OL (with Hall)

[mitzustu]

What does the starting lineup look like if Hall is a go, and does that shore up what's been our biggest weakness this season?

Kendrick
Robertson
Weisman
Jones
Hall

?

 

[TennesseeVols16]

All I know is that Coleman Thomas does not need to play any significant amount of time. It will be nice to have Hall back.

 

[NEO]

This is a good line and I think the one we had against NW.

We win the game with this line.

 

[90 Vol]

What does the starting lineup look like if Hall is a go, and does that shore up what's been our biggest weakness this season?

Kendrick
Robertson
Weisman
Jones
Hall

?

If this is our starting 5 and they're all healthy, we should be much better.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Where is Boulware? I thought he was going to be a stud O-Lineman for us. He's been very quiet since last spring through fall camp.

 

[bktennbear]

What does the starting lineup look like if Hall is a go, and does that shore up what's been our biggest weakness this season?

Kendrick
Robertson
Weisman
Jones
Hall

?

I think CT starts but will be on a short leash if he starts having blocking issues

 

[jim pique]

They need to hold Coleman out until his ankle heals.He was a killer last year on pulling sweeps from center.

 

[The Artful Dodger]

Where is Boulware? I thought he was going to be a stud O-Lineman for us. He's been very quiet since last spring through fall camp.

Only thing I can think of is red shirt. Of course, IF I had to pick one position on the O-line where we have depth. It would be guard. I think they should give the kid a chance. He is a mauler.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

What does the starting lineup look like if Hall is a go, and does that shore up what's been our biggest weakness this season?

Kendrick
Robertson
Weisman
Jones
Hall

?

Perfect!

 

[Volsfaninva917]

I think CT starts but will be on a short leash if he starts having blocking issues

No, he is a liability at this point not only to himself but to UT's backfield

 

[90 Vol]

They need to hold Coleman out until his ankle heals.He was a killer last year on pulling sweeps from center.

Agreed. Thomas has looked bad but he's not healthy. Realistically, Richmond may be a year away from being ready.

 

[CAVPUT]

This is a good line and I think the one we had against NW.

We win the game with this line.

Depends on how much work he's been able to get. You don't walk in fresh off a rehab and hit the field running against the type of d line we will see this weekend. How recovered is he? Limitations? Have they gotten sufficient work as a unit? Lots of uncertainty. Same with Kirkland upon his return. There may be lingering physical and timing issues.

 

[austin_vol]

You can bet money on that Coleman Thomas will be starting....don't ask me why but dude does never not start no matter how he plays.

 

[jlindsa4]

This is a good line and I think the one we had against NW.

We win the game with this line.

NEOCON with the positive vibes!

 

[Stoked]

If healthy the Oline will actually be a strength to our team next year.

 

[CAVPUT]

If healthy the Oline will actually be a strength to our team next year.

Why? Experience? Are they going to suddenly find a nasty streak? Is the system going to change? Mahoney being replaced? Debord? Maybe a new backfield will provide a different dynamic that will offset some of their deficiencies, but we've heard this song over and over. Next year...always next year.

 

[jlindsa4]

With chance hall starting, this team is 6 and 1

 

[FBtime]

Agreed. Thomas has looked bad but he's not healthy. Realistically, Richmond may be a year away from being ready.

Realistically, Richmond may NEVER be ready.

 

[jlindsa4]

Games/Starts: 10/7
True freshman right tackle, played in 10 games, starting the last seven games in 2015
Helped offensive line as Vols posted 2,908 rushing yards, second in school history
Vols rushed for 200-plus yards in nine games
Aided rushing attack of 331 yards in regular-season finale win over Vanderbilt (11/28)
Vols piled up 248 rushing yards at Missouri (11/21), most allowed by Tigers season and vs. defense which was allowing 113 rushing yards per game, entering contest
First start came at #8 Alabama (10/24) at right tackle
Saw significant time at right tackle vs. #19 Georgia (10/10) and did not allow a sack, while helping Vols to 519 yards of total offense
One of 15 true freshmen to make college debut vs. Bowling Green (9/5)

Beginning to think Chance Hall is an important part of our offense.

 

[jeff1vol]

If healthy the Oline will actually be a strength to our team next year.

Ahhhh, yes....

The very first "Next Year" post.

NOW we are getting back to some normalcy.

 

[VolsFan1972]

If healthy the Oline will actually be a strength to our team next year.

 

[508mikey]

Agreed. Thomas has looked bad but he's not healthy. Realistically, Richmond may be a year away from being ready.

A good OL coach would have Richmond ready by now

 

[tumscalcium]

How "Ready" is Hall? Does anyone know?

 

[508mikey]

Realistically, Richmond may NEVER be ready.

And everyone celebrated when he flipped from Ole Miss -- what happened ?

 

[sjt18]

Realistically, Richmond may NEVER be ready.

He has the physical attributes. If he works, he can still be very good. It doesn't "click" for everyone at the same point in their career. He's a RS Freshman after all.