Trey Smith Cleared to Play

[Jauan't Some?]

JG didn't get the ball out fast enough last year even when Smith was playing. Hopefully he won't need 10 seconds to make up his mind this year... how's that for over the top exaggeration?

Hopefully both the OL and JG will be better.

Hey! It took more than 50 posts to turn a celebration thread into a JG bashing thread! Things really are looking up!

 

[musolfmj]

Wondering how much he will play Saturday. With limited contact during camp. I have to guess it will be just a few series to help get his legs under him, then more Week 2, gradually (hopefully?) building back to the full Trey we know just in time for Florida.

Thoughts?

 

[KINGSVOL]

Gonna be some road grating goin on, on the left side!!!!!!!!! Good luck big man, we need you ,we got you!!!!!

 

[hUTch2002]

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I love that part of the movie. Awesome news on Trey!

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

While I get why everyone is celebrating, this is scary. I realize that he wouldn’t be cleared to play if everything seemed fine but I don’t know. I fear for Trey.

 

[volroadwarrior]

Great news. I just hope he doesn't get cut or need surgery since he is on blood thinners. Pray for this young man.

 

[m1al]

Hell yea Trey! Ball out brother...

 

[Atlvol313]

He has been through a ton. Really happy for him. I just realized that this guy is not even 21 yet.

This line could be a real plus for us this year. I hear he will be at guard to start.

 

[CAVPUT]

Okay, I'm very nervous right now. First we get Solomon eligible and now Trey is cleared to play. This is UT. Good things don't happen to us. WTH is going on? This just isn't right.

 

[VolsGrad1989]

If we get Bituli back healthy soon and somehow we keep Thompson, we good.

This times a thousand! We need to KEEP ALL STARTERS or 95% HEALTHY TOO! We don't need to lose more than one starter/major contributor throughout the season! If the injury bug doesn't bite UT, I can see a 9 win regular season, minimum of 8 regular season wins!

 

[McDad]

Okay, I'm very nervous right now. First we get Solomon eligible and now Trey is cleared to play. This is UT. Good things don't happen to us. WTH is going on? This just isn't right.

 

[Russdaddy2027]

I think we will finally be able to see what JG has to offer behind a decent line

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

Still worried about the big guy but I guess the Dr. knows best glad to have Trey back and cleared to play. Go Vols!

 

[dduncan4163]

Okay, I'm very nervous right now. First we get Solomon eligible and now Trey is cleared to play. This is UT. Good things don't happen to us. WTH is going on? This just isn't right.

Gooden went down and Thompon is suspended. The universe has a way of balancing things.

 

[dduncan4163]

I think we will finally be able to see what JG has to offer behind a decent line

With our WRs and CJCs play calling the passing game could take off this season

 

[Russdaddy2027]

It’d be nice if Neyland stadium would collectively send up prayers for his continued health before kick off!

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

With are WRs and CJCs play calling our passing game could take off this season

We could call this Tennessee OL the Tennessee Valley Authority

 

[hUTch2002]

Okay, I'm very nervous right now. First we get Solomon eligible and now Trey is cleared to play. This is UT. Good things don't happen to us. WTH is going on? This just isn't right.

Long overdue man. The worm had to squirm eventually.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

Believe it when I see it just come full circle! I was a non-believer after the clots came back. More good news and a vital one at that!

Told ya sucka

 

[butchna]

Told ya sucka

Up yours fool! Doing that right?

 

[beachmaster]

CJP said they "had a plan" to get Trey ready to play. I'm wondering if part of that plan is having medical professionals on hand in case Trey gets cut? Do they have any way to monitor him between series to check for clotting? I feel without a doubt that CJP will do whatever is in the best interest of Trey.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

CJP said they "had a plan" to get Trey ready to play. I'm wondering if part of that plan is having medical professionals on hand in case Trey gets cut? Do they have any way to monitor him between series to check for clotting? I feel without a doubt that CJP will do whatever is in the best interest of Trey.

He isn’t on blood thinners why would they need to check him if he gets cut.....

 

[beachmaster]

He isn’t on blood thinners why would they need to check him if he gets cut.....

I am not on thinners, but a small dosage aspirin. Depending on when they take him off is the real question. You can't turn it off like a light.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

I am not on thinners, but a small dosage aspirin. Depending on when they take him off is the real question. You can't turn it off like a light.

It is my understanding he has been off for a while. But I’m not completely positive.

 

[Orange931]

While I get why everyone is celebrating, this is scary. I realize that he wouldn’t be cleared to play if everything seemed fine but I don’t know. I fear for Trey.

I’m with you on that. This situation kinda coincides with what Inky talks about during team meetings, Trey has more heart and love for the game than most who have no complications. He’s doing what he loves no matter the consequences and I have nothing but mad respect for him.