Looks like GT may be down another RB

[Techfan1]

Byrd, Williams, and Evan Berry all can run 4.4 or below. Williams has ran a 4.27 in the 40 before. Another may be Ty Chandler. Someone else said Josh Palmer, but I don't know about that.

Hand timed or laser? They can be off a decent amount.

 

[zidanefan]

Oh, my bad 😁, didn't realize you were goofing.

Not sure if he returns kicks. Wish we'd have grabbed him up rather than Joc Bruce. Speed kills.

I'd forgotten about Bruce. That was a scholarship well spent...

 

[WiseOlVol]

Careful PJ, don't put him out there at 80%. This guy will be coming at him.

What a beast.
And he's OUR beast.
#18
:matrix::matrix::matrix:

 

[Alto1]

I put 50% of the blame on Butch and the other 50% on George W. Bush.........

LMAO 😂 Are they hurt or suspended???? Hmmmmmm

 

[WiseOlVol]

Slotback - Lynch is a star player and has many big time plays. This is a loss. He will not start, but he may be available. He has not practiced enough to have all the rust off. This has been a known for sometime. The question was will he be back in time for the game.

The other 2 A-Backs/slotbacks are proven and have big plays as well. Nathan Cottrell is the third slotback and is expected to be a very good blocker, strong runner, and fast.

All the FullBacks are good to go at this point,

Brady's DLine will handle the FB. Not worried about that option.

 

[WiseOlVol]

I can't start a thread but I will give you a GT team update.

Defense:

Good: all the DB are returning and are strong

Questions are out on the DL and we expect UT to run to test them

The LB are also a question for 2017

IMHO, the 30-40 lb/man weight advantage of UTs OL v GTs DL will be outcome determinative.

 

[norrislakevol]

Hand timed or laser? They can be off a decent amount.

I actually don't know, and you're right, usually hand times are a bit faster. sometimes as much as a tenth of a tick.

 

[RollerVol]

Now GT starters are getting hurt!? Somehow there are some on here who will believe Butch is responsible for those too.

guess GT will be coming for "Rock" next...

GO VOLS!

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Believe whatever you want. That kid can freaking fly. Electronically timed SPARQ 40 of 4.35....was 7th nationally on the SPARQ leaderboard out of 21,000 athletes timed in 2014. 41 inch vertical to boot. Kid is explosive and lightning fast. Don't know how good a football player he is, but he's a burner. Who do we have that can run a legit sub 4.4? Maybe Byrd or Latrell Williams? Maybe?

From SECcountry.com before the start of last season (in MPH).......

True freshman Tyler Byrd, a potential two-way player who is lining up at slot receiver and on the kick return team, was the fastest of the 12 players to run 20 mph or faster, hitting 23.7.

Fellow incoming freshman Nigel Warrior was No 2 at 21.6 mph, while senior linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin raised eyebrows with a 21.2 mph posting.

“It’s something we pride ourselves on, being fast,” said sophomore Micah Abernathy, whose repetitions now are primarily at safety. “Being on the top of that list as a freshman, that’s a really good feat.”

Byrd and Warrior both have been heavily discussed as likely contributors this season, even before the speed chart was released.

Senior defensive end Corey Vereen, one of the five defensive lineman to run 16 mph or faster, said the players take note of the speed postings.

“We kind of compete in practice,” said Vereen, who has topped out at 16 mph.

Jonathan Kongbo, an incoming junior-college transfer from Arizona Western College, was the fastest of the defensive linemen at 18.4 mph.

From BleacherReport.com last season.....

Power Ranking the Top 25 Fastest College Football Players for 2016

25. Tennessee DB Evan Berry
24. Michigan LB Jabrill Peppers
23. Baylor WR KD Cannon
22. Stanford WR Isaiah Brandt-Sims
21. Ohio State RB/WR Curtis Samuel
20. Oregon RB Tony Brooks-James
19. USC RB Dominic Davis
18. Ohio State WR James Clark
17. UCLA WR Kenneth Walker III
16. TCU WR Deante Gray
15. Ole Miss DB Kailo Moore
14. Cal WR Demetris Robertson
13. NC State RB/WR Nyheim Hines
12. Texas WR John Burt
11. Alabama DB Tony Brown
10. USC RB Ronald Jones II
9. Alabama DB Marlon Humphrey
8. Arkansas State WR Cameron Echols-Luper
7. Florida State WR Kermit Whitfield
6. Cal RB Khalfani Muhammad
5. Arizona WR Tyrell Johnson
4. USC DB Adoree' Jackson
3. Texas WR Devin Duvernay
2. LSU DB Donte Jackson
1. Oregon WR Devon Allen

Honorable Mention:
•North Carolina WR Ryan Switzer
•Ohio State RB Dontre Wilson
•Ohio State DB Denzel Ward
•Oklahoma RB Alex Ross
•Oklahoma State WR James Washington
•Oregon RB Taj Griffin
•Oregon DB Charles Nelson
•Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey
•TCU WR KaVontae Turpin
•Tennessee DB Cameron Sutton
•Texas A&M WR Speedy Noil
•Texas Tech RB Justin Stockton
•Washington WR John Ross III
Baylor RB Johnny Jefferson
•Florida WR Antonio Callaway
•Florida State RB Dalvin Cook
•Georgia RB Nick Chubb
•Georgia WR Isaiah McKenzie
•Georgia Southern RB Matt Breida
•Kentucky RB Stanley "Boom" Williams
•LSU RB Leonard Fournette
•Michigan WR Jehu Chesson
•Minnesota CB Jalen Myrick
•Mississippi State DB Brandon Bryant
•Nebraska DB Nate Gerry
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2650431-power-ranking-the-top-25-fastest-college-football-players-for-2016

Just never seen that guy on any list of game changers to watch :dunno:

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

I actually don't know, and you're right, usually hand times are a bit faster. sometimes as much as a tenth of a tick.

