My Michael Sawyers prediction

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I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
 
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Nocleats said:
I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
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For some reason I thought he was JUCO but you're right, he was a true FR. Guess it was all the hype. Hope he balls out next year like so many hoped he would this year.
 
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Nocleats said:
I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
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Agree he needs time to develop. He's no DB but he has the potential. It's up to him. Go Vols!!
 
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Nocleats said:
I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
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I agree. Some freshmen can play right away. Some need some time. But another year in the weight room and another year in the defense scheme will help that young man a lot.
 
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vol-un-tear said:
Agree he needs time to develop. He's no DB but he has the potential. It's up to him. Go Vols!!
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In fairness, D end is probably easier for a true freshman than D Tackle.. Much More physical with a lot of double teams against the hogs.... Just watch next year, I got a feeling!!
 
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So I guess he has decided to stay? Last I remember he was rumored to be wanting to transfer.
 
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I wouldn't get all hung up on Sawyers. If he doesn't become a part of the rotation he probably won't ever be. CBJ is signing a great class for 2015---Sawyers is going to have to make a HUGE step. I wouldn't say any spot is promised.
 
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It is unfair to expect true freshmen, no matter highly ranked to come in and have a huge impact. In a few years we may be having a lot of freshman "busts" :D
 
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Very Very difficult to make the rotation on DL as a frosh...easy for kids that are highly recruited wonder why they don't get that early start...you are in the trenches...getting hit from all directions...it can be overwhelming if not mentally strong.
 
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If memory serves me right, both Justin Harrell and Dan Williams needed 2-3 years before people thought they were any good. But they turned out okay. Let's give Sawyers more time than just one year before we evaluate him.
 
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The best teams field a number of juniors and seniors. To assume a guy that wasn't ready as a true freshman to contribute was a bust is ridiculous. Especially linemen. Give him some time.
 
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McKenzie and Tuttle shouldn't be expected to be stars right away either. People's high expectations set kids up for failure. Hope Sawyer balls out next year.
 
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Benchwarmer said:
If memory serves me right, both Justin Harrell and Dan Williams needed 2-3 years before people thought they were any good. But they turned out okay. Let's give Sawyers more time than just one year before we evaluate him.
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Not to mention Reggie White.
 
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Even if big Mike doesn't ever become a starter for us, he can still be a very good back up that sees plenty of playing time. Gotta keep the big fellers fresh by rotating them in and out regularly.
 
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Nocleats said:
I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
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He reminds me of John Randle.
 
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Never was a fan. Ive said many times that I hope I'm wrong. I hope he becomes all SEC. However, I just don't see it. I don't think he will ever contribute significantly.
 
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Nocleats said:
I don't have anything to base this on other than watching him in HS and when he played this year, but I truly believe that Michael Sawyers potential upside is huge. Give him another year in the weight room and a spring practice and this guy can be a solid D tackle that can play at a dominating level.. Super Hard for a true freshman to play on the interior D line so I see him becoming a mainstay... Guy can be great!
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Weren't his HS stats extremely un-impressive, what did you see when was in high school? Sounds like everyone is waiting for him to turn it up a notch. I hope he does!
 
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