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

[ACvol3]

1:40

The guy he was blocking made the tackle on the play before his td run. Not the best effort… hope it’s just bc it was a spring game

 

[ACvol3]

He’s quit two other places. I’m not getting excited about it either way and sure as hell don’t expect an effort like Smalls gave LY playing hurt.

Won’t hurt to have him on board… if he’s not bought in and playing hard, we have others that will

 

[PYSCHO]

Yeah but did he practice at WVU

yes he did

 

[PYSCHO]

From WVU posters:











If you go deeper into their boards, though, they were not happy or so matter-of-fact about him leaving the week leading up to him leaving, and the day that he left. Very distraught.

Typical "didn't want him anyway." Just sharing what was out there.

I can't find the post now but basically a WVU member was saying that the WVU staff recruited him as a transfer to come in - promising him major/starting role. Then the WVU staff realized that they had a great RB room and were more invested in the guys that would be there long-term.

I'm sure that the truth is somewhere in the middle, but if Dixon left Clemson to go be a starter or a 1-B, and then wasn't getting that opportunity, I think I can understand him being pissed. On the other hand, if the WVU staff thought they were getting the guy from the 2018 and 2019 highlights that I posted, and then he showed up on campus and loafed it, I can understand them being pissed too.

First off WVU is on the verge of hiring a new coach. They gave or given this year. He was brought in as number 1 back and was the whole time up till when he left. WVU has has an enormous turn over and portal action between 20 to 30 players.WVU sports wise is a mess in all aspects, coaches etc basketball just as bad. I would read a whole lot in their media etc. We will see ourselves it looks like

 

[Orange.]

Dixon is a great get at a position of great need.

Live with it.

 

[hotcypress]

there's basically no risk for his addition at this point.

 

[Jackcrevol]

there's basically no risk for his addition at this point.

not for 2022

 

[NMVol]

The old joke: redundant and repetitive and saying the same thing over again.

Right, over and over again.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

The old joke: redundant and repetitive and saying the same thing over again.

You should submit a complaint to the Department of Redundancy Department.

 

[Adam Sandler]

I’d be excited about him. Wanted him out of HS when he chose Clemson. Wvu was probably a mix of the two sides stories. He started the spring game so can’t be that bad. Agree with the low risk high reward analysis. With whitehead out, got 4 rbs on roster and only 2 have ever played a snap of college football. If Dixon comes in and plays the way he did at Clemson, everyone will forget Tiyon evans and our transfer haul will look much improved in hindsight for 2022.

 

[Devo182]

From WVU posters:











If you go deeper into their boards, though, they were not happy or so matter-of-fact about him leaving the week leading up to him leaving, and the day that he left. Very distraught.

Typical "didn't want him anyway." Just sharing what was out there.

I can't find the post now but basically a WVU member was saying that the WVU staff recruited him as a transfer to come in - promising him major/starting role. Then the WVU staff realized that they had a great RB room and were more invested in the guys that would be there long-term.

I'm sure that the truth is somewhere in the middle, but if Dixon left Clemson to go be a starter or a 1-B, and then wasn't getting that opportunity, I think I can understand him being pissed. On the other hand, if the WVU staff thought they were getting the guy from the 2018 and 2019 highlights that I posted, and then he showed up on campus and loafed it, I can understand them being pissed too.

Reasonable take. Should probably pump the brakes on him, but if he works hard...IF...no reason he shouldn't be able to be a solid rb2.

His biggest issue (on-field) seems to be poor blocking. His usefulness may be limited vs certain teams that we favor the pass against.

Better than nothing, regardless. I'm glad we took decisive action to fill up the rb room. Decent floor...high ceiling.

 

[Devo182]

there's basically no risk for his addition at this point.

Mostly, though he could take a 2023 scholarship spot. If he is a bust, there's the small bit of risk roster-wise.

The biggest risk imo is the locker room/culture. Hopefully he has a one-strike policy. Heupel's culture can't be effed with. Too critical.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Ain’t booming yet I’m edging on it tho

 

[Jackcrevol]

Reasonable take. Should probably pump the brakes on him, but if he works hard...IF...no reason he shouldn't be able to be a solid rb2.

His biggest issue (on-field) seems to be poor blocking. His usefulness may be limited vs certain teams that we favor the pass against.

Better than nothing, regardless. I'm glad we took decisive action to fill up the rb room. Decent floor...high ceiling.

dude has RB1 potential. clearly, its gonna be a committee type thing this year.












