'18 GA RB Lyn-J Dixon (Tennessee transfer)

[drvenner]

From a talent standpoint, I think he would be great. From a culture standpoint, as it appears, and I have no direct knowledge, I would have some concerns. But we all know how big CJH is on culture, so I can't see him bringing him in if he thought it would be an issue.

 

[walkenvol]

I would hope he would recognize that as well, but let’s say he comes in and is #2 or #3 or even lower on the depth chart (I truly believe Small showed enough last year that he is the starter). How is his attitude gonna hold up & how would it effect the rest of the team? That’s all I question.

I have to believe the staff would tell him to kick rocks if he showed up and started causing problems. Not signing him for 4 years and making him team captain - he’s a one semester rental. He’ll either fall in line with the leadership and culture or he will be more of a loner with an attitude that leaves after 4 months. Just don’t see the risk here

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Aside from ZE and JG, none of the backs that we’ve kicked the tires on have moved the needle for me all offseason. All seemed like Madre London non factor types.

But I would be super stoked about landing Dixon.

 

[BigSteve09]

How will he be eligible

 

[VolFanNC09]

Landing Dixon would be nice. I am happy with the RBs we have, but adding a talent like him would mean no drop off in production in the first 3 RBs. Purely from a depth standpoint this puts us in the top 4 RBs overall in the SEC.

I don’t see him coming in as a starter, but I can see him playing meaningful minutes.

 

[Orange.]

How will he be eligible

Grad transfer

 

[bignewt]

How will he be eligible

Grad transfer

 

[Dallasbowlin]

If there are attitude, off field or locker room issues I would be against it, as Heupel spent all of last year developing a team first mentality. You can lose team chemistry and all the work done to change culture if that is an issue.

If he comes in and is an obvious issue, kick him off the team. Simple as that.

 

[Devo182]

How will he be eligible

Good question. But if he's coming this late, you'd think we have a good plan. I do know GTs can very easily get waivers if they just take a grad program here that was not offered at their previous university. Surefire waiver.

 

[Vol8188]

I would hope he would recognize that as well, but let’s say he comes in and is #2 or #3 or even lower on the depth chart (I truly believe Small showed enough last year that he is the starter). How is his attitude gonna hold up & how would it effect the rest of the team? That’s all I question.

Then you send him packing and have lost nothing. But the possible gain is far greater

 

[Devo182]

Grad transfer

Fwiw they aren't separately important any more, for exceptions. All transfers get rolled up under the one time exception.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

He’s fast AF, done left two programs in the dust!!

 

[TNHopeful505]

Then you send him packing and have lost nothing. But the possible gain is far greater

I mean, basically what we did with Tiyon. He came in, did great, and then was gone. Heup won't put up with crap.

 

[Orange.]

I don't know that Dixon is the guy we are reportedly getting, but I do know that I doubt the allegation that Dixon has a bad attitude.

He was recruited over at Clempson (which is riding playoff success until they're not) by a likely first round pick. And that is the exact situation that everyone here has always thought would fill up the portal with quality players. This staff apparently wanted him last fall.

Dixon made a mistake and chose UVW last fall, then he decided he could do better. He could do that under the transfer rules. I haven't seen that the UVW fans dissed Dixon before he left. I suspect "sour grapes," and suspect it strongly in the event that Heupel wants him. Heupel is hyperaware of culture issues. We'll know soon enough.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Anyone know how he will be eligible?

 

[MarcoVol]

I don't know that Dixon is the guy we are reportedly getting, but I do know that I doubt the allegation that Dixon has a bad attitude.

He was recruited over at Clempson (which is riding playoff success until they're not) by a likely first round pick. And that is the exact situation that everyone here has always thought would fill up the portal with quality players. This staff apparently wanted him last fall.

Dixon made a mistake and chose UVW last fall, then he decided he could do better. He could do that under the transfer rules. I haven't seen that the UVW fans dissed Dixon before he left. I suspect "sour grapes," and suspect it strongly in the event that Heupel wants him. Heupel is hyperaware of culture issues. We'll know soon enough.

According to the Clemson staff, it was more attitude related than being recruited over. Didn’t jive with CJ Spiller.

