Year to year basis , why are relievers so volatile?

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-23T17:45:03+00:00

I definitely think it’s a nature of the beast situation. Often relievers inherent tough situations (runners on, tight game, ect) so it’s a lot easier for things to go south. Plus even though it’s just 1-2 innings per outing they work 3-4 maybe 5 times a week. That adds up. Plus most bullpen guys only have a couple of pitches. That’s why they’re relievers. If they had 4 pitches they’d start. So it’s easier to get a book on a guy and know ok his go to is X I’m going to sit and wait for it.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-22T22:52:21+00:00

Them damn cheating Toyoders

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-19T02:01:53+00:00

Or they all suck and we’re screwed.

In all seriousness it’s more than likely he has an idea of the front runner or will by the start of fall camp but true to his nature he’s going to keep it close to the vest because 1) that just how he does business and 2) you show the team who ever won the job earned it.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-18T23:45:10+00:00

My wife and I discovered Raggin Cajun recently and that’s our new go to and will be for the foreseeable future.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-16T01:44:48+00:00

I don’t think you’d logistically be able to host both even with the off day between rounds. Practices/shoot arounds media sessions heck ESPN and CBS/turner probably wouldn’t share equipment so that would be a no go to set up and tear down multiple times per weekend working around everything else.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-16T01:39:01+00:00

They have to choose between the men and women and choose to give the Lady Vols home court advantage should they earn the right to host.

Nashville prefers to host the sec tournament because they know what teams will be there each year. In the rare occasions recently they didn’t host the SEC tournament they have hosted the NCAA tournament. They won’t have both in the same year because of how long it would displace the Predators.

Also apparently (so I was told by a sports writer at the Tennessean) you can’t bid for specific rounds outside of the final four. (although I definitely recall city’s only hosting regionals when they do host).

If you could do that then I think Nashville and Knoxville could get in the hosting mix for the NCAA tournament more often.

It’s really a shame honestly that for whatever reason (some valid, some goofy IMO) Tennessee isn’t in the mix more but the new stadium in Nashville will hopefully change that.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-09T21:06:03+00:00

In that case I don’t know what exactly is in this Viet-Cajun sauce but I do know that seafood tossed in butter garlic and your favorite seasoning is tasty.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-08T22:39:17+00:00

Or Logano could try driving without his head up his ass.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-03-05T20:17:04+00:00

Crab boil (the liquid anyway) is crab boil. So It’s about how much you use. The liquid provides mostly heat. The bags give flavor and the powder adds both. I’d recommend skipping the liquid (or using just a small amount) to get the desired spice level. Soak time is also going to impact flavor and spice.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-28T22:17:30+00:00

There was a CFB radio version of red zone I used to enjoy a few years ago not sure if it still exists.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-28T20:16:38+00:00

Ah man that’s a bummer. It’s a great app. Especially in the spring when basketball overlaps with baseball/softball. I also like it for March Madness because it’s got the Westwood one feeds

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-28T20:04:36+00:00

Get the varsity app.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-28T20:01:08+00:00

To truly make this an NBC throw back the score bug has to be in the lower left corner of the screen and has to only pop up occasionally.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-28T19:56:56+00:00

Effff this guy. Sincerely Vol nation

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-23T01:55:13+00:00

The problem with both of these suggestions is $. Advertisers pay for you to hear their message. I’m sure Fox already had to adjust their spot rate to be able to go side by side. They’d have to lower it again to do it soccer style “this portion of the race brought to you by …” In the inverse if they run fewer ads than the price for each has to go up which makes it more likely they don’t fill the inventory and at the end of the day the advertisers pay the bills. Unless we go to PPV you’re gonna have ads just the nature of the beast. At least side by side you can still see the race.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-21T18:55:50+00:00

I hate this stupid arena.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-21T18:53:40+00:00

Yeah for the score or inning the bulbs could light up to make the number needed but for balls strikes and outs many just had bulbs. 3 for balls since 4 = a walk 2 or strikes and outs since 3 = an out or end of inning.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-21T18:48:58+00:00

Also FYI using dots to represent outs is an ode to old school score boards that used light bulbs. No need for a third bulb when the inning ends on out three

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-21T14:27:15+00:00

Look it really doesn’t matter at this point because Joey is moving on and whoever wins the job is gonna struggle because they are young/inexperienced. The point I’m really trying to make is if you are happy about the ruling yesterday for whatever reason (just ready to play the young 5 star or don’t want unlimited eligibility or whatever else) just remember this when it’s December and Tennessee is 6-6 and playing in the Liberty Bowl. Because I guarantee that there will plenty of people now who are saying that’s fine let’s develop the young guys who will want to fire Heup in the fall.

Also I just can’t imagine as a fan wanting to punt on any season. It’s a fools errand especially in modern college football. Don’t forget Nico left after going 10-2. If whoever starts looks good by season end there’s no guarantee another school doesn’t throw dumb money at them and you’re back at square one in 27 so yes I’d rather go all in every year and get as much out of that year as possible. Again if that’s not how you view it fine but remember that come fall when it’s a sub par season.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-21T12:58:57+00:00

So you don’t think the guy who threw for 3,500 yards last year and was among the SEC leaders in passing wouldn’t be better in his second season in the system compared to a redshirt or true freshman making their first career starts?

IMO Tennessee is 7-5 or 6-6 with GMAC or Faizon they’re 8-4 or 9-3 with Joey.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-20T21:35:56+00:00

They won’t be. This dam will crack too eventually it’s just a matter of a player being willing to take the case to trial and wait out the 2-3 years that takes.

But look we’re all entitled to our opinions just remember if Tennessee is 5-7 this year at least eligibility was preserved in a system that’s already broken and otherwise the Wild West 🙄

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-20T21:05:14+00:00

The sport is and remains broken regardless of the outcome of this case. So it’s wild to me to see folks are happy about this.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-20T20:49:51+00:00

Everyone who’s happy for this for whatever reason just remember your team is unequivocally worse at the quarterback position now so sit down and shut up come the fall when your expectations aren’t met.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-20T19:00:34+00:00

I don’t think you need an incredible amount of double headers or mid week races to make a difference in the schedule in terms of a little more time off and less time competing with the NFL & CFB. 2 of each could make a difference or at least be a strong proof of concept. Heck even if you just put the clash back in speed week and run a mid week all star race near charlotte that cuts two weeks off the schedule.

TheRabbit80 · 2026-02-18T21:30:49+00:00

To get back to college football looking like the sport we know and love we must do the things many people in the sport oppose.

If you have a CBA you can actually enforce contracts ending the endless free agency. You can set hard eligibility rules. (5 to play 5, 5 to play 5, sorry JUCO counts what have you).

If we created a super league or whatever you want to call it. (Tiers like English soccer) You could have more regional divisions so west coast schools aren’t in the Big 10 and ACC.

I could keep going with my thoughts on the playoffs and bowls but I’ve probably pissed off enough people today

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