Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[SugarCC]

Neither just saying football is soon

Yep. I saw The Next Vol, and started loading the cannons.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Various chat stuff...

I think Bain in the two deep is a product of some freshmen not being ready and the fact that Bain has played in games before.

-Hubbs

Starting OL prediction for Saturday

Left to right...

Trey Smith
Jamir Johnson
Kennedy
Ryan Johnson
Drew Richmond

- Hubbs

Jamir Johnson at G?

He's not that light but we'll see if he lasts at guard down the road. Johnson has made a strong move over the last 10-12 days, but not sure inside is his ultimate destination, especially when it comes to SEC play.

-- Simonton

Everything quiet recruiting wise?

Things will get heated up after Sept. 1 when the dead period ends.

--Hubbs


Question asking which units improved over last year, simonton said push for WR and ILB, and the OP questioned that.

Both absolutely could be better, especially WR with better coaching. But health is also a factor here. Of the two, I'm more confident in improvement in WRs, with guys like Palmer or Murphy making a jump this fall.

--Simonton

Kane Patterson and Darnell Wright?

I think the Vols are at the top with Wright. I think with Patterson the question is given 20 current commitments where is he on the Vols board right now.

--Hubbs

 

[UTProf]

I think the Vols are at the top with Wright. I think with Patterson the question is given 20 current commitments where is he on the Vols board right now.
--Hubbs

That's a bit surprising to me.

 

[Sleegro]

I think the Vols are at the top with Wright. I think with Patterson the question is given 20 current commitments where is he on the Vols board right now.
--Hubbs

That's a bit surprising to me.

Not that surprising.

 

[GoVolsDR]

This is the best I've felt about a Tennessee offensive line in a very long time. I usually end up getting snakebitten when I get those feelings, but if that unit can can stay relatively healthy, we will have the foundation for our offense ready and hopefully we can see JG (provided he's the starter) take a big step up this year.

 

[Sleegro]

This is the best I've felt about a Tennessee offensive line in a very long time. I usually end up getting snakebitten when I get those feelings, but if that unit can can stay relatively healthy, we will have the foundation for our offense ready and hopefully we can see JG (provided he's the starter) take a big step up this year.

Since about 2012?

 

[GoVolsDR]

Since about 2012?

Pretty much

 

[LA Vol]

The coaches wanted Patterson. It will be interesting to see if they still want him enough to lose a current recruit.

 

[jakez4ut]

The coaches wanted Patterson. It will be interesting to see if they still want him enough to lose a current recruit.

you mean Peterson, JJ?

what you talkin' bout Willis?

 

[omghulkhands]

This is the best I've felt about a Tennessee offensive line in a very long time. I usually end up getting snakebitten when I get those feelings, but if that unit can can stay relatively healthy, we will have the foundation for our offense ready and hopefully we can see JG (provided he's the starter) take a big step up this year.

So what you're saying is our offensive line is going to suck?

 

[LA Vol]

you mean Peterson, JJ?

what you talkin' bout Willis?

Kane Patterson. Was referring to an earlier post-- sorry, should have quoted it.

 

[jakez4ut]

Kane Patterson. Was referring to an earlier post-- sorry, should have quoted it.

no worries. couldn't resist.

and i agree. #'s are a problem, and even if room is made, i'm not sure there's room enough for him, or that they'd make room for him. jmo.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

As of now the only player with rumblings to flip is Cox. Harris has possible grade issues. All the commits now obviously won't sign and a few might be processed.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

Saturday can’t come soon enough. I hate waiting.

 

[JRVFL]

Saturday can’t come soon enough. I hate waiting.

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Bravo!

 

[SugarCC]

I think the Vols are at the top with Wright. I think with Patterson the question is given 20 current commitments where is he on the Vols board right now.
--Hubbs

That's a bit surprising to me.

Pappoe and To'oto'o are above him, imo.

 

[csprig9]

Hope Tennessee wears white Saturday in the heat

 

[Vfl2407]

He is gonna be complaining a lot more after we whoop dat azz on Saturday.

Dana needs to:
Go to the courthouse and change his name or his gender
Go to a barber and shave what’s left of that ridiculous combover

 

[Vfl2407]

Hope Tennessee wears white Saturday in the heat

Not happening.
We are the designated home team. Orange top, white pants.

 

[jpope9]

Hope Tennessee wears white Saturday in the heat

It's not like bright orange is a super heat conductor lol

 

[jakez4ut]

we may get a slight break on the weather, scattered showers, high of 88 as of last night. so it may not be a brutally hot day with a scorching sun all afternoon. will be hot, but should have some clouds to break things up a bit.

 

[Vfl2407]

Saturday can’t come soon enough. I hate waiting.

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I know some didn’t think this was appropriate.
And maybe it wasn’t.
But, can I be totally honest?
Gaulden became my favorite all time Vol for this.
Maybe that makes me a bad person. Oh well.

 

[GoVolsDR]

So what you're saying is our offensive line is going to suck?

Curious how the Johnsons do at guard. I like JJ a lot but didn't expect him to be contributing this early. However if he has a solid grasp of the playbook and schemes, it could be a very pleasant surprise.

BTW, I picked up some Dash over the past couple weeks. Up 25% today. Entire crypto portfolio has been on fire since yesterday. Alts are finally getting that inflow of money once BTC closed with that giant Harami candlestick last Wednesday.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Excited to see JG over Chryst. If he plays well this season it means the other guys can develop behind him for another 2 years.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I’m excited for Saturday but I must confess it is the least excited I’ve been for an opener in a long time. Not sure why. The 4-8 season, subsequent coaching search debacle, the dud recruiting finish, and the fact that the usual suspects (Bama, Clemson, etc) are picked to go to the playoffs has me a little ho hum.

That plus there is really no buzz at all about our team.

Really? I'm jacked! Past is the past, couldn't care less about last season, other teams hype, or a lack of preseason "buzz" around Tennessee. I'm ready to see what this badass coaching staff is able to get out of these guys in Charlotte. I can't wait to see the toughness on the field and the in game adjustments at halftime. But I think I'm most excited about watching this team progress throughout the season. No question about it this team will be much different and much better from game 1 to game 12. REALLY looking forward to watching it all unfold.

I truly believe we're going to punch WVU in the mouth early and often and be able to control the clock with a kneel down in the 4th. Talking heads are going to spin with the results and UT will be the talk of the SEC this time next week.