Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[volfanCLT]

Is he still at RB?

I think I saw he’s more of an HB. So play some FB/RB/TE.

Nice to have a versatile guy like that. I hope he carves out a nice role

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Flying into Chicago. Best food places to eat. Go

Chili's

 

[Vol464]

Okay guys, time to brag on two of my boys. My 18 year old got third place in the national field archery tournament(adult amateur). My 14 year old got 1st in the youth division.

 

[drvenner]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

 

[LA Vol]

Pruitt has definitely stepped up the PWO game. These are some of the guys could make an impact in the future.

Offense:
- Fred Orr - RB - 5-11 200lbs - 2019 Class (scholarship offers from Air Force and Army)
- Isaiah Montgomery - WR - 6-0 207lbs - 2019 Class
- Hunter Salmon - TE - 6-5 239lbs - 2019 Class
- Jarious Abercrombie - OL - 6-4 310lbs - 2018 Class
- Dayne Davis - OL - 6-7 330lbs- 2019 Class
- Parker Ball - OL - 6-4 284lbs - 2019 Class

Defense:
- Ethan Rinke - LB - 6-3 239lbs - 2019 Class (scholarship offers from Army and other D-1 schools)
- Bryan Aiken - LB - 6-4 260lbs - 2019 Class
- Nyles Gaddy - LB - 6-4 231lbs - 2018 Class
- Deonte Beauchamp - LB - 6-1 241lbs - 2019 Class
- West Shuler - LB - 6-1 227lbs - 2019 Class

I am not saying they will all make a difference, however all these guys atleast have the size to compete in practice. Butch's PWOs did not.

VB doing the media a solid. Article on "Pruitt Stepping Up the PWO Game" to come.

$4.99 summer sale

 

[SweetasSoda]

Numbers will get reeeal interesting if they do. I think we already have to shed like 11-13 guys to fit a full class for next year from what I heard.

I think the new 1 year walk on rule is really going to up some P5 walkon programs. Glad we're taking advantage.

What's the new 1 year walk on rule?

 

[SweetasSoda]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

 

[Scvol7906]

Prayers @drvenner

 

[LA Vol]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

Man, that's rough. Hope everything turns out okay.

 

[Volator]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

Prayers for your cousin, your family and you.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

Prayers sent.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Fant is massive dude.

One of the reasons I was a big fan of home in HS. If he was a bit leaner as a WR, he’d be eating souls in between peanuts

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

Wow... 34

 

[LA Vol]

I feel bad for Fant. He's one of those that is willing to move around and learn new positions, but just can't find a spot.

 

[Devo182]

Noticed Basilio's "X" article on the FF:
The Tony Basilio Show

Basically said it isn't news that yac, rocker, rumph, sherrer have not pulling recruiting weight. But also implied Pruitt hasn't been helping by not taking Dallas Walker's commitment this year and Joseph Anderson's last year.

Basically said Pruitt should be taking commitments earlier to help DL recruiting (from guys he's not sold on??). Seems stupid to me. He said we didn't take Walker...and then he blew up and became a top-250 player after camp season (yeah, on Rivals lmao). It's not like that changes Pruitt's eval on him.

 

[millst987]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

Holy crap that’s young! Sorry to hear !

 

[drvenner]

Go here and click the add to calendar button. 2019 Football Schedule - University of Tennessee Athletics

View attachment 215138

You know so much about all this stuff. Thank you!

 

[Devo182]

What's the new 1 year walk on rule?

Get a scholarship after 1 year. Used to be 2.

 

[drvenner]

Looking like Gaulden is in line to start at FS for the Panthers this year

I hope he double Gauldens the Cowboys at some point.

 

[VolGee4]

Noticed Basilio's "X" article on the FF:
The Tony Basilio Show

Basically said it isn't news that yac, rocker, rumph, sherrer have not pulling recruiting weight. But also implied Pruitt hasn't been helping by not taking Dallas Walker's commitment this year and Joseph Anderson's last year.

Basically said Pruitt should be taking commitments earlier to help DL recruiting (from guys he's not sold on??). Seems stupid to me. He said we didn't take Walker...and then he blew up and became a top-250 player after camp season (yeah, on Rivals lmao). It's not like that changes Pruitt's eval on him.

Sometimes, you may miss on prospects. There are so many that it’s going to happen.

I do think Butch’s philosophy to take some guys early and then try to upgrade was ok. Maybe not do it with as many guys as Butch did, but I think you consider taking a fringe guy early at a position like DL and then see how he progresses and where you are with others. Pruitt doesn’t need to do that with DB’s and maybe LB’s because he knows what he wants. But you could risk losing out on a lot of guys.

 

[Volsdeep4]

I feel bad for Fant. He's one of those that is willing to move around and learn new positions, but just can't find a spot.

As big as he is he might wanna follow Ovince Saint Preux’s path

 

[AppStVol]

Flying into Chicago. Best food places to eat. Go

Hotdogs- Byrons up by Wrigley Field. Hole in the wall counter service but best dogs.
Dinner- Girl & Goat in West Loop
Steak- Bavettes

 

[drvenner]

We got some dudes

I'm trying so hard not to get too excited about these off-season workout pics, but Holy Moley, I just feel like we are flat out going to wreck some fools this year.

 

[chargervol]

Folks, I have a 34 year old cousin fighting for his life after a heart attack. Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated.

As awful as it is at 34, I'm really hoping his youth helps him in the fight. Gotta think positive and trust in your faith.
But we're here as always DV.

 

[LA Vol]

I don't listen to Basilio, but he seems to be one of those who dislikes Pruitt's recruiting strategy. Pruitt's willing to let guys walk if they won't come to campus and be evaluated. And he's willing to let talent go elsewhere if they want to commit before he's ready to take their commitment. It means we get in late on some players and can't make up ground, and it means we lose guys who're offended that UT wouldn't take an early commitment. And it can domino when guys who feel slighted try to turn other recruits against us.

That strategy is less risky for Saban at Bama than it is for Pruitt at UT, but that's how this staff recruits. We're going to lose some guys we could've had and gain some guys we didn't think we'd get-- all by waiting. We can't recruit like Ark and UK and expect to field a team like Bama and UGA.