Hand time could be a tenth off?


That means the three guys you listed are like molasses and no where fast as GT

 

[Techfan1]

IMHO, the 30-40 lb/man weight advantage of UTs OL v GTs DL will be outcome determinative.

Most teams we play have this advantage. It doesn't affect GT though because of what we do. A lot of times guys go unblocked and we go after the LB's and S's. that's why we recruiting the guys like that. It's by design, we need fast athletic guys on the OL.

 

[AllforTenn]

From SECcountry.com before the start of last season (in MPH).......



From BleacherReport.com last season.....



Just never seen that guy on any list of game changers to watch :dunno:

What are "Top 25 Fastest College Football Players for 2016?"
" Top 25 (players?)" is not the same as the "25 fastest (players).."
Clarify.

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

:shaking2:

Originally Posted by WiseOlVol View Post
IMHO, the 30-40 lb/man weight advantage of UTs OL v GTs DL will be outcome determinative.

Most teams we play have this advantage. It doesn't affect GT though because of what we do. A lot of times guys go unblocked and we go after the LB's and S's. that's why we recruiting the guys like that. It's by design, we need fast athletic guys on the OL.

Ummm.....he is talking about our BIG :shaking2: O-line exhausting YOUR D-line brah :zeitung_lesen:

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

What are "Top 25 Fastest College Football Players for 2016?"
" Top 25 (players?)" is not the same as the "25 fastest (players).."
Clarify.

I just remember the articles from last season and not seeing a single GT player listed. The link is at the bottom of my original post.

 

[Techfan1]

:shaking2:



Ummm.....he is talking about our BIG :shaking2: O-line exhausting YOUR D-line brah :zeitung_lesen:

Duhhh I might want to read better lol.

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

:loco:

Duhhh I might want to read better lol.

:loco:

lol: You need a Yellow "CRAZY" Jacket :crazy:

Need eclipse glasses to read that right there.

 

[VOLywood]

If he doesn't play, all the negas on here who wouldn't allow the injuries excuse for the Vols last year will use the injuries excuse for why WGWTFA.

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

I put 50% of the blame on Butch and the other 50% on George W. Bush.........

25% BUTCH
20% GWB
10% PUTIN
10% White Supremacist
10% Trump Supporters
25% TRUMP himself

Per CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, and NPR

 

[beej67]

25% BUTCH
20% GWB
10% PUTIN
10% White Supremacist
10% Trump Supporters
25% TRUMP himself

Per CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, and NPR

Don't forget global warming.

 

[Smokeyman]

Don't forget global warming.

People in Texas and India don't find that funny at the moment. Neither will your kids, but hey f*** it right? It's all about that $$$$ right? This world is so far f***ed up the a$$.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WrahQpIWD08

 

[VFL-82-JP]

People in Texas and India don't find that funny at the moment. Neither will your kids, but hey f*** it right? It's all about that $$$$ right? This world is so far f***ed up the a$$.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WrahQpIWD08

Good thing he didn't put it in a letter to folks in Texas and India, but posted it here, instead, huh?

You kiss your mama with that mouth?

 

[Vol Main]

People in Texas and India don't find that funny at the moment. Neither will your kids, but hey f*** it right? It's all about that $$$$ right? This world is so far f***ed up the a$$.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WrahQpIWD08

Smokey, you can fix a lot of things, but you can't fix stupid.

 

[Rockettoss]

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/t...ech-may-another-running-back-faces-tennessee/


Any of the GT fans on the board have any more info?

We have a stable of capable backs. Hate that Lynch can't play, because he had a 9 yard plus average per carry last year. We have more than enough replacements. If you know anything about Tech, which you don't, it is that we can run the ball on anyone. Mississippi State says hi. Vandy, too.

 

[Rockettoss]

Georgia Tech must be recruiting injury prone players- Catbone

You must be doing meth. You do less than UGA with the talent you recruit. Our three stars will spank your five stars Monday. Should be a good game, but we appear to be in better shape than Tennessee.

 

[Coach_Z]

You must be doing meth. You do less than UGA with the talent you recruit. Our three stars will spank your five stars Monday. Should be a good game, but we appear to be in better shape than Tennessee.

Hello. Welcome to our board.

The injury-prone comment is a nod to our own posters here on VN, where you are very new.

Your meth comments show your ignorance. As do your questions as to whether we'll field a team. As do your comparisons with the leg humpers.

You do just fine against SECe. We do just fine against ACC. VaTech says hello. NC State says hello. Kindly get over yourself.

Please, take a page from your Tech brethren Techfan and beej. They are not turds talking undue smack on an opposing team's message boards. You are. I doubt you hold a degree from the North Avenue Trade School, or whatever the butt scooters call you.

Now. Enjoy the game Monday. Goodbye, bug.