'15 TN DB Rico McGraw

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glichtenwalter said:
Looked good to me. It didn't look like he led with his helmet to me.
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Sad thing is that it doesn't matter if you lead with your head or not anymore. If you hit a "defenseless" player it's considered targeting resulting in ejection. It's dumb. That probably would've been deemed targeting in college under the new rules.
 
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LandonVFL said:
Sad thing is that it doesn't matter if you lead with your head or not anymore. If you hit a "defenseless" player it's considered targeting resulting in ejection. It's dumb. That probably would've been deemed targeting in college under the new rules.
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I missed this game, but saw the video of the hit. Did McGraw get ejected for that, or are you guys just debating?
 
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TNnative said:
I missed this game, but saw the video of the hit. Did McGraw get ejected for that, or are you guys just debating?
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He didn't..they're just saying he probably would be ejected for laying that same hit on somebody at the NCAA level under the new rules.
 
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That was a clean hit with great technique. I am all for player safety, but what are these defensive players supposed to do?? Wait until the receiver catches the ball, turns and faces him, say hi and shake his hand, and then hit him?? By then, the offense has gained a first down or scored a touchdown. So, it is the the defensive guy's fault that the quarterback hung his receiver out to dry, and the defense played his assignment correctly and is in position to make the play?? Just don't get these rule changes. Put flags on them and be done with it.
 
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LandonVFL said:
Sad thing is that it doesn't matter if you lead with your head or not anymore. If you hit a "defenseless" player it's considered targeting resulting in ejection. It's dumb. That probably would've been deemed targeting in college under the new rules.
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They have watered down defenseless too much. I never played football though so I don't have any experience to vase it on. I would have to defer to folks who have actually taken some hits before.
 
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To me, it didn't look like a hit at all. It just looked like he ran through the guy in route to the ball. He was just more of a man than the other guy.
 
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volthruitall said:
To me, it didn't look like a hit at all. It just looked like he ran through the guy in route to the ball. He was just more of a man than the other guy.
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I saw the same thing...looking for a pick and just happened to destroy a dude in the process.
 
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volthruitall said:
To me, it didn't look like a hit at all. It just looked like he ran through the guy in route to the ball. He was just more of a man than the other guy.
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Nah he punished him on purpose. Lol but the game was a tough-man sport. They're taking the tough out if football. Was a sport where it took heart to play. Now anybody can walk out there and strap it up with no fear of getting your head knocked off. Just sad I tell ya.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
Nah he punished him on purpose. Lol but the game was a tough-man sport. They're taking the tough out if football. Was a sport where it took heart to play. Now anybody can walk out there and strap it up with no fear of getting your head knocked off. Just sad I tell ya.
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Idk about all that.. A little early on saying those things, but I do think it's getting safer and safer ever year. Dudes still get banged up every game tho
 
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"South Carolina, that was a great trip. I stand pretty strong with them," McGraw said. "The coaches are recruiting me pretty well and I really like South Carolina."

Another school that seemingly impressed him over the summer was Tennessee, The Vols' new coaching staff have energized the program and that's something McGraw has taken notice of.

"Tennessee, they have something really good going on right now and I like to see that from them and it's my home-state school," McGraw said. "They have new facilities, new commits, new coaches, so they have a new swagger about themselves and that's good."

"It's one thing that this coaching staff has done better than the previous coaching staff in just stressing that they're going to win and doing what you need to do to win and I think they've got the players to do it," McGraw said. "Everything they do is about their business and just win and that's their approach. I know they haven't played their first game yet, but their main focus is winning and being on top and I'm really impressed with that."
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-VQ
 
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SKILL ASSESSMENT: Long has McGraw been one of the state's top players, regardless of class, starring at the state's top program in Nashville. McGraw could play safety or corner at the next level, but as he continues to grow and get bigger, most see him projecting as a safety in college.

STATUS WITH VOLS: McGraw has grown to like the Vols more since Butch Jones has taken over within the past year and what was once seen as a long shot for the Vols is now more realistic. But, like others on the board, the Vols are going up against some heavy hitters in the conference.

OTHERS INVOLVED: Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Florida State, Clemson, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, South Carolina

-VQ
 
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TriCitiesVol said:
SKILL ASSESSMENT: Long has McGraw been one of the state's top players, regardless of class, starring at the state's top program in Nashville. McGraw could play safety or corner at the next level, but as he continues to grow and get bigger, most see him projecting as a safety in college.

STATUS WITH VOLS: McGraw has grown to like the Vols more since Butch Jones has taken over within the past year and what was once seen as a long shot for the Vols is now more realistic. But, like others on the board, the Vols are going up against some heavy hitters in the conference.

OTHERS INVOLVED: Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Florida State, Clemson, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, South Carolina

-VQ
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Vanderbilt..... Bahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
 
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Currently McGraw is eyeing unofficial visits to see Alabama play LSU and Tennessee when the Vols host Georgia. But he notes that the scheduling process is ongoing and he’s maintaining communication with several other coaching staffs. Two schools in particular that have reached out of late are Michigan and Notre Dame.

“Tennessee, that’s been the team I talk to the most,” he said. “Coach (Butch) Jones, I can’t even tell you how many written letters I’ve gotten from him. They have some of the best facilities in the SEC. They’ve got a tough schedule so I’m hoping to see some big wins.”

Along with Tennessee, expect Alabama to remain steadily in mix as well.

“Of course Alabama is the first team to offer me,” he said. “They offered me and of course they have some key wins and big wins, they’re definitely going to be in it.”
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Butch puttin' in work.
 
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Huge! Interesting that butch said he is going for more height in the secondary and this cat just so happens to be coming in for the game.
 
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