Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[BigSteve09]

"He's been through a ton of QB battles." That's one way to put it. A more meaningful way to put it is that he's lost a ton of QB battles, including finishing 3rd in Notre Dame's current QB battle.

Are you under the impression that we are getting a starter?

 

[Casual Mustard Yeeter]

Heard Gruden has a staff ready.

The deal is DONE. Did you know his wife was a cheerleader at UT? They love Knoxville!

 

[Weezer]

got to believe we get a d lineman as well, I don’t think coaches feel like it’s a priority, but I want a safety.

O line I don’t believe will be a priority right now, they have starters identified and like some of the kids for in a spot injury situation.

I'm surprised we don't target a CB just because of McCoy's injury. I agree on safety help. Need at least one more DL for the rotation. I wouldn't even be opposed to adding another LB to the mix. I question our depth.

 

[Mrpeabody8888]

I'm surprised we don't target a CB just because of McCoy's injury. I agree on safety help. Need at least one more DL for the rotation. I wouldn't even be opposed to adding another LB to the mix. I question our depth.

I think with lack of outbound transfers, at best we can add 5 or 6 when all is said and done. So the spots will be important.

 

[Vol423]

Are you under the impression that we are getting a starter?

Not sure, but most posters here seem to think so. I've stated numerous times already that I think that would be a mistake. Anyone we bring in won't be able to operate at our offensive tempo, and they won't know the playbook. I expect Merklinger to be our starter this year.

 

[VOLumeS]

The deal is DONE. Did you know his wife was a cheerleader at UT? They love Knoxville!

Soon.

 

[tnvols72]

Are you under the impression that we are getting a starter?

If he isnt planning on bringing in a starter then might as well bring Gaston back and spend Nicos money on WRs or DBs

 

[BigSteve09]

Not sure, but most posters here seem to think so. I've stated numerous times already that I think that would be a mistake. Anyone we bring in won't be able to operate at our offensive tempo, and they won't know the playbook. I expect Merklinger to be our starter this year.

So it would make sense to bring in a depth piece with maturity and experience to ground the QB room?

 

[vols 30]

If he isnt planning on bringing in a starter then might as well bring Gaston back and spend Nicos money on WRs or DBs

I hope this plays out this way

 

[TN-POSSUM]

still waiting on something final but when your read who will be starting for the Vols, I promise you will see it! (unless someone else reads it to you)

 

[BigSteve09]

If he isnt planning on bringing in a starter then might as well bring Gaston back and spend Nicos money on WRs or DBs

I'd be fine with this approach.

 

[tnvols72]

I hope this plays out this way

same here. Gaston knows this offense

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

We are laughing

 

[Vol423]

So it would make sense to bring in a depth piece with maturity and experience to ground the QB room?

Yes.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I hope this plays out this way

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Has it been officially announced Nico to UCLA?

 

[BigSteve09]

Yes.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Has it been officially announced Nico to UCLA?

In my 2.5 seconds of research:

New report says Nico Iamaleava to UCLA isn't a done deal, yet

Colin Cowherd may eventually be right.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[Enki_Amenra]

In my 2.5 seconds of research:

New report says Nico Iamaleava to UCLA isn't a done deal, yet

Colin Cowherd may eventually be right.

www.nbcsports.com

I didnt find anything that confirmed it. I'm glad you could find something. Now what's the article say?

 

[Jackcrevol]

I didnt find anything that confirmed it. I'm glad you could find something. Now what's the article say?

Here's another one:

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Iamaleava to UCLA - Not Yet

 

[Vol423]

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You and I seem to be the only two people in here that see that guy as being the backup if he were added to our roster.

 

[BigSteve09]

You and I seem to be the only two people in here that see that guy as being the backup if he were added to our roster.

If he comes here with a guarantee to be the starter I won't be excited

 

[DD4ME]

I'd be fine with this approach.

Same

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[DD4ME]

You and I seem to be the only two people in here that see that guy as being the backup if he were added to our roster.

You pay him to be what he is - a pace horse. If secretariat (gmac or merk) shows up and walks him down so be it. If they never do - Faizon becomes more critical and find another depth guy.