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[utvols74]

7 NCs in a row have nothing to do with my statement. I was referring to the notion that a player would avoid the SEC to avoid injury. What happened to Latimore could happen to anyone in any league. To insinuate that it couldn't happen in the Big 10 but only in the big bad SEC is.... ABSURD. I stand by my statement.

Sparky, my point is that it is theoretically more likely in the SEC due to its punishing defense week in and week out. My point about football being dangerous covers your "..it could happen in..." comment. You can stand by your points right or wrong - I could care less. But to call someone's comment "absurd" when in fact there is a distinct possibility of this happening is sophmorish on your part. Some people can think conceptually and others..well...not so much I guess.

If you would have made the argument that some would rather choose the SEC to prepare for the NFL (or improve their stock in the NFL draft), I could buy that focusing on the word "some". But just like my comment, it doesn't apply to everyone. From a risk management perspective (which you didn't address and I assume you don't understand) there will be some skill position players who will consider the defense they'll be up against weekly and will decide to "take the path of least resistance" and choose another conference.

My 7 NC comment was directly related to your comment about the SEC (and its fans) in general.

To add some math to my argument, consider this link...

Total Defense - NCAA.com

In the 2012 college football defensive rankings, 4 of the top 11 (thats over 30% Sparky) were from the SEC - hence its a pretty tough conference to play in - especially as a skilled player. Heck, even Vanderbilt's defense got in the top 20!

 

[sjsmith87]

In some respects, I can see why a top-flight RB would be hesitant to come to UT at this point.

Neal is a SR and Lane is a JR. While we have our opinions of how ample playing time would be for an elite RB, that's a solid 1-2 punch right there. Considering that the 3rd RB in our rotations the past few years have been relegated to screen plays and other gimmicky plays, it's not gonna be particularly ideal for a RB to instantly see the field for meaningful snaps until next year.

So why take an above-average back this year for the sake of having one, when we can show a 2014 RB a wide open spot on the depth chart? With all due respect, I don't want any more Tom Smiths, and Alden Hill would probably make a great FB. JMO TIFWIW

 

[SigEpVolFan]

I don't understand why some people are excited that we were in Green's top 3. At the end of the day, coming in 2nd for a recruit is the same as not being mentioned. I just don't get these "moral victories" in recruiting.

 

[utvols74]

I don't understand why some people are excited that we were in Green's top 3. At the end of the day, coming in 2nd for a recruit is the same as not being mentioned. I just don't get these "moral victories" in recruiting.

I hear ya...but some of us are dying to be in the top of about anything besides "under-performing historical football powerhouses"

 

[volsohard99]

since we don't have any "big time" RBs committed yet can anyone say who will be able to give us a solid running game next year? I know it was better this year than last and I think a lot of that can be attributed to Graham, who I'm a huge fan of, but if the current roster is what we have to work with who is gonna earn the starter spot? I just question whether or not any of them can be productive against the great defenses we play against.

For me, anyway, behind some defensive talent with speed and play-reading ability, RB is the biggest need. Because as far as results on the field our offense is fairly predictable with our "stars" being at wide receiver.

Was a huge DGreen fan but could be over it with a nice defensive class and some project RBs with potential committed. Also if you think we'd be better off committing no RBs if we can't find any with clear talent already, feel free to call me out. For now, depth-wise I just feel very worried at that position.

 

[RichRollin]

Sparky, my point is that it is theoretically more likely in the SEC due to its punishing defense week in and week out. My point about football being dangerous covers your "..it could happen in..." comment. You can stand by your points right or wrong - I could care less. But to call someone's comment "absurd" when in fact there is a distinct possibility of this happening is sophmorish on your part. Some people can think conceptually and others..well...not so much I guess.

If you would have made the argument that some would rather choose the SEC to prepare for the NFL (or improve their stock in the NFL draft), I could buy that focusing on the word "some". But just like my comment, it doesn't apply to everyone. From a risk management perspective (which you didn't address and I assume you don't understand) there will be some skill position players who will consider the defense they'll be up against weekly and will decide to "take the path of least resistance" and choose another conference.

My 7 NC comment was directly related to your comment about the SEC (and its fans) in general.

To add some math to my argument, consider this link...

Total Defense - NCAA.com

In the 2012 college football defensive rankings, 4 of the top 11 (thats over 30% Sparky) were from the SEC - hence its a pretty tough conference to play in - especially as a skilled player. Heck, even Vanderbilt's defense got in the top 20!

You're trying too hard. And I don't know who sparky is. As for the business part, I do understand the concept of what you're trying to say...doesn't mean it hold any weight. You're insinuating that major injuries are more likely to happen in the SEC. I'm not sure I can agree with that, that's all. Earlier you mentioned Latimore's injury as an example. You basically insinuated that getting out of the SEC would make one safe from an injury like that. You can point out the dominant defenses in the SEC all you want. But in reality UT had one of the worse defenses in the nation, far worse than some in the Big 10. Yet against UT's horrible defense Latimore got hurt. Did a Big 10 team not destroy Willis Mcgahee a few years back? But I see you ignore that. Football is a brutal sport. Knee injuries, concussions, etc happen every day. The only way one can truly ensure they will avoid injury is to not play. I don't care what conference you are in. Why can't you just admit Derrick Green chose Michigan over Tennessee and leave it at that? Yes, he chose the blue and gold over the Vols. and you're mad and pulling sh!t out of your ass to down the kid.