West Virginia Scouting Report

[Jack Burton]

Well it has to improve, wouldn't you think?

I would hope so but nothing is guaranteed.

 

[buckfama]

How well does your coaching staff make adjustments during the game? Good or bad?

Our last staff was horrible at in game adjustments.

This new staff, even though they haven't coached a game yet, will hopefully be better. Pruitt basically shut down Georgia after halftime in last year's National Championship game.

Hopefully they can continue that.

 

[Negan]

We beat Iowa State when they were ranked 16th and had just beaten two Top 5 teams, but that's besides the point.

I may be wrong, but I don't think any team in the country is returning an All American, Biletnikoff award finalist and he isn't even his teams leading receiver in yards and catches. Then you add in a guy who had 650 yards on only 35 catches and a 4 star Bama transfer, and I think you can make a valid argument that you have the best receiving core in the country.

So I’m just curious... I have seen the posts and articles by WVU fans and sports writers that they believe they are a possible contender for a spot in the playoffs due to their “best receiving corps in the country.” How does a WVU fan see it playing out if they get a playoff spot against Clemson or Georgia? How does a WVU fan think the “nations top receiving corps” would fare in a BCS championship game against Bama?

 

[MDVols]

SE you do realize that your QB came from Florida and we played him right? Florida has a way of having to suspend their players after our matchup.

 

[MDVols]

Another thing I noticed. Y’all only have 5 scholarship CBs available (after Long went down). Y’alls defense takes all 5 to run? They are gonna be wore out.

 

[MDVols]

Guess I missed the part that said y’all play 3 safeties. I still would be a little worried in that area.

 

[sjt18]

Hmm.

Well, I feel pretty confident in a WVU win. Simply because teams coming off of bad seasons with a new coaching staff and a QB competition don't usually win big non-conference games to start the season.

However, I do think you guys will find offensive success. I'd expect your running game to really get going, and although you're line might not be good, your bluechip size alone will likely be able get push on our smaller defense.

Maybe, 31-21 WVU? Could see us get out to a fast start, maybe 24-7 at the half, but then the game kind of comes to a stall as your D figures out our offense and your offense starts to find success dinking and dunking down the field with short passes and a steady run game as you pick one QB and go with him.

Will you promise to come back after the game regardless?

I'm just going to say this about UT's OL not being good.... UT has talent. Lots of OL talent. It is a near certainty that UT will start two former 5* players and at least two 4* players. We've all seen overrated and underrated players. But in general... they aren't going to miss on 5+ guys who end up on the same team and same OL. Several people are even now calling Trey Smith the best OL in all of college football. UT has talent... and they have a guy coaching who has been part of national championships... and assistants who have been on championship staffs. I feel pretty confident that UT isn't going to have a bad OL.

Butch Jones among his many problems thought he was reinventing and revolutionizing the game of football. When he first arrived, inherited players including 5 starters with NFL level talent (one didn't make it due to career ending injury) plus some former UT OL's who got to see practice questioned the "techniques" Jones was teaching the OL. They basically questioned if he had any idea what he was doing. That was Jones' best OL primarily because they learned under a good coach and ignored what the new staff tried to make them do.

Jones was a used car salesman and a good one. He could get kids to sign... he just couldn't coach. So fast forward 5 years and UT now has a guy who is satisfied coaching using methods that have proven to work. He changed UT's S&C program to mirror what Bama and every other good team does. He's asking his OL's to play big and with power. He's worrying himself more with teaching the OL to be aggressive than sleep studies and engineered control of every player's 24 hour physical exertion. He may be awful on game day... but UT has a coach who knows how to coach players.

 

[sjt18]

Hey, guys. As a WVU fan, I am not entirely familiar with Tennessee's roster, and I imagine you're not entirely familiar with ours. So I'm here to give you a realistic, position group by position group run down of our team. Along with some general expectations I have for the team. I'll try and be as un-homerish as i can be.
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QB- Grier is good. We've seen him before. As I usually do, I've watched several of you replays from last year. He runs the system well. The system rolls when a D can't get stops. It is at its best running tempo. That tempo seems to start with the OL and their ability to open creases and protect Grier. The team that caused Grier the most problems was OK State... so I was particularly interested in that game. They did two things particularly well. They controlled the LOS all day. They pressured Grier and limited the run game. They had the athletes to match up with WVU's receivers. They ran a good bit of press man... in your face stuff... really challenging WVU's WR's. If I am not mistaken that was the only game in which none of your top 4 WR's had over 100 yds receiving. Athletically, UT is comparable to or more athletic than OSU in the secondary. Pruitt has specialized in DB's over his career and has worked a lot with UT's since taking over. It may not work... but I'm betting UT's CB's will be in the shirts of WVU's receivers.

