Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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TN-POSSUM said:
If they're going to keep using that pic, I wish they'd use a more fitting background for CJH's pose. I made this one a few months ago and I think it's straight 🔥..... View attachment 754138
@Enki_Amenra tweet this at them and tell them to "do it". 🤣


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I would, but I can't be certain you didnt steal that from somewhere.
 
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Checker_the_Shire said:
Isn’t that what pretty much everyone does?
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Most programs try to max out the ~25 commits they have available and tend to get a vast majority of them in the boat before the Fall.

It's closer to a peak Dabo class imo. There were times Clemson would only bring in 14-17 commits grand total, but with a high average of 92-94.

Oregon currently only has 14 commits. But with a 94 average. Not sure if they're just bringing in the best and leaving the open space for transfers/flips or this is just an early load-up, but the writer seems to think the former.
 
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You can only choose 1, what ya got?

1) Beat Bama in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2003.

2) Beat UGA for the first time since 2016.

3) Beat UF in Gainesville for the first time since 2003.


I'm personally going #1. Would be a complete soul stealer given our recent triumphs over the gumps. Any of them would be extremely sweet to see happen though.
 
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Devo182 said:
You can only choose 1, what ya got?

1) Beat Bama in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2003.

2) Beat UGA for the first time since 2016.

3) Beat UF in Gainesville for the first time since 2003.


I'm personally going #1. Would be a complete soul stealer given our recent triumphs over the gumps. Any of them would be extremely sweet to see happen though.
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This is NOT the Highlander. I'll take all of them.

I seriously think we have a good shot of knocking off multiple items from your list.
 
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Devo182 said:
You can only choose 1, what ya got?

1) Beat Bama in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2003.

2) Beat UGA for the first time since 2016.

3) Beat UF in Gainesville for the first time since 2003.


I'm personally going #1. Would be a complete soul stealer given our recent triumphs over the gumps. Any of them would be extremely sweet to see happen though.
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Of course I would love all three, but just getting #1 and #3 would be fantastic:)
 
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Finally looking at the upcoming roster...I'd be lying if I said the offensive skill, as it stands, isn't a bit disappointing.

Does anyone see a first or second team All-SEC player on offense? I'm seeing Bishop and Lewis projected as our RB1/RB2. Maybe Matthews or Kitselman could develop into an All-SEC first/second teamer. Heard on OL? That's about as far as the eye can see right now, being optimistic.

I'm thankful for our scheme, which should cover a lot up, as always. Being left with UCLA's QB2 and losing Sampson is a tough road to climb in the SEC, let's be honest. The OL will need to be dominant. I think the run game will find a way to eat, the question will be keeping drives alive through the air.

The defense will be the backbone once again imo and that's fine until Faizon arrives or GMac explodes onto the scene. It's a rebuild year and we need to rebuild for sure. Build depth and grow this year.

Great years ahead is undoubted given the pipeline and elite coaching we have. But I'm worried about the crazy moran histrionics in the meantime. Just focus on the future if you must, morans. It's blinding.
 
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Devo182 said:
Finally looking at the upcoming roster...I'd be lying if I said the offensive skill, as it stands, isn't a bit disappointing.

Does anyone see a first or second team All-SEC player on offense? I'm seeing Bishop and Lewis projected as our RB1/RB2. Maybe Matthews or Kitselman could develop into an All-SEC first/second teamer. Heard on OL? That's about as far as the eye can see right now, being optimistic.

I'm thankful for our scheme, which should cover a lot up, as always. Being left with UCLA's QB2 and losing Sampson is a tough road to climb in the SEC, let's be honest. The OL will need to be dominant. I think the run game will find a way to eat, the question will be keeping drives alive through the air.

The defense will be the backbone once again imo and that's fine until Faizon arrives or GMac explodes onto the scene. It's a rebuild year and we need to rebuild for sure. Build depth and grow this year.

Great years ahead is undoubted given the pipeline and elite coaching we have. But I'm worried about the crazy moran histrionics in the meantime. Just focus on the future if you must, morans. It's blinding.
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Star Thomas is the backfield too. Mike Matthews & Chris Brazzell could be considered for All SEC 2nd team. Staley and Smith Jr aren’t pushovers either. Offensively we might just be alright to be honest. Joey freshcut just has to connect on those go routes for our offense to be back on the caliber it was a few years ago.
 
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Vol423 said:
This is NOT the Highlander. I'll take all of them.

I seriously think we have a good shot of knocking off multiple items from your list.
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I think we have a shot. Not sure about good (let's say greater than 50%).



My way-too-early (slightly optimistic?) odds:


@bama +7 (4.5 pts more optimistic than Vegas). 30% chance to win

UGA +7.5 (same as Vegas) 27% chance to win

@UF +2.5 (.5 pt more optimistic than Vegas). 46% chance to win



3-game odds:

73% chance of winning at least 1 of the 3. I'll take it.

