How much gains can we expect [S&C]

[UneducatedGuess]

Respect out of the gate? Nope. It's earned. Show me results this fall. Same goes for every member of the staff.

The players. I'm saying the players respect him.

Ain't nobody care about you!!

 

[FiremedicVOL127]

Not to sound too cliche but...
it's up to the individual player's desire and discipline.
When that desire to grow in strength and size is so all-consuming
it overpowers the temporary pains of the process of making it happen,
the real gains begin. It becomes a new lifestyle, a lifelong everyday habit that produces the kind of powerful confidence that carries over into more than just athletic performance on the field and into every part of their life for as long as they keep working to make gains happen. Some will want it more than others and those are the same ones who will gain the most benefits. Some only do the minimum to "maintain" and then fall off. If you always strive to gain, you don't have to worry about just maintaining or falling off. Own the results and enjoy what you earn until it's just habit. Everyday lifestyle. You want it more than that Bama player and you work so much harder than him that you can toss him around the field like a rag doll, then that becomes the new normal. Just know he's down there in his gym working as hard as he can to make sure that doesn't happen. Only one team will be the stronger team. The one who wants it bad enough to work hard enough to make it happen. The more you sweat in the gym training, the less you bleed in combat on the battlefield. Visualize the size and strength needed to toss around Bama like rag dolls and see yourself doing the work to get that. Then just do what you see. Own it. It's yours for the taking. You take it and it's yours.

Just so you know......., I just tossed my biscuit in the trash and am headed to the gym now!!!!!!

 

[jpope9]

Not to sound too cliche but...
it's up to the individual player's desire and discipline.
When that desire to grow in strength and size is so all-consuming
it overpowers the temporary pains of the process of making it happen,
the real gains begin. It becomes a new lifestyle, a lifelong everyday habit that produces the kind of powerful confidence that carries over into more than just athletic performance on the field and into every part of their life for as long as they keep working to make gains happen. Some will want it more than others and those are the same ones who will gain the most benefits. Some only do the minimum to "maintain" and then fall off. If you always strive to gain, you don't have to worry about just maintaining or falling off. Own the results and enjoy what you earn until it's just habit. Everyday lifestyle. You want it more than that Bama player and you work so much harder than him that you can toss him around the field like a rag doll, then that becomes the new normal. Just know he's down there in his gym working as hard as he can to make sure that doesn't happen. Only one team will be the stronger team. The one who wants it bad enough to work hard enough to make it happen. The more you sweat in the gym training, the less you bleed in combat on the battlefield. Visualize the size and strength needed to toss around Bama like rag dolls and see yourself doing the work to get that. Then just do what you see. Own it. It's yours for the taking. You take it and it's yours.

oh hey Butch!

 

[TNnative]

Every time UT get a new S&C coach everyone gets fired up. The gains you see won't be with the eye test. UT for the last 2 years passed the eye test of what a football team should "look" like. The gains are seen in stamina, staying healthy, etc.

Agree with that. But if combined with better technique from new position coaches and perhaps better flexibility from Rock, the trainers work should not resemble a MASH unit as it did last year.

 

[basspond]

I'm hoping he can improve our power and explosiveness. Did we ever replace our Nutritionist that left? I'm hoping some of our younger guys on the oline/dline can make some major weight gains.

A good Sports Nutritionist is critical for these young players as part of their program. They don't have the time to study and learn everything they need to know about good nutrition for muscle growth, flexibility, endurance, etc.. I'm sure Rock knows and will tell them everything they need to know about building up and stretching out but, he's not preparing their food nor there at every meal to tell them what to put on their plate.

 

[volnbama_]

Every time UT get a new S&C coach everyone gets fired up. The gains you see won't be with the eye test. UT for the last 2 years passed the eye test of what a football team should "look" like. The gains are seen in stamina, staying healthy, etc.

The players looked small this past season but that's jmo. Especially on both sides of the line

 

[basspond]

Realistically in an off season, how much can we expect for improvement. Will we go from a line that struggled with App Dtate to a group that can push back against Bama? Will it be a more subtle gain in that we won't see a large strength (and speed) change but rather less injury?

I hope it's as much a reduction in injury as anything. It doesn't matter if you're the strongest and best player in college football if you're standing on the sidelines in a sweatsuit.

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

This is UT we're talking about here. Expectations are better left to other programs.

If you really feel that way about the institution of Tennessee football, the program itself with all it's history and past success, then why don't you find another team to root for?