WR- See above. I'm not trying to be a butt... but... what you consider extraordinary and even historic talent is no better and probably less impressive than UT faces anytime they play Bama, UF, UGA, Auburn, or LSU. I don't like to play the "SEC" card... but it applies here. UT sees talented players every week. You may have success. You may run all over UT like you seem to think... but it won't be because UT hasn't seen as much talent as you'll field.

RB- Crawford was heads and shoulders better than anyone else I saw carry the ball for WVU. He had the vision and quickness needed to find the creases your OL opened. Your OL seems to be designed to run block 2nd and pass protect first. No problem with that considering the scheme... but it takes a pretty good RB to produce in that system. The guys you have this year will have to prove to me they're scary.

OL/TE- I don't really know enough about them individually to predict whether they've improved or not. Honestly, I didn't see anyone last year who just stood out as a future NFL player.

DL- You're a fan so you are hopeful... I'm a rival so I'm skeptical. You are pinning your hopes on two transfers who couldn't make the two deep at Clemson or USC... and a single 4* Fr. They may be great... but do you think an OL that's lined up against Bama is going to be intimidated by them?

LB- Long is a really good player. You're other impressive LB was a Sr. Long looked faster and quicker than you seem to think. He didn't look 225... more like 210-215. IMO, he didn't do as well when teams ran at him. He seemed to like to maneuver around blockers to get angles. He does tackle well.

DB- Battle and Daniel seemed to be the most disruptive guys in the secondary. They're gone. I'll have to trust you on what is coming back because I don't remember anyone else being particularly impressive.

 

[sjt18]

For what little it is worth... UT has enough talent to be a really good football team. But it is hard to discern how much of the last 4 years has been a lack of talent and how much has been poor development and coaching.

I honestly (homer or not) suspect more the latter than the former. I've been critical of the recruiting sites. I think they overrate guys occasionally. I think they frequently underrate guys. But when a team has a bunch of 4/5* players... the law of averages says they have significant talent. Someone did an analysis recently on this board. UT has more talent by that measure than UF.

Do they? Even the orangest fan can't say that for sure. If they do... has Pruitt had enough time to undo the bad stuff and coach them up? Don't know. But don't be fooled... this team has SEC level talent.


To make the kind of break down you have... requires someone to make a lot of assumptions about UT's talent, the old staff, and the new staff. Just too many assumptions. But personally... I'm hopeful.

 

[LittleVol]

Strict-Ed

Thank you for your time and sharing of your opinion.

My scouting report is much more general.
We were 4-8 and it should have been worse in 2017.

But come September 1st, You're going to be facing a bigger team that's just as fast as your Mountaineers.
35-24 Vols

 

[photovol]

I didn't say anything about the quality of WVU, I was just commenting on the guy who acts like Tennessee is some blue blood, always in contention program and WVU is some piss on.

Vol fans have a very hard time with humility, even coming off the worst season in history, it's a Tennessee pride thing that just refuses to step down.

Go Vols

 

[StrictlyEducational]

QB- Grier is good. We've seen him before. As I usually do, I've watched several of you replays from last year. He runs the system well. The system rolls when a D can't get stops. It is at its best running tempo. That tempo seems to start with the OL and their ability to open creases and protect Grier. The team that caused Grier the most problems was OK State... so I was particularly interested in that game. They did two things particularly well. They controlled the LOS all day. They pressured Grier and limited the run game. They had the athletes to match up with WVU's receivers. They ran a good bit of press man... in your face stuff... really challenging WVU's WR's. If I am not mistaken that was the only game in which none of your top 4 WR's had over 100 yds receiving. Athletically, UT is comparable to or more athletic than OSU in the secondary. Pruitt has specialized in DB's over his career and has worked a lot with UT's since taking over. It may not work... but I'm betting UT's CB's will be in the shirts of WVU's receivers.

WR- See above. I'm not trying to be a butt... but... what you consider extraordinary and even historic talent is no better and probably less impressive than UT faces anytime they play Bama, UF, UGA, Auburn, or LSU. I don't like to play the "SEC" card... but it applies here. UT sees talented players every week. You may have success. You may run all over UT like you seem to think... but it won't be because UT hasn't seen as much talent as you'll field.

