SEC Media Days live blog: the Florida Gators' Urban Meyer
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintWhew. The last of today's frenzied live-blogging at RTT is Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators. He's scheduled to begin talking at 11:40 and to crack his first smile sometime next January.
Meyer's bringing quarterback Tim Tebow and linebacker Brandon Spikes with him.
As we've been doing all along, I'll be leaving my instant impressions in the comment thread below so that you don't have to refresh your browser for new comments and so you can respond to any particular statement in a nice, orderly threaded fashion.
See ya below.
That's it for the live-blogging today. We'll do it all again tomorrow beginning at 8:40 a.m. Tomorrow's lineup features Auburn, South Carolina, LSU, and Tennessee.
In the meantime, stay tuned to RTT for the Jesse Scroggins announcement and more on SEC Media Days.
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"Coach, while your were walking to the podium, two more of your players were arrested. Care to comment?"
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by birdjam on Jul 23, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and before he finishes his comment 3 more are arraigned.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I expect a count of how many times he refers to himself in the third person
"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook
Does he really do that?
o_O
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the old-school Newcleus homage int he caption.
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wikki!
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Joel, has the room gotten suddenly colder and less fun?
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 12:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Actually, yes
And for some reason I am extraordinarily sleepy. I suspect the presence of poppies.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
C-c-c-crash time from those 3 c-c-c-cups of c-c-c-coffee?
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
zzzzz . . . zzzzzzzzz . . . zzzzzzzzzz
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Spikes didn't come
Replaced by someone else. Tebow will be at the podium.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
I'm ready
Why do you think I came here?
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
"Coach Meyer, rumor has it that you have already been hired as Notre Dame's next head coach. Care to address this rumor?"
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
A:
“Well Meyers gotta do whats best for Meyer, so I’m going to officially announce today I am going to coach both teams next year, double my chances to get an NC”
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
A:
The World. If Meyer played Meyer it would be one of the best Meyer-tastic matchups of the 20th Meyer-century. I predict 450 all-purpose Meyer-yards, and at least 6 Meyer-downs. I would also provide the half-time entertainment as a one-Meyer-marching band called Meyer and the Meyers. It would become a national holiday.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally
“I’m the guy who didn’t vote for Tebow.”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
"Finally" meaning, "he's here."
The Tebow thing was obviously a joke.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to hear Tebow's plan for universal healthcare.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 23, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Q: what are your expectations for the team?
A: Practice. Keep that edge for training camp, no injuries. Goals for the season are always the same. “Do everything we can to get to Atlanta.”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Was this the "most difficult offseason" they've ever had?
A: We’ll find out when training camp starts. According to players, this is one of the best if not the best.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Have you ever studied about Bear Bryant?
A: Bear Bryant’s talking to me at that first game against Alabama. “He’s not supposed to be here anymore.” Has read Junction Boys.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Q: What do you think about the Tebow voting story?
A: That opening joke was not his idea. It doesn’t motivate Tim, anyone who thinks it would doesn’t know Tim.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Re: Tebow under center and the NFL?
A: There’s a lot made of that. But the concern isn’t the professional coaches. If you want to teach him to be under center, just do it, and he’ll do it better than anyone else. This year we have more and better backs that might help with putting Tebow under center. But it has nothing to do with the NFL.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Dan Mullen's installation at MSU?
A: It takes some time. You’ll see a variation, depending on the personnel, much depends on tight end and fullback. If players are good, it’ll be good. If not, they’ll struggle.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Impact of Mullen's departure.
A: Dan was very good at what he did, but I’m excited about the transition.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
Q: wide receivers
A: Key to replace Louis Murphy as well as Harvin. Concern #1.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Is it the nature of the business for folks to speculate on coaches leaving?
A: It’s disturbing. Care about his family, players, staff, recruiting. If it affects that, it bothers me. But I understand it.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Suspensions for Janoris or Justin.
