'26 NC QB Faizon Brandon (Tennessee commit)

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Orange. said:
Manning looked pretty skinny; I doubt that number. I am old enough to remember him as a freshman. But Gmac needs some leg days. He'll get there.
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I understand what you're saying but this "too skinny " theory is overblown to a degree. I know everyone hates Alabama but Bryce Young won a Heisman weighing less than 200 pounds... The guy weighs just a tad over 200 now according to the 2025 Carolina depth chart.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
I understand what you're saying but this "too skinny " theory is overblown to a degree. I know everyone hates Alabama but Bryce Young won a Heisman weighing less than 200 pounds... The guy weighs just a tad over 200 now according to the 2025 Carolina depth chart.
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You can't just use a number in terms of weight without context, though. Bryce Young is 8" shorter than GMac, so 200 lbs carries MUCH differently. Young weighed in at 204 at the NFL Combine, so if he played under 200 his JR year, it wasn’t by much. Still, carrying 200 lbs at 5'-10 is a lot different than carrying 200 lbs at 6'-6.
 
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cncchris33 said:
You can't just use a number in terms of weight without context, though. Bryce Young is 8" shorter than GMac, so 200 lbs carries MUCH differently. Young weighed in at 204 at the NFL Combine, so if he played under 200 his JR year, it wasn’t by much. Still, carrying 200 lbs at 5'-10 is a lot different than carrying 200 lbs at 6'-6.
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SugarCC said:
George was listed at 195 by 247 coming out of HS. Whether it is true or not, it has been said he has put on 20 to 25 pounds since arriving on campus. If true, 195...20...25...plus...carry the 1...pie...e=Mc square...minus...carry the 9...square root of something something something = 215 to 220.

First off, no way Manning weighed 223, or anywhere close to that. It was said, he couldn't even bench press 200 pounds.
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I thought I saw the other day that GMac said he is up to like 197
 
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I liked your post because I believe it's overblown, as well. While Young may not have been the best comparison, he still played in the SEC and won a Heisman being on the smaller side. Yes, 190/200 sits better on a 5'10 frame, he was still not very big, though...by what we perceive to be ideal measurables; and, the talk by media and Bama people was out there about his size, also...just as it is about George.

Yes, George has to add weight, obviously, he does look very skinny; but, the better comparison is to Manning. If he weighed over 200 whenever he took the field in LA, he wasnt over it by much. I dont want George hurt, of course; but, if he's the best QB on the roster, I want him to play.

However, at the end of the day, I roll with Heup. If he thinks George isn't ready because of his weight, then I believe George isn't ready because of his weight.
 
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LaagerVol said:
I thought I saw the other day that GMac said he is up to like 197
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Somewhere here, someone posted a couple of weeks ago that he had gained 20 to 25 pounds since he'd been on campus. Idk who posted it, or whether they were quoting one of our beats (AP, Hubbs...)...or, whether it's even true or not. If it is true, George should be up around 215/220, being he was 195 coming out of HS...at least thats what he was listed.
 
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SugarCC said:
Somewhere here, someone posted a couple of weeks ago that he had gained 20 to 25 pounds since he'd been on campus. Idk who posted it, or whether they were quoting one of our beats (AP, Hubbs...)...or, whether it's even true or not. If it is true, George should be up around 215/220, being he was 195 coming out of HS...at least thats what he was listed.
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They also said that he's had trouble keeping the weight on once he gains it. so sounds like his weight is fluctuating a bit.
 
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kong said:
They also said that he's had trouble keeping the weight on once he gains it. so sounds like his weight is fluctuating a bit.
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He definitely looks skinny as a rail. Then again, at 6'6 ( @Go Fight Win says he's more 6'7)...hell, he could be 220/230 and still look skinny at that height.

He'll get there. We just need Joey to take the reigns and leave no doubt.
 
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SugarCC said:
I liked your post because I believe it's overblown, as well. While Young may not have been the best comparison, he still played in the SEC and won a Heisman being on the smaller side. Yes, 190/200 sits better on a 5'10 frame, he was still not very big, though...by what we perceive to be ideal measurables; and, the talk by media and Bama people was out there about his size, also...just as it is about George.

Yes, George has to add weight, obviously, he does look very skinny; but, the better comparison is to Manning. If he weighed over 200 whenever he took the field in LA, he wasnt over it by much. I dont want George hurt, of course; but, if he's the best QB on the roster, I want him to play.

However, at the end of the day, I roll with Heup. If he thinks George isn't ready because of his weight, then I believe George isn't ready because of his weight.
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I'm fine with folks believing it's overblown, too, and like you, if he's the best QB, he's who I want playing. I also trust the staff if they believe playing him puts him at risk of injury at his current weight and level of strength.

Manning is the better comparison. Heck, Nico is the most recent comparable player. He was listed 10 lbs heavier than GMac at 205 lbs on the 2023 roster as a freshman and looked like a toothpick. Bryce Young, while small, was far more proportioned and compact. He was built like a lot of modern day RBs who take hits on every play. DeSean Bishop, for example, is 5-10, 200 lbs. Guys that size just carry the weight differently.
 
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SugarCC said:
I liked your post because I believe it's overblown, as well. While Young may not have been the best comparison, he still played in the SEC and won a Heisman being on the smaller side. Yes, 190/200 sits better on a 5'10 frame, he was still not very big, though...by what we perceive to be ideal measurables; and, the talk by media and Bama people was out there about his size, also...just as it is about George.

