Rajion Neal=WOW!

[Vols JD]

Originally Posted by knoxville's finest

We all know that in the SEC every team needs 3 backs. By the need of the year both backs will have close to the same number of carries.

What about DEVRIN YOUNG? Too early to tell??? Too small??? Think he is an option at a legitimate #3?

[ballavol32]

Originally Posted by OrangeByBirth

Just get a running game! Who does it isn't as important as how it is done.

This™... couldn't have been said better

[Pie Jones]

The closer it gets, the more outlandish the predictions become. Certainly I'm hopeful that the running game will be improved. It almost has to be. But, there is nothing to indicate that the OL is going to suddenly emerge into something that allows for 2 back to have huge seasons. We'll be a passing team to a large degree because, one, that's where are best skill players are, and two, the run game just isn't like to go from 0 to 60 in one offseason. If Neal is lifting comparably to the OL, then they still aren't working hard enough. We have to be better up front, but there is no reason to expect miracles.

[cleonard1]

Originally Posted by Pie Jones

The closer it gets, the more outlandish the predictions become. Certainly I'm hopeful that the running game will be improved. It almost has to be. But, there is nothing to indicate that the OL is going to suddenly emerge into something that allows for 2 back to have huge seasons. We'll be a passing team to a large degree because, one, that's where are best skill players are, and two, the run game just isn't like to go from 0 to 60 in one offseason. If Neal is lifting comparably to the OL, then they still aren't working hard enough. We have to be better up front, but there is no reason to expect miracles.

Why u say that Richardson was lifting as much as Ala o-line no one said they wasnt working hard enough. Neal is benching 430 plus and squatting more than 600. That's not a typical skill players numbers.

[FLVOL_79]

Originally Posted by cleonard1

Why u say that Richardson was lifting as much as Ala o-line no one said they wasnt working hard enough. Neal is benching 430 plus and squatting more than 600. That's not a typical skill players numbers.

Those are ridiculous numbers, in a good way.

[Vols JD]

Originally Posted by Pie Jones

The closer it gets, the more outlandish the predictions become. Certainly I'm hopeful that the running game will be improved. It almost has to be. But, there is nothing to indicate that the OL is going to suddenly emerge into something that allows for 2 back to have huge seasons. We'll be a passing team to a large degree because, one, that's where are best skill players are, and two, the run game just isn't like to go from 0 to 60 in one offseason. If Neal is lifting comparably to the OL, then they still aren't working hard enough. We have to be better up front, but there is no reason to expect miracles.

I agree! I was listening to Dooley at media days talk (as he should) poorly about last years running game, but does anyone feel a little bad for Poole; should we have his back and blame the offensive line more than the runner. I just feel like we are throwing T.Poole under the bus, for things that are not all his fault, when we talk so poorly about last years running game. Let me know what you think. It is just a thought I had...

[UTGhostHunter]

Originally Posted by Vols JD

What about DEVRIN YOUNG? Too early to tell??? Too small??? Think he is an option at a legitimate #3?

Devrin Young is a weapon, but I think his biggest impact will come on returns. I expect Young to gain 200-300 yards and a couple touchdowns on the ground, but I could also see him used as a receiver out of the backfield or split out wide. I anticipate him accounting for 1200-1500 total yards between returns, rushing, and receiving.

[Roustabout]

I agree! I was listening to Dooley at media days talk (as he should) poorly about last years running game, but does anyone feel a little bad for Poole; should we have his back and blame the offensive line more than the runner. I just feel like we are throwing T.Poole under the bus, for things that are not all his fault, when we talk so poorly about last years running game. Let me know what you think. It is just a thought I had...

The Oline was bad, but Poole went down on minimal contact on most occassions. I think it was poor O-line run block coaching combined with a mediocre RB. (Chaney ultimately responsible) Very poor RB coaching. (Chaney) And sub-standard talent at RB. Last I checked Chaney is still calling the plays. Obviously UT is better having hired Graham and Pittman, but is the philosophy from the top any different? We'll see.

[Vols JD]

Originally Posted by Roustabout

The Oline was bad, but Poole went down on minimal contact on most occassions. I think it was poor O-line run block coaching combined with a mediocre RB. (Chaney ultimately responsible) Very poor RB coaching. (Chaney) And sub-standard talent at RB. Last I checked Chaney is still calling the plays. Obviously UT is better having hired Graham and Pittman, but is the philosophy from the top any different? We'll see.

Thanks, I feel the same. I just have trouble saying a Tennessee Grad who is in the NFL was the only problem. I guess I feel a loyalty to the Alumni. I think Poole was good, not Arian Foster good but better than Addai, Joseph; Blount, LeGarrette; Green-Ellis, BenJarvus; Mendenhall, Rashard; etc.

[WoodsmanVol]

Originally Posted by Roustabout

The Oline was bad, but Poole went down on minimal contact on most occassions. I think it was poor O-line run block coaching combined with a mediocre RB. (Chaney ultimately responsible) Very poor RB coaching. (Chaney) And sub-standard talent at RB. Last I checked Chaney is still calling the plays. Obviously UT is better having hired Graham and Pittman, but is the philosophy from the top any different? We'll see.

1. Oline bad? - How is it a raw and freshman laden OL help make Poole a 1K yard rusher in 2010? What changed?

2. Poole mediocre? How is it that he got 100+ yards against even Oregon. How is it that NFL scouts the combine and that senior game(?)were so high on him and the NFL drafted him? What changed?

The fault lies with the coaching or rather the lack of it. Chaney may once have been hot stuff, but he needs to step up and shake off the Fulmeritis. That is to say becomes so comfortable that he gets lazy.

The one thing I do wonder and get a bit mad about is how easy Poole went down. There were times from what I could see he simply ran into an arm and just fell down. I've long suspected this was attitude related.

[WoodsmanVol]

Originally Posted by VolMax

Ironically, didn't OJ also do an Isotoner Gloves commercial in which he gave the gloves as gifts to his lineman?

Dunno. I only saw him in Dingo boots commercials and The Towering Inferno. However, the point here is the wisdom behind Neal's hanging with the OL guys. He probably understand team chemistry, wants his OL to know he appreciates their effort. They will likely play extra hard to spring him in games.

[Coach Grizz]

Just hold on to the rock baby

[vol_n_sc]

Originally Posted by Benchwarmer

Maybe Neal is working out wit the OL to become their favorite little buddy, so they will do everything in their power to help their 'lil buddy out come gameday.

pretty smart imo

[Patriotdad]

Originally Posted by Benchwarmer

Maybe Neal is working out wit the OL to become their favorite little buddy, so they will do everything in their power to help their 'lil buddy out come gameday.

I watched Neal play every game in HS. He was always complementary and thankful for his O-Line. Working out with them, On THEIR level, builds a certain amount of Mutual Respect. That should translate to both parties working a little harder to make each other more successful.

[BaldBiker]

Originally Posted by Thunndarr

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As I said before, it's highly unlikely Neal runs a sub-4.4 forty.

Not sure that this makes it highly unlikely that he runs a sub 4.4 forty.....just makes it more unlikely that he runs a sub 4.3 forty.

Oh yeah.....Shout out to Dante Stallworth.....he's #11 on that list!