A: I don’t usually release that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah.
the suspensions usually stay put in his desk drawer and never see the light of day…
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Joel, ask him for a score prediction against the Vols.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Q: SEC beefing up its schedule. Is there an itch to play a tougher out-of-conference schedule?
A: We have a built-in game against FSU. Sometimes play Miami, too. We want to play at least one big time program; it’s built in to our schedule already. Every couple of years we’ll add another.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
odd question
when your conference wins NCs like clockwork, why change things?
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta stay ahead of the curve
But i don’t know how any conference can top SEC in strength of schedule (con and non-conf)
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Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
this always bugs me a bit
they complain that major teams don’t schedule each other enough, then they complain that mid-majors don’t have a tough enough schedule
you can’t have both
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Last year's SEC CG. Momentum shifted. Talk about that.
A: It was about the offseason and what we did in the summer. Evaluate on how hard a team is playing. That was two teams that were very well prepared. Hats off to AL. Tebow and the defense responded.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Snead and he talked, how'd that go?
A: Jevan’s going to be good this year and as a pro. Told him he looked good and say hi to mom and dad.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Legal problems; been quiet recently.
A: There’s always action taken, whether it’s publicized or not. It’s case by case. Did the reports serve as a wake up call? Maybe.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
As they say,
trouble always comes in twenty-fours…
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol +1
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Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Any annoying habits that Tebow has?
A: There are some. Not sure what they are.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions
That constant glow surrounding his head makes film study difficult.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It also chars the padding in his helmet. Have to replace it after every game.
Used padding is currently being sealed in inert gas-filled glass chambers as artifacts.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What is it about the state of FL?
A: We haven’t locked it down. Lost some recruiting battles. Staff transition is a common denominator for the FL teams rising and falling. Lots of talent all over the place. Great football everywhere, but the population base is phenomenal.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Emmanuel Moody.
A: Looking for an all day everyday back. Emmanuel looks terrific, fabulous. Great young person who works hard.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
I'm surprised there are no Kiffin questions yet
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 1:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
and thy will be done
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 1:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Q: Does the I limit what you can do as an offense?
A: Yes, but those plays work. Shotgun gives you the ability to neutralize a defender. Under center, there’s an unblocked defender many times. Play action pass neutralizes that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Spikes?
A: Nothing wrong with him. Just shy.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions
Spikes was supposed to attend; begged out at the last minute
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Tebow coming up at the podium
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
Cue bright lights and songs of angels.
Sorry – just dropped in. Couldnt help it.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Jul 23, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Tim, how do you plan to bring Erin Andrews' attackers to justice?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 23, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No, he doesn't know who didn't vote for him
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Excited about his senior season
Teammates are the best in the world, wouldn’t trade playing with them for anything.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Tim, how long is your restraining order against Clay Travis valid? Will you have to renew it this year?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Wow, I posted this comment before even seeing this on Deadspin:
Tim Tebow, flawless, he’s saving himself for marriage. Just asked, confirmed.
about 1 hour ago from web
ClayTravisBGID
Clay Travis
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Q: Why come back to all of the "badness" (spotlight, 24-7 media attention)
A: Don’t look at it as a negative at all. The verse on my eyes was googled 94 million times. I have a platform, and I want to use it. Be loyal to coach and teammates.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
as opposed to the spotlight of the NFL?
that question really didn’t make any sense
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but
In college ball he is like the Tom Brady of the NFL. In the NFL he’s just a rookie, semi-limited to one market. In College ball he is the subject of just about every broadcast, be it SEC or not.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
and would be routinely criticized by every NFL pundit who thinks he's a college-only guy
(unless he goes pro-bowling, in which case they won’t mention a word of it)
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
John 3:16? Does he think everyone Googled that just because of him?
Have thee no love for thy rainbow-wigged brother, Tim?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
I would bet that a lot did, though.
It got a lot of air play from the commentators.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If hes talking the numbers that pop-up after search terms in google, thats not what it means.