Yes, George has to add weight, obviously, he does look very skinny; but, the better comparison is to Manning. If he weighed over 200 whenever he took the field in LA, he wasnt over it by much. I dont want George hurt, of course; but, if he's the best QB on the roster, I want him to play.

However, at the end of the day, I roll with Heup. If he thinks George isn't ready because of his weight, then I believe George isn't ready because of his weight.
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I had heard the family was pushing for redshirting from the get go. There’s also more to QBing a team than routes on air. George hasn’t had the pressure that comes with 1st team reps.
 
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cncchris33 said:
I'm fine with folks believing it's overblown, too, and like you, if he's the best QB, he's who I want playing. I also trust the staff if they believe playing him puts him at risk of injury at his current weight and level of strength.

Manning is the better comparison. Heck, Nico is the most recent comparable player. He was listed 10 lbs heavier than GMac at 205 lbs on the 2023 roster as a freshman and looked like a toothpick. Bryce Young, while small, was far more proportioned and compact. He was built like a lot of modern day RBs who take hits on every play. DeSean Bishop, for example, is 5-10, 200 lbs. Guys that size just carry the weight differently.
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Assuming all of the listings are true (which I've always highly doubted; roster measurables usually being inflated), it's weird that Bishop and Young are essentially the same size; yet, Bishop looks WAY bigger than Young, even now. At least he does to me.
 
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SugarCC said:
I liked your post because I believe it's overblown, as well. While Young may not have been the best comparison, he still played in the SEC and won a Heisman being on the smaller side. Yes, 190/200 sits better on a 5'10 frame, he was still not very big, though...by what we perceive to be ideal measurables; and, the talk by media and Bama people was out there about his size, also...just as it is about George.

Yes, George has to add weight, obviously, he does look very skinny; but, the better comparison is to Manning. If he weighed over 200 whenever he took the field in LA, he wasnt over it by much. I dont want George hurt, of course; but, if he's the best QB on the roster, I want him to play.

However, at the end of the day, I roll with Heup. If he thinks George isn't ready because of his weight, then I believe George isn't ready because of his weight.
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I think he's going to be in an excellent shape to be 225 lbs and throwing 35 touchdowns for us as a starter next year. This year we let the 24 year old gunslinger come in and steady the ship.

I am the biggest GMAC fan on this website and have been for years.. think he's the truth regardless of that terrible team he played for in nashville and the star ranking drop (joke). I think he has obvious physical advantages and one tiny disadvantage. he's a very skinny small forward right now (with the athleticism to boot), but we need him closer to power forward weight. Give him a year to do that and we are going to be extremely excited for our future qb play. Merk backs it up this year and gives us the protection we need if an injury happens and if Gmac needs to fill in this year in an emergency, well, that's where we are depth-wise. I'm not saying GMAC wouldnt do well, I'm basing it on CJH history preparing QB's and the obvious-- we have two talented guys ahead. Smart money is patient.

next year we put Faizon on ice and eventually bring him up after GMAC gets drafted, rinse repeat. Great place to be.


I think it's worth considering the kind of offense we run which usually puts our QB's in an exposed position-- they'll be expected to move around in the pocket and make plays with their legs. Peyton, hell Tyler Bray (better comparison imo), were in very different offenses that gave them quite a bit more protection.
 
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WaywardVol said:
I had heard the family was pushing for redshirting from the get go. There’s also more to QBing a team than routes on air. George hasn’t had the pressure that comes with 1st team reps.
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I agree with your statements but he’s done more than routes vs air. Not all against 1st team but he looked the best in scrimmage according to all reports
 
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WaywardVol said:
I had heard the family was pushing for redshirting from the get go. There’s also more to QBing a team than routes on air. George hasn’t had the pressure that comes with 1st team reps.
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I'm glad you cleared that up for me. Here I was thinking we played 7 on 7.

In the past, and probably still in the present, too...that redshirt (and, promises that were maybe made) goes out the window whenever the pressure to win is on. The family may want that, and Heupel does too, I assume; but...I truly believe Heupel will play whoever gives the best chance to win. If Heupel believes that's George, he'll play.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
I understand what you're saying but this "too skinny " theory is overblown to a degree. I know everyone hates Alabama but Bryce Young won a Heisman weighing less than 200 pounds... The guy weighs just a tad over 200 now according to the 2025 Carolina depth chart.
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True, but Young was less than 6 feet tall
 
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Go Fight Win said:
Gmac is closer to 6’7 and the way his body is proportioned he carries almost no weight in the legs which can be very dangerous if you’re taking a sack from a 300 pounder

He needs to put weight on overall but especially lower body
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👆🏻This👆🏻
You build from the legs up. Strong base=stronger everything 💪🏻
 
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Nico looked skinny last year, but you could tell he was much thicker in the lower half than GMAC currently. I don't ever need to see another Vols QB getting completely destroyed in a game physically like Brian Maurer did. Let GMAC put on another 10-15 pounds, unless he's forced into action.
 
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SugarCC said:
Somewhere here, someone posted a couple of weeks ago that he had gained 20 to 25 pounds since he'd been on campus. Idk who posted it, or whether they were quoting one of our beats (AP, Hubbs...)...or, whether it's even true or not. If it is true, George should be up around 215/220, being he was 195 coming out of HS...at least thats what he was listed.
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I think the implication is that he was closer to 180 when he got on campus. I could be wrong but I thought 190something was what I heard him say
 
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