Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[Wickman]

Chad Clifton will be on 104.4 the zone is 30 mins

 

[RiotVol]

Still think this is a 6 win football team, with an outside shot at 7 wins. Weaknesses at d line, in the secondary, and it doesn't sound like the kicking game is calling for much optimism. Obviously QB is a question, but I'm fairly confident in our offense. I think the o line, receivers and running backs are pretty solid. I see people on here acting like 7 is almost a given, seen several predict 8 or 9 wins as well. Neither Saban or Smart did that well in their first year, and they both walked into better situations. As good as I think this staff is, they're not going to just wave a magic wand and have us winning that fast. If Pruitt is the guy, you'll probably know it in year two, definitely year three IMO.

This is fair. I think Pruitt and company win a game or two people think they shouldn't (Florida, South Carolina, and/or Missouri).

If you look at the long term trends in the SEC, there's clearly a ladder Tennessee has to climb to get back on time. It starts with beating who they should beat consistently (Vandy and Kentucky), and then it's consistently beating the mid-tier teams (Missouri and South Carolina). Of those two, South Carolina is the most critical for picking up recruits that in the Carolinas and the kids in Atlanta/North Georgia that aren't already going to Georgia. Then it's Georgia for the cream of the crop out of Atlanta, and then it's Florida and Alabama for the cream of the crop nationally.

I want us to beat who we're supposed to beat (Kentucky and Vandy), beat at least one of South Carolina, Missouri, and Florida, and not get blasted out of the stadium by Bama and Georgia.

 

[bignewt]

This will be a 7-5, peach bowl team and that's aight.

 

[WinginFlorida]

In some capacity, yes, especially on Fridays.

Here's to you...

 

[volfanCLT]

macaroni salad > egg salad or chicken salad.

dont @ me

Anything with the word salad in it sucks

 

[Chief Vol 13]

This is fair. I think Pruitt and company win a game or two people think they shouldn't (Florida, South Carolina, and/or Missouri).

If you look at the long term trends in the SEC, there's clearly a ladder Tennessee has to climb to get back on time. It starts with beating who they should beat consistently (Vandy and Kentucky), and then it's consistently beating the mid-tier teams (Missouri and South Carolina). Of those two, South Carolina is the most critical for picking up recruits that in the Carolinas and the kids in Atlanta/North Georgia that aren't already going to Georgia. Then it's Georgia for the cream of the crop out of Atlanta, and then it's Florida and Alabama for the cream of the crop nationally.

I want us to beat who we're supposed to beat (Kentucky and Vandy), beat at least one of South Carolina, Missouri, and Florida, and not get blasted out of the stadium by Bama and Georgia.

My expectations for this year are to make a bowl game, compete in every game outside of maybe UGA and Bama, and land a top ten class. In year two, I'll be expecting no less than 9 regular season wins. That out of conference schedule is sauce, should beat Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Missouri and South Carolina. I think we draw Mississippi State from the west next year as well.

 

[T Dog]

Anything with the word salad in it sucks

Been to prison?

 

[tomq_123]

In some capacity, yes, especially on Fridays.

Ok then, carry on.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Questions paraphrased:

Austin Smith - role and pecking order in OLB rotation:

He's a backup at SAM. He's gotten bigger this offseason. Still behind DT, Kongbo and maybe even DJ on the outside.

- Simonton

I think he's a guy that Pruitt is talking about in playing with toughness all the time. Yes, there are flashes but he needs to be more physical all the time

- Hubbs

Matthew Butler?

Butler was mentioned in a thread or chat earlier this week. He's got good size, but he's too stiff at times and he's someone who overthinks things out on the field. I thought he'd be a player here. He's only a sophomore. But he's one of many in that '17 class who have been leapfrogged by newcomers.

- Simonton

think Butler's focus is often too technical. Almost robotic. I think he needs to relax, cut it loose and go play.

--Hubbs

Jennings attitude?

Jennings is still a jokester at times. He was giving all the WRs water the other day. He definitely has his teammates' respect.

- Simonton

I think his demeanor has been fine. I watched him give some pointers to some younger receivers in blocking drills the other day. I do think he's more reserved or more business like at this point. I think he just needs to get healthier and keep knocking some rust off.

- Hubbs

Defensive playcalling roles between CJP and Sherrer?

For one, Pruitt hasn't discussed this explicitly. He told Hyams he would still deliver the signals ... but that doesn't mean that Sherrer won't make the calls. Behind the scenes, this has all been ironed out.

- Simonton

I think they have discussed it and I think they have a plan in place. I think Sherrer knew what he was getting into when he took this role. Much the same way Pruitt knew what he was getting into with Saban as his DC, Mel Tucker as Kirby Smart's DC. I don't think it's an issue.

- Hubbs

 

[jakez4ut]

Was he wearing his Halloween costume at the time?

 

[Glitch]

macaroni salad > egg salad or chicken salad.

dont @ me

Bass take. Chicken salad with smoked chicken = GOAT

 

[T Dog]

Bass take. Chicken salad with smoked chicken = GOAT

Speaking of Bass. Is it too positive around here now. Have not seen a post on a while

 

[LA Vol]

Bass take. Chicken salad with smoked chicken = GOAT

Smoked GOAT?

 

[Glitch]

Been to prison?

 

[eVOLve]

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I actually think that God does care. I just think he chooses not to intervene one way or the other.

I agree if you mean about the people involved. He absolutely does that.

 

[drvenner]

I agree if you mean about the people involved. He absolutely does that.

Definitely about the people, but I think God might be intrigued by watching competition. We could get into a long-winded philosophical discussion about his omniscience, but I would rather not.

 

[drvenner]

Egg salad sounds real good right about now. I think I'm gonna go make that.

Make sure you got some bread to go with it.

 

[drvenner]

Put your chicken salad or egg salad on a hot dog bun.

Game. Changer.

Pals in the Tri-cities area has a BBQ Pork on a hot dog bun. Unbelievably good.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Never, but I would much rather dine there than visit the ABQ medical facilities again! (We live about 4 hours away.)

Just curious..where do you guys live in NM? When we lived in the Pampa/Amarillo TX area my dad used to take us on trips over to Santa Fe and Taos area a lot.

 

[tomq_123]

Just curious..where do you guys live in NM? When we lived in the Pampa/Amarillo TX area my dad used to take us on trips over to Santa Fe and Taos area a lot.

Taos is really cool place, but I'm not sure I'd want to live there. Great food though.

 

[85SugarVol]

Ehhhh

 

[Sleegro]

Ehhhh

Bass take.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Definitely about the people, but I think God might be intrigued by watching competition. We could get into a long-winded philosophical discussion about his omniscience, but I would rather not.

I never really thought of that..That is an intriguing thought. I know we were brought up to see him as this always serious, stern, sort of dour being, but as I've gotten older I am starting to believe he is also merry, and loving. I could see him laughing at a good joke or funny situation. We can not comprehend his omniscience any more than we can truly understand his creation. I look forward to having eternity to learn though Sorry for the OT guys, I'm sure a mod will move it.

 

[butchna]

Never, but I would much rather dine there than visit the ABQ medical facilities again! (We live about 4 hours away.)

If you ever get a chance, give one to Sadie’s. One of the best places I’ve ever eaten. My stepdaughter took a roadtrip with her boyfriend’s mom and sister which went through Albuquerque and wanted a dining recommendation...immediately said Sadie’s and they loved it enough to hit it again on the way back to DFW. Dream about their carne adovada with that NM red chile. I worked at the VA. I heard when they closed the base that facility went to seed with the inferior workforce.