Scott, Hendrix and Helm gone (officially per Butch)

[Evet Vols]

I didn't say our 4 best players. I said four of our best players. Learn to logic better.

I think 4 players is proper or four 2nd/3rd string players with potential.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I didn't say our 4 best players. I said four of our best players. Learn to logic better.

How were they four of the best?

 

[Kurtastrophe]

I didn't say our 4 best players. I said four of our best players. Learn to logic better.

 

[terrypedigo]

I should clarify that I think both sides are overreacting a little. But that's to be expected.

With 32 you knew from the get go some of them would not be happy, with Barnett, Hurd, and a few other freshmen getting all the attention, few of them got there feeling hurt.

 

[Volnut]

No. This isn't normal. It is a big problem. These aren't guys that are flunkies that we're just going to recruit over. Each one of these guys was considered a huge recruiting victory when we signed them. They all contributed in one way or another as freshmen. This needs to be fixed.

It doesn't seem to be a problem when Saban purges his roster for players that better fit his system.

 

[TennMan101]

Bright side: will help in recruiting Phillips, Walker, RB targets, we want players who want to be here, we will have more available spots (not for 2015), better now than transferring out after lackluster couple of years

Negative side: fans will question Butch and staff, hate it for the kids transferring, could be a deeper issue


Reality: this is going to start happening when you are consistently recruiting at an ELITE LEVEL. It sucks, but it is part of the business (see: Alabama). Players will leave, get recruited over, or just not fit in, and Butch will keep bringing in JUST AS if not more talented players. Don't worry.

This^ Alvin Kamara came from bama. IT HAPPENS TO EVERY TEAM EVERY YEAR!

 

[Evet Vols]

Nobody left Dooley's teams. The teams under him said it was great - just sign in at the weight room and then head to the movies or whatever you felt like doing.

 

[Ashevolle]

Vfl?

VFS (semester)

 

[Volfan1973]

I'm with Coach Jones - as he said you are either a fountain or a drain. If they don't want to be here then we do not need them. I think Helm and Hendrix are making a mistake but move on. This is where elite talent is coming and if freshmen can't or aren't willing to compete they will have problems here or anywhere else. No worries because now there is more room for more elite talent.

Now the 'sky is falling' crowd can keep worrying but I am excited about this team for the first time in a long time.

Exactly...

 

[kevino]

VFS (semester)

that's pretty good :birgits_giggle:

 

[P.O.T.S. VOL]

With 32 you knew from the get go some of them would not be happy, with Barnett, Hurd, and a few other freshmen getting all the attention, few of them got there feeling hurt.

Agreed! You can't make everyone happy! We just need to move forward!

 

[SamRebel35]

How were they four of the best?

Hendrix is the best athlete from practice reports. Helm was in the two deep all season and made real contributions as a freshman. I'd say he was a key contributor. Scott would've been solid depth for next season when our running backs start getting injured. Henderson was a guy that dominated in the camps. He wasn't ready for big boy football, but I'd say he has as much potential as anyone.

 

[Cletus P Fulmer]

No. This isn't normal. It is a big problem. These aren't guys that are flunkies that we're just going to recruit over. Each one of these guys was considered a huge recruiting victory when we signed them. They all contributed in one way or another as freshmen. This needs to be fixed.

Now for the 64k buck question...how do you propose to "fix it"...and does it even need to be "fixed"?

 

[SamRebel35]

It doesn't seem to be a problem when Saban purges his roster for players that better fit his system.

Right, because we are in the exact same position as Alabama. Lol.

 

[NormalVol]

They all played this year as true freshman.
Helm - #2 TE recruit in the nation
Scott - #9 All Purpose Back in the nation
Hendrix - #5 Strongside DE in the nation

They are solid players.

This. They, along with Henderson, were highly recruited players who if nothing else would have given solid depth.

 

[allvol123]

Yeah, players never get better from their freshman season to their sophomore season. If they can't steal a starting spot their freshman year, they must suck.

You have fun following their meaningless careers.

 

[TennMan101]

If he sits out a year, it won't matter if we "let him go" or not.

It is my understanding that he can be restricted from going to another SEC school, unless he goes the JUCO route.

 

[SamRebel35]

Now for the 64k buck question...how do you propose to "fix it"...and does it even need to be "fixed"?

Yes it needs to be fixed. I don't know how to fix it. Perhaps the coach that just got a giant raise might be able to fix it. His coaching career depends on it.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

Hendrix is the best athlete from practice reports. Helm was in the two deep all season and made real contributions as a freshman. I'd say he was a key contributor. Scott would've been solid depth for next season when our running backs start getting injured. Henderson was a guy that dominated in the camps. He wasn't ready for big boy football, but I'd say he has as much potential as anyone.

I'm going to say that at least 15 other freshmen made larger contributions.

 

[allvol123]

I'm going to say that at least 15 other freshmen made larger contributions.

Hush. You are busy destroying his goofy argument.

 

[SamRebel35]

You have fun following their meaningless careers.

Wtf are you talking about?

 

[Batman1948]

Inb4 " making room for better players "

Get that post count up. Just making room for better players. Happy now?

 

[omghulkhands]

Interesting to me that they are all freshmen.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

Hush. You are busy destroying his goofy argument.

I'm waiting for another ironic statement about my logic.

 

[SamRebel35]

I'm going to say that at least 15 other freshmen made larger contributions.

And that tells the whole story?