This week, writers expressed increasingly strong viewpoints. The heat amongst emailers was also high.
There’s also nothing quite like a good – or not so good – argument among writers.
Terry penned this: Great answers to your email columns. They always make me happy. What a moron, that priceless reaction to the Brandon character.
The sardonic and erroneous portrayal of Tennessee football by Brandon Bodean made people roll their eyes and grin uncontrollably. It is evident from his three abbreviations that he cannot spell Tennessee.
Furthermore, his punctuation is poor, “anyways.” However, some claim that Brandon’s love of the film “Deliverance” was greatly impacted by his upbringing in the backwoods.
In response, I said, “Never mind how smart you are.” Should you label someone as an idiot simply because you don’t agree with them?
Perhaps.
Perhaps after reading Brandon’s most recent contribution, which criticizes me for stating that an NCAA probe won’t significantly affect Tennessee football, you’ll be able to appreciate it more.
You are completely incorrect once more. Nobody wants to play for a team that has the NCAA hovering over them all the time. Who knows what sanctions they will now face. It will hurt and already has.
My answer: I stand by my column in spite of your insightful counterargument. However, you could have convinced Terry.
Chris writes: I don’t give a damn about how this game turns out (or, more specifically, how Tennessee narrowly avoided an upset in Columbia, Missouri). Rick
My reply: I’ve taken note of your nuanced criticism. But for the sake of my other readers, let me put that in context.
Chris is one of the writers I appreciate the most. He has the ability to transform a Tennessee three-and-out on its opening possession into a prophecy come true in football.
Tommy says, “It’s unfortunate that this would be just another bad Tennessee offensive team that struggles to score goals without Dalton Knecht.”
Perhaps this year, he can make the difference in the tournament.
My response: Regarding Knecht being the difference, I believe you’re on to something. He is unlike any player the Vols have had.
His offensive versatility extends a defense all the way from the 3-point line to the hoop. Additionally, his attention-seeking ways make room for his teammates.
Knecht still has talent
It’s been a while since the train departed the station.
The NCAA lawyer who is seeking to gain notoriety for himself or herself by this ridiculous inquisition of Tennessee is the one behind the Nico commotion; someone at the NCAA got badly burned in the Pruitt case.
In response, because you brought up the term “train station,” Tennessee fans who are “Yellowstone” supporters undoubtedly desire that someone would bring the NCAA to the train station.
David writes: I appreciate you sharing this Dave Beck story. Whoa.
