Converted Linebackers

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Are there any players that may be converted to linebacker? I've heard Channing Fugate's name in particular. SIAP.

Edit: Also, any conversions in general, just wanted to focus on LB'ers. Thanks in advance. :hi:
 
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FightingScott said:
Are there any players that may be converted to linebacker? I've heard Channing Fugate's name in particular. SIAP.

Edit: Also, any conversions in general, just wanted to focus on LB'ers. Thanks in advance. :hi:
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Jacques Smith, perfect size for a 3-4 LB imo. I think he has a much better year in Sunseri's defense compared to last year under Wilcox.
 
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AllVolForLife_16 said:
Jacques Smith, perfect size for a 3-4 LB imo. I think he has a much better year in Sunseri's defense compared to last year under Wilcox.
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Oh yeah for sure, there are other DE's like Jordan Williams and Lewis coming in that may play 3-4 OLB as well.
 
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I just get the feeling that Jacques is going to end up like our version of Courtney Upshaw. I like the idea that we 're going to phase the 3-4 in to give the guys time to learn.
 
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sonofUT62 said:
I just get the feeling that Jacques is going to end up like our version of Courtney Upshaw. I like the idea that we 're going to phase the 3-4 in to give the guys time to learn.
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Im pretty sure Dooley has wanted us to run a 3-4 base from the start, but we didn't have personnel to run it these past 2 years. Now we finally have the depth, talent, and big men up front to make the transition to 3-4.
 
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MoTrilla44 maurice couch
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FightingScott said:
Are there any players that may be converted to linebacker? I've heard Channing Fugate's name in particular. SIAP.

Edit: Also, any conversions in general, just wanted to focus on LB'ers. Thanks in advance. :hi:
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Fugate is a big tough boy, and probably played LB in HS. I really want Chaney to hand him the ball up the gut and let him plow ahead a few times though. We have yet to see that happen and might be well pleased. He didn't run all those yards in HS by being weak.

I bet someone gets moved though. Need a little depth at LB and need to keep some fresh legs in there.
 
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WesternNCVol said:
Fugate is a big tough boy, and probably played LB in HS. I really want Chaney to hand him the ball up the gut and let him plow ahead a few times though. We have yet to see that happen and might be well pleased. He didn't run all those yards in HS by being weak.

I bet someone gets moved though. Need a little depth at LB and need to keep some fresh legs in there.
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Fugate needs to get off Dooleys $hit list. He hardly saw the field last year. I wonder what he did.
 
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WesternNCVol said:
Fugate is a big tough boy, and probably played LB in HS. I really want Chaney to hand him the ball up the gut and let him plow ahead a few times though. We have yet to see that happen and might be well pleased. He didn't run all those yards in HS by being weak.

I bet someone gets moved though. Need a little depth at LB and need to keep some fresh legs in there.
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Agreed. Wish fullbacks would get some love in college football. Fugate could be a beast, IMO.
 
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Dooley said in his press conference that LaTroy Lewis would be a OLB. Jacques Smith, Willie Bohannon, and Jordan Williams will likely all go to OLB too.
 
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volstopfan14 said:
Dooley said in his press conference that LaTroy Lewis would be a OLB. Jacques Smith, Willie Bohannon, and Jordan Williams will likely all go to OLB too.
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Those are some big ol linebackers... Do they have the speed to stay with receivers and set the edge?
 
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I figure the new walk-on, Ryeon Wedley, was asked to walk-on just for that reason. He was a LB. If nothing else, he provides depth.
 
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ACvol3 said:
Those are some big ol linebackers... Do they have the speed to stay with receivers and set the edge?
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yes and yes on Jaq and Willie, both are very athletic and can move well for 250-260 lbs...dont know about JW tho
 
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Fugate was a monster at LB in high school and I agree - if he was not going to play - redshirt the kid - do not waste a year. He is a phenomenal athlete that should have gotten a shot at running back last year - he for sure would hit it up the gut on short yardage. They might have been bowl eligible using Fugate - he is a gamer.

It is very strange how last year played out - maybe Bartholomew does block better - but not having a RB coach sure had to be a factor.

Since the FB is a non factor in Chaney's offense - go ahead and move Fugate to LB - he would be no worse than Austin Johnson and possibly a huge surprise.

This kid would be a star in a lot of offenses and I hate to say it but Kiffin sure would have used him. Georgia, Arkansas and Stanford know how to use a big tough RB as a playmaker FB/TB type but it seems to baffle the Vols.

All the crying around on losing Santos - Channing Fugate is twice the ballplayer Santos is. Maybe Sal will draft him away from Chaney and use the talent at hand.
 
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I'd like yo know what happened with Fugate also. The coaches had positive things to say early in the season then Bart took over.
 
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What is the average height, weight and 40 times do you want for all lb positions in a 3-4? Thanks. I saw jaq at at a basketball game a couple weeks ago and guy has gained a minimum of 20 lbs since all those pics that surfaced of him. He is give now. Just wondering if he had the size and speed for ilb
 
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Jarvis Jones had a helluva year as a outside lb for UGa last year he is about 6,3 240. Rolando McClain and Donta Hightower were both over 6'3 and 240 at ILB and had great instincts
 
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