Recruiting Forum: Football Talk VII

[BruinVol]

OK but who are they in the mix for that you think would be a better fit? I just always looked at Mosley as a great get .

McDowdell

 

[Ashevillevol]

This is why I live in America...freedom.

We can't simply lay down and take this. This isn't over...was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

I think passive resistance is the way to go. If we all add one I don't think they will take down the whole board.
:whistling:

 

[Glitch]

This is why I live in America...freedom.

We can't simply lay down and take this. This isn't over...was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

 

[Coastypop]

I'm not sure about Mosley and I didn't want to post this in his thread but given that we told Ford we were full, we told Chris Williams we were full, and we told Humpreys to call back on Monday, I'm wondering if Mosley wanted to commit but is having to wait until it's what we want? Can you even imagine a scenario where we don't have room for him?

I can't see any complaints with how this class is shaping up but it's still almost 4 months until NSD. I believe the class is going to get much better between now and then but I don't know who the staff sees as representing our best potential at DT. Maybe Mosley is in that list, maybe it's 2 or 3 other guys. opcorn:

I can't see (as of now) how we would ever turn Mosley away.... however this early in recruiting, we may be at a place where we start recruiting over some guys :question: It is a dirty game I know but we may be recruiting up

 

[teamdeke]

Nice read on Hammy.

Former Vols AD Mike Hamilton on a mission to help millions in Africa - CBSSports.com

 

[OCIVol]

Nice read on Hammy.

Former Vols AD Mike Hamilton on a mission to help millions in Africa - CBSSports.com

Met Mike a few times, and he's a great person. He was just over his head as AD.

 

[ob79]

Met Mike a few times, and he's a great person. He was just over his head as AD.

If by over his head, you mean began by treading water and ended by drowning...

 

[Coastypop]

Met Mike a few times, and he's a great person. He was just over his head as AD.

I have met a lot of good people who were just in the wrong job

 

[Stevorino]

This year's class is starting to get really exciting - so I'm trying to get back into recruiting (been out of it for a couple years)...

I'd love to hear peoples' top 5 currently committed recruits, ranked on how they will impact us AND why they are so special. Figure it may be interesting topic too...

 

[StoVol]

This year's class is starting to get really exciting - so I'm trying to get back into recruiting (been out of it for a couple years)...

I'd love to hear peoples' top 5 currently committed recruits, ranked on how they will impact us AND why they are so special. Figure it may be interesting topic too...

Hurd and hopefully four defensive tackles

 

[Ron Swanson]

Tennessee Volunteers WR Alton Howard thankful for feedback after fumble - ESPN

 

[ionaVOL]

Tennessee Volunteers WR Alton Howard thankful for feedback after fumble - ESPN

Nice to read that, glad to see it's been a positive.

Also saw this comment at the end of the article, from an Oregon fan I would imagine. Always nice to read things like this about our fans and program IMO.

The Tennessee program & fans are one of the real class acts in college football, end-of-story. Wish they were in the Pac12!

 

[Catbone]

Pig has become my favorite vol this year. Him and Sutton have a bright future

 

[WinginFlorida]

Pig has become my favorite vol this year. Him and Sutton have a bright future

And wasn't it just the first of last week when there was some confusion/concern about the tweet he sent out?

 

[jave36]

Met Mike a few times, and he's a great person. He was just over his head as AD.

Agreed. I went to church with him. He was always so nice, but he definitely was out of his league.

 

[VolFromNashville]

Franklin Vol on what time today we should expect Barnett to jump on board.

Serious code speak right there :lol:

 

[VolFromNashville]

Nice to read that, glad to see it's been a positive.

Also saw this comment at the end of the article, from an Oregon fan I would imagine. Always nice to read things like this about our fans and program IMO.

UT and Oregon fans seem to be like best friends now. I think it's kinda cool.

 

[Wilson27]

UT and Oregon fans seem to be like best friends now. I think it's kinda cool.

They should like us! They have put 107 points on us in two games.






j/k Showing class is always a good thing.

 

[SCvol333]

This year's class is starting to get really exciting - so I'm trying to get back into recruiting (been out of it for a couple years)...

