'14 FL LB Dillon Bates (UT Signee 2/5/14)

[NapTownVol9]

Dude is a monster. Great game Mr. Bates

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Bates gon bates

 

[GatorDeputy]

Here is the local article.

Bates, Ponte Vedra cruise to lopsided win over Lee | StAugustine.com

He's a heck of a player.

Dep

 

[Vol_sanity]

Here is the local article.

Bates, Ponte Vedra cruise to lopsided win over Lee | StAugustine.com

He's a heck of a player.

Dep

Thanks Dep!!

 

[1orangews6]

Here is the local article.

Bates, Ponte Vedra cruise to lopsided win over Lee | StAugustine.com

He's a heck of a player.

Dep

I am glad that he's a VOL. I'm looking forward to this class coming in contributing especially on defense.

 

[The Breakerboy]

Love all these new backers we're getting.

 

[1orangews6]

Love all these new backers we're getting.

Yes sir, this year's LB class will be a big upgrade with speed and firepower as well as some much needed depth.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Yes sir, this year's LB class will be a big upgrade with speed and firepower as well as some much needed depth.

I don't know about depth, because they will be asked to play right away. The 2015 class with guys like Cherry and Mitchell will be the depth.

 

[1orangews6]

I don't know about depth, because they will be asked to play right away. The 2015 class with guys like Cherry and Mitchell will be the depth.

There will be some depth with this class. I'm not saying by any means that they will be stacked but there will be some depth.

 

[VolinMichigan]

I don't know about depth, because they will be asked to play right away. The 2015 class with guys like Cherry and Mitchell will be the depth.

Depth, in that the guys playing behind these guys will have at least two or three years under their belt in the S&C program and playing experience. And it's not really a given that any of these guys will start.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Depth, in that the guys playing behind these guys will have at least two or three years under their belt in the S&C program and playing experience. And it's not really a given that any of these guys will start.

Maggitt, Johnson, Bynum. Is that all we have returning? That's scary even with five incoming. 8 LBs, 4 being true freshmen, isn't considered much depth.

 

[jjay2518]

Maggitt, Johnson, Bynum. Is that all we have returning? That's scary even with five incoming. 8 LBs, 4 being true freshmen, isn't considered much depth.

JRM also

 

[volfanCLT]

Maggitt, Johnson, Bynum. Is that all we have returning? That's scary even with five incoming. 8 LBs, 4 being true freshmen, isn't considered much depth.

Harris, Probst will be back

Edit: just kidding, didn't realize Probst was already a senior. Wow, time flies

 

[1orangews6]

Maggitt, Johnson, Bynum. Is that all we have returning? That's scary even with five incoming. 8 LBs, 4 being true freshmen, isn't considered much depth.

I think Johnson is gone after this year. Maggitt, JRM, Harris, Bynum, and J. King will all be coming back. It's not a lot but there will be some depth.

 

[Smokeytom]

This recruiting class can't get here soon enough!

 

[volfrk86]

I think Johnson is gone after this year. Maggitt, JRM, Harris, Bynum, and J. King will all be coming back. It's not a lot but there will be some depth.

I think Johnson needs to come back. He still hasn't taken over a game

 

[walkenvol]

I think Johnson needs to come back. He still hasn't taken over a game

I agree.

WKU ripped off several long runs right up the gut. Those don't happen against a 1st round NFL middle LB. They sure didn't happen when Al Wilson was in the middle.

 

[Biopsyman]

I agree.

WKU ripped off several long runs right up the gut. Those don't happen against a 1st round NFL middle LB. They sure didn't happen when Al Wilson was in the middle.

Bates may start next year in Sapp's spot

 

[chavisut]

JRM will be hard to keep off the field. He's made for that position.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Bates may start next year in Sapp's spot

Sapp was our best LB Saturday. Bates should be an outstanding player, but he will play in another players spot.

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

JRM will be hard to keep off the field. He's made for that position.

Agreed. He would rake at an OLB spot

 

[MannyD]

Sapp was our best LB Saturday. Bates should be an outstanding player, but he will play in another players spot.

Sapp is a Sr., yes?

 

[TriCitiesVol]

"Bates had a big game in Ponte Vedra's 41-13 win over Lee Friday night. Bates recorded two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown and added a blocked punt and four tackles, one for a loss. Next up is Providence."

-VQ

 

[volfanCLT]

Sapp is a Sr., yes?

Yes. Sapp is graduating this year

 

[TriCitiesVol]

"Bates had another big night in the Sharks 28-16 loss to Providence as he tallied 18 tackles, three sacks and a blocked punt. Next up is a trip to Clay."

-VQ