Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXII

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Aesius said:
Someone posted this on VQ via ESPN:



Recruiting is brutal. I think we got a decent class, but it's a 9-4 class, which is exactly where we are as a program. One slip-up or mediocre season without a ring and past success and you're almost toast on the recruiting trail.
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Consistency is key. With a few top 5-10 classes along the way.
 
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Aesius said:
Someone posted this on VQ via ESPN:



Recruiting is brutal. I think we got a decent class, but it's a 9-4 class, which is exactly where we are as a program. One slip-up or mediocre season without a ring and past success and you're almost toast on the recruiting trail.
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Exactly. Even Clemson's production was built around 4/5 stars.
 
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MikeVol44 said:
Even an idiot can laugh at facts staring him right in the face.....but no one on here was laughing when he took a very bad Fla team down to Baton Rouge and won the SEC East....when CBJ couldn't take his team to Nashville and beat Vandy to get to the Sugar Bowl.....:crazy:
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You've said nothing to cause anyone to accuse you of being bright, so let me help you out. That guy stated "recruiting". Your answer has nothing to do with the subject.

Either try your best to stay on subject, or if you are just wanting the hype Florida, they have a board.
 
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snowvols said:
The University of Florida is located in Florida. Dooley would have a top ten class there. Same with UGA, they are in states with obscene amounts of talent.
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Tennessee isn't bad like it once was and we did not lock down the best players like we should have. All of them should be locked down outside of maybe 1. The others have to be secured. No excuses get the job done Jones.

"Depth Class" excuse is the most garbage I've read in a while. Who brings in guys that they think can only be backups? Smh I'm just ready for the season to start so I can see what happens with Jones one way or the other. Either he takes us to the next tier as a program or he finds a new job. 😎😎😎😎😎
 
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MikeVol44 said:
Even an idiot can laugh at facts staring him right in the face.....but no one on here was laughing when he took a very bad Fla team down to Baton Rouge and won the SEC East....when CBJ couldn't take his team to Nashville and beat Vandy to get to the Sugar Bowl.....:crazy:
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Same Vandy team that beat Ole Miss, Georgia, and almost Auburn. Can't pretend like they're the cream of the crap anymore.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
Tennessee isn't bad like it once was and we did not lock down the best players like we should have. All of them should be locked down outside of maybe 1. The others have to be secured. No excuses get the job done Jones.

"Depth Class" excuse is the most garbage I've read in a while. Who brings in guys that they think can only be backups? Smh I'm just ready for the season to start so I can see what happens with Jones one way or the other. Either he takes us to the next tier as a program or he finds a new job. 😎😎😎😎😎
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Or you know we hold steady and he still keeps his job since 17 is a rebuilding year...
 
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The Breakerboy said:
Tennessee isn't bad like it once was and we did not lock down the best players like we should have. All of them should be locked down outside of maybe 1. The others have to be secured. No excuses get the job done Jones.

"Depth Class" excuse is the most garbage I've read in a while. Who brings in guys that they think can only be backups? Smh I'm just ready for the season to start so I can see what happens with Jones one way or the other. Either he takes us to the next tier as a program or he finds a new job. 😎😎😎😎😎
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What are you trying to say? Lock down which players?
 
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Pick Three

If I had to choose three signees that are underrated and will have the most impact, it would be the following.

Eric Crosby - more athletic version of Obrien

Cheyenne Labruzza - no idea how he wasn't a consensus 4 star

Marquez Bembry - he will be a stud LB for us
 
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jspvol76 said:
Pick Three

If I had to choose three signees that are underrated and will have the most impact, it would be the following.

Eric Crosby - more athletic version of Obrien

Cheyenne Labruzza - no idea how he wasn't a consensus 4 star

Marquez Bembry - he will be a stud LB for us
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The DBs.... Theo Jackson is good to go along with the Louisiana kids.
 
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volatil said:
Huge

4 5star players from our state and we get one

We lock up Tennessee and we have a special class. Don't think 2018 in state recruiting is as good.
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Phillips and Stevens were late 5 stars, especially Phillips. I like the 2018 class depth wise. I think it has more 4 stars anyway. Some have said that both Emerson and Harris are potential 5 stars. Heck, if we land the DL talent in Emerson, Litaker and Lawless, t get Teague and Harris, that is already in the right direction of being a very special class. But have to get it done. I'm glad that's Warren is now recruiting Harris and hopefully Hoke can help with the DL talent. Need Mays and Taylor to help with Camron also. But again, have to do it
 
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Shamburger (bama was looking at him)

Murphy (if he makes it in)

Butler (just a hunch)

Also think Labruzza will be good in time
 
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The Breakerboy said:
The Rodgers, Phillips and Higgins level players of the state of Tennessee.
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Happy you didn't mention Stevens. Philips and Higgins were misses, no doubt regardless of the rumors surrounding Higgins' recruitment. I think we all understand Higgins' decision though.

Weren't you down on Rodgers just recently? Plus, there was a lot of negative stuff out there on his conditioning and recent performances in camps, etc. I'm not sure I trade someone like Murphy for Rodgers even if he is from TN. Being the son of T. Martin clearly didn't matter.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
So when will Tennessee compete for a natty with how he's recruiting right now? That's my question. Can't win without the talent. His coaching is already questionable.
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A natty? LOL.

We are trying to make it to Atlanta right now. A natty is laughable at this point and only gets discussed as a reality by delusional Vol fans.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
So when will Tennessee compete for a natty with how he's recruiting right now? That's my question. Can't win without the talent. His coaching is already questionable.
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Whenever Saban's gone. If the requisite for competing for a championship is recruiting better than bama we aren't getting there until then. Doesn't matter who the coach here is.
 
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BigZiti09 said:
A natty? LOL.

We are trying to make it to Atlanta right now. A natty is laughable at this point and only gets discussed as a reality by delusional Vol fans.
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I agree. Get to ATL then maybe we will be able to get the recruits needed for a natty. But we REALLY need to get back to ATL soon.
 
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Aesius said:
Someone posted this on VQ via ESPN:



Recruiting is brutal. I think we got a decent class, but it's a 9-4 class, which is exactly where we are as a program. One slip-up or mediocre season without a ring and past success and you're almost toast on the recruiting trail.
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On April 27 and 28, 2017, Butch will have some more ammo when he has at least 5 players drafted, at 5 different positions. Hopefully, that will help.
 
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LynxVol said:
Happy you didn't mention Stevens. Philips and Higgins were misses, no doubt regardless of the rumors surrounding Higgins' recruitment. I think we all understand Higgins' decision though.

Weren't you down on Rodgers just recently? Plus, there was a lot of negative stuff out there on his conditioning and recent performances in camps, etc. I'm not sure I trade someone like Murphy for Rodgers even if he is from TN. Being the son of T. Martin clearly didn't matter.
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I said he needs to cut some weight to be at his best. Still showed plenty of ability. IMO
 
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VOL-uh-tile said:
Whenever Saban's gone. If the requisite for competing for a championship is recruiting better than bama we aren't getting there until then. Doesn't matter who the coach here is.
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Fire him then, if he can't beat Saban in 5 years go and get someone else. If Freeze did it twice at Ole Miss(back to back) then there are no excuses for Jones.
 
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BigZiti09 said:
A natty? LOL.

We are trying to make it to Atlanta right now. A natty is laughable at this point and only gets discussed as a reality by delusional Vol fans.
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I don't think he was discussing it as reality. He asked when we would compete for one with the recent recruiting, and it's a legitimate question.

If a NC is not aspirational to you as a UT fan, despite how long of a road it takes to get there, you need to recalibrate what you think the program is capable of. JMO.
 
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