2 guys that have me amped for the Future

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Curt Maggitt and AJ Johnson....from what I saw yesterday and so far...I think the sky is the limit with these two young men.

GO VOLS!
 
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Don't forget Devrin Young. That guy is a true freshman and we FINALLY after so many years have a dangerous return team. I really like Maggitt too. Another true freshman.
 
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I actually like Randolph. i know he struggled today, but i think he showed me something. Hes no star right now, but lets say his junior year comes around, i could see him turn into something special
 
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CTVolsfan14 said:
I actually like Randolph. i know he struggled today, but i think he showed me something. Hes no star right now, but lets say his junior year comes around, i could see him turn into something special
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He took a couple brutal licks from Ware
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Bullard did fairly well today on the OL. He was moving his man out of the way. He'll be here another 2 years as well.
 
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No neal mention? With good quarterback play, he probably has over 100 yards recieving. He is turning into a playmaker.
 
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volswillrise12 said:
Curt Maggitt and AJ Johnson....from what I saw yesterday and so far...I think the sky is the limit with these two young men.

GO VOLS!
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Finally a POSITIVE post!!:clapping::clapping:
Thank you volswillrise12!! To all you negavols, this is the way you support our team. Bit ching and whining only shows yer thin skin.
 
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This year sucks and it's driving me crazy, but there are definitely a few reasons to think that things will be much better next year. Just wish we'd somehow figure out a way to beat someone worth a crap and quit getting embarrassed against good SEC competition.
 
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Chad F said:
This year sucks and it's driving me crazy, but there are definitely a few reasons to think that things will be much better next year. Just wish we'd somehow figure out a way to beat someone worth a crap and quit getting embarrassed against good SEC competition.
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LSU is waaaaay above just a "good" team. IMO, we just watched our vols get beat by this years NC...they are a complete football team
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I want to see Jordan Williams next year after gain some weight and becoming stronger. He could be a suprise starter next year over Bohannon at DE.
 
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I also thought the DL looked good especially early on. They just spent too much time on the field. M Jackson is obviously a big piece of the puzzle and Martin is contributing some but everyone else is back. LB's only lose Johnson. DB's don't lose anyone who is playing a significant role.

There is a lot of raw talent in the UT defensive 2-deep and only about 4 or 5 Srs (two listed as full time starters)
 
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Encouraging story... I hope.

In '82, NCSU's basketball team was expected to be mid-pack in the ACC. UNC was expected to dominate with Jordan and company. State started out well but then their best player D Whittenburg went down with a broken foot. He was a slasher and shooter. He was replaced by Gannon whose only real talent was the long ball. The 3 pt shot was being tried in the ACC but not throughout the NCAA. State struggled eventually losing 10 games needing to win the ACC tournament to make the NCAA's. Whittenburg got back just in time.

The team he came back to wasn't the same team as the one he left. They had more options. Guys who had leaned on him to drive, score, lead... had to step up. Without his talent as a crutch, they had to become better.

Their story ends with one of the most improbable runs in basketball history. They won the ACC tourney then the NCAA by winning 9 or 10 in a row. I think they were underdogs in all those games. A very big part of their winning was that they went ahead and took (and hit) long jumpers even for 2 points. Now it is common to live on the long ball... then it was thought to be a sure path to failure but it was what they could do.

My point is that guys are having to grow up now. They can't lean on Bray, Hunter, et al to bail them out. That may end up being huge when those guys come back healthy.
 
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sjt18 said:
Encouraging story... I hope.

In '82, NCSU's basketball team was expected to be mid-pack in the ACC. UNC was expected to dominate with Jordan and company. State started out well but then their best player D Whittenburg went down with a broken foot. He was a slasher and shooter. He was replaced by Gannon whose only real talent was the long ball. The 3 pt shot was being tried in the ACC but not throughout the NCAA. State struggled eventually losing 10 games needing to win the ACC tournament to make the NCAA's. Whittenburg got back just in time.

The team he came back to wasn't the same team as the one he left. They had more options. Guys who had leaned on him to drive, score, lead... had to step up. Without his talent as a crutch, they had to become better.

Their story ends with one of the most improbable runs in basketball history. They won the ACC tourney then the NCAA by winning 9 or 10 in a row. I think they were underdogs in all those games. A very big part of their winning was that they went ahead and took (and hit) long jumpers even for 2 points. Now it is common to live on the long ball... then it was thought to be a sure path to failure but it was what they could do.

My point is that guys are having to grow up now. They can't lean on Bray, Hunter, et al to bail them out. That may end up being huge when those guys come back healthy.
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I'd bet someone is going to miss the point of this story and think you are predicting a NC season next year. Just saying...
 
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Most impressive to me is tugboat, he took alot of plays yesterday and certainly clogs up the middle. He even got a mention last week from DD.....2 star....Kids gonna be good.
 
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volswillrise12 said:
Curt Maggitt and AJ Johnson....from what I saw yesterday and so far...I think the sky is the limit with these two young men.

GO VOLS!
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Most football fans would and do recognize this, next year we should show alot of improvement, heck maybe by the end of this year. I thought the 1st half was very good for the VOLS, one step at a time....GBO
 
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If Randolph can step in at safety sooner rather than later, it lets Waggner move back to his natural corner spot.

Hopefully Moore kicks up the cardio and gets on the field soon too.
 
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Chad F said:
This year sucks and it's driving me crazy, but there are definitely a few reasons to think that things will be much better next year. Just wish we'd somehow figure out a way to beat someone worth a crap and quit getting embarrassed against good SEC competition.
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Exactly. 1988: 5-6 1989: 11-1
 
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What I liked:
1. DY actually look forward to punt returns now and really excited adout kickoffs
2. D-line/Linebackers young need depth but getting better
3. O-line showed toughness with running plays against LSU d-line

What didn`t like:
1. Matt Simms let`s be kind with him at QB our O goes from 30 plus points per game to 10
 
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