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PAUL'S TAKE
MOST IMPROVED: Alton 'Pig' Howard, So., 5-8, 185, WR Howard actually had more rushing attempts than catches last season but he's now being asked to be the leader at the wide receiver position and he's stepped up to the challenge this fall.
WHAT HE'S DONE: He's taken advantage of a wide-open position battle at receiver. While other upperclassmen were passed by freshmen Marquez North and Josh Smith, Howard responded to the challenge and had one of the best fall camps of anyone on the team.
WHAT IT MEANS: With so much production lost from last season it's good for the Vols to have someone step up that's at least played receiver at the collegiate level, unlike so many to be in the rotation at receiver.
There's an article on VQ "Camp Superlatives" where each writer gave out 3 awards and Paul gave one to Howard. Part of his breakdown sure makes it sound like Howard, Smith and North are the starters...
I wasn't really trying to start a controversy - just listening to Azzanni (2:50 mark) say that Josh hadn't held on to his spot. Didn't say he wouldn't start - just said he didn't have the spot as of 8/19/13.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpjH1ZoLZKY[/youtube]
Tonight at 7:30 on ESPN2 there will be a show called Hell Week that followed Station Camp HS through their summer camp.
Doubt he talks about his recruiting but might be cool to see Malone for those of you who are fans.
I'm watching this at work and at the start where they are taking the buses to the camp I was sitting here thinking "those roads look familiar.." Turns out they are at Camp Nacome, it's about 5-10 miles from where I am right now.
I know, cool story bro.
They did a great job. Hoping for another one of your epic late night posts soon.![]()
