Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[Smokeytom]

Hard to believe Nigel is going to be a senior

Hope he can bring it next year. Really thought he was a future star coming out of HS. Maybe 2nd year under Pruitt’s guidance gets him there.

 

[SmokinBob]

I'm torn on this. What I'm afraid is if they make the tournament with Holly at the helm, is that enough of an excuse to keep her around for another year? Being the only team to have never missed the tournament is a huge deal in my eyes. But if that's what it takes to insure Holly doesn't return, I'm starting to feel like it will be worth it.

I understand this...I just can't hope we don't make the tournament, though. I just can't.

I do hope she steps away - if not, I hope ADF is watching and listening.

 

[Souce]

Any news today on Jay?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

@BigOrangeFanatic Love your optimistic posts.

Would you mind updating the avi? Can't stand seeing reminders of CBJ...!

Lol. I've had this avi for a long time, not too long in to the Butch era. It was a shot at our dumb head coach and remains that way. I didnt like his corny sayings from the very beginning. I'll see what I can come up with.

 

[shoney]

What is Holly’s problem? And when is Phil gonna do something?

Holly's problem is she can't coach. This is what the Lady Vols look like now.

 

[head1]

Any news today on Jay?

Hyams said this morning he spoke to one of the people in the picture, likely Sanders, who said it was very unlikely he was coming here.

Hyams I know but thats the only news I have seen or heard today.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

@BigOrangeFanatic Love your optimistic posts.

Would you mind updating the avi? Can't stand seeing reminders of CBJ...!

How's this

 

[ChattaTNVol]

Patrick Brown of 247sports has both Freshman 5 star tackles anchoring the offensive line in his early preseason depth chart projections.

Post-signing day projected Vols depth chart: Offense

 

[drvenner]

Backhand is pretty strong too what with Hunt.

He plays tennis now?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Patrick Brown of 247sports has both Freshman 5 star tackles anchoring the offensive line in his early preseason depth chart projections.

Post-signing day projected Vols depth chart: Offense

Its not ideal to have 2 freshman having to start and help anchor the line, but they are both instant upgrades, we were that bad on OL.

 

[drvenner]

Any news today on Jay?

 

[Kingston Vol]

Patrick Brown of 247sports has both Freshman 5 star tackles anchoring the offensive line in his early preseason depth chart projections.

Post-signing day projected Vols depth chart: Offense

My projection would be Wanya at RT and maybe Darnell at LG.

Jahmir-Darnell-Kennedy-Carvin-Wanya

 

[Aesius]

We've got 3 ROTY on staff right now. Niedermeyer, Martin, and Pruitt. Hell, might as well throw in ROTD in Fulmer as well.

 

[drvenner]

SIAP, Kyler Murray is officially choosing football.

 

[volfaninpa]

FWIW, the VQ podcast today basically mentioned Jay Graham so much that it sounds like a matter of time.

 

[Vfl2407]

So are we going after this guy? 5 star....in the transfer portal

Calvin Ashley, Auburn, Offensive Tackle

With the odds of a healthy Smith being cleared to play being slim, why not go get a for sure OL starter.

 

[TC 83]

The schedule sets up 8 potential wins next year: four OOC wins and four lower-tier SEC wins (Mizzou, SCAR, Vandy and UK). In that scenario, we still lose to all of our rivals and both SECW teams, but we get four beatable SECE teams late in the season, with a chance to finish strong. That should put us at #3 in the SECE, which would be meaningful progress. Just getting to a bowl game isn't good enough, IMO. We should've made a bowl this year, so resetting expectations downward isn't the way to push forward.

The coaches are aggressive in their demands and expectations; fans should be, too. Our players will be older and better conditioned, with talented FR who can contribute. Given the schedule and our roster vs. other SECE teams, I think 8-4 is reasonable, with 7-5 as the floor.

7-8 wins is definitely reasonable. I would consider MS State on par or interchangeable with the other teams you mention as wins with regards to Mizzou, SCAR, Vandy, and UK. I'd say Vegas will have our win total at 7.5 for the season. But in true TN fashion-- we probably will win one game that we shouldn't and lose two that we should of won. I just do not think we'll lose to Ms State. I believe it's reasonable to think we can beat FL--I just do not think they are as far ahead of us in roster talent as Bama and GA. If injuries and luck go our way-- 10 wins (including the bowl game) is plausible in my homer state of mind.

 

[butchna]

Kareem Hunt signed by the Browns

They’re making good moves. Dorsey must have pics of Haslam.

 

[drvenner]

With the odds of a healthy Smith being cleared to play being slim, why not go get a for sure OL starter.

Is he a grad transfer? If not, he will have to sit out unless he can get a waiver, which, now that I think about it, everyone seems to be getting, so never mind.

 

[butchna]

Hunt will probably get a year suspension so maybe that backfield will be strong in '20.

6 games.

 

[HankHill]

Patrick Brown of 247sports has both Freshman 5 star tackles anchoring the offensive line in his early preseason depth chart projections.

Post-signing day projected Vols depth chart: Offense

Whew. Two true freshman tackles in the SEC.

 

[SLICKYINC]

6 games.

With time served

 

[Catbone]

Whew. Two true freshman tackles in the SEC.

Having a front loaded schedule doesn't help.

 

[MemphisVol3]

FWIW, the VQ podcast today basically mentioned Jay Graham so much that it sounds like a matter of time.

Probably waiting on YAC (or whichever coach is leaving) to land to another destination.

 

[scvolfan7]

Hope he can bring it next year. Really thought he was a future star coming out of HS. Maybe 2nd year under Pruitt’s guidance gets him there.

He was in better position this past year. He dropped like 3 or 4 ints. Needs to clean that up