Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Tennessee Vols to add Cincinnati in 2011

Posted: 26 Aug 2009 01:26 PM PDT

Tennessee Vols to add Cincinnati in 2011

Now there’s a lot to be said about Lane Kiffin. There’s a youtube series of programs that have said a whole lot about the man and the mythic foundation that he’s built. But you know what? He’s not exactly going to be backing down in the pivotal year three of the program.

Sure, 2010 has a game with Oregon to go with the general conference shenanigans. But 2011? That’s where the rubber looks to be meeting the road. Kiffin’s schedule includes two non-conference programs on the rise. The Butch Davis led North Carolina Tar Heels has already found its place on the schedule. And when you add the aforementioned headline to the schedule? You could see a schedule that allows the Volunteers an easy out of Kiffin doesn’t put things together quickly.

Credit: Chris Low

Symapthy for the King

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 07:19 PM PDT

Sympathy for the King

Here’s a little more background on me. I am someone who would call themselves a sports futurist. I love prospects. I love drafts. I love what’s next a little more than who’s now. But that being said?

Circumstances aren’t exactly in the hands of a football recruit if they want to avoid the wags of the world to call them a bust. You have coaches that will recruit a position two or three or five deep. and the three or four star guy comes quickly and correct. You have athletic departments that will switch systems up if necessary. You have players who just get unlucky with injuries. So much is out of your hands as a recruit.

Basically, what I’m trying to tell you is that in football, there is no such thing as a five-star prospect. You may be thrilled that you have the five star local boy that you stole from your in-state rival, but you know what? You have that kid out of New Jersey. And he’s simply electrifying.

And then you pull your hamstring. And this new kid is awesome. So you’re here. And you’ve got nothing to show for your time. And everybody’s calling you a bust for it. I say no. I say that unless a man loses his job for actafoolery. There is no reason to feel disappointed that a prospect does not pan out. This process is so scrutinized, the only way failure comes is by a lack of coaching or general shenanigans.

Don’t blame Caleb King for not emerging. He was never supposed to be.