'20 GA ATH Arik Gilbert (LSU commit)

[Jackcrevol]

If he wants to be closer to home then it’ll be Clemson or Florida

 

[Geaux_Vols]

Good point. Bailey certainly has the check down part mastered.
GBO!!

Bailey was a true freshman running against SEC defenses this year. HB set GAHS records once he was on the same level as everyone else. Once he gets his SEC legs under him he’s going to do the same thing.

 

[Garren04]

Taken himself out of the portal for the time being for those who aren’t aware

 

[Coach Punk]

Bailey was a true freshman running against SEC defenses this year. HB set GAHS records once he was on the same level as everyone else. Once he gets his SEC legs under him he’s going to do the same thing.

And had no spring or fall camp. Would’ve won the job if there was a fair competition.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Bailey was a true freshman running against SEC defenses this year. HB set GAHS records once he was on the same level as everyone else. Once he gets his SEC legs under him he’s going to do the same thing.

I know and really I like Bailey. I just have a hard time being positive now.
I’m turning into one of those guys.
I really hope this staff gets serious with Bailey, especially JC, because I think he has the tools to be a game changer for us at the QB position.
GBO!!

 

[WhatInVolnation]

Bailey was a true freshman running against SEC defenses this year. HB set GAHS records once he was on the same level as everyone else. Once he gets his SEC legs under him he’s going to do the same thing.

Yea, I was very pleased with what I saw from HB this year. He enrolled early but spring camp was cut very short for all and he then missed most of fall camp with Covid-19 issues and Pruitt admitted he did not give HB meaningful practice snaps until mid-season or so. I also witnessed that Pruitt didn’t get HB any meaningful snaps in games until he started. So, in context, HB performed very well.

 

[CobbVol]

Dabo does not take transfers as they are considered "un-pure" to his culture. He would have to step away from his no transfer policy if he wants Gilbert.

 

[Coach Punk]

Vols QB wants former five-star teammate to join him at Tennessee

The 6-foot-5, 249-pound Gilbert opted out of LSU's final two games this season, prompting plenty of speculation that he was on the verge of leaving the program. Gilbert, who was one of the Tigers' leading receivers at the time of his decision, finally went public Saturday with his decision to explore other options.

"I’d like to announce that I’m verbally entering the transfer portal," Gilbert tweeted Saturday. "I’d like to (thank) god for all the blessings he bestows upon me."

Gilbert, who later deleted the tweet, was ranked the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 1 tight end in the 2020 class and the No. 1 player from the state of Georgia, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. He was also named the Gatorade National Player of the Year coming out of Marietta High School, just outside Atlanta, where he was Bailey's favorite target for most of their high school careers.

Background for what’s happening right now.

 

[golfer89]

Im playing golf & my phone is blowing up. I live in Baton Rouge & my LSU buddies are call me. Something is cookin' right now !!!!

 

[Blake25p]

Taken himself out of the portal for the time being for those who aren’t aware

Yup no longer in the portal according to 247

 

[jasonvol18]

He’s homesick and from Marietta GA. Will end up at Georgia or GT.

He's not going to GA. He and Washington hate each other and said during the recruiting process they would never play together. If he comes to TN he immediately has 2 former HS teammates that wild help with being home sick.

 

[jasonvol18]

I wouldn't go to a team that doesn't throw to the TE.

Chaney loves throwing to the TE, just hasn't had one at TN worth a damn or to throw to. He would get plenty of touch's as TN, especially with his former QB Bailey throwing to him again.

 

[volthruitall]

For the life of me, I'll never understand a fan base that roots against their own team. Saying talent shouldn't come here as if talent isn't what will help us be better. I'm a vol through it all, win lose or draw, but if don't wish to see Tennessee come out on top of every situation, why are y'all even here? Might as well openly root for the teams that you're secretly rooting for

 

[LoudOrange]

For the life of me, I'll never understand a fan base that roots against their own team. Saying talent shouldn't come here as if talent isn't what will help us be better. I'm a vol through it all, win lose or draw, but if don't wish to see Tennessee come out on top of every situation, why are y'all even here? Might as well openly root for the teams that you're secretly rooting for

BVS has turned to self loathing for some.

 

[jasonvol18]

For the life of me, I'll never understand a fan base that roots against their own team. Saying talent shouldn't come here as if talent isn't what will help us be better. I'm a vol through it all, win lose or draw, but if don't wish to see Tennessee come out on top of every situation, why are y'all even here? Might as well openly root for the teams that you're secretly rooting for

Right there with you. I ride or die with the Vols no matter how bad it's gotten. Those type fans aren't real fans anyway. Those are the types that bandwagon jump on the hot school. Those fans I don't consider real Vols anyway. They will show back up whenever we start winning. I'd rather they just go pull for Ala, Ga, Fla etc.

 

[MarcoVol]

I wouldn't go to a team that doesn't throw to the TE.

Well unless you and Arik Gilbert share a brain we might still have a shot

 

[Vfl2407]

Dabo does not take transfers as they are considered "un-pure" to his culture. He would have to step away from his no transfer policy if he wants Gilbert.

That is so Old Testament Dabo thinking.
BC - BeforeCrashing - and burning vs Ohio State.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

That is so Old Testament Dabo thinking.
BC - BeforeCrashing - and burning vs Ohio State.

OSU did burn them with the TE’s last night.
GBO!!

 

[Volsdeep4]

Bailey was a true freshman running against SEC defenses this year. HB set GAHS records once he was on the same level as everyone else. Once he gets his SEC legs under him he’s going to do the same thing.

Good seeing you on here! Missed your insight on players. Hope the family is well and as are you

 

[NoogaVol96]

People on here keep saying UGA obviously didn’t read much about his recruitment. DW and Gilbert did not want to play on the same team. Just because your homesick doesn’t necessarily mean you go home.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Yeah, we didn’t utilize TEs bc we played a QB that couldn’t get to his second read. Gilbert knows Bailey can get it to him. I like our shot.

This. Maybe people quit watching but our TEs magically appeared as a part of our offense once JG was benched. Fant and Warren suddenly looked like solid players

 

[Power T-Rev]

For the life of me, I'll never understand a fan base that roots against their own team. Saying talent shouldn't come here as if talent isn't what will help us be better. I'm a vol through it all, win lose or draw, but if don't wish to see Tennessee come out on top of every situation, why are y'all even here? Might as well openly root for the teams that you're secretly rooting for

Its in his best interest not to come here if he wants to be developed and win

 

[Power T-Rev]

Right there with you. I ride or die with the Vols no matter how bad it's gotten. Those type fans aren't real fans anyway. Those are the types that bandwagon jump on the hot school. Those fans I don't consider real Vols anyway. They will show back up whenever we start winning. I'd rather they just go pull for Ala, Ga, Fla etc.

 

[SLICKYINC]

It’s true though. Not wanting talent here is stupid af. Complaining about not having talent when you’re in the Go PlAy AnD dEvElOp somewhere else is also stupid af.

 

[Power T-Rev]

It’s true though. Not wanting talent here is stupid af. Complaining about not having talent when you’re in the Go PlAy AnD dEvElOp somewhere else is also stupid af.

Just putting myself in the players shoes. Not a fan's shoes