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Brillovol said:
Wonder if ole Stevie will wear a shirt.

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Don't forget this gem.

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Much is made of the wide receivers rotation at Tennessee and Azzanni is quick to say that is overblown. He believes this offense can not only have a marquee wideout, but can have several at the same time. It's something that Tennessee battles on the recruiting trail and expanding the passing attack this fall could prove pivotal in landing players like Tee Higgins.

"When you look at this offense, Antonio Brown had 302 catches in three years in this offense," Azzanni said. "The next guy had 294 and the next guy had over 100 (playing 8-9 receivers) and that's why we play so many plays. We want to play 85-90 plays so we have more opportunities for guys to get the ball. If every wide receiver on the field got ten balls then that's only 30 so we still have 50-60 more to go yet. That's how we do it and why we go fast. There can absolutely be an Amari Cooper or Percy Harvin here."
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Added offensive coordinator Mike DeBord of the 6-foot-4-inch, 209-pounder, “You know, I really, I complimented him (Wednesday) and Preston, right now, is really working hard. He’s got the right mind-set; he is doing some really good things. I like where he is and he’s continuing to learn.”

DeBord likewise was asked about the progress of redshirt-freshman tackle Drew Richmond, who has worked primarily at left tackle but also gotten some work at the right tackle position.

“He wants to be great,” DeBord said of Richmond, adding that consistency is the next step for the 2015 Rivals.com five-star and top overall player in the state of Tennessee.
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Offensive line coach Don Mahoney said there were no words to express how beneficial it was for Drew Richmond and Venzell Boulware to redshirt last season. Both are stronger. Both have a better grasp of the offense and as a result both are doing things faster through five days of practice this spring.

“They are playing faster than they did in the fall without a doubt,” Mahoney said. “I'm proud of Drew. He has done a better job of snapping and clearing when a play is over as opposed to the fall. If something went wrong last fall, it bothered him for two or three plays. He's done a better job of just letting it go and moving on. He does some processing and thinking about it because it's important to him and he wants to be right. He wants to play well. He has to let go faster. He's done that and that's encouraging. He's been able to play more physical in doing so.

“The reps early in the year last year when he was working with us on the travel squad helped as it did with Venzell. Venzell is a lot like Drew in that he wants to be perfect. He wants his stance to be right. His hands to be perfect and all of those things. That slows you down a little bit in your physicality. He's an extremely strong, strong player. I mean he has all the tools. As he continues to get reps and gets confident, you will see that in his play.”

“Brett Kendrick is playing his best football. He's playing at a different level. He's extremely confident. He's one guy who has separated himself thus far early on. With some of the young guys it's encouraging. There are some things to build on from today. We got knocked around a little bit and we needed to. They need to know how to bounce back from that.”
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KB5252 said:
Need RecrUiTing momentum. Not in great shape right now two down years of RecrUiTing will hurt, can't afford anything less than top 5 to10 this year but I just don't see it happening under current circumstances.
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You call last year down and already seem to be giving up on this coming year G-man get a life
 
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If PW turns out to be elite this season, the passing game woes will take care of themselves. Dobbs hasn't had the luxury of being able to throw to an elite WR like Sims/Coker, Kelly, and even Prescott have had in recent years.

Not only are those caliber WRs super reliable when it comes to getting open and making catches, but they also give QBs more confidence in their throws and OCs more confidence in their playcalls.

We really need PW to be the undisputed leader of the group with the skills on the field to match.
 
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smashmouth98 said:
as much junk as he talked about us during his coaching career, I will refrain from clapping.
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Actually, I think Spurrier and Fulmer are pretty good buds, now. They are at least personable when they are together. Spurrier is a native Tennessean who did a lot of great things for the sport. I hated him a lot less at South Carolina than I did at Florida.
 
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drvenner said:
Actually, I think Spurrier and Fulmer are pretty good buds, now. They are at least personable when they are together. Spurrier is a native Tennessean who did a lot of great things for the sport. I hated him a lot less at South Carolina than I did at Florida.
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Maybe he's coming to pay homage to the team that made him quit college football twice.
 
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jspvol76 said:
Love hearing that about the OL, especially Kendrick.
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Same here. But it is going to make some prognosticators on here upset after all the dumb posts about him in past years. Kendrick is the current Kerbyson. Doing what it takes to get the job done at a high level. One of the strongest guys on the team. It usually takes O-linemen 2-3 years to get where they need to be to handle elite competition. As good as our freshmen were when starting, they made a lot of mistakes and lacked technique and strength to be fully effective.

Debord has been a major add for the O-line as well as to help Mahoney step up his game. The worst unit on the field a couple years ago is getting it done now.
 
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Vols4us said:
Same here. But it is going to make some prognosticators on here upset after all the dumb posts about him in past years. Kendrick is the current Kerbyson. Doing what it takes to get the job done at a high level. One of the strongest guys on the team. It usually takes O-linemen 2-3 years to get where they need to be to handle elite competition. As good as our freshmen were when starting, they made a lot of mistakes and lacked technique and strength to be fully effective.

Debord has been a major add for the O-line as well as to help Mahoney step up his game. The worst unit on the field a couple years ago is getting it done now.
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I have disagreed with the criticism of Mahoney from day 1 and felt it was undeserved. Go back and look at the roster and level of talent/experience he had to work with. Under his coaching, the players and the OL as a whole have improved each year. Kendrick is a good example. Now that he has the experience and strength, he is a very good OL. And he is capable of playing multiple positions. I also would never discount the importance of having DeBord. An extra pair of eyes and additional years of experience are always helpful. Same could be said of Shoop's impact on the defensive staff. Look at the impact Scott has had as well. New thoughts, new concepts, new approaches, new energy. All I'm asking is that we should give Mahoney credit for what he has accomplished. I know there are some on VN who will never admit that Mahoney can coach.
 
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OGbabyaviVol said:
My word!! Stripling has a sling on his left arm, too! What are they doing up there?
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Stribling had shoulder surgery for an old, old injury. He said that doctors have been telling him for a long time that he needed to get it done. Finally, he couldn't wait any longer. He has to sleep in a chair while it heals. Bet his mood has been great lately!!!!!
 
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VAVolsFan2009 said:
I have disagreed with the criticism of Mahoney from day 1 and felt it was undeserved. Go back and look at the roster and level of talent/experience he had to work with. Under his coaching, the players and the OL as a whole have improved each year. Kendrick is a good example. Now that he has the experience and strength, he is a very good OL. And he is capable of playing multiple positions. I also would never discount the importance of having DeBord. An extra pair of eyes and additional years of experience are always helpful. Same could be said of Shoop's impact on the defensive staff. Look at the impact Scott has had as well. New thoughts, new concepts, new approaches, new energy. All I'm asking is that we should give Mahoney credit for what he has accomplished. I know there are some on VN who will never admit that Mahoney can coach.
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I agree - now. I was in the group questioning him early on. Part of it was I hated that "best staff in America" statement. But Mahoney has improved and grown like his players, which is all any of us can ask. As the staff has added new faces all the good new things are added as well as you state. Now I am seeing them coming closer to the that best staff in America comment. When they win the NC they can claim it for sure.

I have friends that know Mahoney well. They have a vacation home down the street from me here in east TN. When Don's house was being built in MI a number of years ago, he stayed in their spare bedroom a couple of months while his wife and kids were back in LA (Tulane). They say he is one quality person - super nice guy. So it's good to see a nice guy do well.
 
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