Lane Kiffin recruiting press conference open thread
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Lane Kiffin's having a 5:30 p.m. press conference to discuss the day's events. Click on the link early because you'll need to install Silverlight if you don't already have it. It's fine. You worry too much.
If you're a Firefoxer, get Silverlight installed, and then download the Split Browser or Split Pannel [sic] plug in so you can have the video open on one half of your screen and can comment in the thread below in the other. (I like Split Browser better, by the way.)
See? Men can multitask. As long as you don't ask them to do it all at once.
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Kiff on Rivals radio Now
XM 143
said still a surprise…
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
by lawvol98 on Feb 4, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
... a surprise left today, that is.
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
by lawvol98 on Feb 4, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna be Jackson
I can feel it. The guy wants to play for Monte. Our secondary is going to be INSANE.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remind me about Jackson.
I can’t remember off the top of my head and I don’t want to disturb the split screen.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting, this split scree.
I’ll have to play with it a bit, but I think I like it.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Got it. Sorta.
I had to split with the presser on bottom and RTT on top to get the windows to play nice. Wanted side-by-side but oh well.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ditto here
Is the press conference feed live yet? Mine’s black.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is anybody getting anything? I've got a black screen.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I had people milling about for a while but all I have is the microphone with the Verizon/Power T checkered background.
No sound.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
And you have video but no sound?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a still picture - not really video.
It was video for a while but I think it froze up.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got nothing on Firefox or IE
WEAK SAUCE MAN!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Me, neither
Perhaps it’s not happening yet?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
problems
i tried to watch the video , but it says the media you have selected is currently unavailable?
Dustin
by volfan5216 on Feb 4, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Got it on old school radio too.
Wonder how much we missed.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He is just commenting on why we have such low numbers...
Basically what we’ve all said… why waste schollies on guys who are just gonna get passed up in a year or two?
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The only viable answer is:
“Because we have so few players that we need them to field a team.”
Fortunately, that’s not the case.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"We're just getting started."
“This is just a taste.:”
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Another big surprise here pretty quick"
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I missed that
Excellent. It’s Jackson!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe MB is gonna be like..
SYKE!
heh heh…
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could also be Orson Charles
I can’t really think of anyone else who is left…
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't want to sign someone
just to get a body or improve a ranking. I like that.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Temptation to take guys for the sake of taking guys?
Basically, “yes but that’s not a bright idea.”
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well the radio's not even working for me.
Bummer.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's not
MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP USING A MAC!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'll break your teeth.
e-mean muggin’ right now.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was telling ol samhitch to get a real operating system
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. gotcha.
I thought it was toward me…
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's right about the QBs
In Meat Market, a lot was about the domino effect that happens after the top QBs commit. If you want one of the best, you have to be early.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Something we missed...
Kiffin said that Marlon wanted to come to UT but his grandma didn’t want him to. Ouch.
I have read that CMR took a copy of Meat Market to Ms. Brown and she did not like what she saw…
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I could see that
That’s a question I have for Bruce.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If true, that's 0-fer-2.
“The Blind Side” was very uncomplimentary of Fulmer. Now they have a book to wave around and spin about Orgeron.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing is
Is that he was a noble guy. Just profane.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Open to JUCO players
but they “have to be great players.”
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Need to make Memphis closer somehow"
Nice.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it may as well be in Arkansas
Or Mississipp. Or Georgia.
Ugh.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Eddie Orgeron"
Never heard him called Eddie before.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We did send a message
We got a mention on Around the Horn, right up there with Michigan and LSU.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Read between the lines, y'all
This is not a one year plan!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good thing to remember:
Year prior to arrival in USC: 5-7
Year prior to arrival in UT: 5-7
1st year at USC: 6-6
1st year at UT: ???
Let’s not fantasize too much too soon.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We were very close to being 7-5 though
Maybe even 8-4. Not sure what USC’s season was like, though.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also true.
I don’t expect 6-6 next year, but I don’t expect 11-1 either.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me either.
I’m thinking more like 14-0.
:)
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They were just over 50%
the year before Orgeron got there, which was a year before Carroll, I think.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The fans matter!
Remind us of that in the fall.
Woo!, not Boo!
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fan support was huge in this
Firmly believe it.
SO STOP BOOING AT GAMES!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Unless you are booing UF, of course
Ha, just mentioned The Rock. I saw a picture of that over at Losers With Socks. Very funny.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One of my biggest regrets.
I never painted the rock while I was on campus.
by ChattVol on Feb 4, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully they'll repost the full video of this after it's over
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
We were in the consideration for lots of great players. Thank you for pointing that out.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doing a good job of spinning it positive
The strength of having the hat and the orange out there
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!
The sports animal is cutting it off?!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ok i'm in full panic mode
Is anyone else still receiving the broadcast? If so, what are you listening on?
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If you're online, you're probably getting blank.
Chill; we’ll let you know if it comes back in.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many commercials are there going to be?
Dustin
by volfan5216 on Feb 4, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully this is the last one.
