Fall Camp Suprises

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VolNation with fall camp starting next week I thought it would be great to discuss some of our expectations and such. My first toss up idea is. Who will be a surprise player on both Off & Def.

Offense: I could see Creamer stepping up as a quality TE behind Wolf

Defense: Gaulden i know this isn't necessarily a surprise since most fans are excited about him but still yet to be proven.

S/T: McDowell could really see him becoming one of our reliable ST players.

Underrated Freshmen surprise like Sutton, and Moseley. Both were 3 star guys. - I'm gonna guess Vincent Perry could be a slot guy to come in behind Pig, and JJ.
 
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Offense: Ray Raulerson.

Defense: Kendall Vickers

ST: RDA is going to be a good return man for us.

Freshman Surprise of the Year: Austin Smith & Eli Wolf
 
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Offense: Dontavious Blair (Please Lord, let this be true)

Defense: Darrel Taylor. Dude is a physical freak.

S/T: Quarte Sapp. I think he will destroy some opposing returners on special teams.
 
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norrislakevol said:
Offense: Dontavious Blair (Please Lord, let this be true)

Defense: Darrel Taylor. Dude is a physical freak.

S/T: Quarte Sapp. I think he will destroy some opposing returners on special teams.
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Offense: Brett Kendrick

Defense: Cortez McDowell

ST: RDA IV
 
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Offense:

1.) Alvin Kamara - I hope he's everything he's hyped up to be. We leaned way too much on Hurd last season and it affected his durability. We need Kamara to step up in a huge way.

2.) Drew Richmond - I hope he's really special and shows out in camp. The idea of a true freshman starting at left tackle scares the hell out of me. If he does a good job of containing Barnett in fall camp, that will ease my fears some.

Defense:

1.) Darrin Kirkland Jr - I hope he turns out to be a true stud and seizes that starting MLB position quickly.

2.) Dillon Bates - Hope he comes back strong from injury and earns one of those starting OLB positions.
 
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Austin Smith....remember the name. I've been banging the drum for him since signing day. I think he'll be the Emmanuel Moseley/Cam Sutton of this class. The 3 star recruit that the services miss on who'll be a SUPERSTAR. I think he passes Weathered on the depth chart in camp and plays the primary backup to Curt Maggitt at the Leo. He'll be so good this year as a freshmen that we'll have no worries when we're talking next year about who'll replace Curt Maggitt after he graduates.

AUSTIN SMITH. That is my surprise.
 
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VolsnRavens said:
Rod Wilks and Chuck Norris show up to do the "Circle of Life" and it causes an earthquake.
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Rod Wilks was bitten by an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake and a Copperhead on Wed eve.. After much pain and suffering both snakes died this morning.
 
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Offense: Juan Jenning, the guy is a baller. If we get the ball in his hand I think he will make plays.

Defense: Kyle Phillips, I can see him being Maggit's back up this year.

ST's: RDA

Freshman surprise: I guess Vincent Perry, but besides the freshman that are hyped up no one else should start imo. Maybe an OL, but i don't see it.
 
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I think we've already seen enough surprises. Im good with the status quo for about 4-5 more months.
 
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white65 said:
Offense: Juan Jenning, the guy is a baller. If we get the ball in his hand I think he will make plays.

Defense: Kyle Phillips, I can see him being Maggit's back up this year.

ST's: RDA

Freshman surprise: I guess Vincent Perry, but besides the freshman that are hyped up no one else should start imo. Maybe an OL, but i don't see it.
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Mine is young Phillips as well. In my head, I'm thinking he has not gotten the press and accolades some of his fellow classmates have like Richardson, KMac, & Shy. With Barnett & Maggitt locking down the edges young Phillips has not gotten a lot of love, he is a phenom, recently mentioned by CBJ in an article as playing this year, and in the Army game flat axx showed out as a defensive player. Methinks when he gets on the field this year he plays with a chip on his shoulder and will be special.
 
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My dark horses are Micah Abernathy and John Kelly. Neither win starting jobs but both could really impress in camp. Kelly could prove to be a very good back up to Hurd and Kamara.

I think Jack Jones may be the one who really turns heads and possibly wins a starting job before the season is over.
 
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Kristy* said:
My dark horses are Micah Abernathy and John Kelly. Neither win starting jobs but both could really impress in camp. Kelly could prove to be a very good back up to Hurd and Kamara.

I think Jack Jones may be the one who really turns heads and possibly wins a starting job before the season is over.
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I hope one of the "lesser" RBs really show skill. That'll give us a fantastic RB squad
 
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Defense: Evan Berry

Offense: Josh Smith becomes a serious weapon

Freshmen: Shy Tuttle shows he can be counted on

Von Pearson shows up ready to play!
 
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Offense : Jack Jones or Drew Richmond
Defense: Darrell Taylor

Can't wait. Really any changes/competition on the O-line might be nice.
 
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Kristy* said:
My dark horses are Micah Abernathy and John Kelly. Neither win starting jobs but both could really impress in camp. Kelly could prove to be a very good back up to Hurd and Kamara.

I think Jack Jones may be the one who really turns heads and possibly wins a starting job before the season is over.
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Like the Abernathy pick. I think Venzell Boulware will grow a lot this year. I expect a RS year but we will see his body change a lot. Look for him at G in 2016 because of Jackson graduating.
 
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