'15 LA RB Kendall Bussey (Former UT commit)

[Wickman]

Honestly it would suck to lose him but at the same time I can't even be upset. Its just funny now. Mulling a final decision to maybe commit your 4th school and your 3rd in the last few months? That's a joke this kids dad is something else

The joke is acting as if you know his father

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Agreed. Adding Kelly could be the difference. I'm sure aTM is hammering the point that Bussey is down the depth chart at UT and will play immediately there. Not necessarily true, of course. Bussey has different skills than some of our other RBs and we will be rotating them in and out... but aTm will spin it to their advantage.

I think Bussey and Kamara are very similar. Both catch the ball really well, can make plays in space, can run between the tackles, yet still the speed to get outside.

 

[jspvol76]

Am I missing something here? Maybe I'm not reading the VQ tea leaves correctly, but I don't see anything hinting that he won't be a Vol.

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

He brought his Dad this weekend, but Dad not with him at A&M... all this Richmond talk-- folks need to be reminded that this is just an important weekend for us with Bussey as A&M are right behind us.... I think if Butch spends some time with Dad, we should be good, but we cannot take this commit for granite and we need him badly, not just for depth, but this kid is gonna surprise folks with his toughness and will get touches this coming season.

My sediments exactly...You're more likely to lose out and hit rock bottom if you take that schitz for granite...Gotta stay the quartz...Brick by brick....lol sorry...I must be stoned.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Am I missing something here? Maybe I'm not reading the VQ tea leaves correctly, but I don't see anything hinting that he won't be a Vol.

No final decision imo is what most are looking at. He didn't just say the visit was good but he will sign with UT on the 4th.

 

[Glitch]

My sediments exactly...You're more likely to lose out and hit rock bottom if you take that schitz for granite...Gotta stay the quartz...Brick by brick....lol sorry...I must be stoned.

This post is a real gem.

 

[JDisThereThere]

Dad may like the idea of the kid being the 2nd RB for A&M vs the 3rd or 4th for UT in the class. In the end, I think the kid sticks with our VOLS.

A&M's 2nd RB? They are going to have 2 SR RBs next year: Tra Carson and Brandon Williams. They also have James White, who will be a SO. and was 4-star out of HS. They have 4-star Jay Bradford committed this year, and he was an Army All-American. And they are favored to pick up 4-star Devwah Whaley for next year. I'm not saying Bussey isn't talented and couldn't compete with those guys, but A&M ain't exactly hurting for backs.

 

[Catbone]

Paulk comes back. Bussey leaves. We pick up CP

 

[LA Vol]

I think Bussey and Kamara are very similar. Both catch the ball really well, can make plays in space, can run between the tackles, yet still the speed to get outside.

The ability to swap backs in and out interchangeably to keep them fresh would give us the kind of depth we haven't had in a while-- the kind of depth that wins championships. We could use four solid RBs, IMO. Players view it from a different perspective, though.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

A&M's 2nd RB? They are going to have 2 SR RBs next year: Tra Carson and Brandon Williams. They also have James White, who will be a SO. and was 4-star out of HS. They have 4-star Jay Bradford committed this year, and he was an Army All-American. And they are favored to pick up 4-star Devwah Whaley for next year. I'm not saying Bussey isn't talented and couldn't compete with those guys, but A&M ain't exactly hurting for backs.

2nd in the class. Note I mentioned the 3-4 UT is attempting to sign in the class.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

The joke is acting as if you know his father

The kids dad has been involved the whole time. Thats been stated and been clear. I know you're trying to be a smart ass though. Nice try, jackass.

 

[MSHrebel20]

Can someone update me on what Bussey said in the VQ article...

 

[Wickman]

The kids dad has been involved the whole time. Thats been stated and been clear. I know you're trying to be a smart ass though. Nice try, jackass.

No. You have no idea what his dad is influencing him in doing. All that's been said is he is good friends with Terry Joseph

 

[Wickman]

“Great visit,” Bussey said. “I got to pretty much chill with Alvin and Jalen. So, we just kind of bonded as a group.

“Of course they’re going to explain the situation. Coach has made it a thing and just being able to bond with those guys and who I’ll be with the next couple of years and make sure we get along. That was pretty cool.

“I got to see who I will be playing with the next couple of years, so that was good.”

Scout

 

[JDisThereThere]

2nd in the class. Note I mentioned the 3-4 UT is attempting to sign in the class.

Except that we are only signing 3, and one of those is a Juco, who probably won't be a one-and-done, but has the talent and potential to be.

 

[volnpowell]

Update on VQ said he did not indicate where he would be signing on Wednesday but when talking about his visit with Tennessee he used "we" and "us". That's all they got though.....


Looks like this one is going down to the wire.

How was "we" and "us" used in sentence please?

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Paulk comes back. Bussey leaves. We pick up CP

Paulk??? There is NO way he will play at Tennessee. You stand a better chance of posting a meaningful comment than Paulk signing with Tennessee.

 

[JDisThereThere]

That scenario has been Butch's only option. We were lucky to have two RBs healthy at a time and Dobbs ran more than he should've. Four RBs would be a luxury we haven't had in years and would give us more options, which we sorely need. But, yes, Hurd and Kamara look to be the top two.

Yep. They way UGA, Bama, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, FSU, Texas A&M, etc. have rotated their backs recently proves that you need at least 3, usually 4 talented backs if you want to remain elite in the backfield. Injuries happen and guys want to stay fresh for the NFL these days.

 

[JDisThereThere]

3 or 4 depending on who you talk to. It seems Butch told Bruce RB, I'd imagine he told Bussey and Kelly that Bruce is a WR. Jmo

Butch is a liar. :cray:

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Yep. They way UGA, Bama, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, FSU, Texas A&M, etc. have rotated their backs recently proves that you need at least 3, usually 4 talented backs if you want to remain elite in the backfield. Injuries happen and guys want to stay fresh for the NFL these days.

At Cincinnati and Central Michigan he also tended to lean on 2 backs barring injury. IMO it's more the norm than teams using 3-4 backs.

 

[eazyTD]

Paulk??? There is NO way he will play at Tennessee. You stand a better chance of posting a meaningful comment than Paulk signing with Tennessee.

Lol

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Scout

Boom. Sounds like a Vol to me.

 

[PowerWookie]

Scout

i ilke it

 

[esands88]

Butch's history tells me if Hurd and Kamara are healthy, they will be swapping in and out for each other. IMO the #3 RB will be doing a lot of watching. IMO RDAIV gets most of the garbage carries.

Who is RDAIV?

 

[WallyBalls]

Who is RDAIV?

Transfer from UC.