Vic Wharton and Ryan Jenkins are leaving the prgram [RUMOR]

[Real Info]

Honest question here. Did any of these players leaving expect to be major players here at UT? If so, then the realization that it wasn't going to happen could be the problem. The competition here just 1-2 years ago wasn't that threatening. In just two classes it has gotten very competitive for minutes. What did they realize?????

 

[JohnMcA60]

Ga lost 10 freshmen last year

Good point. Also Bama loses 5-6 to transfer every year. Like people have said we haven't lost anyone substantial besides Hendrix. All others would be hard pressed to see the field.

 

[865dude]

Good Peter Griffin stuff

I didn't want to get deeper than that to avoid a vn war. Players are afraid of losing spots, because of the open try out. Honestly though I heard people say some players saw throught the shtick

 

[vol-un-tear]

WTF is going on here?

This is getting crazy! No doubt

 

[JohnMcA60]

I liked Vic as s player and wanted him and RG to succeed as much as anyone from living in Spring Hill, but he's been "asked" to leave one HS and from what I've read and heard it was much the same at Knox Catholic. Vic's "problem" is he's been recruited and whored out for 5 yrs and had things catered to him because of his talent.

About what I've heard as well.

 

[Cohutta]

WTF is going on here?

Well apparently UT recruited a bunch of birth canals so they're leaving because they can't handle competition. I'm over it. Players like that are a cancer.

 

[smokey0625]

Good point. Also Bama loses 5-6 to transfer every year. Like people have said we haven't lost anyone substantial besides Hendrix. All others would be hard pressed to see the field.

He had two tackles this year. It's debatable is all I'm saying.

 

[865dude]

yes yes yes... Bob M is correct here...

Some players aren't buy into the slogans from what I heard. Some players didn't really like the no depth, no talent excuses

 

[checkerboards09]

WTF is going on here?

Bob got fired from News 2 and is taking it out on VN.

 

[kptvol8]

If he transfers out then I wish him luck at his next school. But the way I look at it is he was never 100% Vol and if you don't want to be here then I don't want him here either. We will find his replacement that will GIVE HIS ALL FOR TENNESSEE. Next up!!!!

 

[chargervol]

WTF is going on here?

A complete VN meltdown over standard asst. shake ups and the few player disruptions that always accompany them. Sit back and enjoy, you know our rival guests are.

 

[austin_vol]

Shy Tuttle is also transferring.....he is too Shy for butch's toughness

 

[ReBellVol]

I would be SHOCKED if Vic left.

 

[patrick]

Vic just doesn't like Butch's coaching methods and the way he talks (motivates) players. Jenkins wasn't going to get playing time.

this.......

 

[landscapingvol]

Some players aren't buy into the slogans from what I heard. Some players didn't really like the no depth, no talent excuses

Are you suggesting that he didn't coach and just kept proclaiming positive phrases and mind tricks? Is this really what we have come to as a fan base?

 

[bpvol]

The only way I'll really be concerned is if players who earned their starting spots start to leave.....until then, it's just not tha big a deal. Everyone wants to start and get minutes....but not everyone can.

 

[JohnMcA60]

Apparently now hubbs and wes are saying the transfers are more PT related. I mean Sawyers will be behind the freshmen DTs and Wharton and Jenkins will be stuffed behind at least 6 WRs and may not have the patience to wait out and compete. Nature of the beast. All i know is I'm done speculating and would love some solid info.

 

[HvilleCommando]

With players coming back from injury and a few talented freshman coming in... Both will be buried on the depth chart anyway tbh. Hurts our depth there, but that's about it.

 

[Ace]

I would be SHOCKED if Vic left.

Do you know him personally? just curious

 

[bowlinggreenvol]

A complete VN meltdown over standard asst. shake ups and the few player disruptions that always accompany them. Sit back and enjoy, you know our rival guests are.

You don't typically lose 8 FR in a season.

 

[mountainair]

Some players aren't buy into the slogans from what I heard. Some players didn't really like the no depth, no talent excuses

I guess the truth hurts. If you're down the bepth chart and don't like it then work harder to change it. Or if it's true transfer to a lesser program where you might not be considered a lesser tallent because almost everyone else there will be a lesser tallent.

 

[865dude]

I guess the truth hurts. If you're down the bepth chart and don't like it then work harder to change it. Or if it's true transfer to a lesser program where you might not be considered a lesser tallent because almost everyone else there will be a lesser tallent.

Honestly that's what believe as well.

 

[Aesius]

You don't typically lose 8 FR in a season.

You also don't start as many freshmen as we did. These guys saw the writing on the wall early. Sometimes it takes until their 2nd or 3rd year to see it.

 

[Fullfillmer]

Yes, Vic's already gone.

Ok - you I will believe. If so, I wish them much success at their next stop and thank them for their service and effort while here. When you bring in 36 or so 4 and 5 stars in two recruiting classes - it can be a little daunting for the 3 stars to see all the playing time they want or expect. I see no problem here on either side. Like the earlier transfers to Duke and East Carolina - some of these kids are great - but not quite as great or gifted as others at their positions here and at places like Alabama. Makes perfect sense and I wish them success wherever they end up.

 

[Ace]

You also don't start as many freshmen as we did. These guys saw the writing on the wall early. Sometimes it takes until their 2nd or 3rd year to see it.

exactly, these guys all thought they would start from day one and that is not realistic. When you are 18 you can't always see that