Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Ace]

If we really are a premier brand for Adidas, I'm going to need the all orange white 3 stripe track suit

Going gopnik

 

[knoxvol52]

Be interesting to know if the defensive coaches have been told by CJH to be very vanilla and maybe don’t go full speed.
Our offense could certainly use some confidence.

No mercy.... All gas, no brakes.

 

[drvenner]

Yes

*Ja

 

[Vol423]

No mercy.... All gas, no brakes.

 

[headhunter15]

 

[B81]

I get it, to some degree. Most casual fans are thinking about:

A. They remember the way our uniforms looked
and/or
B. How the fan apparel was that they could buy

Both were terrible. So I get why people would be a little iffy about going back, although I'm sure it's better than it was then.

Also, there are way more options than there used to be, small locally owned companies like volunteer traditions, and large corporations like Peter Millar have great stuff.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Disclosure. I’m a homer 90% of the time.

Also, I’m four jalapeno margaritas deep.

That said, I really believe the addidas deal is a watershed moment for our Vols and we’re about to join the ELITES in college football.

Switched to bourbon. I might have us as the next dynasty before the night is over.

 

[SSVol]

If your evaluations were 100% out of HS, fine. They aren't. Export the misses and import hits from other schools.

 

[SugarCC]

No mercy.... All gas, no brakes.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

It's hard to get completely accurate numbers on this but this seems to be close. Had to get AI to help.

How much each SEC team makes from its apparel provider:

• Tennessee: $22 million
  • Adjusted upward from $20 million due to the Adidas deal announced on August 13, 2025, which includes $10 million annually starting 2026-36, with an immediate NIL boost of $20.5 million for 2025 (per SI.com). The 2025 figure likely includes front-loaded NIL incentives, pushing the effective apparel deal value higher this year.
• Texas: $18 million
  • Increased from $16 million, reflecting Texas’s move to the SEC in 2024 and its large market appeal. Nike, a key partner, is likely to enhance the deal post-expansion, aligning with trends of top programs securing 10-15% annual increases (Journal of Sports Economics, 2023).
• Texas A&M: $10 million
  • Up from $9 million, as A&M’s strong fan base and Nike partnership could see a modest bump, though no major renegotiation is indicated recently.
• Auburn: $8.5 million
  • Slightly up from $8 million, assuming a steady Nike deal with minor adjustments for inflation and NIL-related perks.
• Kentucky: $7.5 million
  • Up from $7 million, reflecting its basketball dominance and a likely Nike contract tweak to compete with rising SEC football markets.
• South Carolina: $7.5 million
  • Up from $7 million, as Under Armour may adjust terms following recent SEC performance gains.
• LSU: $6.2 million
  • Up from $5.8 million, with Nike potentially increasing support due to LSU’s national championship pedigree.
• Alabama: $12 million
  • Significantly up from $5.25 million, as the 2013 Nike deal (al.com, 2018) is outdated. Alabama likely renegotiated post-2023, leveraging its brand to match or exceed top-tier deals, especially with competition from Adidas and Under Armour heating up.
• Ole Miss: $4.5 million
  • Up from $4 million, with Nike possibly adjusting for Lane Kiffin’s program growth.
• Missouri: $3.5 million
  • Up from $3.2 million, reflecting modest Nike deal improvements.
• Florida: $3.5 million
  • Up from $3 million, as Nike may bolster support despite recent on-field struggles.
• Georgia: $10 million
  • Up from $2.8 million, a major adjustment due to back-to-back national titles (2021-2022) and a likely renegotiated Nike deal to reflect its elite status.
• Mississippi State: $2.5 million
  • Up from $2.2 million, with a modest Adidas increase.
• Arkansas: $2.5 million
  • Up from $2 million, as Nike adjusts for Razorback fan enthusiasm.
• Oklahoma: $10 million
  • Up from $1.8 million, a significant jump post-SEC entry (2024), with Nike or a new partner likely capitalizing on its brand.
• Vanderbilt: $2 million
  • Unchanged from $1.8 million/undisclosed, as its academic focus limits apparel deal growth.

So Danny orchestrated a deal that has on top of the SEC with our apparel deal?? Ah, feels good to be king again.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Swain said today Nike prioritized Auburn over TN.

Now that’s hilarious and a horrible business decision!

 

[kemotoe]

Haven’t been keeping up with it. Is Michigan getting hammered tomorrow or will it be a slap on the wrist?

