OT: The Other Sports Thread (Titans, Vols, Dores, etc) - Part VIII

[Adz]

U-Verse added this channel last year but it wasn't on the package that I had. Well I haven't changed the package and now I have it but every time I go to the guide all it says is "Eleven Sports Network Programming" which doesn't really help because I don't constantly have this channel on.

Last year when I didn't get the channel but they had what was actually on they had some interesting things. I saw some Swedish Elite League hockey, indoor soccer etc.

I found a schedule/line up here
TV Schedule for Eleven Sports HD

Pluto listed what was on and coming up for the station in their guide but it was somewhat inaccurate. I think it must be related to time zone or maybe standard time because it seemed to be about an hour off. What it listed as playing now was already over even though their "how much of the show is left" indicator showed it was midway through that program. I actually clicked on a curling match but it had already ended. It didn't do that for other stations in the Pluto TV guide, they were accurate.

 

[jumb0]

I've never considered Calipari a great coach. He's a fantastic recruiter and a manager of sorts like an NBA coach.

This. He's a hell of salesman and can play up the getting kids to the NBA card. But if we are talking strictly his coaching ability, he's down the list.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Oh man, Tua needs prayers.

 

[PredsV82]

Oh man, Tua needs prayers.

Holy crap. Awful injury.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Holy crap. Awful injury.

IF he has athlete insurance, he will get 2-5 million. His scholarship is guaranteed. Pivot. Find a new career.

Still, it f***ing sucks.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Gutted by this. Really wish they had let Mac take over for the next few weeks after the LSU loss. Not blaming Saban or Tua but feel like this was inevitable for him and really would have preferred him to cash in as a high 1st rounder before it happened. I sure know I never would have sat out if I was in his shoes though. Just awful...

 

[PredsV82]

In other news, Vandy is really, really bad. Would think they have to beat UT to save Masons job.

 

[Armourboy]

Oh man, Tua needs prayers.

Put that one on the coach. He's been injured most of the season and they didn't need him to beat Mississippi State. Just silly imo.

 

[jumb0]

Put that one on the coach. He's been injured most of the season and they didn't need him to beat Mississippi State. Just silly imo.

Easy to say this in hindsight. This was a fluke injury that could have happened to anyone at any time.
Now had it been the ankle again, sure you can throw all the blame on Saban.

 

[Armourboy]

Easy to say this in hindsight. This was a fluke injury that could have happened to anyone at any time.
Now had it been the ankle again, sure you can throw all the blame on Saban.

That ain't hindsight, I questioned the decision to play him at all before the game started. The only thing that can derail them was exactly what happened, now they are on the outside unless some other teams fall.

 

[Gnashville]

In other news, Vandy is really, really bad. Would think they have to beat UT to save Masons job.

Ain’t happening UT will abuse them this year. The last 3 years have been fun for me but this team is a complete disaster. It’s painful to watch because I love Vandy.

 

[Armourboy]

Ain’t happening UT will abuse them this year. The last 3 years have been fun for me but this team is a complete disaster. It’s painful to watch because I love Vandy.

I suspect Vandy will get rid of their coach for the same reason Arkansas did. It's one thing to lose, it's another to see the product on the field not get better as the season goes on. I know for Arkansas that was the biggie. We knew going in it was going to be a rough year, but the play didn't improve at all and in some cases got worse.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I don't think Vandy cares about winning all that much honestly, the Johnson and Franklin years were an anomaly. But donors don't want to put any money into football and the BoT doesn't want to throw money at football either. They're happy just bringing in that SEC money, knowing that they'll never compete for a title, but academics is the primary concern there.

So I think it's doubtful that Mason is fired, but he probably won't be re-signed. And even then, unless they strike gold with an unknown name, the next coach won't be much better.

 

[TitansVolsPreds615]

Vanderbilt is just not going to put forth the money and cut the corners institutionally to succeed big time in football. They want another coach like Bobby Johnson, not another James Franklin.

 

[jumb0]

now they are on the outside unless some other teams fall.

How does Tua getting hurt change this? Even if he was healthy they still need the teams in front of the them to lose

 

[Viqsi]

Vandy has officially declared Mason's job to be safe.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...mason-return-coach-2020-vanderbilt-2-8-record

 

[Armourboy]

How does Tua getting hurt change this? Even if he was healthy they still need the teams in front of the them to lose

The committee takes injuries into account when they do the rankings. So until the new QB shows something they will be placed behind several other teams.

 

[PredsV82]

Holy crap UT Martin almost gave up consecutive safeties to open the game against UK. 2nd one was actually a TD for UK.

If you still read here Fish, that's what you get for pounding my Racers earlier this year...

 

[Adz]

Holy crap UT Martin almost gave up consecutive safeties to open the game against UK. 2nd one was actually a TD for UK.

If you still read here Fish, that's what you get for pounding my Racers earlier this year...

Today's his birthday. Saw it on FB. Not sure how old he is now, but he'll always be in his 20's to me.

Also, Go VOLS.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Titans with their highest scoring quarter since relocating to Nashville, 3 points off the franchise record

 

[PredsV82]

Titans tied for the last WC spot. Crazy to think they are in a better playoff position than the Preds...

And as an aside, wow the NFC is gonna have a couple of really good WC teams...

 

[LCPreds]

Titans tied for the last WC spot. Crazy to think they are in a better playoff position than the Preds...

And as an aside, wow the NFC is gonna have a couple of really good WC teams...

We'll see how long it lasts. Their remaining schedule is brutal. It's too bad they couldn't avoid kicker issues that arguably lost them at least one game. Who knows how it might have been had they moved on from Marcus earlier.

Indy, Oakland, Houston 2x, and oh yeah New Orleans sandwiched in between the Houston games. Ouch.

 

[jumb0]

It's going to come down to the last week against Houston and the Titans will lose. Same shit different day.

They'll end up with a middle first round pick, only this year a top 5 talent like Jeffrey Simmons won't fall into their lap.

 

[Gnashville]

Titans with their highest scoring quarter since relocating to Nashville, 3 points off the franchise record

4 TD’s in 6 plays was just shocking to see

 

[Viqsi]

Been idly glancing over at the Virginia-Virginia Tech game now and again, and with the uniforms they're wearing, I keep accidentally thinking I'm watching the Iron Bowl a day early.