26% chance of pulling out 2 of the 3 games. Build Heupel a damn statue tomorrow.

And a 4% chance we win all 3 (so you're telling me there's a chance...)
 
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Devo182 said:
Finally looking at the upcoming roster...I'd be lying if I said the offensive skill, as it stands, isn't a bit disappointing.

Does anyone see a first or second team All-SEC player on offense? I'm seeing Bishop and Lewis projected as our RB1/RB2. Maybe Matthews or Kitselman could develop into an All-SEC first/second teamer. Heard on OL? That's about as far as the eye can see right now, being optimistic.

I'm thankful for our scheme, which should cover a lot up, as always. Being left with UCLA's QB2 and losing Sampson is a tough road to climb in the SEC, let's be honest. The OL will need to be dominant. I think the run game will find a way to eat, the question will be keeping drives alive through the air.

The defense will be the backbone once again imo and that's fine until Faizon arrives or GMac explodes onto the scene. It's a rebuild year and we need to rebuild for sure. Build depth and grow this year.

Great years ahead is undoubted given the pipeline and elite coaching we have. But I'm worried about the crazy moran histrionics in the meantime. Just focus on the future if you must, morans. It's blinding.
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Matthews has all-sec potential, Ethan Davis & Heard does as well. Moe could prove to be one of the top guards as well in the conference. Travis Smith and David Sanders are probably Freshman All-SEC locks, Staley as well. Plew has the chance to be the most explosive back in the league. It’s not that bad honestly, just unproven. The defensive backfield terrified us this time last year. By the Oklahoma game we didn’t even need help over top
 
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rocktopper16 said:
Star Thomas is the backfield too. Mike Matthews & Chris Brazzell could be considered for All SEC 2nd team. Staley and Smith Jr aren’t pushovers either. Offensively we might just be alright to be honest. Joey freshcut just has to connect on those go routes for our offense to be back on the caliber it was a few years ago.
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Probably too bar a high to ask, #1 offense and best QB in UT history. But hoping he can play up to the last 2 QBs and drag us to 9-10 wins behind an elite defense and 32-36 ppg. Would be a big jump in competition and output, Hype is the man to make the dream work.
 
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OrangeMoundTNVol said:
Matthews has all-sec potential, Ethan Davis & Heard does as well. Moe could prove to be one of the top guards as well in the conference. Travis Smith and David Sanders are probably Freshman All-SEC locks, Staley as well. Plew has the chance to be the most explosive back in the league. It’s not that bad honestly, just unproven. The defensive backfield terrified us this time last year. By the Oklahoma game we didn’t even need help over top
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Been waiting on Ethan Davis. I really hope he reaches his potential. Kyle Pitts vibes if so.
 
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Devo182 said:
Finally looking at the upcoming roster...I'd be lying if I said the offensive skill, as it stands, isn't a bit disappointing.

Does anyone see a first or second team All-SEC player on offense? I'm seeing Bishop and Lewis projected as our RB1/RB2. Maybe Matthews or Kitselman could develop into an All-SEC first/second teamer. Heard on OL? That's about as far as the eye can see right now, being optimistic.

I'm thankful for our scheme, which should cover a lot up, as always. Being left with UCLA's QB2 and losing Sampson is a tough road to climb in the SEC, let's be honest. The OL will need to be dominant. I think the run game will find a way to eat, the question will be keeping drives alive through the air.

The defense will be the backbone once again imo and that's fine until Faizon arrives or GMac explodes onto the scene. It's a rebuild year and we need to rebuild for sure. Build depth and grow this year.

Great years ahead is undoubted given the pipeline and elite coaching we have. But I'm worried about the crazy moran histrionics in the meantime. Just focus on the future if you must, morans. It's blinding.
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Bishop yes. Matthews, yes. Davis yes

issue is we are paper thin
 
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Devo182 said:
Probably too bar a high to ask, #1 offense and best QB in UT history. But hoping he can play up to the last 2 QBs and drag us to 9-10 wins behind an elite defense and 32-36 ppg. Would be a big jump in competition and output, Hype is the man to make the dream work.
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The issue is how the OL gels. If they do, this will be a better offense because go back and watch Joey A at Appy State in 2023 when he had a semblance of an OL. I think he will be a much better Pavia for us. Also it’s going to be funny if at the end UCLA wishes they had not even bothered with Nico and stuck with Joey instead. At this point I think Joey is stepping up in comp for sure, but he’s also playing with much better players we would hope.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Dude get real. I have never been BruinVol. To think that I was is stupid beyond belief. Which lines up with your mentality. I could care less what you think about me or my posting. The fact is just because someone has negative opinions doesn’t mean they aren’t a fan.
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I can confirm. I understand this is likely just a joke to stir up BOT. But they are 100% not the same. BOT has been around as long as I can remember and i’ve been here or on other boards for 20 years. We’ve had some heated debates but he’s not in Bruin’s league of negativity. Very few are.
 
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Weezer said:
I can leave if you'd like.
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