Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[BigSteve09]

Is Colton Hood injured?

I never saw him go down. Are you hearing something?

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this is the most tennessee thing ever

He got banged up at some point in the 1st half. Tried to do 2nd half warmup but wasn't feeling it. Got some work with the trainer and tried to play a couple series at different times in the 3rd but took himself out. Was it because the game was already in hand? Was it because he's hurt? Dunno

Basilio saying he will be out "for a while"

 

[Jimmy Football]

I never saw him go down. Are you hearing something?

Yeah, unfortunately. Nothing I would remotely consider definitive, though. That’s why I was wondering if anyone else had heard anything.

 

[SoilVol]

They need to fix it. That's the last time a lot of those guys will ever play football. It's bad, because it's the same on the other team too. I can't believe those refs wouldn't listen to the dozens of people telling them they were screwing up.

My dad always carried the rule book in his back pocket (wrestling coach - @Rishvol probably knows) and would whip that sucker out and not let competition continue until the ref was thoroughly read the rule on the scenario lol

He got a lot of calls turned back in his favor doing that.... refs used to get a big laugh watching their buddies get the book pulled on them by my dad

But someone should've been on that field slowing it down until it was fully addressed. Also gives your defense time to rest, even if you get a flag thrown on you. But protest that. I've never understood why football coaches for some reason don't protest to the level baseball and even basketball coaches do.

 

[Jackcrevol]

He got banged up at some point in the 1st half. Tried to do 2nd half warmup but wasn't feeling it. Got some work with the trainer and tried to play a couple series at different times in the 3rd but took himself out. Was it because the game was already in hand? Was it because he's hurt? Dunno

Basilio saying he will be out "for a while"

basilio also makes balloon animals

 

[Jimmy Football]

He got banged up at some point in the 1st half. Tried to do 2nd half warmup but wasn't feeling it. Got some work with the trainer and tried to play a couple series at different times in the 3rd but took himself out. Was it because the game was already in hand? Was it because he's hurt? Dunno

Basilio saying he will be out "for a while"

Well, I’m sure Josh will clear it up in his presser today.

 

[Volator]

Possibility of 50% turnover in SEC football coaches this year:
Known: Piggies, LSwho, gators
Probable: mildkittens, aubie, vandy, mizzou ( better jobs for Lea and Drink)
Possible: OU, Tejas (Sark to NFL) USCjr (back to VT) Ole Miss (kiffen stay or go?)

Buckle up as it will be wild with the staff changes as well

 

[SpringBokVol]

2023 101 TFL, 41 Sack
2022 94, 31
2021 102, 34

2016 100.5, 30

This defense has moments of absolute brilliance and then completely forgets how to play. It's maddening.

 

[InVOLuntary]

"Front four all get in the backfield to take the snap" is not scheme.

The games where that didn't happen, the defense was classic Banks.

It's really is that simple. That's why last year his defense looked good. If you have a bunch of really good players for the front 4, where you can rotate a bunch to keep them fresh, and get to the qb rushing 4, it looks good. There are 5 offensive lineman. Add a tight end and a rb to block, you are literally double teaming all the front 4 minus one rusher. If your DL can still get there it works. If they don't the secondary gets exposed. We don't have the same level of depth and talent in the front 4 this year.

 

[dmwvol12]

I am very pleased that Florida will have immense competition for their new coach. Penn State and LSU are potentially better jobs. If Florida State, Auburn, and Texas open up, even better.

My BVS however will be on high alert if Oklahoma opens up.

I think you would anticipate with this many high profile schools looking for a new coach will make a run at Hype. There are simply not that many good coaches out there. I would bet Danny is already talking with his reps about a nice raise.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

Politics and idiots again has caused this turmoil. Expanding the playoff should have gone to 20-24. Either keep it at four or go to a full playoff.

They have essentially deemed bowl games meaningless and only twelve spots. So if coaches are out of the playoff early, they get fired early. It’s ridiculous.

We are becoming the nfl and we need to move more to that model. Where 8-4 and 9-3 is a good season and playoffs for your team. Let the top 24 Duke it out for the ring.

 

[therickbol]

Sorry. This place is toxic when we are winning. If any part of the team or athletic department is not in a state of Holy Divine perfection, this place is almost unbearable. I love the Vols and VN, but man we are a miserable bunch sometimes.

I am only able to survive it through excessive use of the ignore feature.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

I dont think upgrading the DC will resolve our issues. The issue isn't scheme or leadership, it's personel.

This is just completely false. Bull even talks about not playing outside shoulder, filling gaps, angles, and all the issues we have with coaching. I do believe some of it is personnel but half is definitely coaching.

