Tennessee In State Talent

[GoVolsIn08]

Why do states such as Louisiana and Alabama have more state talent every year with less population than Tennessee? It is really hurting us because we have to go out of state to get most of our recruits.

[GAVol]

It's been that way for many many years.

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by GoVolsIn08

Why do states such as Louisiana and Alabama have more state talent every year with less population than Tennessee? It is really hurting us because we have to go out of state to get most of our recruits.

Do you want the real answer or do you want the politically correct answer?

[hmanvolfan]

Originally Posted by GoVolsIn08

Why do states such as Louisiana and Alabama have more state talent every year with less population than Tennessee? It is really hurting us because we have to go out of state to get most of our recruits.

Because our state is loaded with academic over achievers and athletics suffers for that reason. Vandy is reaping all of the benefits.

[toxicdonut]

Originally Posted by hmanvolfan

because our state is loaded with academic over achievers

lol

[rexvol]

One thing I've heard over and over is how subpar the coaching is in Tennessee. I'm not saying anything about the talent disparity, just pointing out what I've heard.
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[Volsguy12]

Originally Posted by Rasputin_Vol

Do you want the real answer or do you want the politically correct answer?

hahaha..we probably dont want to cross that bridge again.

[Volsguy12]

Originally Posted by rexvol

One thing I've heard over and over is how subpar the coaching is in Tennessee. I'm not saying anything about the talent disparity, just pointing out what I've heard.
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there are a few great coaches in TN. but for every one..theres 10 bad ones

[Cartervol]

I just think the programs are just not as good. Probably a money thing. I live outside of nashville and there quite a few stadiums that need renovations or totally demolished and rebuilt. I maybe wrong but i just don't think we pour the money into it like other states. Were not as densely populated like some other states. Slimmer pickings. Even if the kid is from here it may not mean he wants to come here.

[Volsguy12]

Maryville sure as he'll puts money into their stuff..just wish they put more players in D1..they mostly go small schools..here in the next few years tho..look out for more prospects from blount and Knox county

[crusse10]

Memphis puts out some good players...not to be politically incorrect or anything...

What it seems to take is one of 2 things to produce many players of a high caliber...
1. High population throughout the state (this makes it easier to have 5-10 high star players in a state)
2. A few high schools with such winning traditions that people transfer to go there (this is what you have with places like Hoover, AL and others) When one school has a tradition of producing great players, parents with decent kids will move families into that school's district so they get the same opportunities

In Tennessee, the only real school with that kind of production is Maryville...And again, not to get politically incorrect, but you won't be finding families with kids playing for Melrose (Memphis) moving to Maryville...

[lacrossepro70]

Why is everyone so afraid to offend someone? This is a forum... Just state your opinion. Please.

[Volsguy12]

because it will turn into a big race debate.

[chavisut]

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[Volsguy12]

looks as though i started a new trend with the Dark Knight avatars