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bignewt said:
Basilio can say what he wants QD looks like an SEC QB to me.
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He does, but Basilio was more talking about fit in our system. I don't know if I buy that Dormady could not run our offense, but I prefer a DT at QB, but that's just me. Dormady could be a great SEC QB, it's why Bama wanted him
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
He does, but Basilio was more talking about fit in our system. I don't know if I buy that Dormady could not run our offense, but I prefer a DT at QB, but that's just me. Dormady could be a great SEC QB, it's why Bama wanted him
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When Coach Scott makes it a point to talk about fitting the system around the players, this "better fit" argument goes out the window.
 
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I also love how we are all saying how good one QB looks compared to the other and the traits we like about each when we watched 40 seconds of grainy video shot from an iPhone 5s
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
I like the sound of this. I really think the future is bright:

https://bricesviewsfromthetop.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/day-1-the-noise-not-heard/
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Man this sounds good:

Additionally, I believe it’s Jones knowing Rock Gullickson and the man Gullickson brought with him, most recently UC-Davis head S&C coach John Krasinski — who knows Gullickson from their time at Rutgers and also owns experience at Cal-Berkeley as head of S&C as well as time at Oregon, have pushed this team and prepared this team in the proper manner this offseason.
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volunteerlane said:
Watching all the first day highlights, QD just looks the part of a starting quarterback right now. He's calm and throws a beautiful ball with very little effort. He's my starting QB if I had to choose at this moment. I have a feeling this will change in the coming weeks. Guarantano looks great but very anxious and will need to relax. Where he will shine is when pads come on and defensive lineman start chasing him.
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If OL doesn't improve or if Butch keeps running zone read offense, it doesn't matter at all who's better. Our zone read offense just can't work without an athletic qb to keep the defense honest. I just don't see butch changing his offense to match his players, so I'm predicting it's JG who gets the start.
 
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NMVol said:
Man this sounds good:
Additionally, I believe it’s Jones knowing Rock Gullickson and the man Gullickson brought with him, most recently UC-Davis head S&C coach John Krasinski — who knows Gullickson from their time at Rutgers and also owns experience at Cal-Berkeley as head of S&C as well as time at Oregon, have pushed this team and prepared this team in the proper manner this offseason.
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Rock and John be like-
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BigZiti09 said:
The more I read the more I think it's gonna be Dormady. At least initially. Long time til August though.

But Jones has already shown that he will go with the slower less talented QB who isn't a fit in his system during the Worley years. Jones wants a QB he can trust. It's why he was reluctant to play Dobbs even though he was the best fit from the moment he stepped on campus.

If JG wants the starting job then he will need to prove he can do all the little things. Dormady is going to have a leg up on him there having two more years experience in the system and actual playing time.
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This isn't true and has been discussed ad nauseam. Dobbs was promised a redshirt year because he had a five year degree program. You keep doing you though.
 
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Volnukem said:
This isn't true and has been discussed ad nauseam. Dobbs was promised a redshirt year because he had a five year degree program. You keep doing you though.
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Link? I never heard butch say he didn't start the better player because of a redshirt promise. In fact I heard him say many times that Dobbs wasn't starting because he didn't believe he was ready.
 
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Volnukem said:
This isn't true and has been discussed ad nauseam. Dobbs was promised a redshirt year because he had a five year degree program. You keep doing you though.
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I know he was promised a redshirt. I'm sure the family would have been ok with Dobbs becoming the starter instead.

I guarantee you if Butch had it to do over he would have named him starter on day 1 in year 2 instead of shorting him. Then again, Butch is stubborn so maybe not.

Keep doing you though.
 
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Aesius said:
I think Butch is really looking forward to this season. IMO he knows his job is safe regardless of what happens (save a total disaster) and that he's probably looking at a year where it will be viewed that he/his team overachieved. Perhaps he knows the OL will be incredibly stout and the offense won't miss a beat with JG/QD and Kelly running the show.

Plus, he has survived a year where the Vols were squarely in the spotlight for the first 7 weeks of the season (near disaster vs App State, biggest football game ever, first win vs UF in 11 years, Hail Mary vs UGA, dramatic OT game vs A&M, and then getting slaughtered by Bama). That's rough on a coach with a fanbase as starved for success as Tennessee and a local/national media that was ready to pounce on any missteps.

In 2017, no one will really be paying attention to Tennessee. The spotlight in the East will be on Georgia. Perfect year to sneak into Atlanta or finish with a double digit win total.
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His job is not safe regardless. This is year 5.
 
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volfanngatorland said:
I also love how we are all saying how good one QB looks compared to the other and the traits we like about each when we watched 40 seconds of grainy video shot from an iPhone 5s
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Lol was thinking the same thing. Not to mention they are throwing against air. Wait til the pads come on and scrimmages start before we crown one of them.
 
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MockingVol said:
He did in previous seasons, maybe a QB Coach can fix that though.

You have to admit though that both of these guys throw some beautiful passes. I do believe saying one starting over the other is a fireable offense is a touch over the top.
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It's not that that decision in itself is a fireable offense, it's just acknowledging that Butch is already on thin ice with the way last season ended. Lots of folks aren't going to sit patiently if this season goes off the tracks. Which it very well could if he picks the wrong QB.

Guarantano is his ticket to sticking around here for a long time imo. I don't think he's gonna let talent like that sit the bench.

That being said, I don't think there's much doubt that Guarantano will be the starter eventually. Likely by GA Tech.

I've been pretty encouraged by Butch this offseason after going pretty dark after the Vandy loss. I think we're in for a great year coming up.
 
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Aesius said:
I think Butch is really looking forward to this season. IMO he knows his job is safe regardless of what happens (save a total disaster) and that he's probably looking at a year where it will be viewed that he/his team overachieved. Perhaps he knows the OL will be incredibly stout and the offense won't miss a beat with JG/QD and Kelly running the show.

Plus, he has survived a year where the Vols were squarely in the spotlight for the first 7 weeks of the season (near disaster vs App State, biggest football game ever, first win vs UF in 11 years, Hail Mary vs UGA, dramatic OT game vs A&M, and then getting slaughtered by Bama). That's rough on a coach with a fanbase as starved for success as Tennessee and a local/national media that was ready to pounce on any missteps.

In 2017, no one will really be paying attention to Tennessee. The spotlight in the East will be on Georgia. Perfect year to sneak into Atlanta or finish with a double digit win total.
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Spot on, IMO. Add in the Hurd soap opera and a few other situations with disgruntled coaches/players being gone. He had to feel he was putting out fires all year regardless of their origin. Even when they won against good teams, most of the time I really didn't feel they dominated. I think the whole program has been toughened up after last season. Add in Rock this off season to make it more physical.

I have nothing to question other than the usual fan stuff of why are they playing that guy or why did they move this one from D - that type of normal football talk. Scott has calmed my nerves about Butch's O with his modifications that they are now practicing. I expect him to be much more consistent with the play calling. Occasionally hit a big one over top or break a run for a TD. For the most part though just control the ball and win the game. The D-hires were first rate and Shoop will have the full package in.

I just want Butch to not play favorites. Play the best guys that help them win the most games. Looking forward to exceeding expectations for a change.
 
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I point out a horrible problem for a QB to have and now it's "your mama" basically. 😂😂😂😂😂

VN never disappoints 😂😂😂😂😂
 
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