 

[rikberry31]

My dad always carried the rule book in his back pocket (wrestling coach - @Rishvol probably knows) and would whip that sucker out and not let competition continue until the ref was thoroughly read the rule on the scenario lol

He got a lot of calls turned back in his favor doing that.... refs used to get a big laugh watching their buddies get the book pulled on them by my dad

But someone should've been on that field slowing it down until it was fully addressed. Also gives your defense time to rest, even if you get a flag thrown on you. But protest that. I've never understood why football coaches for some reason don't protest to the level baseball and even basketball coaches do.

In my experience the worst thing a coach can do is pull out the rule book with an official, particularly in baseball. The place for the rule book for a coach is on the back of the toilet and should be required potty time reading.

 

[knoxvol52]

Every successful coach (or at least their agent) is getting contacted right now through back channels to gauge interest.

Jimmy Sexton moves to edge of his seat...

 

[Ten_Titans]

It's really is that simple. That's why last year his defense looked good. If you have a bunch of really good players for the front 4, where you can rotate a bunch to keep them fresh, and get to the qb rushing 4, it looks good. There are 5 offensive lineman. Add a tight end and a rb to block, you are literally double teaming all the front 4 minus one rusher. If your DL can still get there it works. If they don't the secondary gets exposed. We don't have the same level of depth and talent in the front 4 this year.

The only other thing you could add is the impact of Will Brooks as a defensive coordinator on the field.

The official pose of Tennessee's defense as everyone looks at the sideline wondering what they are supposed to do. You didn't see that last year. Will Brooks would be my guess as to why.

Or maybe Tim Banks was divinely inspired last year. I don't know. It's just annoying to see 4 years of one result, 1 year of a different result, and start trying to explain away the four instead of the one like those are the outliers.

 

[therickbol]

I go on Thursdays. Daniel usually doesn't sing at the Thursday service.

You are missing out. But I guess you also miss out on the insane amount of cars that make parking difficult. Much less crowded on Thursday nights. We have tried a few times. Daughter's sports schedule usually makes Thursday not an option.

 

[SSVol]

This is just completely false. Bull even talks about not playing outside shoulder, filling gaps, angles, and all the issues we have with coaching. I do believe some of it is personnel but half is definitely coaching.

It seems pretty certain that if we had a Heupel-level DC with the talent we have, we could have a 40-60 defense even with the youth. And at that level, we'd be wrecking.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Yall think any of these jobs give Heup a call? Just to see if there is any interest?

Is Sexton his agent? Either way, Heupel deserves a raise. Read this morning that through five years he ranks 4th in Vol history for wins in first 5 years. He has a chance to pass all but Fulmer when this season is done. And think about what Fulmer inherited vs what Heupel inherited. Now that I look at it, if we win out and win our bowl game, he will tie Fulmer.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

I think you would anticipate with this many high profile schools looking for a new coach will make a run at Hype. There are simply not that many good coaches out there. I would bet Danny is already talking with his reps about a nice raise.

He did receive an extension in August that takes him through 2030.

 

[VolMike16]

This is just completely false. Bull even talks about not playing outside shoulder, filling gaps, angles, and all the issues we have with coaching. I do believe some of it is personnel but half is definitely coaching.

There is absolutely no way the lbers on this team are turning their back to the QB and running to their zone based on their own ability. Someone on this staff is telling them to do that. Either that or we have recruited legit idiots.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Yall think any of these jobs give Heup a call? Just to see if there is any interest?

Sexton just has a big chess board in his office where he moves all the coaches around.

Maybe FBI should investigate him for anti trust practices around controlling all good coaches.

He says maybe to one school then calls the coaches current school to say they need raise. Those that refuse are automatically available for the current openings.

 

[logginlarry]

Yall think any of these jobs give Heup a call? Just to see if there is any interest?

Isn't CJH a man with kids? He seems like a good family man. He has a great gig in a great area of the country. He makes good money. The fan base loves him (although not some on here). Danny White is a good AD, I'd bet they are close. Seems like he's gonna stay here for awhile.

 

[engineerVOL]

Man I wish we had found Joseph Aguilar earlier in his career. I’m glad 5-star QBs want to come here but give me a humble, grateful, and hungry 22-23 year old.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

It seems pretty certain that if we had a Heupel-level DC with the talent we have, we could have a 40-60 defense even with the youth. And at that level, we'd be wrecking.

If we had a top 50 defense, we would be undefeated. No reason to not be top 50 even if we go warp speed.

 

[engineerVOL]

We have an great group of wide receivers.

Feels like that Meacham, Swain, Smith trio.