'14 JUCO LB Chris Weatherd (UT Signee 2/5/14)

[JAllen18]

When does fall practice start? Is there a link to a practice schedule?

August 1st is first day of practice.

We needed linebacker depth in a big way. Weathered helps a lot

Could see JRM, AJ, and Weathered with Maggit playing some end.

 

[Ron Swanson]

 

[BigOrangeD]

August 1st is first day of practice.

We needed linebacker depth in a big way. Weathered helps a lot

Could see JRM, AJ, and Weathered with Maggit playing some end.

Thanks JAllen. I agree. :good!:

So he will about 20 + days of practice in before the first game?

 

[BigOrangeD]

Another question: Does this mean Weatherd can workout with the team starting now?

 

[Catbone]

Another question: Does this mean Weatherd can workout with the team starting now?

I would imagine so

 

[Biopsyman]

Another question: Does this mean Weatherd can workout with the team starting now?

ah YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

@allfortennessee: Vols Signee Chris Weatherd*Cleared Vols Signee Chris Weatherd Cleared

 

[BigOrangeD]

ah YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[Biopsyman]

This reduces so much pressure on Bates....He now can be worked in slowly

 

[Aesius]

We just went from 5.7 wins in 2014 to 5.78.

 

[Catbone]

We just went from 5.7 wins in 2014 to 5.78.

Agreed

 

[Volunteer forever]

 

[ainge10heisman]

Excellent news!

 

[Biopsyman]

Guy made a ton of money on a really bad song

 

[Volunteer forever]

Guy made a ton of money on a really bad song

Now he flips houses!

 

[Vols4us]

Just a thought - try not to apply past situations pre-Butch to what happens now. Less surprises and unnecessary drama with Butch. He and his staff do more due diligence in every phase of the program. Butch said it look good a week or two ago. Guess he might know what he was talking about.

 

[Biopsyman]

Now he flips houses!

and he flies coach on Southwest

 

[DoolTool]

I am happy for this kid. Things didn't work the way he planned, but through determination and diligence has realized his dream. This one's on me, Chris. Hope you become a VFL legend!

 

[Vol_sanity]

Hey guys....BREAKING NEWS

Jimmy Hyams ‏@JimmyHyams · 3m
Tennessee LB Chris Weatherd of Texas has been cleared and will work with the Vols when practice begins Friday, according to a source


lol

 

[PowerWookie]

Thats what im talkin about

:run::run::run::run::run::td::td::td::td::toast::toast::toast::toast::toast::3cheers::3cheers::3cheers::3cheers::3cheers:

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

:lol:

I was just basing it off the old phrase.

For instance, I started a new job about a month ago. One of my trainers told me that he couldn't stick his finger up his butt for the first month that he worked there... Which means he sucked at his job, I would presume. That's all I meant by it. Didn't think it was that big of a deal. Little did I know....

What he actually meant was there there is a company policy against that act during the first 30 calendar days of said employment...

 

[AlcoVOLic]

Alllll Right! Congrats to CW! Feels better than getting a commit! Look forward to seeing this guy clober some people this fall!

 

[Burger]

I'm glad I get to have a serving of crow for dinner. I hope he's a quick learner because he has to be ready.

 

[TriCitiesVol]

The Vols have long been confident on Chris Weatherd handling things academically, and we are told Weather has, indeed, cleared all academic hurdles to gain admittance into UT. The athletic juco linebacker already has transitioned to Knoxville and though he's not working out with his teammates, Weatherd has impressed with his physical conditioning and development.

Additionally, Weatherd has taken the initiative to get with members of the Vols' defensive staff and start diving into the playbook. While it obviously cannot be fully official until classes begin next month, Weatherd appears on track to join the Vols in stride for the 2014 season. In fact, Weatherd was picking the brains of the Vols' coaches Monday afternoon as he pores over the playbook.

Assuming everything unfolds as indicated and Weatherd gains the final formal steps, it will mark the second straight year UT has batted 1.000 on getting signees admitted and onto campus.

-John Brice

Boom

 

[engineerVOL]

-John Brice

Boom

Excellent to ear he's being a good steward of his time with his effort in conditioning and learning the playbook. I hope all those who chastised him for not being in good academic standing in JuCo will now choose to get behind him.