'15 TN OT Drew Richmond (Former Ole Miss commit)

[SoMissVol]

Burrell really isn't an OT, SO maybe we add him as well.

He's quick enough to play OT if the staff wanted him to, don't you think?

 

[DaddyChad]

He's quick enough to play OT if the staff wanted him to, don't you think?

Probably could do as well as what we have currently but I think his best position would be OG.

 

[westside]

The problem with our current oline is that we are playing four guards and a center.

 

[SoMissVol]

The problem with our current oline is that we are playing four guards and a center.

Yeah that is what kills me. I am not a coach, but I don't understand how we can justify playing guys out of position when we have guys for the position who are quick enough and strong enough to contribute, but maybe they aren't mentally all there. Seems to meet that talent might out weigh experience when experience is WAY slower than the talent.

 

[westside]

Yeah that is what kills me. I am not a coach, but I don't understand how we can justify playing guys out of position when we have guys for the position who are quick enough and strong enough to contribute, but maybe they aren't mentally all there. Seems to meet that talent might out weigh experience when experience is WAY slower than the talent.

The two guys with the highest upside at tackle, imo, are Kendricks and Blair.

Blair had shown little to nothing so far and Kendrick was apparently so bad in his limited playing time that he isn't even being considered for playing time this year.

What we really have to hope for is the light kicks on for Blair, Thomas matures and Kendricks develops phyically in time for the 2015 season.

 

[bignewt]

What happened to Sanders?

 

[Vol Revolver]

Yeah that is what kills me. I am not a coach, but I don't understand how we can justify playing guys out of position when we have guys for the position who are quick enough and strong enough to contribute, but maybe they aren't mentally all there. Seems to meet that talent might out weigh experience when experience is WAY slower than the talent.

We are depleted in talent, experience and depth. I am sure that the coaches have put the best 5 on field.

 

[InVOLuntary]

What happened to Sanders?

Nobody knows. His dad posted in his thread that according to Antoine Davis he's been tearing it up in practice. Also did well in mop up duty last week. So it appears to be a mystery. :loco:

 

[volinSmyrna]

What happened to Sanders?

Still just a RS Fr trying to find his way a little bit. Getting better. I hope he can improve and be more consistent to man one of the Tackle spots next year.

 

[eazyTD]

Per GoVols247, Butch and Thig will be at Richmond's game Friday night.

 

[westside]

Per GoVols247, Butch and Thig will be at Richmond's game Friday night.

That gives me a warm, tingly feeling.

 

[eazyTD]

That gives me a warm, tingly feeling.

As it should. You know **** is about to go down when Thig gets involved.

 

[SoMissVol]

If CBJ and CTT can't flip Drew Richmond, it was simply not meant to be.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Thig is about to start Thiggin'. He's rested up...unleash the recruiting beast!

 

[SouthKnoxVOL]

Per GoVols247, Butch and Thig will be at Richmond's game Friday night.

Butch to Freeze: Move b****.....get out the way!!!

 

[KnoxVillain]

Gettin' Thiggy with it

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Per GoVols247, Butch and Thig will be at Richmond's game Friday night.

 

[KokoBVol]

Fortenberry said our best chance at adding another tackle is either Pat Allen or Drew Richmond.

He rarely makes statements like that unless we have a better than legitimate shot.

F*** yes! Get both.

 

[volsfan24018]

Butch Jones is the Mariano Rivera of recruiting. Mr.Closer! Richmond to the Hill is about to go down!

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Have a good feeling about this one again.

Richmond will be a Vol on NSD.

 

[sanddune50]

Per Hubbs

As we said earlier this week don't be surprised if head coach Butch Jones makes his way out to Memphis University School on Friday, either. MUS is home to Drew Richmond and 2016 linebacker target Tim Hart and the Vols want both of those prospects to know just how much they are wanted in Knoxville.

As we have mentioned several times this week, Richmond seems very much open to Tennessee and plans to be back on campus several more times before signing day. The question is, can the Vols overcome the distance factor as well as the number of Ole Miss people in and around him. Tennessee is fighting an uphill battle there but Jones certainly seems like he's not giving Richmond up without a fight.

What all those close to his recruitment will tell you is there will be drama in this one all the way up to signing day.

 

[westside]

Even more important than landing Richmond is establishing Memphis as Vol country.

I'm afraid of Ole Miss sinking in there.

 

[ALLVOL24/7/365]

Even more important than landing Richmond is establishing Memphis as Vol country.

I'm afraid of Ole Miss sinking in there.

Ole miss has always been strong there as well as Bama, and ar-kansas to some extent. We have at times pulled a few good players out of Memphis. The only thing is ole miss has usually had 2 & 3 rd pickings after bummer and UT. We do not want them getting all the prime players. But the Mid-State is now producing a lot of good players and the trip is a much easier sell to KNOXVEGAS from Nashville, than Memphis.

 

[westside]

I was in Memphis last weekend and saw virtually no UT supporters.

If Butch is smart, he will find a way to get the Memphis fold riled back up and he should start with Roy Adams...yep I said Roy Adams.

 

[sanddune50]

I was in Memphis last weekend and saw virtually no UT supporters.

If Butch is smart, he will find a way to get the Memphis fold riled back up and he should start with Roy Adams...yep I said Roy Adams.

Gotta start winning games before the UT gear comes back out