 

[MurphyVol]

I'd say 2 years

You think he'll make it that long? We change these guys more often than underwear

 

[butchna]

You think he'll make it that long? We change these guys more often than underwear

You change your underwear every four years? :yuck:

 

[MurphyVol]

Last 8 or so years:

Smith
Asmusus
McKeefery
Wylie
Lawson
Sezerson
Gullickson

Did I miss any?

 

[VolForLife83]

Less injury. No injuries to OL because of Strength training. Concussions and knee and Ankles happen Not one can be related to how strong one was. Speed and Explosion happens more with quickness and explosion than speed. Muscle strength and better control of body fat help here. All players can gain in these areas but to how much depends on how blessed one is with ability. When I train kids I never promise any of them I can make them run 40 in 4.4 for backs 4.9 for lineman. There is a limit to each person to how much they increase by what they are blessed by GOD. Now I do tell them I can help you get to what it is you can obtain to. Everyone makeup is different in strength and speed and quickness and Explosion

Well. ... Here's to hoping Rock can bring out the best of their abilities!

 

[DocVOLiday]

Last 8 or so years:

Smith
Asmusus
McKeefery
Wylie
Lawson
Sezerson
Gullickson

Did I miss any?

Damn. Anybody know how often most other teams change? I mean I imagine usually when you get a new coach, but on top of that

 

[butchna]

Last 8 or so years:

Smith
Asmusus
McKeefery
Wylie
Lawson
Sezerson
Gullickson

Did I miss any?

I was basing it on current coach. HC's bring their own I hear. Butch never really HIRED/fired Szerszen...he took over the duties after Lawson. Going by that...two in FIVE years. Now about your stinky drawers? :question:

 

[njvols]

Realistically in an off season, how much can we expect for improvement. Will we go from a line that struggled with App Dtate to a group that can push back against Bama? Will it be a more subtle gain in that we won't see a large strength (and speed) change but rather less injury?

Though I like what's being said about Rock, and think he's the real deal, seems like every time we get a new SC, there's a rush to how much better the new guy is. He's got his work cut out, but hope he's legit.

 

[MurphyVol]

Though I like what's being said about Rock, and think he's the real deal, seems like every time we get a new SC, there's a rush to how much better the new guy is. He's got his work cut out, but hope he's legit.

Remember the one guy we had was was a "human performance" trainer for the military or some such nonsense.

I dunno, I take these guys with a grain of salt. The HC need to set the tone for the work ethic in the weight room.

I know there's a lot of science involved, but you have limited time with kids with NCAA rules, etc. They need to be encouraged to hit those "voluntary" workouts.

Rock will prob be fine, but I think a lot of times fans and even coaches to a lesser extent think switching these guys out will be a magic fix.

 

[OneVolNation]

Just so you know......., I just tossed my biscuit in the trash and am headed to the gym now!!!!!!

Ha ha, good one bro. There's nothing wrong with biscuits though! You can use those calories for energy.

 

[Stacks Robinson]

Realistically in an off season, how much can we expect for improvement. Will we go from a line that struggled with App Dtate to a group that can push back against Bama? Will it be a more subtle gain in that we won't see a large strength (and speed) change but rather less injury?

Trey.Smith.

 

[81Orange]

The OL certainly needs to be in better shape. Butch let the tail wag the dog last year. Team needs a huge upgrade in conditioning across the board. They need to forget about injuries and hit this spring and fall. If folks go down, so be it. Go with what you have. Just make sure this team is in shape and used to being physical. Make damned sure the are fundamentally superior tacklers. Can't do that if all they do is thud or two hand touch during practice. All these surgeries keeping players out of spring ball isn't good news either. IMO those players missed spring. They'll have to earn their jobs back over the summer and fall. No practice....no play. Kinda tired of half the team out for the spring. Team needs a healthy dose of toughness drilled into them.

Ditto

 

[VFLCodyGBO]

Trey.Smith.

I.....don't see how this is applicable. Post count booster?

 

[v011s]

I really don't understand why anyone thinks a new S&C coach is going to be some miracle worker.

Were these guys all undersized and out of shape?
No way.

I mean, maybe they become more motivated in the gym? I don't know.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

I really don't understand why anyone thinks a new S&C coach is going to be some miracle worker.

Were these guys all undersized and out of shape?
No way.

I mean, maybe they become more motivated in the gym? I don't know.

The OL certainly looked it.

 

[CABVOL]

I really don't understand why anyone thinks a new S&C coach is going to be some miracle worker.

Were these guys all undersized and out of shape?
No way.

I mean, maybe they become more motivated in the gym? I don't know.

You obviously didn't watch many UT games, but not being a UT fan, that's understandable. The team was definitely smaller than the year before. KMac's body change was a big indicator there may be a problem. UT's line, particularly OL got manhandled by inferior teams on the regular.