Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Vfl2407]

Smyrna crazy thoughts on ETSU:

DL stepped up, they wreaked havoc. Thought Campbell, Utley, and Dye flashed. West was a beast and no one could run when Eason and Bailey were in. Joseph and Ross playing ends was fun to watch.

LBs are playing fast and trusting their eyes. Freshmen are great athletes. Not sure why Bolton is playing, he appears to go to the right spots but doesn’t really do much and just eats a block. Need playmakers on the field and we have plenty of talent at LB to play others.

DB - good game overall. Shouldn’t have given up a long play that got called back but they are some dawgs. Can’t wait for McCoy to be back and dominate. Boo had a much better game in coverage and tackling. Glad to see him returning punts and will be huge against good teams.

OL - another great outing. Don’t like Sanders being out again. That is worrisome. I am wondering if he even plays against UGA now. That would be a big first game.

QB - we won the trade. Aguilar is a big upgrade. Thank you Nico for your selfishness. Merk is a good athlete but not sure he is the best QB. GMac is a fluid and throws a beautiful ball. He is going to be very good for us.

RB - Bishop better stop the drops or Star is taking RB1. Good looking room. Morris is a great athlete and made some crazy cuts. I think Star and Bishop are going to have monster years and Lewis will get a lot of TDs being a bruiser by the goal line.

WR - Stepped up more and made plays. Glad to see them catching the ball well. Freshmen receivers were hits. Those dudes don’t drop a thing and looked really good.

TE - Deep room. Kitselman had a bad drop but they blocked and played well overall. Jack with his first TD. Brahme is a dude. He is big and catches well. I would be shocked if he isn’t our starter next year and balls out. Hope he plays more going forward.

Final note: Nico still sucks. Florida lost to our boy. And the Vols are still the best damn program around.

What’s up with Ethan Davis with his missing blocks and making penalties? Maybe he should be demoted to third or fourth string.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

Want to go back and watch the Dline. I thought 2 sacks against an FCS team was less than stellar.

They played pretty base defense all game. I think they used the game as a glorified scrimmage to work on run fits and holding up at the point of attack. We have Georgia coming and the DL needed the reps. Even without the sack totals, they were getting home. Dye alone had to have had two QB hits. Campbell and Dye stuck out to me.

 

[Revived2002]

Makes me miss my sweet grandmother

Best part of Joey is he appears humble and just happy to be here

He knows it’s an honor not a right to QB at a big school, and he paid his dues to get here

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

What’s up with Ethan Davis with his missing blocks and making penalties? Maybe he should be demoted to third or fourth string.

FCS team and not being fully engaged most likely. He was a beast against Syracuse.

 

[Revived2002]

Anybody else mildly concerned the defense is leaky?

It’s athletic, but we’ve given up more points than I expected the first two weeks

Maybe that’s pace of play

Doesn’t change my outlook on the season but does make me think we may see some 45-42 shootouts down the road…

 

[volbeast33]

 

[Jackcrevol]

Wow, that is over the top.

 

[Vols410]

Anybody else mildly concerned the defense is leaky?

It’s athletic, but we’ve given up more points than I expected the first two weeks

Maybe that’s pace of play

Doesn’t change my outlook on the season but does make me think we may see some 45-42 shootouts down the road…

I’m mostly just ecstatic that the defense is loaded with athleticism. It’s been so long. So much talent today compared to where we’ve been. Banks will iron the other stuff out imo.

 

[BigOrange15]

Wow, that is over the top.

I think Nico and camps' behavior was over the top.

Also, the truth hurts.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Anybody else mildly concerned the defense is leaky?

It’s athletic, but we’ve given up more points than I expected the first two weeks

Maybe that’s pace of play

Doesn’t change my outlook on the season but does make me think we may see some 45-42 shootouts down the road…

I was just about to respond to Symrna.

Feels like we are back to getting pressure with LBs, and DBs. Which is fine, but, ideally our edge rushers would have a field day against Syracuse and ETSU.

Again, we arent defined by play against lesser teams, esp with injuries to starters.

I do specifically recall games where a veteran or savvy drop back QB eats us alive on those blitzes. Again, could be BVS effecting my
memory.

 

[volbeast33]

 

[Jackcrevol]

I think Nico and camps' behavior was over the top.

Also, the truth hurts.

Oh, agree. 100%. That is a UCLA fan site. Truth's an ugly beesh. I wouldnt have chosen to go that route, but, he has no one to blame but himself.

 

[DD4ME]

One thing was clear - JA won that starting role fair and square.

 

[VOLociraptorr]

I didn't see the date at first

 

[BigOrange15]

Aguilar seemed to have far less passes that just sailed on him. That seems like a really good thing.

He's going to be good for a couple of chuck it and pray throws every game but better that than Nico's slow ass just standing there and holding it, not knowing what he is looking at.

 

[VolsnCards5]

Disappointed in the lack of Gata tears posted so far. I need my weekly fix of schadenfreude.

 

[VOLociraptorr]

Aguilar seemed to have far less passes that just sailed on him. That seems like a really good thing.

He's going to be good for a couple of chuck it and pray throws every game but better that than Nico's slow ass just standing there and holding it, not knowing what he is looking at.

Some guys, like Nico, are too afraid to make mistakes. Sometimes you have dudes and you must get them the dang ball. JA gives them that opportunity

 

[VolGee4]

Anybody else mildly concerned the defense is leaky?

It’s athletic, but we’ve given up more points than I expected the first two weeks

Maybe that’s pace of play

Doesn’t change my outlook on the season but does make me think we may see some 45-42 shootouts down the road…

7 points was on the offense. We scored 72- the other will have the ball a lot. I don’t expect the exact defense from last year. Just be solid.

 

[DD4ME]

Soaking in the UF loss and our win, but anyone looking ahead to UGA? Thoughts? I did not see them play. Just highlights. They have a history of playing lackluster before playing us and none of it mattering.

 

[Jpcisco]

Starting to think big Nic is just a VFL. Took less money, a lot of criticism, and had to move back across the country just so Tennessee upgraded at the QB position. Thanks for the extra NIL money and the upgrade! Much appreciated.

 

[Glitch]

Is it too late to laugh at UF and UCLA?

 

[DD4ME]

My main thought about team is offense is farther than expected. Defense is stunted with injuries.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

When you wake up being the MAN and feeling good about the season

 

[VolInDayton]

Nico looking much better. Wild swing from the 1st half.

Kind of like all the first half he put up 0 for us? Maybe its a him thing.

 

[Glitch]

Uhhhh

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