RB- Crawford was heads and shoulders better than anyone else I saw carry the ball for WVU. He had the vision and quickness needed to find the creases your OL opened. Your OL seems to be designed to run block 2nd and pass protect first. No problem with that considering the scheme... but it takes a pretty good RB to produce in that system. The guys you have this year will have to prove to me they're scary.

OL/TE- I don't really know enough about them individually to predict whether they've improved or not. Honestly, I didn't see anyone last year who just stood out as a future NFL player.

DL- You're a fan so you are hopeful... I'm a rival so I'm skeptical. You are pinning your hopes on two transfers who couldn't make the two deep at Clemson or USC... and a single 4* Fr. They may be great... but do you think an OL that's lined up against Bama is going to be intimidated by them?

LB- Long is a really good player. You're other impressive LB was a Sr. Long looked faster and quicker than you seem to think. He didn't look 225... more like 210-215. IMO, he didn't do as well when teams ran at him. He seemed to like to maneuver around blockers to get angles. He does tackle well.

DB- Battle and Daniel seemed to be the most disruptive guys in the secondary. They're gone. I'll have to trust you on what is coming back because I don't remember anyone else being particularly impressive.

I understand the sentiment on the receivers in the SEC being special athletes and you not being wowed by a Big 12 receiving corp. Hell, Cam Sims barely touched the field for Bama in 3 years and he's been absolutely electric for the Redskins in preseason. SEC is loaded with more SKILLFULL players, but that's not necessarily what makes for the best receiving corp. What makes WVU's receivers so special is how clearly defined their roles are, and just how good they are at performing those roles. Jennings is a 3-12 yard receiver. He makes all the tough catches. No matter how hard he gets hit, and he makes the play. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Sills is a big play/red zone receiver. He had 18 touchdowns with 3 games left in the season last year. He's just too big and too good at what he does for college corners to cover him. His role is to score, and he does it better than anyone in the country. Marcus Sims is a burner. His job is to get behind a defense. And he does that. Repeatedly. Simmons is an unknown, but he could very easily take over where KaRuan White left off as a well rounded receiver that can make tough 3rd down catches and get vertical. Regardless, that's what makes the receivers special. It's not they they're all super athletes like Bama or Florida gets. It's that as a unit, they perfectly compliment each other. It's like Iowa's offensive line. Tennessee may recruit 4 and 5 star lineman, but Iowa clearly has a better line than Ten and most teams that clean up on blue chip lineman.

Crawford was better than McKoy and Pett, but something happened to Crawford last year after the VTech game. He didn't run with the same vigor that he did in his Junior year. Maybe he was injured, maybe he was worried about fumbling (that's my opinion), but he was not a very good player by the end of last year and Kennedy was clearly running better than him. I'm not super pumped up about this running back room, but I know they can get the job done. Kennedy is very capable of 1K if given the opportunity.

I'm hopeful for the DL just because they were so bad last year that my mind can't fathom they could be worse. Not to mention, as the other WVU dude on the forum said, the guys that transferred were not good on the field or in the locker room. Reportedly abandoned the playbook and went in for themselves. They could still stink, but I feel like just based on experience alone, we should be better.

Yeah, Long might be closer to 210 than 220, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt because he's got a thick trunk. Al Rasheed is the SR you were referencing, and while I loved him and he was a good player, I'm honestly happy that he's no longer starting. Don't get me wrong, he was a great leader and made impact plays, but a team like Tennessee would abuse him. He was just too slow and unathletic to play against the big boys, whether it's Texas, Oklahoma and now Tennessee. Tonkery is raw, but he's a much, much better athlete than Al was.

Battle and Daniels were bad. Neither looked for the ball (though, most college corners don't) and they were constantly hurt. Daniels did make some plays, but they were few and far between.

 

[SalVolinus]

Vol fans have a very hard time with humility, even coming off the worst season in history, it's a Tennessee pride thing that just refuses to step down.

Go Vols

I disagree with this. I think most on this board, which probably represents the extreme more so than the common fan, would be happy to admit the Vols are light years behind Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, etc. at this point. Heck, I think most would admit we have some work to do to catch up to where South Carolina, aTm, and even LSU are. That's humility. Being modest in how you compare to others.

