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#4,002
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North makes the biggest difference in the redzone and in the vertical passing game. We don't have another receiver on the team (maybe Jauan or Preston in the future) who can go up and get a ball and win almost every 1 on 1 coverage like Marquez can. Especially in the red zone. If North is single covered in the red zone, a decently thrown fade route is almost a guaranteed 6 points.
 
#4,003
#4,003
👏 for good news. North would be a huge loss. He is the one WR that has proven he can take over a game when healthy and given a chance when we need him the most. Big and powerful WR with speed. He is a guy that can scare DCs and keep them from stacking the box.

We do have lots of great talent at that position but he is the hardest one to try to replace. Hopefully Preston can get cleared and caught up fast. That would help.
 
#4,005
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SeanJean said:
North makes the biggest difference in the redzone and in the vertical passing game. We don't have another receiver on the team (maybe Jauan or Preston in the future) who can go up and get a ball and win almost every 1 on 1 coverage like Marquez can. Especially in the red zone. If North is single covered in the red zone, a decently thrown fade route is almost a guaranteed 6 points.
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I vote Preston for red zone fade until the knee is 100% then take the leash off completely
 
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SeanJean said:
North makes the biggest difference in the redzone and in the vertical passing game. We don't have another receiver on the team (maybe Jauan or Preston in the future) who can go up and get a ball and win almost every 1 on 1 coverage like Marquez can. Especially in the red zone. If North is single covered in the red zone, a decently thrown fade route is almost a guaranteed 6 points.
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I think that's why we struggled to get in the red zone so much when we was gone.
 
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VolsDoc81TX said:
Shoulda killed the cobra Nick...

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Nick. Give Van Damme a holler!
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#4,011
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JCLawyerVol said:
From RTI this morning:

Here’s what we’ve been told via a source: North did, indeed sustain an injury early during practice on Wednesday, but the extent of it is unknown at this point. North spent the rest of Wednesday’s session on the training table observing practice, but was not in any noticeable pain. We can confirm that much, but anything else at this point is speculation.
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RTI needs to understand that on Volnation, speculation is fact until proven otherwise.
 
#4,013
#4,013
Some thoughts regarding the North situation:

A few of you are still jumping the gun. Let's wait for the MRI results before we start looking for tall things to jump off of. Could be a sprain or mild hyperextension (or even nothing significant) just as easily as an ACL tear.

In the event he is seriously injured, it's not the end of the world for him. Keep in mind that he still has his redshirt year - he can RS and stay with us for the '16 and '17 seasons. He'll have the opportunity to prove that he can stay healthy, just like Maggitt - two full seasons is a lot of time to erase some bad vibes.

In the event he is seriously injured, it's not the end of the world for us. We would still have a very good WR core. It would put a lot of pressure on Pearson, Howard and particularly Malone to step up and show that they can anchor an above average SEC unit. All three have given reasons for optimism thus far this month. But behind them we have plenty of good talent - Croom, Smith, Johnathan Johnson are all solid. Also, by all accounts we won't be able to keep Preston Williams off of the field as he gets closer to 100%, and Jennings may be able to help early as well.
 
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The thing that should make it most clear to you that this reporter is making an unsubstantiated claim is that North is just now getting his MRI done. He could end up being right, but that would make it just a guess.
 
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Tennessee Golfer said:
What does everyone think is the reason for cancelling practice? Just give everyone a rest?
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prob so they can bury the news on Friday afternoon. He already told these media guys to respect the players. Hes prob not trying to hear those guys asking 1000 questions about North when they dont even know the MRI results.
 
#4,023
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Atzar said:
Some thoughts regarding the North situation:

A few of you are still jumping the gun. Let's wait for the MRI results before we start looking for tall things to jump off of. Could be a sprain or mild hyperextension (or even nothing significant) just as easily as an ACL tear.

In the event he is seriously injured, it's not the end of the world for him. Keep in mind that he still has his redshirt year - he can RS and stay with us for the '16 and '17 seasons. He'll have the opportunity to prove that he can stay healthy, just like Maggitt - two full seasons is a lot of time to erase some bad vibes.

In the event he is seriously injured, it's not the end of the world for us. We would still have a very good WR core. It would put a lot of pressure on Pearson, Howard and particularly Malone to step up and show that they can anchor an above average SEC unit. All three have given reasons for optimism thus far this month. But behind them we have plenty of good talent - Croom, Smith, Johnathan Johnson are all solid. Also, by all accounts we won't be able to keep Preston Williams off of the field as he gets closer to 100%, and Jennings may be able to help early as well.
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All solid points but...NAH let's give up...:gone:
 
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#4,024
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i bet Butch hates the media in Knox.I know i do. He already told them to have some respect. Then they just go putting out articles when theres been no facts discovered. A student editor at that.
 
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