Lyn-J Dixon Situation Addressed by Swinney and Elliott; Takes to Twitter to State Case | Sports Illustrated Clemson Tigers News, Analysis and More

 

[MarcoVol]

I don't know that Dixon is the guy we are reportedly getting, but I do know that I doubt the allegation that Dixon has a bad attitude.

He was recruited over at Clempson (which is riding playoff success until they're not) by a likely first round pick. And that is the exact situation that everyone here has always thought would fill up the portal with quality players. This staff apparently wanted him last fall.

Dixon made a mistake and chose UVW last fall, then he decided he could do better. He could do that under the transfer rules. I haven't seen that the UVW fans dissed Dixon before he left. I suspect "sour grapes," and suspect it strongly in the event that Heupel wants him. Heupel is hyperaware of culture issues. We'll know soon enough.

Well, just like here on VN, fans don’t know anything about anything. The last place anyone should go for accurate information.

 

[walkenvol]

Well, just like here on VN, fans don’t know anything about anything. The last place anyone should go for accurate information.

 

[Orange.]

Well, just like here on VN, fans don’t know anything about anything. The last place anyone should go for accurate information.

VWU fans "never wanted him, anyway" imo.

 

[BigSteve09]

Bring him on

 

[UpstateVol613]

With the news on Whitehead and our RB room being pencil thin I renounce my statement. Take Him!!

 

[DaddyChad]

Anyone know how he will be eligible?

Unlimited transfer change would guarantee it.

 

[Orange.]

According to the Clemson staff, it was more attitude related than being recruited over. Didn’t jive with CJ Spiller.

Lyn-J Dixon Situation Addressed by Swinney and Elliott; Takes to Twitter to State Case | Sports Illustrated Clemson Tigers News, Analysis and More

Well, this is a fuller account:
Lyn-J Dixon details his decision to leave Clemson, transfer to West Virginia

I should say 10 things. (Sorry!) First, candidly, I never believe anything Dabo says. I admit it. Two, it appears to me that Dabo sat Dixon out for the first half of the GA game, then tried disingenuously to blame his [Dabo's] lack of a running game on Dixon because Dabo lost. Then blamed his own decision on Spiller instead of taking responsibility. Third, Dixon was clearly recruited over, and it is no disgrace to lose out to a 5* freshman that a lot of people see as an early draft pick one day. Dixon still may be a lower round guy himself. Fourth, I think it was reasonable for him to leave Clempson. He has one season to make the league. I think he should have come here last fall. I don't know the backstory. Fifth, Look at his tweet in the final paragraph of the link I provided. At the least, Dixon tried to make amends or praise the guys who took his place. Sixth, I would leave UWV for Tennessee if I were him. I don't know what happened there. Seventh, we need a running back and this is about as late as it gets to grab one. Eighth -- above all -- I trust this staff on character issues because they are delivering a unified and enthusiastic locker room. Ninth, I am impressed with how Hooker worked out. Tenth, I don't mind a good redemption story.

 

[rgvol]

Need

 

[MarcoVol]

Well, this is a fuller account:
Lyn-J Dixon details his decision to leave Clemson, transfer to West Virginia

I should say 10 things. (Sorry!) First, candidly, I never believe anything Dabo says. I admit it. Two, it appears to me that Dabo sat Dixon out for the first half of the GA game, then tried disingenuously to blame his [Dabo's] lack of a running game on Dixon because Dabo lost. Then blamed his own decision on Spiller instead of taking responsibility. Third, Dixon was clearly recruited over, and it is no disgrace to lose out to a 5* freshman that a lot of people see as an early draft pick one day. Dixon still may be a lower round guy himself. Fourth, I think it was reasonable for him to leave Clempson. He has one season to make the league. I think he should have come here last fall. I don't know the backstory. Fifth, Look at his tweet in the final paragraph of the link I provided. At the least, Dixon tried to make amends or praise the guys who took his place. Sixth, I would leave UWV for Tennessee if I were him. I don't know what happened there. Seventh, we need a running back and this is about as late as it gets to grab one. Eighth -- above all -- I trust this staff on character issues because they are delivering a unified and enthusiastic locker room. Ninth, I am impressed with how Hooker worked out. Tenth, I don't mind a good redemption story.

Excellent research