'14 TN DE/TE Derek Barnett (UT Signee 2/5/14)

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So ready to see this kid play! He is a true difference maker and will only get better and better.

 

[engineerVOL]

Derek Barnett just got the starting nod according to the recently released two-deep depth chart!

Vols' Utah State Week Depth Chart - UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics

(EDIT) This obviously looks like the 4-3 alignment because Maggitt is at OLB and Colmeman is listed as CB. Pretty sure Maggit will replace Barnett and they'll bring in Michael Williams to play corner which puts Coleman at nickle.

 

[JackHVFL]

Would Maggit not be OLB in nickle?

By nickle I mean every formation with 3 dlinemen...

 

[Biopsyman]

Very similar to VN's depth chart projections- Good job gang

 

[engineerVOL]

Would Maggit not be OLB in nickle?

By nickle I mean every formation with 3 dlinemen...

Nickle = 5 defensive backs if i'm not mistaken, so one less linebacker.

 

[BigOrangeTailgate]

DISCLAIMER: I don't want any player to be injured...I have two young (not even close to NCAA level athletes for the record) kids playing myself so never want that.

Having said that, I think Chuckie Keeton with an untested wheel v. Derek Barnett on his first ever game in Neyland is a bad match up for Utah State. JMO.

 

[engineerVOL]

DISCLAIMER: I don't want any player to be injured...I have two young (not even close to NCAA level athletes for the record) kids playing myself so never want that.

Having said that, I think Chuckie Keeton with an untested wheel v. Derek Barnett on his first ever game in Neyland is a bad match up for Utah State. JMO.

We've been known to stymie a Heisman Hopeful before.

We've also been known to propel a virtual unknown into the Heisman race, so there's always that caveat.

Our guys are gonna be jacked to hit someone not wearing orange though. The game will be close or we will destroy them.

 

[OldVol49vfl]

DISCLAIMER: I don't want any player to be injured...I have two young (not even close to NCAA level athletes for the record) kids playing myself so never want that.

Having said that, I think Chuckie Keeton with an untested wheel v. Derek Barnett on his first ever game in Neyland is a bad match up for Utah State. JMO.

Why do you think that having your QB getting crushed and drilled into the ground by a 275 lb. DL would be a bad matchup? I thought it sounded like a good deal.

 

[BigOrangeTailgate]

We've been known to stymie a Heisman Hopeful before.

We've also been known to propel a virtual unknown into the Heisman race, so there's always that caveat.

Our guys are gonna be jacked to hit someone not wearing orange though. The game will be close or we will destroy them.

I'm obviously hoping for the bolded! Go Vols!

 

[BigOrangeTailgate]

Why do you think that having your QB getting crushed and drilled into the ground by a 275 lb. DL would be a bad matchup? I thought it sounded like a good deal.

I agree. Good match up for the Vols...bad match up for Utah State.

 

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Props to Derek for being the first true freshman to ever start on the DL in an opener for the vols!

Here's hoping that "boy wonder" lives up to his nickname tomorrow and all year long!

 

[SoMissVol]

Props to Derek for being the first true freshman to ever start on the DL in an opener for the vols!

Here's hoping that "boy wonder" lives up to his nickname tomorrow and all year long!

Wanna take a guess on how many sacks or TFL he has by the end of the season? I say +/-12 sacks and +/-20 TFL. He gon be gud.

 

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Not sure if serious

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Pure beast in the making. Can't wait to see him play.

 

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Wanna take a guess on how many sacks or TFL he has by the end of the season? I say +/-12 sacks and +/-20 TFL. He gon be gud.

He gon be good I'm sure. If he stays healthy I'll guess 7-10 sacks and 12-14 TFL.

I do think he'll lead this team in sacks. Jmo

 

[SoMissVol]

Not sure if serious

Serious as a heart attack. Boy is going to ball out.

 

[chavisut]

He gon be good I'm sure. If he stays healthy I'll guess 7-10 sacks and 12-14 TFL.

I do think he'll lead this team in sacks. Jmo

That would be one of the seasons in twenty years.

 

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That would be one of the seasons in twenty years.

We are due one then...