'15 FL QB/WR/DB (anything he wants) Torrance Gibson

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OrangeHammer said:
I think it's known that Jennings will get a shot at QB, but will mostly likely end up on the defensive side of the ball. Big, rangy tall safety that understand the concepts on both sides. That's something we've lacked for a little while IMO.
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If they plan to sign him as a QB, IMO he will get a year or 2 to figure out if it pans out or not. No reason to take 3 QBs this year thinking Jennings MAY move to S at some point down the road.
 
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OrangeHammer said:
To compare Gibson and Shaeffer is just ridiculous. Shaeffer was a head case and an attention whore. Met him on several occasions and he didn't just think he was Gods gift to football, he thought it was a privilege to even be in his presence.

I was referring to the Johnny Footballs, the Cam Newtons, and Connor Shaws of the SEC. QBs who made you respect their arm and their athletisicm.

Good try, but that was one hell of a swing and miss. :rock:
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"SCHAEFFER was a head case and attention whore????"

Bet you don't know why that's funny!!! :rofl:
 
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OrangeHammer said:
People must understand this. A lot of the schools he mentioned are in way better shape at QB then we are, taking two QBs wouldn't hurt us at all. Look back at the times when we actually won games. Each year we had multiple quality QBs (and RBs, and WRs, and etc) coming in ready to compete. This is the problem you MUST have to compete for one of the top spots in this game.

The late 90's and early 00's rosters were littered with talent at QB, so I say take them both. We don't have an incredible amount of talent on the hill right now thanks to our previous situation, but I think that kind of competition is exactly what we need, and WANT.
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Yes. Travis Stephens waiting on Travis Henry to leave who was waiting on Jamal Lewis to leave was a wonderful situation to be in.

You are correct, that is exactly where we want to be.
 
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OrangeHammer said:
I think it's known that Jennings will get a shot at QB, but will mostly likely end up on the defensive side of the ball. Big, rangy tall safety that understand the concepts on both sides. That's something we've lacked for a little while IMO.
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I know who you are, OrangeHammer. 😎
 
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OrangeHammer said:
I think it's known that Jennings will get a shot at QB, but will mostly likely end up on the defensive side of the ball. Big, rangy tall safety that understand the concepts on both sides. That's something we've lacked for a little while IMO.
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Well that's pretty negative... He was recruited as a qb.
 
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AboveAllNations said:
The thing that pisses me off about the people critizing Gibson for being arrogant because of his Twitter activity is the fact that they've never actually heard him speak. Gibson sounds like a great kid and a natural leader.
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I couldn't agree more with you. Everything I've seen/read/heard him say makes me think he's a great kid and willing to outwork anyone. I will be happy with either Gibson or Gentry. I honestly wish Gibson was making a decision earlier and chose us. There's just something about him I like. He has that 'it' factor or something. I will be watching him and pulling for him wherever he ends up. Just hope it isn't Auburn... :)
 
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Skullbone said:
You don't have to be an NFL pocket passer with an 80% completion percentage to win in college football. If Vince Young and Tim Tebow can win national championships I don't see why Gibson and Jennings or maybe even Gentry can't. I'm excited about the future.
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You realize VY's completion percentage his NC year was 65% and Tebow's was in the upper 60's, right?

Big difference from being in the mid to upper 60s in college to being in the 40s and mid 50s in high school. And Gentry does have to, because he doesn't have near the running ability that Tebow and Young had. But I do think Gentry has the most potential.
 
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OrangeHammer said:
People must understand this. A lot of the schools he mentioned are in way better shape at QB then we are, taking two QBs wouldn't hurt us at all. Look back at the times when we actually won games. Each year we had multiple quality QBs (and RBs, and WRs, and etc) coming in ready to compete. This is the problem you MUST have to compete for one of the top spots in this game.

The late 90's and early 00's rosters were littered with talent at QB, so I say take them both. We don't have an incredible amount of talent on the hill right now thanks to our previous situation, but I think that kind of competition is exactly what we need, and WANT.
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I agree. There's no way you don't take both Gibson and Gentry if they both want to come. Competition breeds champions and we definitely need more of that on The Hill. A team with competition and depth at every position like that would sure be fun to watch...I for one am damn ready for it. :)
 
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B-sideVol18 said:
You realize VY's completion percentage his NC year was 65% and Tebow's was in the upper 60's, right?