If anything, he is lacking humility. Even the screen name strictlyeducational seems a bit antagonizing. What did he come to teach us? A fan of a team who has won 35 games over the last 5 years, compared to our 34. Going 1-3 in their bowls compared to our 3-0. Playing in the Big12 vs. SEC. Yeah, there isn't going to be a whole lot of humility on our part there. We've had the better teams overall through the last 5 years. We've had better teams overall through the last 15 years. We've had better teams overall through the last 100 years. And we will have the better team on Saturday.

 

[photovol]

If you read this “scouting report” Strictly Educational, take it with an enormous grain of salt.

Truth is, we don’t yet know who our QB is, we have a good but unproven rb corps, a talented but largely unproven WR corps, a re-vamped unproven OL from last years atrocious one, a new starting TE which we know very little about. And we’ll be running a brand new, 180 degree opposite offense from the one the returning players ran last year, beginning with blocking schemes all the way through route tree concepts.

On defense we return almost everybody on the DL from one of the worst run defenses in the country last year (126th of 130 teams) and we will start 2 new Corners (1 a true freshman, the other has 1 career start). We are strong at one of our safeties (Nigel Warrior), questionable at the other, and our likely nickle (Shamburger) has never played nickle before. The only defensive position group that we can feel pretty good about is our LB Corp with Bituli, Sapp and Kirkland.

O yeah, and we will start a new punter, likely a true freshman, and a sophomore placekicker who was up and down last year as a part-time starter.

It is true that we have some talent on this team, quite frankly a good bit more than WVA ON PAPER. However, previous player development was nonexistent and the culture within the program was beyond toxic last year....and it’s a work in progress until further notice.

Finally, I believe we have a new, excellent coaching staff, but our head coach has never been the head coach of a football team at any level and the coaches have never managed a game plan and sideline on a game day together.

Other than that....

The Vols on paper are NOT more talented than WV, it's just the opposite, unfortunately.
Will Pruitt have the Vols playing above their heads, I hope this is the case, because it will be necessary to pull off a Tennessee win.

 

[StrictlyEducational]

I disagree with this. I think most on this board, which probably represents the extreme more so than the common fan, would be happy to admit the Vols are light years behind Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, etc. at this point. Heck, I think most would admit we have some work to do to catch up to where South Carolina, aTm, and even LSU are. That's humility. Being modest in how you compare to others.

If anything, he is lacking humility. Even the screen name strictlyeducational seems a bit antagonizing. What did he come to teach us? A fan of a team who has won 35 games over the last 5 years, compared to our 34. Going 1-3 in their bowls compared to our 3-0. Playing in the Big12 vs. SEC. Yeah, there isn't going to be a whole lot of humility on our part there. We've had the better teams overall through the last 5 years. We've had better teams overall through the last 15 years. We've had better teams overall through the last 100 years. And we will have the better team on Saturday.

Dog, I literally thought zero into the screen name. It holds no significance. No disrespect intended.

 

[SalVolinus]

The Vols on paper are NOT more talented than WV, it's just the opposite, unfortunately.
Will Pruitt have the Vols playing above their heads, I hope this is the case, because it will be necessary to pull off a Tennessee win.

Wrong.
Who makes the College Football Playoff? The recruiting rankings will tell you

Additionally, WVU has players that tend to shine against lackluster opponents, but aren't very good in the grand scheme of things. It has been this way for a long time, think back to Pat White, Steve Slaton, Noel Divine, Tavon Austin, etc.
Pat White was a terrible QB, but in the big east he looked unstoppable. Couldn't make a NFL practice squad. He was actually pretty awful when regularly competing against other P5 players.
Steve Slaton, similarly to White looked great in the Big East. Got to the NFL and couldn't hash it. Got replaced by Arian Foster pretty much immediately.
Noel Divine had a highlight reel in the big east that looked like Reggie Bush. Had to settle for the Canadian league, because he just wasn't that good.
Tavon Austin is regarded as one of the top 1-2 playmakers in WVU history. He can't do anything in the NFL. He's undersized and ineffective.

All of these guys had Heisman campaigns from WVU. Extremely hyped by the program. Grier will appear on this list in the future.

If we're as terrible as we were last year, we will struggle to win this game. If we have improved to a 6 or 7 win team, this game isn't going to be much of a test.

 

[VolFan..But]

Tennessee had 3 drafted last year and 9 in the past two years combined. WV had 1 last year and 2 in 2017. Some projections have WV with 5 picks potentially in 2019. Tennessee has between 6-8 projected. For that reason and several others, WV is NOT more talented on paper then Tennessee. WV is better at ONE position. Granted, it is the most important. But if Dana could keep his QB and trade rosters with Tennessee, he would in a heart beat.

