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Driskle was great at times, that is the news. The kid has shown out the last two games when he needed to, and that IS how stars are born. I fail to see Wes' opinion in that statement. Listen we were all angry, that's fine, I completely understand, but I'm sure I can go back to week one against NC State and find something Wes or Ryan wrote about Amerson not looking like an All American. Is it ok for them to write that?

UT also was the stepping stone for the birth of another UF mobile QB star...Tim Tebow...FML

Or... Tell the man when there's something that rubs me the wrong way. Nobody is right or wrong here. Have no idea why people are taking sides. I'm just a paying customer doing what I can to make this site and it's services the best they can be for myself. Selfish? Yes, but in this scenario I see nothing wrong with that. Just being real instead of kissing butt and I'm sure Wes actually appreciates it.

Wes' job isn't to make sure everyone is comfortable with what he writes or tweets. His job is to report on UT athletics and issues directly related to UT sports. Driskel's performance last night, was DIRECTLY related to the UT program. I cannot even begin to fathom how people are getting all bent out of shape because Wes wrote what everyone saw last night - Driskel is going to be playing on Sundays in a couple of years, without a doubt.

If you don't like seeing positive messages about the other team, your problem lies with the Vols, not with Rucker or any journalist. You cannot lash out at a reporter for reporting what he sees. Analysis is a key component of that. Respectfully, if you want to follow a UT cheerleader, you'll probably want to unfollow most journalists in the Knoxville market.

I appreciate great players. The first two starts of Driskel's career were wins in College Station and Knoxville. Says more about him than his opponents, IMO.

I love getting downvoted for outrageously suggesting that a kid starting his career with wins at Texas A&M and Tennessee is impressive.

I get that this is a Vols board, but how can you love sports if you can't appreciate a worthy adversary? I just don't get that at all.

My two cents - I pay my subscription fee for this site and I follow Wes on Twitter because I find his opinions and insights on all things Vol interesting. I may not always agree with him, but I respect his opinion. Exchanging messages with Wes on here or on Twitter is no different than having a discussion with one of my buddies over a beer, however Wes has much more access to Vols personnel and players (as well as other SEC connections) so he is able to provide an informed insight.

As for the Driskell comment - he was dead on. My buddies and I discussed several times on our way back to West Tennessee today how impressed we were with Driskell and the consensus of all was that we saw the birth of a star yesterday.

Keep on keeping on Wes.

Don't get me wrong, there's no animosity on this end.

I'm just curious. I'm not wired like fans are, so I enjoy the conversation as much as anything.

truth hurts? dont get mad at a mod of your fan site for callin it like he see its

Volfan - I promise I don't mean this personal toward you and I have not given you any downvotes, however the purpose for downvotes and upvotes are for poster's to get a rating based on what you bring to the community (board). It allows us to some degree "police" our own board. Simply put, your rating is your "street cred" and honest;y, you have lost some credibility with this thread. Many of your posts I have seen in the past have been informative or sparked good, healthy discussions. This post did neither. Learn from your mistakes - we all make them every day. It is what we learn from them and how we move forward that gives us true "street cred" on this board and in life in general. I hope you take this in the spirit it is intended - from one Vol and to another in a friendly. non-judgmental way. Go Vols!