Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXV

[Rishvol]

what makes you believe that?

Because he's good at attacking the run but not so good in coverage

 

[LA Vol]

Looks like DKJr is another one of those players who's never going to be healthy for long.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

5-7

def could be a long ass year. Thats a huge blow. We basically lose 1 player a week in fall camp every yr.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Because he's good at attacking the run but not so good in coverage

ive seen him get destroyed against the run though. Alot.

 

[BigZiti09]

Next man up

 

[SSVol]

Tennessee lost that game. Florida didn't win because they had more talent, which they didn't.

It's really silly to say provably false things over and over. UF had more talent in 2015. The draft says it. The high school rankings say it. And the media are continuing to talk about how talented UF is now.

 

[Aesius]

Next man up

"It's Thumpin' Time"

 

[TechnoVol]

[twitter]https://twitter.com/Volquest_Rivals/status/901615643518267393[/twitter]

Volquest:
Tennessee’s linebacking corps was decimated by injuries last season, and the unit won't open the 2017 campaign at full-strength, either.

On Friday, middle linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. sustained a non-contact knee injury in practice that will sideline the junior for the opener against Georgia Tech — and possibly longer — sources told VolQuest.com.

The full-extent of Kirkland’s injury is unknown at this time, but there’s fear that the linebacker may miss significant time.

The injury is a big blow before the Vols even take the field this fall and just the latest setback for the former All-SEC freshman standout.

Two weeks ago, Kirkland Jr. told VolQuest he was "feeling really good," after battling a series of injuries over the last 11 months. Kirkland Jr. was slowed by a high-ankle sprain for much of the 2016 season.

He injured the ankle in the win over Virginia Tech in the ‘Battle at Bristol,’ missing the next five games before returning for the loss at South Carolina. Kirkland Jr. wasn’t the same player until Tennessee’s bowl win over Nebraska, where he led the team in tackles.

This spring, Kirkland Jr. tweaked his hamstring and then missed the start of training camp with a minor knee injury.

With the junior now out indefinitely, Colton Jumper will likely start at middle linebacker in the opener on Sept 4. Underclassmen Daniel Bituli and Will Ignont, a freshman who has really flashed in camp, could see increased roles, too.

We will update this story as more information develops.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

"It's Thumpin' Time"

nooooo

 

[InVOLuntary]

Some people owes Bruin an apology.

 

[LaagerVol]

Because he's good at attacking the run but not so good in coverage

I hate to get into this again but I can't help myself lol

He isn't good at attacking the run. He makes tackles 5+ yards downfield most of the time. Doesn't attack.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

why does this happen to us more than basically every team?

 

[Chief Vol 13]

No you listen here Sally. You stated it yourself. Butch had the better team which means that he has recruited better. CFB is mostly about recruiting. In the SEC you live and due by it. Donkey can't recruit therefore Donkey is the worse coach. He got lucky with another coaches players. You are wrong so stop talking.

Naw you listen here turd. If Butch has the better team he should win. Recruiting is the lifeblood but it's a little more important to actually win.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

why does this happen to us more than basically every team?

 

[LaagerVol]

Some people owes Bruin an apology.

Nope. He deserves any grief he gets, ever.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Confirmed by VQ.

Wes said they had been hearing it since last night.

 

[LA Vol]

Happened yesterday.

 

[TechnoVol]

From Volquest:
Tennessee’s linebacking corps was decimated by injuries last season, and the unit won't open the 2017 campaign at full-strength, either.

On Friday, middle linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. sustained a non-contact knee injury in practice that will sideline the junior for the opener against Georgia Tech — and possibly longer — sources told VolQuest.com.

The full-extent of Kirkland’s injury is unknown at this time, but there’s fear that the linebacker may miss significant time.

The injury is a big blow before the Vols even take the field this fall and just the latest setback for the former All-SEC freshman standout.

Two weeks ago, Kirkland Jr. told VolQuest he was "feeling really good," after battling a series of injuries over the last 11 months. Kirkland Jr. was slowed by a high-ankle sprain for much of the 2016 season.

He injured the ankle in the win over Virginia Tech in the ‘Battle at Bristol,’ missing the next five games before returning for the loss at South Carolina. Kirkland Jr. wasn’t the same player until Tennessee’s bowl win over Nebraska, where he led the team in tackles.

This spring, Kirkland Jr. tweaked his hamstring and then missed the start of training camp with a minor knee injury.

With the junior now out indefinitely, Colton Jumper will likely start at middle linebacker in the opener on Sept 4. Underclassmen Daniel Bituli and Will Ignont, a freshman who has really flashed in camp, could see increased roles, too.

We will update this story as more information develops.

 

[govols120]

Year five and the most proven linebacker able to play in the season opener is Colton Jumper

 

[TechnoVol]

.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Year five and the most proven linebacker able to play in the season opener is Colton Jumper

yeh man. Garbage.

 

[govols120]

yeh man. Garbage.

I actually like Jumper because he has solid football IQ/generally nice guy but athletically...

 

[Aesius]

Feels like Da'Rick getting booted from the team a week before the 2012 season kicked off

 

[RiseToTheTop]

being a Vol fan is tough. Havent even started yet and the team is banged up like its week 9. Every year.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Feels like Da'Rick getting booted from the team a week before the 2012 season kicked off

yep

this is a major blow