Big difference from being in the mid to upper 60s in college to being in the 40s and mid 50s in high school. And Gentry does have to, because he doesn't have near the running ability that Tebow and Young had. But I do think Gentry has the most potential.
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I would bet a person could've easily questioned some of their throwing mechanics or completion percentages as juniors in high school though. Dual threat QBs don't have to be the best passers to win in college. That's basically all I was trying to say. Gibson's completion percentage doesn't worry me at this point. I have nothing bad to say about Gentry. He's great too.
 
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VolForLife83 said:
No doubt, But some could be lurking here and that could give CBJ a bad image lol
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I'm pretty sure kids and their families know how the recruiting game is played. I doubt what someone says on a message board impacts their decision much if at all. Well, unless your Codyg from Cleveland.

If a kid wants to know where he really stands IMO with the UT staff, it's simple. Ask CBJ directly, "Would you take my commitment today"? If the answer is yes, the kid should feel very good about where he stands. If the answer is no, kid knows he is a backup plan option and his "offer" is not worth much.

Would the staff take a commitment from Gentry or Gibson right now? I would imagine they would at least 1 of them. Of course as fans, we don't really know. Both could try to commit and all a sudden news comes out both are being slow played. Recruiting can be crazy.
 
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If we get Gibson, I'll wash the clothes and clean the dishes for my wife. Even with a dish washer this is effort for me.
 
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Skullbone said:
I would bet a person could've easily questioned some of their throwing mechanics or completion percentages as juniors in high school though. Dual threat QBs don't have to be the best passers to win in college. That's basically all I was trying to say. Gibson's completion percentage doesn't worry me at this point. I have nothing bad to say about Gentry. He's great too.
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Yeah, and that's the thing. I think they have better throwing motions than Young and Tebow, thus a higher ceiling IMO. I don't think dual threats have to be the best passers, but I just think these defenses in the SEC are too fast to beat with an innacurate qb, even if he's an amazing athlete.

Gibson and Gentry are still takes for me for sure. But I'd be lying if I said I agree that I'm not worried about their accuracy translating to the next level. Very interested in how their senior seasons go. But like I said, would love to see both or either in orange.
 
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molsen81 said:
If we get Gibson, I'll wash the clothes and clean the dishes for my wife. Even with a dish washer this is effort for me.
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That's quite the task... I have to take the trash out occasionally... ugh, my life sucks.
 
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I wouldn't worry about completion % in high school ball. They're throwing to guys who are in the waning years of their football careers.
 
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TMatthews19 said:
I wouldn't worry about completion % in high school ball. They're throwing to guys who are in the waning years of their football careers.
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I'll admit the (4) Accuracy rating 247 has given Gibson would give me concern. That is a 4 out of 10. For a QB, this is a pretty important rating IMO. Kind of tied to completion %, but not really the same thing.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
I'll admit the (4) Accuracy rating 247 has given Gibson would give me concern. That is a 4 out of 10. For a QB, this is a pretty important rating IMO. Kind of tied to completion %, but not really the same thing.
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I said it earlier before, but

Its hard to judge his accuracy in his highlight film because all he throws are screens and deep balls. Those screens helped his %
 
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Ron Swanson said:
Coach Jake has visited Gentry out in NM three times and once with Butch. That's a long way if the prospect isn't at the top of the board. I follow this stuff pretty closely and I don't think Coach Jake has visited any other QB that many times, I'm not even sure if Butch has gone down to FL to visit Gibson. He might have but I can't remember, anyone know?
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Hmm... I do recall somebody posting something about Jones visiting Gibson in January...

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Wednesday Jones will be in South Florida along with assistant coach Zach Azzanni to see a few 2015 prospects high on Tennessee's board like Torrance Gibson and Calvin Ridley and both seem to have an interest in Tennessee early on.
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-VQ
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That was the same week Jones visited Gentry in New Mexico. Bajakian and Thigpen were also in attendance at Gibson's state championship game in December. It's clear the staff are highly interested in both players, but I have to believe Gibson is the top target given the multiple times he's repeated that Tennessee specifically refrained from signing a QB in 2014 to wait on him.
 
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PassedOutAwake said:
I said it earlier before, but

Its hard to judge his accuracy in his highlight film because all he throws are screens and deep balls. Those screens helped his %
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Right, which is why I'm forced to weigh the 4 out 10 for accuracy given by 247, and his completion percentage. I haven't seem him play live, and they have. Accuracy is a body-of-work type skill set. So can't tell just from a highlight tape.
 
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