Vols are basically returning 19 starters

[bpalmer28]

But you won't see it reported that way because Brandon Kennedy, Dominick Wood-Anderson, and Ty Chandler weren't starters last year.

Not counted in the 19 - Alontae Taylor, Jordan Allen, Bryce Thomson, and Jordan Murphy... freakin' BALLERS!!!

Get your popcorn ready.

 

[87&91ALUM]

Can’t wait! The rub comes with a)staying healthy, b) depth, and c) a ridiculous schedule mid season. GO VOLS!

 

[wmcovol]

Careful big boy

 

[BornAndRaisedVOL!]

I'd feel much better about that if we were 10-2 last year instead of 4-8.

 

[Carlitovol]

It is crazy to think that last year we were missing arguably the 2 most talented/impactful players on both sides of the ball in DKJr and JJ. Not having those 2 guys had an undeniably huge impact on the overall struggles in 2017.

 

[The Original Fade]

But you won't see it reported that way because Brandon Kennedy, Dominick Wood-Anderson, and Ty Chandler weren't starters last year.

Not counted in the 19 - Alontae Taylor, Jordan Allen, Bryce Thomson, and Jordan Murphy... freakin' BALLERS!!!

Get your popcorn ready.

How can they not count true freshmen as returning starters?? #everyonehatesus

 

[peaygolf]

But you won't see it reported that way because Brandon Kennedy, Dominick Wood-Anderson, and Ty Chandler weren't starters last year.

Not counted in the 19 - Alontae Taylor, Jordan Allen, Bryce Thomson, and Jordan Murphy... freakin' BALLERS!!!

Get your popcorn ready.

It's not reported that way because it's not that way. None of them started.....except for the freshmen (in HS) and Wood-Anderson (Juco).

 

[checkerboards09]

I'd feel much better about that if we were 10-2 last year instead of 4-8.

I feel much better knowing the worst part of last year’s team is gone. Everyone should feel that way, considering he was the main reason for that 4-8.

 

[bamawriter]

But you won't see it reported that way because Brandon Kennedy, Dominick Wood-Anderson, and Ty Chandler weren't starters last year.

So UT is returning 19 starters if you count 3 guys who weren't starters? Is that your point?

 

[bpalmer28]

I'd feel much better about that if we were 10-2 last year instead of 4-8.

Some dude on CBS predicted that Florida makes it to the playoffs because they are returning 19 starters... I'm just applying his logic to the Vols.

 

[bpalmer28]

So UT is returning 19 starters if you count 3 guys who weren't starters? Is that your point?

Yeah. Makes sense right? BE AFRAID BAMA WRITER!

 

[VolAllen]

Forgive me if I’m not overly excited that we start the same fellas that set the new record low for our program......forgive me.

 

[bpalmer28]

It's not reported that way because it's not that way. None of them started.....except for the freshmen (in HS) and Wood-Anderson (Juco).

Don't miss the point my friend. I don't disagree with how news outlets report "returning starters". I'm just saying our team is as good as a team that does indeed have 19 returning starters. That's my thread title says "Vols are basically returning 19 starters"

 

[05_never_again]

So UT is returning 19 starters if you count 3 guys who weren't starters? Is that your point?

Yeah, and if you count another 3 guys who weren't starters, that's 22, so our entire team this year is returning starters. Tied for most in the country, I think.

 

[bamawriter]

Some dude on CBS predicted that Florida makes it to the playoffs because they are returning 19 starters... I'm just applying his logic to the Vols.

Well, no, that's not what you're doing.

 

[bpalmer28]

Yeah, and if you count another 3 guys who weren't starters, that's 22, so our entire team this year is returning starters. Tied for most in the country, I think.

Exactly! This guy gets it.

 

[bpalmer28]

Well, no, that's not what you're doing.

Ok smarty pants. Why don't you tell me what I'm doing?

 

[bamawriter]

Ok smarty pants. Why don't you tell me what I'm doing?

You're arguing that there is no difference between 16 and 19.

 

[bpalmer28]

How can they not count true freshmen as returning starters?? #everyonehatesus

Huh? Kenndy and Wood-Anderson are seasoned veterans and Chandler made some big plays last season. None of them are true freshmen.

 

[peaygolf]

Add Keller Chryst.....he started some games

 

[peaygolf]

Huh? Kenndy and Wood-Anderson are seasoned veterans and Chandler made some big plays last season. None of them are true freshmen.

Kennedy (7 games in mop up duty) and Wood-Anderson (juco). not exactly seasoned vets. But great additions.

 

[The Original Fade]

Huh? Kenndy and Wood-Anderson are seasoned veterans and Chandler made some big plays last season. None of them are true freshmen.

Pretty sure that Alonte Taylor guy you mentioned is tho

 

[bpalmer28]

You're arguing that there is no difference between 16 and 19.

No, I'm arguing that there's little difference between the three guys I mentioned and a "returning starter".

 

[BeardedVol]

Pointing out that players are returning starters implies a higher degree of familiarity with the system, which increases their effectiveness due to having a season or more of playing in the system.

So, one could argue that we are returning zero starters, since none of these guys played in Pruitt's offensive or defensive system last season.

 

[bamawriter]

No, I'm arguing that there's little difference between the three guys I mentioned and a "returning starter".

In three seasons at Bama, Kennedy saw the field in 10 games and played less than 100 snaps. While I'm not saying that Kennedy can't or won't be a good pick up for the Vols, how in the world does that stat line indicate "little difference" between him and a returning starter?

And JUCO snaps are closer to high school than FBS.