’14 GA ATH Elliott Berry (UT Signee 2/5/14)

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RiseToTheTop said:
I was just talking about Talent
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That's fine, but I think the OP was talking about how everyone is adamant that they will/must be in this class and we will make room for them.

A lot of the people saying that, myself included, have no idea how good they actually are.
 
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RockyTop85 said:
That's fine, but I think the OP was talking about how everyone is adamant that they will/must be in this class and we will make room for them.

A lot of the people saying that, myself included, have no idea how good they actually are.
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And then i could say theres several in the 2013 and 2014 class that You could say the same exact thing ab. Except you're not.
 
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If we're holding a spot for them "because of their name", why arent we doing the same for Terry McDaniel's boy? Kids from Knoxville, he's a legacy, not many who came thru UT have been better than Terry. Not many Vols in the NFL had the career Terry had. If we were giving schollys due to names, McDaniel would be near or at the top of the list. These kids can play...Butch knows this.
 
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I'm beginning to think that maybe the reason they want more schools to recruit them is to help UTs image. Getting them at this point is like fighting a guy with no arms. If we win over auburn, Georgia, Florida and Alabama it looks a whole lot better.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
I'm beginning to think that maybe the reason they want more schools to recruit them is to help UTs image. Getting them at this point is like fighting a guy with no arms. If we win over auburn, Georgia, Florida and Alabama it looks a whole lot better.
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While I could care less who we beat to get them, it would be priceless for them to set up a big live TV announcement and have 8-10 SEC hats on the table. Picking the Vols of course would be the fun part. :loco:

Do like a lot of other recruits do. Have a UT hat on the table and we had not been recruiting them for 7 months. :eek:lol:
 
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RichRollin said:
If we're holding a spot for them "because of their name", why arent we doing the same for Terry McDaniel's boy? Kids from Knoxville, he's a legacy, not many who came thru UT have been better than Terry. Not many Vols in the NFL had the career Terry had. If we were giving schollys due to names, McDaniel would be near or at the top of the list. These kids can play...Butch knows this.
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Exactly!
 
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RichRollin said:
If we're holding a spot for them "because of their name", why arent we doing the same for Terry McDaniel's boy? Kids from Knoxville, he's a legacy, not many who came thru UT have been better than Terry. Not many Vols in the NFL had the career Terry had. If we were giving schollys due to names, McDaniel would be near or at the top of the list. These kids can play...Butch knows this.
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I didn't say Butch was holding a spot for them because of their name. I said posters in here insisting the Berrys are takes are basing it on their name. Only one guy had actually seen them play. Limited highlights, and I haven't seen any camp notes about them.

I have no idea what our board looks like or who Butch is holding a spot for.
 
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volinexile17 said:
I didn't say Butch was holding a spot for them because of their name. I said posters in here insisting the Berrys are takes are basing it on their name. Only one guy had actually seen them play. Limited highlights, and I haven't seen any camp notes about them.

I have no idea what our board looks like or who Butch is holding a spot for.
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Wasn't necessarily aiming that at you.
 
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IMO more folks would be talking about Elliot if he wasn't playing out of position at dend. Shows he is a team player and will do what it takes because everyone knows he will be a linebacker in college.
 
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They must be really good because we're holding a spot for them.

We must be holding a spot for them because they're really good.

Makes sense to me....
 
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InVOLuntary said:
It would be very disturbing and disappointing to see the Berry brothers in Neyland wearing anything but a Tennessee jersey.
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Would be even worse to see EB14 and James in Neyland wearing another teams jersey to support the twins.

CAN'T HAPPEN!

Come on kids, pull the trigger and end this nonsense!
 
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jave36 said:
Underrated cleverness. Well done.
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Thanks.
Keep hoping that there is some type of announcement in the Berry Brothers' threads, but then there's just the same old argument. Need something to break up the monotony :)

Was gonna reply with: I am a Smartarse in the rough type talent, but maybe that could be taken wrong :)
 
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Size-Strength-Range
Possesses the size and athleticism for the running back position and has the height, playing speed and toughness for the linebacker spot at the BCS level of play.We project he will land on defense with his frame and range. However, there is the need to add bulk to his frame over time.

