Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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Orange Studs said:
Totally agree with everything you said there. I know its a little different when your talking about Bama and their depth but aren't using a couple of CB's that aren't as experienced because of injuries?

A quick side note Invol, Hospice is now coming in for my dad now. He has really progressed in his dementia to where he can't finish thoughts or comprehend anything.
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Hate to hear that about your dad. Prayers for peace to you and your family.
 
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WriterVol said:
At the risk of getting tangled and hooked in your long line...

Everyone's entitled to believe what they want, but statistically speaking, Pruitt is more likely to leave Tennessee a fired coach than a poached one. There's always the remote chance he leaves a retired coach.

We're all hoping he beats the odds.
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I agree.
 
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I know a lot of folks have been down on Helton's play calling so far this season, particularly with all of the first down run calls, however, I think big picture it is the type of style that will really help us win ball games once we have the horses to do it properly.

The philosophy is relatively simple: We want to bulldoze you up front, keep the clock running to shorten the game, and wear down your defense. And when you're tired, and we've lulled you to sleep with our grinding between the tackles run game, we are going to take a deep shot over the top for a big chunk of yardage.

This isn't sexy football. It isn't flashy. But it does two things that are key to winning: (1) It substantially reduces the risk of turnovers and (2) If run properly, it keeps your own defense rested on the sideline.

The problem with this offense right now is we don't currently have the personnel to run it optimally. We need big road graders up front, big bruising tight ends, and backs that are built to run down hill with aggression. But look at what we're recruiting: two Tight Ends that are both 6'5" and weigh over 240. They'll likely be at 260 by the time they see the field. The four OL that we currently have committed are all big burly 290+ pounders coming out of HS that all have the frames to add even more weight. Wanya Morris is 6'5" 320 already. If we add Darnell Wright, he's 6'6" 330.

Tennessee is soon going to be a team that has size and power again. The kind of team that is feared when seen getting off the bus. That is what is needed to run this offense most effectively.
 
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One of the frustrating things about our short yardage is we probably have a solution on the sidelines that could help us pick up some of those first downs but he has been so careless with the ball I don't blame staff for not trusting him. Our run game could really take a leap though if we could have it be a Chandler/Banks combo
 
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I'd like to see the defense...specifically the front 7...continue to make plays and be as disruptive as they have for the past few weeks. To me, the lack of playmaking by that group has been a glaring problem for quite some time. Another week of strong play and improvement will be further proof these guys are responding and grasping Pruitt's system.
 
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DD4ME said:
Whoever said a few pages back that you think Helton is being forced or has decided to call plays with an emphasis on culture change over actual effectiveness is spot on IMO.

Pruitt running on 4th and 1 umpteen times is setting a clear and loud statement to the team and SEC that we are going to play grown man football until we grow up or get new men.

I am going to confess I cringe every time but it is growing on me.

Same with the on sides kicks. I liked the one against AU most of all.
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Pruitt=ain't scared
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
One of the frustrating things about our short yardage is we probably have a solution on the sidelines that could help us pick up some of those first downs but he has been so careless with the ball I don't blame staff for not trusting him. Our run game could really take a leap though if we could have it be a Chandler/Banks combo
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I don't Understand why we don't at least attempt a QB sneak when it's less than a yard. I know JG isn't the biggest QB but good grief QB sneaks are rarely stopped
 
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