Vols Move Up To 7th In Updated PFF Pre-Season Rankings

[Titans4Vols]

We were 9th in their first edition of pre-season rankings(See here: http://www.volnation.com/forum/tenn...nessee-ranks-9th-pffs-preseason-top-25-a.html). The write ups stayed the same, though.

They're behind:

1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. LSU
4. Clemson
5. Michigan
6. Florida State

7. Tennessee

After monster recruiting classes in 2014 and 2015, this was always supposed to be Tennessee’s year to shine. Only two FBS teams return more snaps to both sides of the ball, led by QB Joshua Dobbs and All-American DE Derek Barnett. With Dobbs in the backfield with RBs Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara, Tennessee will have one of the nation’s most dangerous running attacks, even behind an offensive line that has struggled the last two years. If they show even moderate improvement, watch out for Tennessee this season.

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-an-early-look-at-the-2016-college-top-25/

 

[livefaith]

We're already playing great!

 

[CoaxialOrange]

Yee yee

 

[CroKev]

"If they (OL) show even moderate improvement..."

Oh, the OL is going to show a lot more than just "moderate" improvement this year... :hi:

 

[VolPack22]

Hmm so having Alexis Johnson cleared gives us a 2 spot bump. I didn't know he was that valuable...

 

[volboy81]

There are some head scratchers on this list

 

[ETV]

Key this year will be with the VOL defense. Tennessee opponents will key on our rushing attack to slow us down and force JD to win with his arm. If Shoop is half the hire they say he is, we should see an improved defense.

Defense wins championships.

 

[VolsRule]

Ut should be ranked ahead of michigan---they didn't do much last year except blow out florida in a bowl game.