Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[MarcoVol]

Golesh has never finished above 4th in the AAC and is 0-3 versus Ryan Silverfield.

 

[DD4ME]

Happy Monday

December 1, 2025: You must find your stability in your relationship with the Lord. God is your strength and your very present help in times of trouble. Lean on Jesus and put your trust in Him to bring you to a position of standing on the rock of salvation, the ultimate place of safety. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

 

[Kamaras gold teeth]

I think last year it was 13.

Tennessee started 24 finished 26. They were pretty much spot on there.

 

[MarcoVol]

I agree! Only problem is that I am guessing Josh wouldn’t hire anyone from the Stoops family.

SEC ranks on D

YPG:

UK - 12th
Vols - 14th

PPG:

UK - 12th
Vols - 13th

 

[Leeleesteeth]

SEC ranks on D

YPG:

UK - 12th
Vols - 14th

PPG:

UK - 12th
Vols - 13th

Watching Auburn Saturday night. Very similar base scheme, BUT players played fast, pursued wide open, took great angles. When you're not sure what to do all of these things suffer.

 

[VOLociraptorr]

I have a feeling ll that Lane kiffin will fail at LSU. I think he is a pretty good on the field coach but the ability to remain disciplined off the field isn't there.

In no world should he be trolling Ole Miss already. They took a chance on him when he was at FAU.

That kind of stuff is cute until You lose to Kentucky with a playoff game on the line

 

[UTSuave’]

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

He's the only person I've heard say that and he used to not say that about Joey

I'd rather rock with Joey again over GMac or a true freshman. Wanting to trust a freshman next year is dumb as hell.

What is dumb as hell is saying someone with almost two years of development can’t lead this program. In fall camp, George out performed everyone and the goal was to put weight on him during the year to potentially start if Joey didn’t work. He was a true freshmen this year and outperformed everyone in camp.

Know what you’re talking about before saying something is dumb. Some of the best QBs played their redshirt freshmen year and balled out. Remember a guy named Manzel?

 

[knoxvol52]

If Kiffin doesn't have a top 5 recruiting class at LSU every year or two, then its an epic failure on his behalf.

 

[VolNash17]

I’d be very interested to hear some insiders on this board have to say about this end of the year autopsy on the football program that AD White and Heupel are having. What will changes be what’s going to happen etc

 

[VolNash17]

Also would LOVE to see Tennessee steal away star transfer portal players like Ohio State, Ole Miss and Oregon have done. Heck even Alabama and Georgia. Not add 10 mid level guys but add 5 really good names and roll

 

[rockytop25]

Unpopular opinion here potentially:

The complete meltdown from our fanbase after every loss (in any sport really) is getting ridiculous.

I had a couple Auburn buddies text me last night talking about how they would’ve given anything to have had the type of year we just had. Our QB got here 6 months ago and our 2 starting CBs didn’t play a single snap together on the field

I think CFB fans as a whole are really going to have to start recalibrating their thinking on records every year. It’s getting more and more like the NFL every year (in the SEC at least). I’ll take 8-4 as our floor every day of the week

 

[knoxvol52]

What is dumb as hell is saying someone with almost two years of development can’t lead this program. In fall camp, George put performed everyone and the goal was to put weight on him during the year to potentially start if Joey didn’t work. He was a true freshmen this year and outperformed everyone in camp.

Know what you’re talking about before saying sowmtbing is dumb. Some of the best QBs played their redshirt freshmen year and balled out. Remember a guy named Manzel?

Actually I'm with you on this GM should be QB1 next season but most are wanting Aguilar back, to each their own. What's cute is some fans don't think GM can take over but are slobbering over Brandon to be QB 1 straight out of high school... I remember a QB that fans slobbered over straight out of high school recently, what happened to him?

 

[zhangliao04]

Yeah, It comes with the "Lane Kiffin" package you ordered.

This is what you get for hiring Lane Kiffin as your HC. Take the lumps and move on.

 

[VolNash17]

Unpopular opinion here potentially:

The complete meltdown from our fanbase after every loss (in any sport really) is getting ridiculous.

I had a couple Auburn buddies text me last night talking about how they would’ve given anything to have had the type of year we just had. Our QB got here 6 months ago and our 2 starting CBs didn’t play a single snap together on the field

I think CFB fans as a whole are really going to have to start recalibrating their thinking on records every year. It’s getting more and more like the NFL every year (in the SEC at least). I’ll take 8-4 as our floor every day of the week

8-4 with this schedule just take a look at next years schedule… Vs Texas… Vs LSU… Vs Auburn… Vs Alabama… At Vanderbilt… At Georgia Tech… At Texas A&M…

 

[JCVol00]

