

[GeauxTo]

The best quarterback on the field in Baton Rouge Saturday night won't be Erik Ainge or Rick Clausen... it will be JaMarcus Russell. Watch and see.

The best running back won't be Gerald Riggs... it will be Joseph Addai.

The best defensive tackle won't be Jesse Mahelona... it will be Kyle Williams.

The fastest team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

The most physical team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

Tennessee... a significant bump in the road on the way to the SEC championship; but merely a bump non the less.
:p

[GeauxTo]

I bought Phil a box of Krispy Kremes, so I get to start!!
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/05-06roster/p-ainge-erik.jpg

(He-He-He... and they thought Clausen was the smart one.)

[fernandomike]

The best quarterback on the field in Baton Rouge Saturday night won't be Erik Ainge or Rick Clausen... it will be JaMarcus Russell. Watch and see.

The best running back won't be Gerald Riggs... it will be Joseph Addai.

The best defensive tackle won't be Jesse Mahelona... it will be Kyle Williams.

The fastest team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

The most physical team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

Tennessee... a significant bump in the road on the way to the SEC championship; but merely a bump non the less.
:p

Wasn't all this stuff true against Arizona State as well? Remember that game where your ultra-talented mildcats needed special teams miracles to survive? Well, this ain't the Pac 10 and we damn sure ain't Arizona State. Get ready to lick your wounds, Geaux. You have force-fed us your homerific bullcrap all year and Saturday is the day that it comes to an abrupt halt.

[jneesy]

I bought Phil a box of Krispy Kremes, so I get to start!!
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/tenn/sports/m-footbl/05-06roster/p-ainge-erik.jpg

(He-He-He... and they thought Clausen was the smart one.)

now your stealin my krispy kreme theme

[jneesy]

the real question is:

who will be the first drunken fool to drop an F-bomb here saturday??

[GeauxTo]

Wasn't all this stuff true against Arizona State as well? Remember that game where your ultra-talented mildcats needed special teams miracles to survive? Well, this ain't the Pac 10 and we damn sure ain't Arizona State. Get ready to lick your wounds, Geaux. You have force-fed us your homerific bullcrap all year and Saturday is the day that it comes to an abrupt halt.
Ha-Ha-Ha
The last passer you had in Keller's class was Peyton Manning.
And need I remind you; we WON our game. Get ready to be impressed Ferdinand. It's gonna be a helluva night on the Bayou for the hillbillies. That was a pretend offense in Gainesville, now you're going to see the real thing. That was pretend speed in Gainesville, now you're going to see real speed. That was pretend physicality in Gainesville, now you're going to experience the hard knocks of real hitting. Our OL is probably 3 or 4 times better than the Gators OL. Our RBs (all of them) are better than any the Gators have. Our QB can roll both ways and throw strikes... loooonnnngg strikes. Our WRs (all of them) are faster and better than any the Gators have. And our defensive tackles are unmatched... both better than Jesse. It'll be a bitter pill for you hill-country $hit kickers to swallow, but start getting ready. You only got beat in Gainesville; you're going to get the living crap beat out of you on the Bayou!
:p

[OrangeCrush]

The fact that Fulmer recruits good atheletes is undisputable, however I think his means of recruiting black atheletes who say they only want to play quaterback and then switch them to other positions (James Banks, Brent Schaffer, CJ Leake etc.)as soon as they show up in Knoxville is harldy honest on his part. Once or twice in a span of a few years is different, he does this on a consistant basis every year. This fact also goes hand in hand with his record of screwing white kids over the same position. Some proof to my accusations is the fact that he can't ever seem to get the second or third sibling in a family of quarterbacks where other schools like Va Tech seem to have no problem.

James Banks arrived on campus when Casey Clausan was QB. James Banks was suspeneded and hurt in 2004. He agreed that it would be better to play at WR than sit the bench or play spariningly as an running QB. He got thrown out of UT for smoking to much dope. How is this Phil's fault?

Brent Schaeffer started the first two games of last year and saw playing time in every game, until he broke his collarbone. When Ainge and Clausan moved ahead of him on the depth chart, he decided to transfer. His attitude also fell off as he was reprimanded for missing classes. How is this Phil's Fault?

CJ Leak transferred to UT after hurting himself playing for Wake Forest. He was given a chance in the 2002 Georgia game, but the coaches felt he was not the answer. He was relieved by James Banks. After Casey had graduated, Rick Clausan and CJ Leak were given first chance at the QB duties. Fulmer and Sanders thought so much of both of them, that he handed the reigns of the offense to 2 incoming freshman. CJ, after not gaining the starting QB position after fall camp, switched to another position in hope of getting some time on the field.

