Is it possible?

[Escape Goat]

Just for the record, I think there are a half-dozen SEC teams that are at least as happy with their recruiting situation as we are with ours.

Sweet, everyone is in a great mood!
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[stcvol]

I'm just gonna show my ignorance here. What does the V,B mean?

Vols B###H = V,B

 

[DjCrenshaw]

Not even close. Indeed, the gap in talent between us and the Big-5 in the SEC is greater now than in any era I can remember, and on pace to worsen, not get better.

You're sil'wee

 

[General Jack]

Not even close. Indeed, the gap in talent between us and the Big-5 in the SEC is greater now than in any era I can remember, and on pace to worsen, not get better.

Yeah, we're still having to fix the trainwreck fulmer left with his '05 - '08 recruiting classes, you've got that right.

We have quite a bit of young talent now, we are closing the gap rather than watching in widen.

 

[ibvolman]

I think he is going to get us to the point that we are in the conversation every year. We haven't really been since the disaster of 2005.

I am ok with 7-9 wins this year. Next year should be the year we return to prominence and if they keep recruiting the way they have been, we should be in the conversation for the east every year and SEC championships every few years. This year for instance, we will be underdogs in 5-6 games, but next year will probably not really be underdogs in any game except Bama and maybe UGA at home depending on Richt's status.

The thing I like is not just the talent, but the systematic way of rebuilding. Basically covering the holes while making each position better. Haven't seen many misses yet and that is big for 2 classes. Next year we load up on LB and we are set for the next 2-3 years at that position. We are currently set the next 2-3 years at OL, WR, QB, RB, DB's.

Only thing missing left is DL and we are close. 2-3 commits away from being set in both talent and depth.

I think picking up a LB in this next class would be good, but with the frosh talent we got last year we may be somewhat OK there. I really want to see some big nasty DT's commit.

 

[KoachKletus]

On pace to get worse? If you can't see Dooley is laying the ground work then you have your head in the sand. I would much rather have classes ranked 10-15 that all qualify and live up to their potential then many of the classes we had under Kiffin and the coach before him that either never did anything or waited until their Jr or Sr year to get off their A** and do something. That said we have a long way to go. We have got to start getting DT's stat. I have faith that this staff will be able to start addressing that soon. Still going to take time but there is no doubt we're headed in the right direction.

Not to mention that CDD is focused not just on talent, but also caliber of person. CDD's methods of treating the players as more than just athletes is what will make him a great coach at UT.

 

[RR Vol]

I agree but the thing that scares me about Flarduh is that they're already putting together a very good (if not great) 2012 class. That bothers me considering that Muschump hasn't even coached a game yet (as a HC).

True but NSD is not till Feb. What are some of the kids going to do if FL loses 4 to 6 games this year. Not saying that they will for sure but it is possible.

 

[gnm53108]

I think success could come sooner then people think, at least in the East. Florida is NOT what they have been and is in real trouble right now. We could upset them. Georgia continues to suck wind, I wouldn't call beating them even an upset this year. While Spurrier has done wonders at SC, they simply do not have the program, to keep that sort of depth up like other SEC schools. No way he has a run like at Florida. I would not be surprised at all if we made a run for the east this year......course our chances of winning that SEC title if we do get there......is not so likely...

Also this is assuming alot of thing improve on defense, special teams, and that Tyler Bray continues success against better secondary's instead of just end of the year teams.He got away with alot of wild and crazy stuff....fun to watch then, but against a top notch secondary could be suicidal style of play.

Everyone keeps talking about the Offense. What I want to know is when is the Defense going to lock it down the way they used to.

Good post.

I agree. Our offense looks to be really close to where it needs to be....we need to see some drastic improvement on d this year.

 

[gnm53108]

True but NSD is not till Feb. What are some of the kids going to do if FL loses 4 to 6 games this year. Not saying that they will for sure but it is possible.

We're gonna help them reach that 4-6.