If only Dee Beckwith had stuck it out.

 

[Devo182]

dude has RB1 potential. clearly, its gonna be a committee type thing this year.












If only Dee Beckwith had stuck it out.

Potential...yes. He has his work cut out for him though in learning the offense and building trust and chemistry. Maybe later in the season if I had to guess. It's Small's job to lose though imo

 

[Jackcrevol]

Potential...yes. He has his work cut out for him though in learning the offense and building trust and chemistry. Maybe later in the season if I had to guess. It's Small's job to lose though imo

Not sure I buy into the media freaking out with 5 schollie RB's,

 

[Devo182]

Callahan was asked about a possible depth chart listing Dixon 2nd.

Said he could rise to RB2 once he learns the playbook, "if he shows some maturity and lives up to the potential he showed as a freshman and sophomore at Clemson".

Basically sees him as a wildcard.

I still feel like rb1 shouldn't be off the table if he's as good as he was at Clemson. But anyway

 

[butchna]

Callahan was asked about a possible depth chart listing Dixon 2nd.

Said he could rise to RB2 once he learns the playbook, "if he shows some maturity and lives up to the potential he showed as a freshman and sophomore at Clemson".

Basically sees him as a wildcard.

I still feel like rb1 shouldn't be off the table if he's as good as he was at Clemson. But anyway

Not off the table but very unproven in that role. Best seasons were backing up Etienne. If he’s invested, that’s a wallop as a change of pace in this already hyper-paced offense.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

I will wait till UT says he is a Vol before I Boom. I think he probably will be, but don’t want any premature boomage! GBO! But hey AP says we’re sitting well.I just had too!

 

[Enki_Amenra]

dude has RB1 potential. clearly, its gonna be a committee type thing this year.












If only Dee Beckwith had stuck it out.

I know it's blue font, but. . . he probably could've earned some playing time in this situation. These guys cut & run too fast. Just because the path to playing time looks closed today, it could open up tomorrow. A lot of guys are gonna hurt themselves by quitting too soon and missing the big opportunity they've been working to get.

 

[HalfullVol]

How big has LJD gotten since his 180lbs high school weight?
Gonna need to be over 200lbs to take SEC impact weekly.

 

[swchandler1988]

How big has LJD gotten since his 180lbs high school weight?
Gonna need to be over 200lbs to take SEC impact weekly.

You think that starting this debate is a good idea? Plenty of guys under 200lbs make a weekly impact. There’s too many examples to name. Looks like Dixon is 195 currently

 

[head1]

Ton of potential but agree with Callahan you just don’t know what you’re going to get. Clearly he’s had issues at two other schools we can only hope he grows up and competes.

I wouldn’t get too excited until he’s on the roster and actually showing up to practice and making noise.

 

[CINCYVOL]

Callahan was asked about a possible depth chart listing Dixon 2nd.

Said he could rise to RB2 once he learns the playbook, "if he shows some maturity and lives up to the potential he showed as a freshman and sophomore at Clemson".

Basically sees him as a wildcard.

I still feel like rb1 shouldn't be off the table if he's as good as he was at Clemson. But anyway

“if he shows some maturity” makes it a no for me dog.
Sincerely,
Randy Jackson

 

[DaddyChad]

From WVU posters:











If you go deeper into their boards, though, they were not happy or so matter-of-fact about him leaving the week leading up to him leaving, and the day that he left. Very distraught.

Typical "didn't want him anyway." Just sharing what was out there.

I can't find the post now but basically a WVU member was saying that the WVU staff recruited him as a transfer to come in - promising him major/starting role. Then the WVU staff realized that they had a great RB room and were more invested in the guys that would be there long-term.

I'm sure that the truth is somewhere in the middle, but if Dixon left Clemson to go be a starter or a 1-B, and then wasn't getting that opportunity, I think I can understand him being pissed. On the other hand, if the WVU staff thought they were getting the guy from the 2018 and 2019 highlights that I posted, and then he showed up on campus and loafed it, I can understand them being pissed too.

Well there’s a couple of things sometimes with kids. Most obvious is he could’ve been lazy. Also could have been a bad fit as well, kid could’ve got depressed and went through the motions till he could find a better landing spot. It happens, sometimes it’s not laziness or anything else but you just don’t fit with the staff.

Heard plenty of rumors that Dabo straight up lied to this kid then threw him under the bus as well.