Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Finishing 5th in the Heisman voting isn't elite? Come on.... Hendon's last season here was elite, over 3500 total yards with 32 total TDs and only 2 INTs while throwing for 69.6% and playing in just 11 games.

You missed the point entirely. Hooker put up some elite numbers, but he wasn't an elite first round guy at QB. Heupel's system can make a good QB look great...which has been great for us...but we've yet to see a truly elite TALENT (physical AND mental) in his system.

 

[A.J.]

Thanks, Herbie. I guess UT is the only school with some fans like that. Good thing the buckeye fans he loves are so much more patient and understanding and never said a cross word about Ryan Day before he won the championship last year.

 

[Orangeburst]

Not saying Herbie is wrong this time, but for a guy that thought we should of hired Schiano, he best sit this one out. Just stop talking about it, doesnt help.

 

[MarcoVol]

Thanks, Herbie. I guess UT is the only school with some fans like that. Good thing the buckeye fans he loves are so much more patient and understanding and never said a cross word about Ryan Day before he won the championship last year.

Y’all gotta pay attention more

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ryan Day, Calls Out 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State Fans After CFP Win

Kirk Herbstreit called out 'lunatic fringe' Ohio State fans and ESPN's 'First Take' while coming to the defense of Ryan Day.

www.si.com

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Raiders trading Jakobie Myers away ought to lead to more playing time for Donte Thornton, I would imagine.

Now, if only someone would make a trade for Jalin Hyatt.

 

[SpringBokVol]

Raiders trading Jakobie Myers away ought to lead to more playing time for Donte Thornton, I would imagine.

Now, if only someone would make a trade for Jalin Hyatt.

I wish the broncos would go after him - would be cheap and he could immediately play.

 

[drvenner]

Let’s not overreact to last night, gotta remember we are essentially returning only 2 contributors from last year’s team. Give em a couple of games to gel and we’ll be fine.

Also, Ament played solid last night and will only get better, so not sure where the “Ament is a disappointment” talk is coming from

The Ament disappointment talk is craziness. Too many mouth breathers. It's going to be another fun basketball season.

 

[drvenner]

It's not going to be that difficult to make the playoffs most years. It's akin to making the NCAABB tournament.

Lol what? Nine SEC games every year makes it much more challenging.

 

[WesTnVol]

Not saying Herbie is wrong this time, but for a guy that thought we should of hired Schiano, he best sit this one out. Just stop talking about it, doesnt help.

This just fuels the narrative for next season, of is Heupel on the hot seat at Tennessee

 

[drvenner]

He turned boxing into pro wrestling and small track horse racing, all fake. All the young kids are into MMA now, I'm really not in to it. I tell them if they could have seen boxing back in the day they would've loved it.

Oscar De La Hoya was very fun to watch

 

[therickbol]

It's not going to be that difficult to make the playoffs most years. It's akin to making the NCAABB tournament.

I would say "not sure if you are being serious" but unfortunately I already know the answer. For teams in the SEC, it will be nowhere near as easy as making the NCAA Tournament.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

I'm going to reverse course. I think Huepel not only is a great coach. I think what he's been able to do despite the talent gap, with this team is really really impressive.

My only concern is we keep talking about the talent gap. He is in year 5. I’m honestly not too concerned with the offensive talent. We failed Saturday night and at Bama because of poor execution, not because we didn’t belong due to talent offensively(like in many many years prior to Heupel). However, I do feel like there is a gap in talent at certain positions on defense in year 5, both starters and especially quality depth. That is very concerning to me. Also feel like there is a gap with our scheme. Enough said.

Here is a trivia question: do you know who are the 3 teams in the entire country whose defense has given up no more than 24 points every game?? Ohio State and Indiana are 2 and both are undefeated. Guess the 3rd one. The team is 4-5!

 

[Dadof2Vols]

This just fuels the narrative for next season, of is Heupel on the hot seat at Tennessee

Herbie trying to fire this rumor up to national level to hurt UT recruiting…

 

[csprig9]

I’m beginning to think Kiffin stays at ole miss
If he does through this insane coaching hiring deal we’re about to see I’m thinking he may actually only leave for Tennessee if CJH ever left


No I DONT WANT CJH fired

I’m really beginning to think Kiffin may truly regret leaving here

 

[MarcoVol]

I’m beginning to think Kiffin stays at ole miss
If he does through this insane coaching hiring deal we’re about to see I’m thinking he may actually only leave for Tennessee if CJH ever left


No I DONT WANT CJH fired

I’m really beginning to think Kiffin may truly regret leaving here

Kiffin will never coach @ UT again

 

[RandomUTfan]

Reliable poster?

It was Andrew Spivey who is on the UF beat. I have no idea how I forgot to say that. Sorry.

 

[engineerVOL]

Heupel is top 5 best coaches in this conference. I’m going on record that I want him here as long as we can keep him and definitely want no part of a coaching search.

 

[drvenner]

I posted this in the basketball forum but I meant to post it here. I don't pay enough attention.

Florida just lost to Arizona in basketball and then someone just dropped this news on their 247 board:

“The two names that I'm hearing the most about over the last few days are Jeff Brohm and Eli Drinkwitz. Brohm is a name that the high school coaches around the state really like and they believe he's someone that would win at Florida.
Based off of some recent talks, I think it's fair to say that there's a good chance Kiffin stays at Ole Miss.“

Jimmy Hyams warms up his Twitter machine

 

[dmwvol12]

It's not going to be that difficult to make the playoffs most years. It's akin to making the NCAABB tournament.

Invol, in the 2025 NCAA tournament 14 SEC teams made the dance. We are talking about 4 SEC teams making the playoffs in a normal and possibly 5 on a great year. Not sure if you're serious but if you are you need to rethink your math. It's not in the same universe.

 

[RandomUTfan]

Jimmy Hyams warms up his Twitter machine

I just want to add to this that Andrew Spivey heard Lane is staying at Ole Miss from a couple of Ole Miss commits who have been told that by the staff.

 

[knoxvol52]

@butchna

Wild that Colts gave up two 1st round picks and Adonai Mitchell for Sauce Gardner...kind of steep imo..

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Darnell Again

 

[InVOLuntary]

Invol, in the 2025 NCAA tournament 14 SEC teams made the dance. We are talking about 4 SEC teams making the playoffs in a normal and possibly 5 on a great year. Not sure if you're serious but if you are you need to rethink your math. It's not in the same universe.

There are 129 FBS Schools. If the playoff expands to 18 that's roughly 14% of the teams will make the playoffs.
There are 365 teams in DIV 1 Basketball of which 68 teams get in including the play in games. That equates to about 19%.

Math seems pretty solid to me.

 

[jave36]

@butchna

Wild that Colts gave up two 1st round picks and Adonai Mitchell for Sauce Gardner...kind of steep imo..

Way too steep

 

[InVOLuntary]

Lol what? Nine SEC games every year makes it much more challenging.

14% vs 19% of all teams with an expanded playoff. Very similar numbers.