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Numbers game in getting the Vols back on track, regardless of the outcome of these next 3 games (I think we have a good chance vs all 3).
Currently we have 24 starters and about 15 more players really contributing. In total we have about 40 guys capable of playing at this level currently, another 25 or so, through redshirt or depth chart, that are developing for future seasons. 20 of our current roster we'll lose to attrition. Hopefully we make a bowl for the xtra practice time as the 2019 season is a totally different story. We return 20/24 starters and we'll have 40-45 guys (35 consisting of this year's backups and redshirts, and another ten in transfers, jucos and incoming Fr) fighting for those 4 starting spots as well as critical playing time. These numbers alone point to us being a veteran club in 2019 with a good mix of several young big time players.
Because of the above numbers, next season's easier schedule, a quality veteran QB with all 11 returning on the offensive side I just can't see how 2019 will not be successful. Most great coaches get it done in year 2 and I believe it's set up perfectly for CJP and this staff. I think we could see a change at OC as early as next season but looks to me like this staff has a good chance to stay together the next 4 years which I believe to be a good thing. If during the offseason we see a mass exodus of players and staff I'll worry but I just don't believe that happens with this group.
We can all help, it's an important stretch for our boys! Everyone I think can agree, NegaVols, Sunshine Pumpers and VFLs, that we've got a decent shot vs each team left. Charlotte was a scrimmage game, it was close, big deal! Auburn looked pretty good to me vs Texas A&M!! Each game is different but this is a big one as it'll give CJP and the team 2 wins vs ranked opponents and springboard us into 2019!!
Get on board Vols!!!
 
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PulaskiVolFan said:
Numbers game in getting the Vols back on track, regardless of the outcome of these next 3 games (I think we have a good chance vs all 3).
Currently we have 24 starters and about 15 more players really contributing. In total we have about 40 guys capable of playing at this level currently, another 25 or so, through redshirt or depth chart, that are developing for future seasons. 20 of our current roster we'll lose to attrition. Hopefully we make a bowl for the xtra practice time as the 2019 season is a totally different story. We return 20/24 starters and we'll have 40-45 guys (35 consisting of this year's backups and redshirts, and another ten in transfers, jucos and incoming Fr) fighting for those 4 starting spots as well as critical playing time. These numbers alone point to us being a veteran club in 2019 with a good mix of several young big time players.
Because of the above numbers, next season's easier schedule, a quality veteran QB with all 11 returning on the offensive side I just can't see how 2019 will not be successful. Most great coaches get it done in year 2 and I believe it's set up perfectly for CJP and this staff. I think we could see a change at OC as early as next season but looks to me like this staff has a good chance to stay together the next 4 years which I believe to be a good thing. If during the offseason we see a mass exodus of players and staff I'll worry but I just don't believe that happens with this group.
We can all help, it's an important stretch for our boys! Everyone I think can agree, NegaVols, Sunshine Pumpers and VFLs, that we've got a decent shot vs each team left. Charlotte was a scrimmage game, it was close, big deal! Auburn looked pretty good to me vs Texas A&M!! Each game is different but this is a big one as it'll give CJP and the team 2 wins vs ranked opponents and springboard us into 2019!!
Get on board Vols!!!
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So because they are 8 months older they are going to then be good???! Enlighten us please?
 
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I am all in on Pruitt and this staff. That being said, I dont think we have much of a shot at another win. This OL has gotten worse and now there is no more Trey Smith. If we would have dominated Charlotte like we should have then I would be different. But having negative rushing yards for the vast majority of the game against a team that got drubbed by UMASS is beyond bad. Now we will have a salty, pissed off UK coming into Neyland with one of the conferences best rushing attack. They also sport a tough defense. I dont see how we can win. Missouri and Vandy are both playing much better than we are. It is what it is at this point. Have to recruit better players.
 
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I think we have a shot at UK. It may be an outside shot but we have one. Got to sell out on stopping the run and make them try to beat us through the air.

We can beat Vandy. But Missouri is going to take a miracle. They just have to much offensive fire power and a great QB. Beating UK is absolutely critical for us to have a prayer at a bowl. I sure hope Saturday's effort was a one time anomaly.
 
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Volman365 said:
So because they are 8 months older they are going to then be good???! Enlighten us please?
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We have 40 competing for 24 spots now, next season we will have 65 competing for those same 24 spots, more numbers, more competition equal mature talented team. Quit downing these kids, they are a great bunch and talent is on this roster, they looked pretty talented when they whipped Auburn.
 
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JCHateSteve said:
I think we have a shot at UK. It may be an outside shot but we have one. Got to sell out on stopping the run and make them try to beat us through the air.

