Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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Atlanta VOL said:
Anything less than 8 wins this year will be a major disappointment IMO. I do believe 7 or 8 wins is totally realistic. Will be trouble internally if this goal isn’t reached that I can assure you.
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Internally meaning pressure on Pruitt? Or internally meaning Pruitt puts pressure on staff?

I’m glad you feel this way - just not sure I see it as such. 7 wins is the sweet spot I think.
 
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It usually happens out of nowhere.... but a few weeks before football season, it'll just hit me how close it is and I'll get this truly euphoric sensation - like a kid on Christmas eve.

Just hit me this morning.... damn we're getting close! BRB gonna go buy some new Vols gear to rock this season
 
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Atlanta VOL said:
Anything less than 8 wins this year will be a major disappointment IMO. I do believe 7 or 8 wins is totally realistic. Will be trouble internally if this goal isn’t reached that I can assure you.
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Agreed. But it's only if JG remains healthy. If this line can't protect and he gets hurt and misses some games, our season is going down hill fast.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
It usually happens out of nowhere.... but a few weeks before football season, it'll just hit me how close it is and I'll get this truly euphoric sensation - like a kid on Christmas eve.

Just hit me this morning.... damn we're getting close! BRB gonna go buy some new Vols gear to rock this season
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yep. and here in a week or so, and i think in Knoxville, it's already happened, or gotten close to it, you'll wake up one morning, go out to get the paper or let the dog out, and there'll be a crisp in the air, a bright blue sky, and you'll know.............it's football season. ususally happens mid august.

can't wait.
 
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Chuckie said:
Don't know if y'all've heard or not, but I'm hearing there may be something going on with Kurott Garland.
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I heard there was something about the strength and conditioning program being in such disrepair that the students needed to lift weights as if they were in the off season. I believe it was from a Wes Rucker Twitter post.
 
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AngryButchJones said:
Be careful, I suggested that several coaches could be gone after this year because of this same reason (and others) and got blasted for it for no reason.
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VolunteerHillbilly said:
People who make a living covering the program are apparently reporting that there is trouble. Only one I've read was Basilio, but it sounds like others are reporting the same based on the posts on this site. This fan base is like a tanker full of nitro driving I20 from Birmingham to Atlanta. Every time we hit one of those seams between the concrete slabs might be a mini Hiroshima. Just how it's gonna be until we start winning again.
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Basilio has been talking about it mainly in regards to individual recruiting success. He mentioned that some of the assistants (Rocker, Johnson, and Rumph) are making big bucks but aren’t living up to expectations on the trail. Hence Nieds getting the big raise but nothing for these in a contract year.
 
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SSVol said:
I don't follow Basilio, but it seems like he's happiest when raking muck. That said, if there is dissatisfaction with some position coaches, we should really be viewing that as a positive. It's clear that Fulmer isn't gonna accept crap, and clear that Pruitt takes that seriously...as evidenced by the Helton to Chaney upgrade.

But dang, this fan base is intent on getting on top of the nitro-laden semi and trying to time their sledge hammer strikes to the tank with the seams in the concrete.
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Best analogy I have read in a long time. Thank you.
 
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Man... we are in trouble. This video really demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of our team. Look at the strengths, only two, Taylor catches an interception, but really, was the ball thrown that well though? Then, maybe LV is right because man, Maurer shows some elusiveness that JG never showed in the pocket.

But man, the weaknesses. One of our largest Olinemen gets absolutely toasted on a speed rush by that chubby kid and man, Eric Gray can't even get around a little white dude. He has no wiggle! We are toast!

 
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Now Jimbo is goin after our icons y'all:

Robert Neyland
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Head, Underwater Archaeology Branch
Naval History and Heritage Command

Dr. Robert Neyland is the Head of the Underwater Archaeology Branch of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Dr. Neyland received his Anthropology degrees from Texas A&M University
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
Man... we are in trouble. This video really demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of our team. Look at the strengths, only two, Taylor catches an interception, but really, was the ball thrown that well though? Then, maybe LV is right because man, Maurer shows some elusiveness that JG never showed in the pocket.

But man, the weaknesses. One of our largest Olinemen gets absolutely toasted on a speed rush by that chubby kid and man, Eric Gray can't even get around a little white dude. He has no wiggle! We are toast!

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This just shows how far the program has fallen. Our players are getting outplayed by middle schoolers. It’s going to be a long way back.
 
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Here are five second-year guys who Tennessee needs to be difference makers in 2019.
1. Dominique Wood-Anderson — Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney is all about getting the ball to his playmakers. Wood-Anderson isn’t a traditional tight end, but he better be a big time playmaker for Chaney’s offense. Wood-Anderson is in the best shape of his life. He’s in a contract year. There's NFL dollars on the line for him this fall and there’s no doubting his ability in the passing game. A blocker he is not, but a pass catcher he is. A season ago, Wood-Anderson had 17 catches for 140 years and two touchdowns. If Tennessee is going to be a bowl team, Wood-Anderson’s production must jump big time in Year 2.

2. Alontae Taylor — Like Wood-Anderson, Taylor played a ton a year ago as a freshman. But like most freshmen, Taylor's play was up and down. Tayor had 40 tackles, seeing action in all 12 games and starting nine. The Tennessee native had two PBU’s, two forced fumbles, and a tackle for loss. Taylor by no means had a poor freshman campaign, but he didn’t play his best football at the end of the season. Pruitt has made it clear that defenses are at their best when they can line up and play man-to-man on the outside with their two cornerbacks. For this defense to make the jump they want, Derrick Ansley needs sophomore Alontae Taylor to be more consistent and needs sophomore Bryce Thompson to not have a second year slump.

3. John Mincey — Tennessee needs plenty of help on the defensive line. They need their junior college defensive linemen to be impact players. They also need some second-year players to make a big time jump. A season ago, Mincey played in just five games where he recorded five tackles and a sack. Mincey would have played more in 2018 had it not been for a freak elbow injury that occurred in pregame warmups. Much of the Vols success in 2019 depends on the play in the line of scrimmage. On the defensive side, they need sophomore John Mincey to stay healthy and be productive.

4. Emmit Gooden — The second-year junior college transfer had a solid first year in orange. He played in all 12 games, recording 33 tackles, a sack and seven TFL’s. The seven TFL’s were good for third on the team. Gooden flashed multiple times, but he didn’t earn Tracy Rocker’s trust to take the burden off then seniors Alexis Johnson, and Shy Tuttle. Now, Gooden is the veteran of the line. Tennessee needs leadership out of him and needs consistent play week end and week out to answer one of the biggest questions surrounding this team and that’s the defensive front.

5. Trevon Flowers — A broken collarbone stunted Flowers growth and development last fall. Prior to the injury, the Georgia native flashed impressive ball skills on the practice field and even some in games. In his first start at West Virginia, he had a season-high five tackles and a PBU. Flowers missed five weeks in the middle of the season and only recorded four tackles after Week 1. Tennessee’s safety spot opposite of Nigel Warrior is up for grabs and and Flowers is as athletic and talented as anyone on the roster. What kind of jump will he make in Year 2?
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VQ
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
Man... we are in trouble. This video really demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of our team. Look at the strengths, only two, Taylor catches an interception, but really, was the ball thrown that well though? Then, maybe LV is right because man, Maurer shows some elusiveness that JG never showed in the pocket.

But man, the weaknesses. One of our largest Olinemen gets absolutely toasted on a speed rush by that chubby kid and man, Eric Gray can't even get around a little white dude. He has no wiggle! We are toast!

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For just a moment, I thought dark Bass was back. Then I thought I should watch the video to see how bad the damage was. :chuckle:
 
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