Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[JAllen18]

Hate it for Trey, but blood clots are no joke.

 

[BruinVol]

Sucks for smith and my heart goes out to him. Damn it


From a football perspective the effect
Is very minimal in the short term. He wasn't playing well at all. Now for next season this may be a huge blow because he might have moved backed inside where he is damn good

 

[LA Vol]

They have been practicing all week to play both JG and KC. They've tried to find multiple combinations that can work on the OL. The offense is as prepared as they can be.

 

[JacketVol]

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[BruinVol]

Niehaus
Johnson
Johnson
Locklear
Richmond

Hall goes in there somewhere

LT wouldn't surprise me

 

[VolGee4]

Just speculation, but would Atlanta Vol really drop such an ominous post if it were just a suspension or an injury? I'm more nervous about our crack team of recruiters getting caught breaking the rules. He did seem to reference the players specifically though, so maybe it is something with more direct impact on Saturday's game. Maybe JG really did break that collarbone and is out for the rest of the season...

If that is the case, why would he have practiced the last two days? He may be ineffective, but I don't think they would have out him out there with a serious injury.

 

[jakez4ut]

damn. that sucks for a whole lotta reasons. but yeah, those things are no joke. hope he is just ok, hate it obviouisly for football reasons. but moreso, just hope he's gonna be able to get it taken care of long term, with or w/out football.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Get healthy, Trey. That’s all that matters.

 

[VEKZY]

I'm glad they caught this before something serious happened.

 

[SmokinBob]

damn..

Oh my goodness - my thoughts and prayers will be with Trey. I am so sad about this.

 

[JacketVol]

Line is fkd

Surprised this is anyone’s first thoughts.

 

[Garren04]

Dang man just dang I hate for trey more than anything forget about the o line this just sucks.

 

[LA Vol]

Trey Smith is a great guy-- one who gives his all. Sometimes, life is just unfair. He'll be on the sideline with the team and they'll play hard for him. He'll get the best medical care, but it really sucks for Trey and his family, who've been through so much.

 

[blondie]

Jeremy Banks, RB MLB LT

 

[volfanCLT]

Hate it for Trey but life is way more important. Get well young man and live yourself an amazing life apart from football.

Thankful for the good doctors at UT.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Surprised this is anyone’s first thoughts.

Can you confirm that was my first thought?

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Some things are just more important than football. Prayers for Trey. Get healthy, young man!

 

[NMVol]

All the best to Trey.

 

[Rishvol]

damn. that sucks for a whole lotta reasons. but yeah, those things are no joke. hope he is just ok, hate it obviouisly for football reasons. but moreso, just hope he's gonna be able to get it taken care of long term, with or w/out football.

As was discussed when the diagnosis came out earlier this year. Clots will come with or without football. He has the best thing for him right now with the close monitoring. If he keeps that he could still play football, but it's up to him whether he wants to continue or not

 

[SaguaroVols]

Hate it for the kid. There's more to life than just Tennessee football.

Get well Trey. Rooting for you. Medical redshirt and stay involved. Help Coach Friend with the OL.

Many other ways he can contribute.

 

[VEKZY]

As was discussed when the diagnosis came out earlier this year. Clots will come with or without football. He has the best thing for him right now with the close monitoring. If he keeps that he could still play football, but it's up to him whether he wants to continue or not

He will be on blood thinners and I doubt he'd be cleared to play football while on blood thinners.

 

[you]

he wasn't doing that well at Tackle anyhow. Maybe this health issue as been something hindering his performance. He was much better last year. I've been saying he needs to go back to guard, but maybe it's this health issue...

 

[Kingston Vol]

Trey Smith is a great guy-- one who gives his all. Sometimes, life is just unfair. He'll be on the sideline with the team and they'll play hard for him. He'll get the best medical care, but it really sucks for Trey and his family, who've been through so much.

Coach Fulmer is going to make sure the kid is taken care of for sure. He’ll make sure Trey has everything he needs medically and academically.

 

[31VFL]

I hate that for him. Football really doesn’t matter at this point, but I have no doubt he will be successful at whatever he does.

 

[WinginFlorida]

Trey Smith is a great guy-- one who gives his all. Sometimes, life is just unfair. He'll be on the sideline with the team and they'll play hard for him. He'll get the best medical care, but it really sucks for Trey and his family, who've been through so much.

This is why these kids should take advantage of the opportunity to get an education and a degree. Life has more than one way to derail you...give yourself more options as well to level the playing field.