gainesvol82
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A recent article from Adams states that UT won't win until 2012 because of a lack of talent due to weak recruiting classes.
His premise is that it will take 3 or 4 recruiting classes before we have the depth and all-around talent to compete. I say that this is a huge load of BS.
Adams is apparently forgetting about the 2007 class that was rated Top 3 nationally. There have been a few busts from that class but some standouts and guys who haven't been motivated to their full potential as well.
The 2007 and 2009 classes make 2 good classes in 3 years. This means we have 1 weaker class than UF, LSU or BAMA out of 3. Even our weak 2008 class gave us some future contributors like Marlon Walls or Herman Lathers.
After a top-flight 2010 recruiting class, we will have had 3 Top 10 recruiting classes in 4 years. That is enough talent to compete with anyone in the country as long as we build some depth on the OL, DL, WR and get a QB. Our class looks to be doing all of this so far except for the QB and that should come soon with a better QB next year.
The bottom line is that Adams is forgetting that the number one thing our players have going for them now is great coaching. NFL-level coaching that will push them to constantly get better.
There is no reason why we can't have a solid, winning season this year and build momentum toward a great 2010. We will be breaking in a new QB but will have tremendous talent all over the field to help ease him in.
Adams also writes like he is scared of other SEC programs by pointing out that we will have to play the top 3 SEC West schools multiple years. Since when is UT afraid of competition or a tough schedule? Is Adams really thinking that UT won't keep pace with LSU or Ole Miss?
It sounds like some of the local Knoxville media is so enamoured with other SEC programs that they are overlooking the one in their back yard.
His premise is that it will take 3 or 4 recruiting classes before we have the depth and all-around talent to compete. I say that this is a huge load of BS.
Adams is apparently forgetting about the 2007 class that was rated Top 3 nationally. There have been a few busts from that class but some standouts and guys who haven't been motivated to their full potential as well.
The 2007 and 2009 classes make 2 good classes in 3 years. This means we have 1 weaker class than UF, LSU or BAMA out of 3. Even our weak 2008 class gave us some future contributors like Marlon Walls or Herman Lathers.
After a top-flight 2010 recruiting class, we will have had 3 Top 10 recruiting classes in 4 years. That is enough talent to compete with anyone in the country as long as we build some depth on the OL, DL, WR and get a QB. Our class looks to be doing all of this so far except for the QB and that should come soon with a better QB next year.
The bottom line is that Adams is forgetting that the number one thing our players have going for them now is great coaching. NFL-level coaching that will push them to constantly get better.
There is no reason why we can't have a solid, winning season this year and build momentum toward a great 2010. We will be breaking in a new QB but will have tremendous talent all over the field to help ease him in.
Adams also writes like he is scared of other SEC programs by pointing out that we will have to play the top 3 SEC West schools multiple years. Since when is UT afraid of competition or a tough schedule? Is Adams really thinking that UT won't keep pace with LSU or Ole Miss?
It sounds like some of the local Knoxville media is so enamoured with other SEC programs that they are overlooking the one in their back yard.
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