 

[StrictlyEducational]

Wrong.
Who makes the College Football Playoff? The recruiting rankings will tell you

Additionally, WVU has players that tend to shine against lackluster opponents, but aren't very good in the grand scheme of things. It has been this way for a long time, think back to Pat White, Steve Slaton, Noel Divine, Tavon Austin, etc.
Pat White was a terrible QB, but in the big east he looked unstoppable. Couldn't make a NFL practice squad. He was actually pretty awful when regularly competing against other P5 players.
Steve Slaton, similarly to White looked great in the Big East. Got to the NFL and couldn't hash it. Got replaced by Arian Foster pretty much immediately.
Noel Divine had a highlight reel in the big east that looked like Reggie Bush. Had to settle for the Canadian league, because he just wasn't that good.
Tavon Austin is regarded as one of the top 1-2 playmakers in WVU history. He can't do anything in the NFL. He's undersized and ineffective.

All of these guys had Heisman campaigns from WVU. Extremely hyped by the program. Grier will appear on this list in the future.

If we're as terrible as we were last year, we will struggle to win this game. If we have improved to a 6 or 7 win team, this game isn't going to be much of a test.

This is all absolute horse ****.

Pat White went 4-0 in Bowl Games. 2 of those were against #8 Georgia and #4 Oklahoma. The other 2 were against A 8-4 UNC team and a 9-4 GaTech.

Slaton dismantled Georgia's D. He dismantled basically every team he played when he was healthy. He also had 1700 total yards in his rookie season.

DeVine ran for 100+ and 3 TD's against Auburn. He ran for 160 in basically the 1st half against Florida State.

Tavon had 190 receiving yards against Mo Claiborne, Badger, and the entire 2011 LSU D. He had 600 all purpose yards against Oklahoma. He had 160 total yards and 4 touchdowns against Clemson in the 2011 Orange Bowl.

White wasn't a good NFL player, he was a dominant college player. Much like Tebow, much like, i don't know, most of the QB to win the Heisman.

Slaton, Devine, and Austin all happen to be 5'10 to 5'9, I can't believe they didn't become elite NFL players. Shocker.

 

[RollerVol]

be glad when your shizz hits our fan...end of scouting report...

PS. 92-3...now that's funny right there...

GO VOLS!

 

[SalVolinus]

This is all absolute horse ****.
Pat White went 4-0 in Bowl Games. 2 of those were against #8 Georgia and #4 Oklahoma. The other 2 were against A 8-4 UNC team and a 9-4 GaTech.

I'd never say Boise State didn't have good bowl games against Georgia, Oklahoma, and whoever else they've beaten in BCS bowls. But anyone can get up for one game a season. Pat White's WVU teams did that for the most part. But a superstar doesn't lose 2 games to South Florida, or to a 3-9 Pitt team at home. A superstar doesn't fail to make an NFL roster after his first year.
Pat White Wants Another Shot After Flaming Out In Year 1

This is all absolute horse ****.
Slaton dismantled Georgia's D. He dismantled basically every team he played when he was healthy. He also had 1700 total yards in his rookie season.

Slaton had one good game against an SEC opponent. Awesome. Running through Rutgers, Cinci, USF, and UConn impresses no one though. Slaton rushed for a CAREER 1800 yards in the NFL. Arian Foster, who is maybe the 12th or 13th best UT back of all time rushed for 6500 yards in the NFL with the same team.
After Signing Foster From Tennessee, Slaton Cut From Houston

This is all absolute horse ****.
DeVine ran for 100+ and 3 TD's against Auburn. He ran for 160 in basically the 1st half against Florida State.

The NFL thought so highly of this performance, and his competition that they decided to send him to the Canadian Football League right out of college. Straight superstar status. That Auburn team finished 12th in the SEC at 2-6. That Florida State team was 6-6 (and won that game).
Noel Divine Re-signs With Edmonton

This is all absolute horse ****.
Tavon had 190 receiving yards against Mo Claiborne, Badger, and the entire 2011 LSU D. He had 600 all purpose yards against Oklahoma. He had 160 total yards and 4 touchdowns against Clemson in the 2011 Orange Bowl.

Word is that Clemson, Oklahoma, and LSU have never recovered from those yardages given up to WVU. They have all crumbled as programs, while WVU has risen emphatically. Tavon has been nothing but a success in the NFL. Completely living up to his first round billing.
Cowboys Take Chance on Draft Bust Tavon Austin


Yeah, guess you're right.