Tennessee loses recruits because Fulmer is upfront with the kids about where the kids fit best in UT's scheme of things. Some recruits have refused to change positions and seen limited playing time, because there are better players on the team. Others have made the switch and gone on to be successful.


As far as proof, what examples do you have in mind? Casey's brother Rick came here. Peyton's brother did not come to UT, because David Cutcliffe got the job at Ole Miss. I can tell you for sure that the Manning family thinks more of Cutcliffe than they do of Randy Sanders. I know I feel the same way. Did you have anybody else in mind?

As far as Virginia Tech goes, yeah they got Marcus Vick, but have you seen his rap sheet since he became a Hokie. If he was a Vol, you would wine and moan about Phil bringing in punk-arse players. It would save everybody a lot of time if you would just stick to Tennessee Sucks, I hate Phil for turning the Tide in. Then, I would not have to come behind you in a thread and correct your mistakes in information.

[OrangeCrush]

The best quarterback on the field in Baton Rouge Saturday night won't be Erik Ainge or Rick Clausen... it will be JaMarcus Russell. Watch and see.

The best running back won't be Gerald Riggs... it will be Joseph Addai.

The best defensive tackle won't be Jesse Mahelona... it will be Kyle Williams.

The fastest team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

The most physical team won't be Tennessee... it will be LSU.

Tennessee... a significant bump in the road on the way to the SEC championship; but merely a bump non the less.
:p

I agree on QB, but JaMarcus faces a better defense than he saw in Arizona State.

Riggs is the best back in the SEC. Shame on Phil and Randy for not getting him enough touches.

Tennessee has plenty of speed. You might have units that are faster than some of the Vols, but I'll take the top 40 speeds of players that play in this coming game and match them with LSU. Your receivers are faster than are receivers, but that is about it.

As far as physical play goes, you know our defense is going to bring it. I'm a little concerned with the offense, because the Vols will be starting their 3rd different OL group in this game. Cody Douglas, the starting RG, is unavailable for this game.

[roosterj37]

the real question is:

who will be the first drunken fool to drop an F-bomb here saturday??

probley me Ill be cookin out and drinkin

[roosterj37]

Oh yeah arent we 19-5-3 agianst LSU
that sounds like a winning record to me, you act like we have never played on the bayou before or were not in the SEC, anything LSU brings to the table we have seen it before no surprises.
It all has to do with who is more prepared to execute. Geaux, LSU has no more talent than UT, we will just have to see who uses it.
u sound like a wacky ole drunkin cajan with all your goofy pointless poems
Trust me Ive been to LA you have no right to call us hillbillys from what Ive seen

[fernandomike]

Oh yeah arent we 19-5-3 agianst LSU
that sounds like a winning record to me, you act like we have never played on the bayou before or were not in the SEC, anything LSU brings to the table we have seen it before no surprises.
It all has to do with who is more prepared to execute. Geaux, LSU has no more talent than UT, we will just have to see who uses it.
u sound like a wacky ole drunkin cajan with all your goofy pointless poems
Trust me Ive been to LA you have no right to call us hillbillys from what Ive seen

Geaux is not to be taking seriously. He is always talking about Tennessee hillbillies and rednecks as if everyone's all refined in Louisiana. Pleeze! A recent rating of the nation's universities placed his beloved "Harvard on the Bayou" near the very bottom. LSU is by far the dumbest school in the conference. I think that Geaux once enrolled as a partial qualifier thereby helping to drag down their overall score.

[uscrebel]

probley me Ill be cookin out and drinkin

A dangerous combination. Perhaps we should call the paramedics ahead of time. The can park one of their emergence vehicles in your driveway like they do at the stadiums during games.

[cocky4ever]

A dangerous combination. Perhaps we should call the paramedics ahead of time. The can park one of their emergence vehicles in your driveway like they do at the stadiums during games.
LOL :D Good idea. It probably wouldnt be a bad idea to have a firetruck out there as well. Either someone is getting burned or the grill is getting stumbled into and knocked over. Not a pretty scene either way it plays out :D

[uscrebel]

[QUOTE=roosterj37]Have you even listened to the Words to Rocky Top?!? Hell, man it's like the love theme to the Hatfields and the McCoys Go to Paris.

Of course, you're a freakin' hillbillie....

Sheese.