It means how many hits it returns.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
you can find out how frequently certain searches are made, though.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, jsut pointing out, very common mistake when people refer to numbers on google.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
kinda thought so
but you know me and reading b/w lines. teh suck.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It wasn't that
Some other verse.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The verse on my eyes
Dont get this one…
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Jul 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He wrote "John 3:16" on his eye black.
Similar to Reggie Bush putting his area code on his. The announcers talked about it a lot in one game. I forget which.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahh
Thanks.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Jul 23, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What did you say to defense to make them get two consecutive sacks?
A: Don’t remember. Something from my heart.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
I guess its better than something from his ass – where his coach speaks from quite often.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Jul 23, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
I’d say its getting pretty crowded in there! Standing room only for sure.
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
by kentuckygirl0724 on Jul 23, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he actually said "something from Heart"
He recited the lyrics to “Barracuda” to them.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Q: People have had their fill. Sometimes wish there was less attention?
A: Sometimes would like to be able to go out w/out the pictures and everything. But because of that, there’s a lot of positive. Many people have been encouraged not to have an abortion b/c of the story of his mom, or . . . other examples. Hopefully, it’s been an encouragement.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
He longs for the bygone days before ESPN contracted with the SEC...
… when an over-exposed SEC quarterback could count on a media creation like Charles Woodson to take some of the spotlight away.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Q: What was the NFL feedback?
A: Didn’t talk to too many scouts. Mostly coaches. Very kind things. Didn’t talk about many other positions. Coach wanted me to look. Wasn’t enough to give up the U of FL.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Does the All-SEC snub motivate you?
A: I don’t think I’ll think about it too much. Won’t focus on it much. Pretty self-motivated person. “Not gonna run sprints thining about a coach that didn’t vote for me.”
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Tim, how scared are you of Eric Berry?
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 2:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Q: How's offseason been with so many requests?
A: Been pretty busy. Can be tiring, but it’s so worth it.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
More important than football to me
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: If not playing for coach Meyer, which SEC coach?
A: AL and coach Shula. Great person, father, great coach.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
If the reporters were smart,
they would have followed every “I voted for Tebow” up with “Did you fill out your own ballot, or did you assign it to an assistant?”
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That's easy. If not coach Meyer,
Corch Meyer!
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Meyer said goal is SEC C. Have expectations been raised above that?
A: No, goal isn’t undefeated. Just being around teammates. Goal is to win SEC CG. Other opportunities will follow.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
I doubt that.
After last year’s Ole Miss loss, you can’t convince anybody that his goal isn’t an undefeated season.
by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: It's hard to repeat. What do you talk about and guard against complacency?
A: We talk about it all the time. How can we get better today? Get better, not just getting by.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
Q: The Speech. Did you think it would become what it's become?
A: Wasn’t even thinking about it. I was upset, heartbroken. I let my teammates down, the coaches, fans. Just wanted to let them know that something good would come of the negative.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Is it disappointing that the Rebels aren't on the schedule?
A: Hope to see them in the SEC CG? Not worried about revenge or anything. Just want to get to Atlanta.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
Q: from Spencer, LSU will be critical. Should we give out your phone number in advance?
A: (Laughing) It’s 352 . . .
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Impact of losing Mullen?
A: I’ll miss him. Had a very good relationship. Wish him nothing but the best. But fortunate to have new OC and QB coach.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
Q: What will you miss most about him; can he be successful?
A: He can be successful b/c he wants to be. Enthusiasm; they’ll create an environment of success. He’ll get the state, fans, etc. excited. I’ll miss the pre-game traditions, bus rides, little things like that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions
"Thank you so much. God bless, y'all."
And I’m out.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
Good work Joel, thanks for the hard work and dedication this morning/afternoon.
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
It’s been fun.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 23, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a better person for reading this thread.
"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."
by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 2:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
for everybody’s information:
Joel will most likely post a follow-up later on. He has a lot on the to-do list today, but I think that’s his plan. Of course, he’s not beholden to anything I say. But there you go.
Now that todays hoopla is over, I might actually get to the morning links..
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!
by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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