Instincts/Take On Skills
Displays good shiver and shed technique when taking on blockers at the point of attack. Quickness and agility allow him to avoid blockers in tight spaces and still make plays. A tough customer who moves through traffic and takes proper angles to the football. Lines up in a three-point stance and although he lacks the desired bulk for the position, his quickness, balance and agility put him in position to react quickly as a run defender.

Tackling
Shows good open-space, wrap-tackling skill while not allowing leaky yards after contact.

3rd Down Capabilities
Although there is the need to develop a repertoire of pass rush moves, we like his up field quickness and ability to squeeze the pocket. His inside change of direction move coupled with a closing burst put immediate pressure on the quarterback. All aspects of zone and man coverage will need to be learned. His instincts and intensity allow him to make momentum-changing plays.

Bottom Line
Berry is a tough customer regardless of which side of the ball he ends up playing on. Should also be an effective special teams player at a variety of positions. A developmental prospect who needs some time and most likely a redshirt year to grow physically while learning to play from a two-point stance.

-ESPN Scouting Report
 
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"Has the height, playing speed and the toughness for the linebacker position at the BCS level"....makes me even more excited about these two.

Just wish they'd pull the trigger.
 
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barrythesnout said:
Size-Strength-Range
Possesses the size and athleticism for the running back position and has the height, playing speed and toughness for the linebacker spot at the BCS level of play.We project he will land on defense with his frame and range. However, there is the need to add bulk to his frame over time.

Instincts/Take On Skills
Displays good shiver and shed technique when taking on blockers at the point of attack. Quickness and agility allow him to avoid blockers in tight spaces and still make plays. A tough customer who moves through traffic and takes proper angles to the football. Lines up in a three-point stance and although he lacks the desired bulk for the position, his quickness, balance and agility put him in position to react quickly as a run defender.

Tackling
Shows good open-space, wrap-tackling skill while not allowing leaky yards after contact.

3rd Down Capabilities
Although there is the need to develop a repertoire of pass rush moves, we like his up field quickness and ability to squeeze the pocket. His inside change of direction move coupled with a closing burst put immediate pressure on the quarterback. All aspects of zone and man coverage will need to be learned. His instincts and intensity allow him to make momentum-changing plays.

Bottom Line
Berry is a tough customer regardless of which side of the ball he ends up playing on. Should also be an effective special teams player at a variety of positions. A developmental prospect who needs some time and most likely a redshirt year to grow physically while learning to play from a two-point stance.

-ESPN Scouting Report
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That report should silence some of the critics. He's undersized, but he's tough and athletic.
 
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I would not be totally shocked if the Berry twins opted to go elsewhere. I hope that it does not happen, but I would not be surprised if they chose to blaze their own trail and create their own path and establish their own legacy.
 
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Tux said:
I would not be totally shocked if the Berry twins opted to go elsewhere. I hope that it does not happen, but I would not be surprised if they chose to blaze their own trail and create their own path and establish their own legacy.
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I would be very surprised.
 
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Tux said:
I would not be totally shocked if the Berry twins opted to go elsewhere. I hope that it does not happen, but I would not be surprised if they chose to blaze their own trail and create their own path and establish their own legacy.
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If they do, best of luck to them. As long as the coaches tried to keep them in Orange, that is all they can do. I think we may know how it all will unfold by the end of Aug. Most of the guys we are in on seem to have that timeframe as when they will decide. Hendrix and the twins would be the ones still considering things. Once 2-3 of the DTs fall in place, I think it will be now or never for the last couple spots.
 
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Playing devil's advocate......I am scratching my head..."if they are a lock to come to Tennessee, why haven't they pulled the trigger yet? We have all the momentum right now. All the other legacies have pulled the trigger but them. Why?"

Thinking out-loud now....The twins have stated that they know that Vols fans everywhere are expecting them to follow in their father's and their brother's footsteps and attend Tennessee. They have even intimated that they do not want to be taken for granted and feel that they have been.

If they do decide to blaze their own trail, I hope that everyone respects their decision and wish them luck.
 
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