What did you think having an ugly-a$$ed hound dog on the sidlines was for? Finding Uncle Abner's still?[QUOTE]

[GeauxTo]

u sound like a wacky ole drunkin cajan with all your goofy pointless poems
Have you been peeping in my window again???
:p

[GeauxTo]

[QUOTE=uscrebel][QUOTE=roosterj37]Have you even listened to the Words to Rocky Top?!? Hell, man it's like the love theme to the Hatfields and the McCoys Go to Paris.
Of course, you're a freakin' hillbillie....
Sheese.
What did you think having an ugly-a$$ed hound dog on the sidlines was for? Finding Uncle Abner's still?[QUOTE]



Dang, man. You made me spill a whole pitcher of... errrr.... tea.
:p

[tennesseegirl]

getting back to the real subject , didnt Ainge take tennessee to their only touchdown in the game against florida? I like Ainge not just because he is HOT LOL! but He is also A great QB He will be a wonderful qb next year!

[utn_vols_1]

Hey GeauxTo
Looks better than that Bulldog of Georgia.

[Jordan]

So after tonights great game, I'm curious what Vol fans have to say on this thread now...

Looking back at the Vol posts here, it seemed as if the majority thought Ainge was the better QB and deserved the starting position that he got. Tonight proved exactly what I've been saying from the beginning of the season... that he's overrated, at least not up to the hype that was surrounding him coming into this season. He still needs a lot of development, and learn some of the basic fundamentals of decision-making as a QB. Sure, he has a strong arm.... but that can work against you just as fast as it can for you if you don't make the right decisions with where you place the ball.

Especially after seeing his poise and confidence tonight in the 2nd half, I'm definitely sticking with my original opinion that Clausen definitely deserves the starting spot this year.... and I think tonight's game proved it. I would be very surprised to NOT see Clausen get the go-ahead to start come this weekend.

[fernandomike]

Ainge looks lost. Clausen will start. He was unflappable in one of college football's most hostile environments.

[bamafan0001]

So after tonights great game, I'm curious what Vol fans have to say on this thread now...

Looking back at the Vol posts here, it seemed as if the majority thought Ainge was the better QB and deserved the starting position that he got. Tonight proved exactly what I've been saying from the beginning of the season... that he's overrated, at least not up to the hype that was surrounding him coming into this season. He still needs a lot of development, and learn some of the basic fundamentals of decision-making as a QB. Sure, he has a strong arm.... but that can work against you just as fast as it can for you if you don't make the right decisions with where you place the ball.

Especially after seeing his poise and confidence tonight in the 2nd half, I'm definitely sticking with my original opinion that Clausen definitely deserves the starting spot this year.... and I think tonight's game proved it. I would be very surprised to NOT see Clausen get the go-ahead to start come this weekend.
Ainge = pine

[OrangeCrush]

So after tonights great game, I'm curious what Vol fans have to say on this thread now...

Looking back at the Vol posts here, it seemed as if the majority thought Ainge was the better QB and deserved the starting position that he got. Tonight proved exactly what I've been saying from the beginning of the season... that he's overrated, at least not up to the hype that was surrounding him coming into this season. He still needs a lot of development, and learn some of the basic fundamentals of decision-making as a QB. Sure, he has a strong arm.... but that can work against you just as fast as it can for you if you don't make the right decisions with where you place the ball.

Especially after seeing his poise and confidence tonight in the 2nd half, I'm definitely sticking with my original opinion that Clausen definitely deserves the starting spot this year.... and I think tonight's game proved it. I would be very surprised to NOT see Clausen get the go-ahead to start come this weekend.

I'm not sure I ever took a stand, but here are my thoughts. Clausan should have started the UAB game. Both QB's were considered equal through fall practice. If I have two guys that are equal, then I go with the senior/team captain. I think alot of the problem is that UT dumped to much of their playbook on Ainge. Last year, they kept it simple and Ainge did well. I think they put to much on Ainge, trying to be able to run the whole offense with both QB's.

Back to the QB derby. I was not sure who to start after the Florida game. Ainge looked better, but Clausan never really got a fair chance to show his stuff. It is obvious that the coaching staff wanted Ainge to succeed. They figured that Clausan would be the perfect back-up plan, where Ainge would have problems being the back-up. If that is true, then Vol fans have to wonder how much leadership skills Ainge does have. Anyone who watched the game had to see that the team really likes Rick. I'm glad he got to have the fairytale game against his former school. Everybody keeps on telling him he is not good enough and he just keeps on being a team leader.

Clausan should be the starter, unless he falls apart like Ainge did in the LSU game. I hope the coaching staff has learned a lesson.

[Rip Van Winkle]

Clausen should be the starter from here on out....even if he struggles for a half in a upcoming game...let him play through it....this switching QB's crap is for the birds and has never proved to be effective for any real successful program.