Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXVI

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Aesius said:
I'm a little concerned that Richmond will transfer if he doesn't start this season. He seemed very unhappy last season due to redshirting. I understand that you have to play your best players, but I think Richmond will eventually be great. Would suck to lose him if Kendrick is maybe 5% better and gets the starting nod all season.
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Doubt our coaching staff is that dumb. When the talent level is about equal, you ALWAYS play the younger guy. He'll stick around for more years and has more upside.

Only way Kendricks starts is if he's MUCH better. And since I don't think that's possible, I think it's Drew's job to lose.

Butch just put on the show of a competition so Kendrick didn't transfer already. I'm sure he needs Kendrick for depth purposes this year. However, next year we should have Tatum and Johnson ready to go which will make Kendrick expendable.


Richmond will be the starter.
 
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Aesius said:
I'm a little concerned that Richmond will transfer if he doesn't start this season. He seemed very unhappy last season due to redshirting. I understand that you have to play your best players, but I think Richmond will eventually be great. Would suck to lose him if Kendrick is maybe 5% better and gets the starting nod all season.
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If he's good enough he'll play. If he is not, a transfer doesn't really matter

I think he'll be fine
 
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A little news from John Brice over at 24/7

"Tennessee has replaced former compliance expert Matt Hibbs, who last month took a Sr. AD/Compliance spot with Urban Meyer at Ohio State, with a major coup in landing Jonathan Bowling from Alabama, who had headed up the Tide's football compliance. Bowling already is active for Tennessee, and he's considered among the nation's very best in his compliance role. Think about how well 'Bama has recruited and how little the Tide have faced any sort of NCAA blowback. Bowling has been called a critical component of Nick Saban's program and actually was named a few years ago by a publication as one of the 10 most important people to Tide football success.

So, this is another sterling hire for Butch Jones, who continues to reap the benefits of other key personnel moves this year: Bob Shoop as DC; Larry Scott (see last night's commitment) and Mike Szerszen atop strength and conditioning.

Elsewhere in other campus news, the Vols have been undergoing skill development sessions and I believe have one more scheduled this week on Friday, with camp rolling today. Earlier this week Tennessee's coaches secluded themselves for their annual staff 'hideaway' as they put the finishing touches on camp plans and talked beliefs, philosophies and really delved into the plan moving forward. It's a setting where no phones are allowed, etc.

Continue to hear really good things on Shy Tuttle, whom some despite coming back from injury still believe is the best defensive lineman on campus. Jonathan Kongbo is up around 280 and looks really impressive as he adjusts while Rashaan Gaulden and Kyle Phillips are two who also have drawn praise. Gaulden if healthy should be a full-time starter and Phillips could have a big year as well, per folks on campus.

We noted Emory Jones coming into Knoxville, and I wouldn't expect that to be the only major target the Vols entertain in the next 48-72 hours. I think Ryan is working on another major target expected in by this weekend."
 
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From the players I've talked to Richmond is good and coming along nicely. Didn't get a "He's amazing" response but seems to be on his way to being a starter.

Mentioned he had to learn how to play against DLinemen who are just as talented as he is.

I think he'll be just fine.
 
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BleedOrange91 said:
A little news from John Brice over at 24/7

"Tennessee has replaced former compliance expert Matt Hibbs, who last month took a Sr. AD/Compliance spot with Urban Meyer at Ohio State, with a major coup in landing Jonathan Bowling from Alabama, who had headed up the Tide's football compliance. Bowling already is active for Tennessee, and he's considered among the nation's very best in his compliance role. Think about how well 'Bama has recruited and how little the Tide have faced any sort of NCAA blowback. Bowling has been called a critical component of Nick Saban's program and actually was named a few years ago by a publication as one of the 10 most important people to Tide football success.

So, this is another sterling hire for Butch Jones, who continues to reap the benefits of other key personnel moves this year: Bob Shoop as DC; Larry Scott (see last night's commitment) and Mike Szerszen atop strength and conditioning.

Elsewhere in other campus news, the Vols have been undergoing skill development sessions and I believe have one more scheduled this week on Friday, with camp rolling today. Earlier this week Tennessee's coaches secluded themselves for their annual staff 'hideaway' as they put the finishing touches on camp plans and talked beliefs, philosophies and really delved into the plan moving forward. It's a setting where no phones are allowed, etc.

Continue to hear really good things on Shy Tuttle, whom some despite coming back from injury still believe is the best defensive lineman on campus. Jonathan Kongbo is up around 280 and looks really impressive as he adjusts while Rashaan Gaulden and Kyle Phillips are two who also have drawn praise. Gaulden if healthy should be a full-time starter and Phillips could have a big year as well, per folks on campus.

We noted Emory Jones coming into Knoxville, and I wouldn't expect that to be the only major target the Vols entertain in the next 48-72 hours. I think Ryan is working on another major target expected in by this weekend."
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Billy Ross stopping in this weekend hopefully. Need to get him.
 
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If Kyle Phillips has a breakout season, QB's won't be able to stay upright.

Barnett, Vereen, Kongbo, Phillips with guys like Kirkland, JRM, and Taylor blitzing ...

Lawd.
 
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NannerPuddin said:
From the players I've talked to Richmond is good and coming along nicely. Didn't get a "He's amazing" response but seems to be on his way to being a starter.

Mentioned he had to learn how to play against DLinemen who are just as talented as he is.

I think he'll be just fine.
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This was what I was told when he was recruited. I know a high school coach at a very good program here in Memphis, and he said that Richmond was very talented. But, he would need time to develop playing tackle at a D1 level because he didn't have to play at a high level in high school. He was a 5 star based on potential, knowing that he needed time. That is why I said we had major issues last year if we were going to have to play him. This year, I think he will get his chance.
 
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