We can beat Vandy. But Missouri is going to take a miracle. They just have to much offensive fire power and a great QB. Beating UK is absolutely critical for us to have a prayer at a bowl. I sure hope Saturday's effort was a one time anomaly.
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I think Ky is our toughest matchup as they are one of the most physical in the league this year with lots of upper classmen. If Taylor can stay on the field he shuts down one side passing and that's why I think we have a shot at Missouri, that and they should not be in the SEC, just not the right southern feel as a program :)
 
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PulaskiVolFan said:
I think Ky is our toughest matchup as they are one of the most physical in the league this year with lots of upper classmen. If Taylor can stay on the field he shuts down one side passing and that's why I think we have a shot at Missouri, that and they should not be in the SEC, just not the right southern feel as a program :)
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Missouri was always a strange choice for the SEC. It hasn't stopped then from having success here though. They have a great QB. The kind that can put the ball where his guy can get it and the defender can't. To have a shot at them our D need to live in his face. We have not been doing that consistently. I see them putting up 30 or 40 points. I'm just not sure we can keep pace. That one looks a lot like WV to me.

UK has a deadly ground attack between Snell and Wilson. I figure you stack the box and try to create turnovers. Wilson is far scarier running than passing. So make him beat you eith his arm. If he does we can live with that.
 
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PulaskiVolFan said:
We have 40 competing for 24 spots now, next season we will have 65 competing for those same 24 spots, more numbers, more competition equal mature talented team. Quit downing these kids, they are a great bunch and talent is on this roster, they looked pretty talented when they whipped Auburn.
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Mature doesnt equal talented and Auburn is a 7-5 team that we beat, not "whipped". Nobody is downing these kids as people, if you are a recruiter, you should be able to see good from not so good and also know that JG couldnt weigh 230 if he ate Twizzlers all day every day. His frame and natural physiological makeup could never weigh 230 unless he sat on the couch as a 50 year old and ate bon bons.
 
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Volman365 said:
Mature doesnt equal talented and Auburn is a 7-5 team that we beat, not "whipped". Nobody is downing these kids as people, if you are a recruiter, you should be able to see good from not so good and also know that JG couldnt weigh 230 if he ate Twizzlers all day every day. His frame and natural physiological makeup could never weigh 230 unless he sat on the couch as a 50 year old and ate bon bons.
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From his description of his job he seemed more like a videographer of sorts rather than a recruiter. Could be wrong and certainly dont want to get sued...lol, but he did say all they do is put together videos.
 
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volfannbama said:
From his description of his job he seemed more like a videographer of sorts rather than a recruiter. Could be wrong and certainly dont want to get sued...lol, but he did say all they do is put together videos.
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That makes more sense then, no way you could honestly say the group we have will be good because they will be 8 months more "mature" if you knew talent.
 
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Volman365 said:
Mature doesnt equal talented and Auburn is a 7-5 team that we beat, not "whipped". Nobody is downing these kids as people, if you are a recruiter, you should be able to see good from not so good and also know that JG couldnt weigh 230 if he ate Twizzlers all day every day. His frame and natural physiological makeup could never weigh 230 unless he sat on the couch as a 50 year old and ate bon bons.
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If you don’t believe this? Just ask a physiologist! 😉
 
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ftsandersvol said:
We are realistically looking at 4-5 years to be able to compete for the SEC East title. CJP knows the type of players it will take. The question is can he convince them to come to Tennessee.
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He's going to have too win with less than Alabama talent first, then they might come. He has to do some convincing first and he hasn't got started on that yet.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
I am all in on Pruitt and this staff. That being said, I dont think we have much of a shot at another win. This OL has gotten worse and now there is no more Trey Smith. If we would have dominated Charlotte like we should have then I would be different. But having negative rushing yards for the vast majority of the game against a team that got drubbed by UMASS is beyond bad. Now we will have a salty, pissed off UK coming into Neyland with one of the conferences best rushing attack. They also sport a tough defense. I dont see how we can win. Missouri and Vandy are both playing much better than we are. It is what it is at this point. Have to recruit better players.
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I hate to say it but you’re probably right.
Our chance of improving on last years record depended largely on our O line staying healthy and playing “good enough” to win. The healthy didn’t happen, so I doubt the “good enough “ will ! I just hope somehow we beat Vandy. Sickening to think of losing to them again!
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
I am all in on Pruitt and this staff. That being said, I dont think we have much of a shot at another win. This OL has gotten worse and now there is no more Trey Smith. If we would have dominated Charlotte like we should have then I would be different. But having negative rushing yards for the vast majority of the game against a team that got drubbed by UMASS is beyond bad. Now we will have a salty, pissed off UK coming into Neyland with one of the conferences best rushing attack. They also sport a tough defense. I dont see how we can win. Missouri and Vandy are both playing much better than we are. It is what it is at this point. Have to recruit better players.
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I'm thinking CLT was better than advertised, and we played down to their level with a very vanilla offense game plan, but then I look at SC the week prior where we were effective. Just can't figure it out other than we're just not that good. It's got to be entirely frustrating for Pruitt (and fulmer), wanting to run the ball and have foundation of power football, but being so far away from where we're wanting to be.
 
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