Matthews has some things to work on but he is a talent and has shown some big flashes at times. He just needs to get keep working hard at his craft. Everybody does this is a very young team. Half the team is freshman and sophomores and only 14 seniors. Our staff and players all got plenty to work on. This team has to mature and get more disciplined and stronger as a whole. Their mental toughness needs to be challenged. We have to become a tougher team, you got to hit you got to push hard. You have to have a killer instinct and that goes for coaches too. The staff has got to have the killer instinct as well. You can’t quit calling plays and letting up when you’re ahead. The players have to focus and take out teams when they are down, not let up and let them back in it. Tennessee fans want a tough aggressive team that attacks on both sides of the ball and wins at the LOS. The staffs and teams that can bond toughness and the hunger to win will win. Teams not willing to put in the work won’t win. Heupel and staff have to get the energy and fire into this program. Emotion is a part of the game, of course you want to be disciplined and smart and focused. But you can’t play and coach like robots either. Play like your at war, coach like your at war, and don’t be worrying about letting up on a opponent. Laxness is anti football, if you don’t practice hitting you won’t be good at it on saturdays. If your going to play this game play it all out or don’t play. Got to work hard at getting bigger and stronger. If your going to coach it coach it to win and beat your opponent as convincingly as you can. GBO! I’ve vented enough! Still VFL, but I hope Heupel is seeing that some things have to be addressed. I want to see him continue on here, he has some good qualities but he has to realize he is in a vulture conference and the team needs to develop the toughness that is required and start playing with the fire and passion that matches that of this great fan base. I will say I expected 9-3 or 10-2 but that was before Gibson got hurt and it appeared McCoy would return at some point. Still, I think this team should have won at least 9 personally. But it wasn’t a total loss of a season. We had a lot of young players play and it will pay off in the long run. There are many players on this team that should improve greatly by next season. Our recruiting class coming in looks strong and 27 looks good early. With our core team being young is now the time led by some of this years juniors for this group to bond together on the mission of making next year there year. But everybody involved needs to realize they all have to get better if they want to win championships. I do think we will be a better team overall next year. We really need Mac and Faizon to be ready to work and attack this system and become leaders fast. Next year is the hour Heupel and this team needs to start showing the strides we are all wanting and expecting to see. GBO! Whew I’m done for now! VFL!

 

[Carp]

We need a big time DT transfer like ONL was. We really missed his impact this year up the middle. He and Thomas made a fantastic duo on the interior of the DL.

 

[UTSuave’]

I have a feeling ll that Lane kiffin will fail at LSU

Respectfully you’re crazy!..you seen the kind of recruits he pulled here in such a short amount of time with no track record to compare as a HC.lane kiffin is Tony V in football.relatable,protects his guys and scores a lot of points on offense it’s fun…

if you think kiffin is gonna have to try really hard to recruit at LSU in comparison to selling someone on playing in Oxford instead..I’ve got ocean front property I’ll sell you in North Dakota.

 

[knoxvol52]

8-4 with this schedule just take a look at next years schedule… Vs Texas… Vs LSU… Vs Auburn… Vs Alabama… At Vanderbilt… At Georgia Tech… At Texas A&M…

I don't get to caught up into the next years schedule debate. More issues will arise for all teams especially with this porthole opening up soon. Plus PSU maybe waiting on Alabama season to end to try to poach DeBoer.

 

[turdherder11]

8-4 with this schedule just take a look at next years schedule… Vs Texas… Vs LSU… Vs Auburn… Vs Alabama… At Vanderbilt… At Georgia Tech… At Texas A&M…

Its going to be tough next season, I dont think the fanbase can take it. I think hes a good coach, but hes gotta make some serious moves. The entire defensive position coaches need to go. Idk about Banks, we have improved every season until this one. He also has to make serious moves in the portal. With all the coaching changes going on in the sec, we should be digging in the portal hard.

 

[Jimmy Football]

Unpopular opinion here potentially:

The complete meltdown from our fanbase after every loss (in any sport really) is getting ridiculous.

I had a couple Auburn buddies text me last night talking about how they would’ve given anything to have had the type of year we just had. Our QB got here 6 months ago and our 2 starting CBs didn’t play a single snap together on the field

I think CFB fans as a whole are really going to have to start recalibrating their thinking on records every year. It’s getting more and more like the NFL every year (in the SEC at least). I’ll take 8-4 as our floor every day of the week

I get the sentiment, but I’m less concerned about the record and more concerned that we witnessed some things this season that makes me wonder if 8-4 might not be the floor.

I think it starts with a different direction on defense. I think it continues with hiring a real special teams coach.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

Actually I'm with you on this GM should be QB1 next season but most are wanting Aguilar back, to each their own. What's cute is some fans don't think GM can take over but are slobbering over Brandon to be QB 1 straight out of high school... I remember a QB that fans slobbered over straight out of high school recently, what happened to him?

Love Joey and all his yards and beautiful deep balls, but he still struggled with intermediate passes and turnovers. He likely cost us the OU and Bama games this year. But he also won us Mississippi state and other games. Good QB, but George can be elite. He is effortless with throwing the ball and at his height, he can see the field so well. Plus, he is a decent runner at his size. A better runner than Joey. People are scared of the unknown but you don’t pay these guys to sit.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Is this true? Is there anything about the guy that is genuine?

He is a genuine douchebag. I can say that with 100% certainty.

 

[Jack Burton]

Do you hope he's right this time?

No.

 

[knoxvol52]

Love Joey and all his yards and beautiful deep balls, but he still struggled with intermediate passes and turnovers. He likely cost us the OU and Bama games this year. But he also won us Mississippi state and other games. Good QB, but George can be elite. He is effortless with throwing the ball and at his height, he can see the field so well. Plus, he is a decent runner at his size. A better runner than Joey. People are scared of the unknown but you don’t pay these guys to sit.

Plus GM didn't come to Tennessee to stand on sidelines for 2 years. This isn't 1980 anymore, these kids want to play.