I'd love to hear peoples' top 5 currently committed recruits, ranked on how they will impact us AND why they are so special. Figure it may be interesting topic too...

Hurd - legit elite SEC back - havent had a top shelf back in a long time - makes everyone better

Blair - starting LT day 1 - imo keeps there from being a perceivable dropoff in the OL next year

Lambert - day 1 starter on DL - big time talent and can play multiple spots on DL - physically ready

Weatherd - day 1 starter at LB/pass rusher - will be a big time help to us at LB

our next DT - if we land 1 more juco DT then I think it is arguable there is not a huge talent dropoff on the DL next year - Jwilliams and vereen, CM coming back giving help on passing downs - another year progression on obrien and Carr - add in big time talent in lambert - if we get 1 more really good juco DL i think we will be okay on the DL and vastly improved at most other positions

 

[Kingston Vol]

Nice read on Hammy.

Former Vols AD Mike Hamilton on a mission to help millions in Africa - CBSSports.com

He's a great man. I'm a huge supporter of his organization and their mission.

 

[JCP201]

Nice to read that, glad to see it's been a positive.

Also saw this comment at the end of the article, from an Oregon fan I would imagine. Always nice to read things like this about our fans and program IMO.

I am interested in seeing Oregon play an undefeated SEC team. Until this year, I haven't thought any other conference elite could beat the SEC undefeated, but they just might.

 

[LotteryPick]

This year's class is starting to get really exciting - so I'm trying to get back into recruiting (been out of it for a couple years)...

I'd love to hear peoples' top 5 currently committed recruits, ranked on how they will impact us AND why they are so special. Figure it may be interesting topic too...

Hurd - Stud. No other way to put it.

Gaulden - Will start opposite of Sutton, IMO.

Blair - Tiny's replacement. Ready to contribute right now.

Bates - Gives us an all-around LB. Great in coverage.

Lambert - Like Blair, ready to start right now. Huge position of need, too.

Really hard to pick, though. I'm really excited about all of them.

 

[jave36]

Hurd - legit elite SEC back - havent had a top shelf back in a long time - makes everyone better

Blair - starting LT day 1 - imo keeps there from being a perceivable dropoff in the OL next year

Lambert - day 1 starter on DL - big time talent and can play multiple spots on DL - physically ready

Weatherd - day 1 starter at LB/pass rusher - will be a big time help to us at LB

our next DT - if we land 1 more juco DT then I think it is arguable there is not a huge talent dropoff on the DL next year - Jwilliams and vereen, CM coming back giving help on passing downs - another year progression on obrien and Carr - add in big time talent in lambert - if we get 1 more really good juco DL i think we will be okay on the DL and vastly improved at most other positions

All that with a vastly easier schedule should mean 8-9 wins, ceiling being SECCG. UF UGA USC lose starting qb's and major weapons. If our OL can recover without huge dropoff, all those teams are beatable.

 

[LaagerVol]

Hurd - legit elite SEC back - havent had a top shelf back in a long time - makes everyone better

Blair - starting LT day 1 - imo keeps there from being a perceivable dropoff in the OL next year

Lambert - day 1 starter on DL - big time talent and can play multiple spots on DL - physically ready

Weatherd - day 1 starter at LB/pass rusher - will be a big time help to us at LB

our next DT - if we land 1 more juco DT then I think it is arguable there is not a huge talent dropoff on the DL next year - Jwilliams and vereen, CM coming back giving help on passing downs - another year progression on obrien and Carr - add in big time talent in lambert - if we get 1 more really good juco DL i think we will be okay on the DL and vastly improved at most other positions

Throw in Saulsberry on the DL too. I'm excited about next year.

On a side note, it hurt to watch the end of the Auburn game and see two guys that I really had wanted to be Vols making the big plays for their defense. Gabe Wright and Carl Lawson. Man we sure could use those guys.

 

[Hickmc]

This is why I live in America...freedom.

We can't simply lay down and take this. This isn't over...was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

"Germans? Pearl Harbor? Never mind he's on a roll" I still love that movie!!!! RIP John Belushi :good!: