2nd-year surge: Venzell Boulware

[kamoshika]

Sure, offensive linemen tend to redshirt more than players at other positions, and they tend to handle it pretty well as a group, but it’s still not easy to get up and go to work every day knowing you’re probably not going to play for another year. It’s never a given that a player will handle that well.

Boulware handled it well, clearly. He was the first true freshman offensive lineman to have his black helmet staff removed, and coaches and teammates consistently praised his work ethic throughout the season. That’s a good start.

That’s not the only reason coaches are excited about Boulware, though. On top of being a hard worker, the big kid is talented, as well. He’s strong. He’s got good size for the guard position, and he’s not a bad athlete, either.
Second-Year Surge: Tennessee Vols football redshirt freshman guard Venzell Boulware

 

[Biopsyman]

Road Grader

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[livefaith]

That's how you become beloved on Rocky Top! :yes:

 

[UTVOLS1614]

hes gonna be a good one. not quite as big but im hoping he plays similar to zach fulton

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Really impressed with the quality of the OL class last year. Boulware, Richmond, Jones, & Hall all look like studs.

 

[NYCVol]

Guys like this are the ones we've been missing for years until CBJ started stacking 'em like cord wood. Gonna be a good run here boys.

 

[PowerWookie]

One of my favorites in his class

 

[HoptownVol]

Boulware looked great this spring, I was really impressed with his footwork. Much quicker than I expected.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I think he was ready go last year if we needed him, so I'm glad he got the redshirt.

We should be very good on the Oline as long as we get three good OTs out of Hall/Richmond/Kendrick/Ryan Johnson.

Really, really want to see Coleman Thomas stay put at Center. If we have to, I would try Boulware or Jashon Robertson at Tackle first.

 

[butchna]

I think he was ready go last year if we needed him, so I'm glad he got the redshirt.

We should be very good on the Oline as long as we get three good OTs out of Hall/Richmond/Kendrick/Ryan Johnson.

Really, really want to see Coleman Thomas stay put at Center. If we have to, I would try Boulware or Jashon Robertson at Tackle first.

Ryan Johnson probably redshirts and eventually ends up at guard. Niehaus and Tatum are future OTs on our depth chart IMO.

 

[TNnative]

I think he was ready go last year if we needed him, so I'm glad he got the redshirt.

We should be very good on the Oline as long as we get three good OTs out of Hall/Richmond/Kendrick/Ryan Johnson.

Really, really want to see Coleman Thomas stay put at Center. If we have to, I would try Boulware or Jashon Robertson at Tackle first.

Though I would not carve it in stone, I think Thomas staying at center is a safe bet. IMO, they might burn the red shirts on all three freshman OL guys first.

If Thomas and Dobbs have a good rapport and timing, you don't usually play musical chairs there. Unless you are in the second quarter with a 40 point lead against a cupcake, and you say, "What the hell? Let's see who else can do snaps in front of a crowd."