But who knows?
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah we're missing the entire thing
I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone unsigned simply because our UT Sports website is so terrible.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Enough to miss the live feed of Coach O
Hopefully the Animal will replay.
by ChattVol on Feb 4, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought they said something about having Lady Vols talk at 6.
Dustin
by volfan5216 on Feb 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was for tomorrow's game.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
However, if the SA cut to commercials while Orgeron is talking,
I will be ANGRY CAPS-LOCK MAD!!!
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DUDE I WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOU
I GOT YOUR BACK!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ill just refuse to use any capital letters.
that’ll show them.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They definitely did
Press conference won’t stop for 99.1
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't need to drink to fit in?!
Whaaat? Why didn’t someone tell me sooner?!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man
now is when i wish i didint work outdoors.
Dustin
by volfan5216 on Feb 4, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK fellas you will be hearing about me on the 10 oclock news
Someone must suffer for making me miss Da Coach O!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I gave up all liquids.
So i’m the least cool person here.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No Coach O
but we do have a news story about somebody head-butting somebody.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now, the weather
Next: The weather
Later: The weather
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
then the traffic
And the closings. And self-promos.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang this chick is loud
is that Heather Harrington?
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Soup?
Soup? Slurp of happiness? Advertising working in reverse, guys! Stop!
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quote from Marsalis Teague courtesy of GVX
“With all due respect to the last staff, if they were still there, I probably wouldn’t be going to the University of Tennessee,” he said. “The new staff came in with so much energy, it opened my eyes to a different part of Tennessee.”
Give the new guys some credit.
by ChattVol on Feb 4, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes
With all due respect to Coach Fulmer, his model of coaching was simply outdated. I don’t mean the playcalling or anything like that. The idea that being a Junior or a Senior gives you any sort of priority for PT is just no longer practiced. Coach Meyer said today that they don’t even redshirt anyone anymore.
Again, I don’t mean to kick Coach while he is down. I have the utmost respect for him and what he has done.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody clocking this?
It has to be a record. At least eight minutes straight of commercials and junk?
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think this seriously backfired.
We now know how much commercial time we normally endure when the radio is on.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably making up for missing a break
for the 5:30 press
by ChattVol on Feb 4, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're all just spoiled..
I haven’t got to hear a single thing, so….
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be jealous of my christ-like humility.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares where they r at?! i dont want to know where they had their first car loan!
Dustin
by volfan5216 on Feb 4, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still paying the bills
Different package. Still a commercial.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're not going back to it, it seems
I want the last 11 minutes back
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
With luck, UTSports will figure out a wway to put a copy up.
They usually do.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well there's your answer
No coach O.
Trivia question.
I’ll see you all at the game thread at 8:00. Until then, cello lessons for the youngin.
Go Vols!
by Joel on Feb 4, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well that's it for me guys
I think I’m gonna go check out the weather and then go buy some soup or something. Definitely won’t be drinking any alcohol though, despite the peer pressure. I’ll be sure to listen to THE SPORTS ANIMAL while I do all of that stuff, though.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Which I'm sure is just a ploy of lies to get me keep listening
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you.
At least we’ll be fools together.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Over 150 comments on a thread about a presser we didn't hear.
Yeah, we’re hooked.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bet you think he's got a pretty mouth, too.
Creeeeeeepy.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as creepy as all of us huddling around abunch of 18 year olds. But oh well.
by samhitch on Feb 4, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*sigh*
Not much new info here. I want to hear Coach O!
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know Tajh was having ACL surgery.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First time I heard that was earlier today
That’s a good job of keeping a secret in a situation where everybody seems to know everything about kids.
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, it's a great story.
1st in his family to college.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am really, really excited about him
He seems to really, really, really want to play for the Vols. I think he has that “chip on his shoulder” thing going. He seems very humble and respectful. I look forward to watching him play. I think he is going to be All Vol.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Press conference video appears to be working now
at UTSports.com
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Looks like the replay. Let’s see if they got it all.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am wondering how long this reporter procession goes on
before Kiffin actually gets up there, I’m at 4:30
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
5 minutes in, you hear them say "6 minutes!"
Oy.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can also hear them
Talking about the technical problems from before
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any thoughts on Hyams asking CLK about Thigpen?
Cheap shot, IMO.
Also I’m reading that PF said if he were still the HC, we would have gotten Brown.
Another cheap shot, I think.
by rblakeh on Feb 4, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We would also have gotten Boyd.
It’s a dangerous thing to go down that road.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love to see the exact wording on Fulmer
If it’s the CPF I know and love, it’s something like “…and you know, we felt like we had good shot at Marlon, felt like we were in a good place with him and his family…and felt like we would’ve closed the deal.” That I’m alright with. “I would’ve gotten Marlon Brown” is different and out of character for Phillip
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fulmer's on CBS College Sports Network right now
Talking to Rick Neuheisel…awkward
by Will on Feb 4, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'll listen to it later.
Dinner’s up. Thanks, Will, for the heads up.
by Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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