Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXII

Status
Not open for further replies.
#5,330
#5,330
nicksjuzunk said:
Back in the day, they threatened me for straining on a dumbbell press, and it wasn't that loud, lol

Not like a deadlift PR
Click to expand...

I guess it all depends on the franchise owner and how they want it managed.

I know it's almost universally hated and sneered at by 'serious' gym people but the ones in Knoxville seem pretty relaxed.

They've helped get me started in the gym and losing weight over the last 20 months so I will defend them, but I get if there are reservations.
 
#5,331
#5,331
Hyams said this morning he expects Trey Smith to start. His coach said he is already better than any tackles we've trotted out the last few years.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#5,333
#5,333
Kristy* said:
You mean the guy who thought the slogan, "We don't need your permission," was a good idea?
Click to expand...

This troll's idea of a good idea is the exact opposite of what true Vol fans think is a good idea.

Edit: I am talking about BigOrangeVols and not Kristy*
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#5,334
#5,334
Glitch said:
I was driving to TN yesterday and didn't keep up. However, if you negas can't read, you should learn. The heart comment was directed at competitiveness. Hurd was a five star but he had a three star heart. Barnett was a three star and played with a five star heart. That's all the man was saying. We all get that you all can't stand him and want him gone but get over yourselves already.
Click to expand...

Preach
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#5,335
#5,335
LightningVol said:
Just saw that Brandon Johnson will be limited at spring ball with a shoulder surgery. That makes Vickers, Kyle Philips and Abernathy all limited with shoulder issues.... Any thoughts on why that is happening? Saw it here:

https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/tennessee-brandon-johnson-shoulder

I recall that Rock was working shoulders in a UT video that they put out. I edited to note that they were limited and not out. My bad.
Click to expand...

I think it happens because they play football. I am not trying to be a smart azz, but I don't think it has anything to do with conditioning or anything like that.
 
#5,337
#5,337
LaagerVol said:
Hyams said this morning he expects Trey Smith to start. His coach said he is already better than any tackles we've trotted out the last few years.
Click to expand...

Of course Trey's HS Coach is gonna say that. Of course there's a little bias there. I'd love to see Trey ball out, even as a true freshman, but I'd be surprised if he started game 1. At any spot on the OL. There's just an adjustment period needed for freshmen coming into a league like this.
 
#5,338
#5,338
volfaninpa said:
Did VQ say anything about coaching changes?
Click to expand...
Nothing they haven't already said...
We believe that Steve Stripling is moving to an off the field role in Butch Jones’ football cabinet that will allow him to still make an impact and help mentor not only players, but also younger coaches. We believe that former Michigan head coach Brady Hoke, who was at Oregon last year, is going become the new defensive line coach at Tennessee barring any snags. After six coaches over six straight seasons, Stripling provided a stable force during his four seasons as the defensive line boss.
As for the possible movement on the offensive line, the question seems to be more when and not if in our opinion. Will Tennessee simply let the contract for Don Mahoney run out or will they move faster to not waste the month of February? The latter could require paying Mahoney a small amount of money in a potential pro-rated buyout. Needless to say it's our understanding that it would be a real surprise if a change was not made. A release of Mahoney would pave the way for quality control offensive line assistant Walt Wells to take over the offensive line room, if that's the direction Jones wanted to go. Wells was key in aiding with Drew Richmond's development in the second half of the season.
Click to expand...
 
  • Like
Reactions: 10 people
#5,340
#5,340
Z06VolinWV said:
Not the easiest, and can't really go heavy, only had 155 on, but was doing front squats, just clean on first rep.
Click to expand...

Maybe I'm thinking power cleans. I just don't know how you can do an effective clean on smith machine. Is it a 4 way moving smith machine that moves forward and backward as well as up and down?
 
#5,342
#5,342
drvenner said:
I think it happens because they play football. I am not trying to be a smart azz, but I don't think it has anything to do with conditioning or anything like that.
Click to expand...

All good. Just curious at others thoughts on it. Maybe just carryover from football season.
 
#5,344
#5,344
Thought for sure we would start hearing about coaching changes happening by now.....surely Butch won't keep all of them.....I guess unless they all have 5* hearts.
 
#5,345
#5,345
Glitch said:
The owner's wife and my wife are friends. They also own a couple other Gold's. I think one in Smyrna and one in Hendersonville.
Click to expand...

I just started at the one downtown. Man it's slow going for me right now. Besides being so out of shape I'm having shoulder issues. Very frustrating.
 
#5,347
#5,347
RockyTopInBham said:
Of course Trey's HS Coach is gonna say that. Of course there's a little bias there. I'd love to see Trey ball out, even as a true freshman, but I'd be surprised if he started game 1. At any spot on the OL. There's just an adjustment period needed for freshmen coming into a league like this.
Click to expand...

Normally I would agree with you but Trey is a big strong dude. It's rare for a freshman to be ready to play on the OL but it happens. The bammers have started a true freshman T two of the last three years.
 
#5,348
#5,348
LaagerVol said:
Hyams said this morning he expects Trey Smith to start. His coach said he is already better than any tackles we've trotted out the last few years.
Click to expand...

Good grief...I'm not sure I've ever seen Hyams get as much mileage out of 1 conversation. He talked with the Bradley's during the bowl prep and I seriously think I've heard him mention it 18 times.

I hope the kid starts and is a monster but damn.

(Not directed at you at all)
 
New posts
Status
Not open for further replies.
Advertisement





Back
Top