 

[NoogaVol96]

Haven’t been keeping up with it. Is Michigan getting hammered tomorrow or will it be a slap on the wrist?

They should get hammered but will probably get a slap on the wrist.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Storm trooper game if I ever seen one

That’s the way I see it. Blend in and beat them at their own game.

 

[BigSteve09]

Catching up on opponent 1....


Vibes around Syracuse are high after last season:



Offensive Coordinator is back

they did lose some key pieces from last year on offense (QB, weapons, OL)

did a decent job in recruiting and portal the last couple of years

they feel good about their RB

QB will drive everything. they brought in 2 QBs this offseason via portal. Collins, who was named starter in spring. Lost their backup to portal after QB battle was settled. SO they then added the backup from ND (remember him?).

ND guy brings more experience, the younger guy is more athletic (higher ceiling)

they will want to throw the ball if things are going well. like the spread the ball out

OC saying he wants to see "backyard QB" from them, aka play loose

WRs will be decent, experienced. Ross Simmons is supposed to be their guy, Gill is another. Cook - newcomer, very athletic, but hasn't put it all together yet. Young guys like Ross (4star). Pena was supposed to be their NFL WR but he left via portal.

OL has a lot of guys, new guys. trying to find a lineup that works. not a ton of upper classmen. they were able to amass guys, so they aren't thin, but they aren't strong either. not a lot of guys that have played together, lot of new pieces.

Defense gave up 30 ppg last year

DBs and LBs had issues last year

their staff says that they were 2 defensive stops away from the playoff last year. (if you saw either of those games (Stanford, BC), this is a BUTCH level statement. possibly Butch on cocaine level statement)

Defense

they lose best linebacker, also their best pass rusher

return experience at safety, return a less athletic but experienced LB

will be figuring out defensive lineup as season starts

they have a very tough schedule this year, not likely to repeat 10 win mark from last year

6-6 or 7-5 would be considered a pretty good year for what most Cuse fans are saying is a transition year

seem to really like their head coach

 

[Vawlz]

There is a certain segment of Vol "fans" that loathe Tennessee more than a lot of opposing fans. They look for reasons to knock UT. I'm no psychologist, but there seems to be a self-loathing component to this mentality.

Absolutely agree, and I think there’s an overlap with two others types of posters:

1. Those that are only happy when they have can bit*h about, and

2. Those who hold the UT program to an impossibly-high standard, then when the players, staff, or AD inevitably fails to meet said standard, they bit*h and moan about UT “not wanting to win.”

A few such types of posters ITT…

 

[knoxvol52]

BOOM!!!! Lady Vols defeat #1 North Carolina 2-0 in Soccer... GO LADY VOLS..

 

[Vawlz]

You're not allowed to bring up the fact that we have struggled at CB WR and OL recruiting and development.

Of course you can make statements like that. Quit being dramatic.

But when it becomes clear that such opinions aren’t grounded in fact, or come from consistently negative posters, people are going to push back on that foolishness.

 

[BigOrange15]

Also, there are way more options than there used to be, small locally owned companies like volunteer traditions, and large corporations like Peter Millar have great stuff.

Volunteer Traditions is goated for sure.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[Orange_Crush]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Is Denzel turning into McGill

Denzel vs Jake Paul incoming.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Our portal CB's are good. I would rather see us recruiting and developing our own. Our Oline does have two five stars. One of which played last year and looked awful most of the year. Then we will hear he was injured, but where is the depth behind him if the coach has been through 5 recruiting cycles. You think our pass blocking is great? And WR's, we will find out this year if it was Nico or the receivers last year. These are the three underperforming groups. They'be been here long enough to know. If we can upgrade, we should if things aren't drastically improved in these three areas. Everyone of these coaches have been through at least 3 classes. We've been on the upswing for four years. Where would we be at if these three positions were recruited and developed as well as the rest of the team? How in the heck are we not landing top level wr's in this offense?

I am really really hoping that Nico was the problem with the wr production and pre snap alignments. If this is the case, these coaches should look a lot better this year. If not, how much longer of a history do you need?

Gibson is being developed. GBO

 

[CAVPUT]

I understand you big "MACHO" men don't like Women's sports but Lady Vols Soccer is playing #1 UNC on SEC Network starting now...

 

[DeepPurpleFloyd]

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Now respond with, "Sally you stupid bitch!! $20 million is not 3 times $5.5 million, it's 3.636363636363636 times and therefore, if rounding, math rules would say to round up to 4. And here I thought an AI such as yourself was supposed to be good with the maths."