 

[StrictlyEducational]

I'd never say Boise State didn't have good bowl games against Georgia, Oklahoma, and whoever else they've beaten in BCS bowls. But anyone can get up for one game a season. Pat White's WVU teams did that for the most part. But a superstar doesn't lose 2 games to South Florida, or to a 3-9 Pitt team at home. A superstar doesn't fail to make an NFL roster after his first year.
Pat White Wants Another Shot After Flaming Out In Year 1


Slaton had one good game against an SEC opponent. Awesome. Running through Rutgers, Cinci, USF, and UConn impresses no one though. Slaton rushed for a CAREER 1800 yards in the NFL. Arian Foster, who is maybe the 12th or 13th best UT back of all time rushed for 6500 yards in the NFL with the same team.
After Signing Foster From Tennessee, Slaton Cut From Houston


The NFL thought so highly of this performance, and his competition that they decided to send him to the Canadian Football League right out of college. Straight superstar status. That Auburn team finished 12th in the SEC at 2-6. That Florida State team was 6-6.
Noel Divine Re-signs With Edmonton


Word is that Clemson, Oklahoma, and LSU have never recovered from those yardages given up to WVU. They have all crumbled as programs, while WVU has risen emphatically. Tavon has been nothing but a success in the NFL. Completely living up to his first round billing.
Cowboys Take Chance on Draft Bust Tavon Austin

Peyton Manning lost to Memphis. A superstar doesn't lose to Memphis.

Slaton running through Rutgers, Cinci, USF, and UConn clearly did impress someone, since he was drafted in the 3rd round.

It doesn't matter what Auburn or FSU's record were, they still have NFL talent. You said they didn't perform against NFL talent.

Tavon has had a better NFL career than any Tennessee receiver since Donte Stallworth.

 

[Volfan2012]

We've only got nine guys left from a class that was ranked number 4 by 247 and most of them will play a lot this season. That was followed up by a class ranked number 14, then in 2017 number 17 and in 2018 we dropped to 22 still this gives us what should be a top 20 team talent wise. They didn't perform like an even top 50 team for Butch Jones this season we'll find out if it was him as a coach or a lot of over ranked players. I know that almost everyone starting on defense this season was a four star rated guy and that includes several of the backups.
A lot of 4 stars on offense as well and one five star Smith.
Were pinning our hopes that all these guys will finally play up to their rankings because coming out of high school there are now 30 four star guys and a five star still on the roster.

 

[SalVolinus]

Peyton Manning lost to Memphis. A superstar doesn't lose to Memphis.

2 time super bowl winning. Stat leader in multiple categories, often regarded as the smartest QB of all time. Compared...to...Pat White. Amazing.

Tavon has had a better NFL career than any Tennessee receiver since Donte Stallworth.

Tavon Austin (2013) 12 Career Receiving TD

Robert Meachem (2007) - 27 Career Receiving TD
Justin Hunter (2013) - 17 Career Receiving TD
Denarius Moore (2011) - 17 Career Receiving TD
Cordarelle Patterson (2013) - 18 Career Receiving TD
Kelley Washington (2003) - 12 Career Receiving TD
And finally...
Donte Stallworth (2002) - 35 Receiving TD

Cool story. The problem you're going to keep running into is this:
I know your program better than you do. And I know the Vols better than you do. And I'm correct.

Tavon will be cut from an NFL roster after this season, and be known as one of the worst first round picks of all time.
Tavon Austin has heard it through his first two years in the league. He is a bust...
His other legacy, is that he graduated college an illiterate:
@ GottliebShow Tavon Austin scored a 7 on his Wonderlic, that's not sweat on his jersey,that is drool

 

[Pacer92]

I really haven't.

USC, Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, and maaaaybe Oklahoma and Miami are the schools that I've heard considered Blue Bloods. Clemson is kind of a new school blue blood. Florida, Georgia, Florida State, Nebraska, etc. are 2nd tier, but not blue blood.

Maaaye Oklahoma?! This shows how very little you know about the history of college football! Oklahoma is one of the best programs of all-time....

Laughable!

 

[KBVol]

The Vols on paper are NOT more talented than WV, it's just the opposite, unfortunately.
Will Pruitt have the Vols playing above their heads, I hope this is the case, because it will be necessary to pull off a Tennessee win.

The average of last 4 recruiting classes, according to 247....

Tennessee 14th in the country
WVa 41st in the country

That’s LITERALLY the definition of “Tennessee is more talented on paper”.....