Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[Devo182]

Basilio is the Alex Jones of UT sports talk. Everyone knew he was that good. You don't just win Mr. Football 3 times and just be mediocre.

Sounds like really good news to me. Gotta remember Pruitt's standards are really high considering the guys he's been around.

Tbf, Mr Football is by class afaik. His HS was DII-A one year I think and DII-AA the other two. He may have been surprised by a kid playing at a lower level killing it right away at UT. Either way, really good news imo. If you can pop Pruitt's eyes, that's dang impressive.

 

[JAllen18]

Backfield looks good.

Chandler is our best offensive playmaker and Banks, Jordan are serviceable backs. Eric Gray will also get carries. Future is bright.

 

[85SugarVol]

Sooooo Hot......

 

[swchandler1988]

Backfield looks good.

Chandler is our best offensive playmaker and Banks, Jordan are serviceable backs. Eric Gray will also get carries. Future is bright.

Banks and Jordan would get the nod as our more “power” backs, but Chandler usually takes at least 2 guys to get him down. He can lay people OUT

 

[SLICKYINC]

Sounds like really good news to me. Gotta remember Pruitt's standards are really high considering the guys he's been around.

Tbf, Mr Football is by class afaik. His HS was DII-A one year I think and DII-AA the other two. He may have been surprised by a kid playing at a lower level killing it right away at UT. Either way, really good news imo.

Lulz, ok...

 

[eVOLve]

I said back in his recruitment that Gray reminds me of Kamara.

Can you imagine having 3-4 years of a compinent coach capatalizing on that type of talent?

 

[Brillovol]

Darel Middleton hasn’t locked down the strong-side defensive end spot yet, but he’s moving in that direction. The staff is enamored with his ability to swallow space and move so well laterally. While they continue to challenge his tenacity, violence and down-to-down effort, his upside gives him the edge...

-Simonton

Why does this give me the Albert Haynesworth vibe?

 

[rocktopper16]

@LWSVOL you good my man?

 

[Rishvol]

Sooooo Hot......

Gucci be like

 

[crazyguy]

Gross. At least we have a beach and a breeze with the heat

 

[Jack Burton]

Of course, the coaches realized Gray was this good. He was a flip target all fall and was on campus a lot with his family. His skillset is one we need, and the coaches made him a priority. The hope was always that he would contribute this year, but shoulder surgery in January set him back. He wasn't full contact in spring, so the media is just now getting to see him in practice.

I think TBs point was that he’s even exceeding expectations, not that he was seen as some “just pretty good” RB. It’s funny his compliment is so controversial.

 

[engineerVOL]

Backfield looks good.

Chandler is our best offensive playmaker and Banks, Jordan are serviceable backs. Eric Gray will also get carries. Future is bright.

JMO Banks rarely sees the field this year.

 

[BruinVol]

JMO Banks rarely sees the field this year.

If he doesn’t fumble in his first 30 carries his work load increases greatly imo

 

[drvenner]

I like this guy, I think. This is his ranking of SEC programs, all time.

My 1st quick pass at these rankings:

1) Alabama
2) Tenn
3) UGA
4) Florida
5) LSU
6) Auburn
7) A&M
8) Arkansas
9) South Carolina
10) Ole Miss
11) Kentucky
12) Mississippi State
13) Mizzou
14) Vanderbilt

Which did I get wrong? Greg on Twitter
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) August 13, 2019​

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

JMO Banks rarely sees the field this year.

If healthy, he should get the bulk of the short yardage carries.

 

[RiotVol]

I like this guy, I think. This is his ranking of SEC programs, all time.

My 1st quick pass at these rankings:​

1) Alabama​

2) Tenn​

3) UGA​

4) Florida​

5) LSU​

6) Auburn​

7) A&M​

8) Arkansas​

9) South Carolina​

10) Ole Miss​

11) Kentucky​

12) Mississippi State​

13) Mizzou​

14) Vanderbilt​

Which did I get wrong? Greg on Twitter​

— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) August 13, 2019​

I think it would trigger fans of 3-7.

 

[SoilVol]

JMO Banks rarely sees the field this year.

I've been told by people who were familiar with his high school performance that they didn't think he was SEC caliber in the first place.

 

[Sleegro]

I think it would trigger fans of 3-7.

Don't we have more National titles than any of those though?

 

[RiotVol]

Don't we have more National titles than any of those though?

Yes, but you and I know facts and history don't matter with some fanbases.

 

[volatil]

He is crazy for putting UGA ahead of LSU.

 

[Rishvol]

I like this guy, I think. This is his ranking of SEC programs, all time.

My 1st quick pass at these rankings:​

1) Alabama​

2) Tenn​

3) UGA​

4) Florida​

5) LSU​

6) Auburn​

7) A&M​

8) Arkansas​

9) South Carolina​

10) Ole Miss​

11) Kentucky​

12) Mississippi State​

13) Mizzou​

14) Vanderbilt​

Which did I get wrong? Greg on Twitter​

— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) August 13, 2019​

That's a fun read

 

[Rishvol]

He is crazy for putting UGA ahead of LSU.

And should've put Florida at 6 because they've only had a team for ~30 years

 

[Aesius]

@LWSVOL you good my man?

"Don't see anything but 5-7 for the next 57 years"

 

[engineerVOL]

If healthy, he should get the bulk of the short yardage carries.

I’ll take my chances with Gray. Sounds like he has the vision. You don’t have to be 220 to get short yardage. Banks isn’t Jalen Hurd (the RB version). Even so, that’s not many plays. What I meant is that’s ALL his role will be. The occasional dive

 

[LynxVol]

Banks could be much more than a serviceable back. He just needs to be more patient. I think his vision is fine.