'19 TN ILB Christopher Russell (Texas A&M signee)

[alexvol]

Feels like everyone is trying too hard to convince people this kid “100% has a spot”, or he’s a take “no matter what”.

I’m not buying it.

He might end up in this class, but I think he’s an “option” if things don’t break our way with other targets.

You have it ass backwards ...it is the other way around ,ie ,if the Vols are not able to sign Russell then they will go to a backup plan which include several names like Griffin or Cox or Parker or Soloman or Robinson …..or …..etc

 

[MadWorld]

I bet they have not given up recruiting Bogle either.

 

[Critters]

Tennessee coaches were here last week, they're coming this week and will be here every week until signing day. They're not gonna do that for an option.

 

[85SugarVol]

Tennessee coaches were here last week, they're coming this week and will be here every week until signing day. They're not gonna do that for an option.

Don’t doubt at all they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close.

 

[wrangler]

Don’t doubt at all they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close.

I'm wondering if that came out how you meant, that you believe "they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close."

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I'm wondering if that came out how you meant, that you believe "they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close."

After reading it 5-6 times. I am unsure what he meant.

 

[SmokeyDaBear]

Sorry if this is already covered somewhere, but what about the medical retirements? Does that allow two more takes this year or roll over to next year?

 

[AaronUT]

I bet they have not given up recruiting Bogle either.

That's a given.

 

[LouderVol]

Sorry if this is already covered somewhere, but what about the medical retirements? Does that allow two more takes this year or roll over to next year?

already accounted for with the 24/23/25 number.

 

[JacketVol]

Just do it, you know you like it

TWSS TWICE

 

[85SugarVol]

I'm wondering if that came out how you meant, that you believe "they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close."

After reading it 5-6 times. I am unsure what he meant.

I bet the WILL keep up with Russell all the way to the close.

Sorry

 

[Old-n-4getful-Vol]

Don’t doubt at all they won’t keep up with Russell all the way to the close.

Okay. Time to step away from this thread.
85SugarVols post are starting to sound like Orange defence.
I think it might be contagious.

 

[T Dog]

Hearing JJP (bet Harrison passes him as soon as he steps on campus) might be a lazy butt, getting both HT and Russell is very important. Imo

 

[LittleVol]

Well, I just learned that the Tennessee visit is still on for Feb. 2nd. The next thing is, is that Tennessee fans from Dyer Co., and the surrounding area, that talks to him, and knows him is getting good vibes from him tonight. I also got good vibes as well, knowing what was told and said this afternoon.

Nice!

So where does Pruitt say this kid will play??
OLB or MLB ...

 

[Devo182]

Sorry if this is already covered somewhere, but what about the medical retirements? Does that allow two more takes this year or roll over to next year?

No no. Medical retirement only opens up an 85-limit spot

 

[Sleegro]

Hearing JJP (bet Harrison passes him as soon as he steps on campus) might be a lazy butt, getting both HT and Russell is very important. Imo

That is maybe taking what vq said about JPP a little overboard.

 

[DaddyChad]

I would honestly pay good money to listen to a podcast hosted by you, D4H, Sab and Forkeddeer or whatever his name is. It would be fascinating as hell. It would prob lead to my eventual suicide, but would be fun while it lasted.

Fairly sure they broadcast that podcast in hell

 

[DaddyChad]

Tennessee coaches were here last week, they're coming this week and will be here every week until signing day. They're not gonna do that for an option.

Possibly. However we do have more time to spend on recruiting fewer spots than in the past

 

[Volzfan38024]

Sherrer and Fair was in Dburg today.

 

[T Dog]

That is maybe taking what vq said about JPP a little overboard.

Yeah I had not gotten to where simonton or whoever came back with the reply that it was not as bad as originally sounded.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Sherrer and Fair was in Dburg today.

backup plan, iyamimho #blewfawnt

 

[Jackcrevol]

Hearing JJP (bet Harrison passes him as soon as he steps on campus) might be a lazy butt, getting both HT and Russell is very important. Imo

 

[butchna]

No no. Medical retirement only opens up an 85-limit spot

The one for Antonutti opened up a spot in this year’s 25. Because he never even took a practice snap. Brooks opened one on the 85 since he played last season (2017).

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

No no. Medical retirement only opens up an 85-limit spot

You sure? Thought I read that when an initial counter takes medical retirement in his first year you get it back and could be used for backcounting..... i.e. our lineman from last year...

 

[HalfullVol]

The one for Antonutti opened up a spot in this year’s 25. Because he never even took a practice snap. Brooks opened one on the 85 since he played last season (2017).

Brooks and Antonutti were CBJ recruits - OL recruits??

Man, I know we were circling the toilet bowl with him at the helm but damn....