2012 Needs???

[DeusExMachina]

I'm noticing a lot more threads on 2012 prospects, at all different positions. Not trying to look into the future or nothing (far be it from me to do that), but in your opinion, and given how the 2011 class is shaping up, what do you feel are the Vols' biggest needs as pertaining to positions for 2012???

I'll hang up and listen.

 

[KittenMittens]

TE, LB's, more linemen on both sides

 

[mooreaj21]

DL, OL, LB, DB, TE. We will take 1 QB, 2 RB's.

 

[DeusExMachina]

I know most everyone projects him on the OL, but say Cam Clear pans out....or if he doesn't, and we get Jay Rome as well....is TE still a big need???

 

[BigOrangeVol29]

You can never have too many lineman, so we'll take some next season as well. Basically, we will recruit all positions I think because we are still building depth everywhere, but I would think LB and TE might be priorities, jmo.

 

[mooreaj21]

I know most everyone projects him on the OL, but say Cam Clear pans out....or if he doesn't, and we get Jay Rome as well....is TE still a big need???

Yes, Downs will be redshirted next year & Rivera leaves after next year. We have no depth at all at TE.

 

[DeusExMachina]

Yes, Downs will be redshirted next year & Rivera leaves after next year. We have no depth at all at TE.

As always, I bow to your wisdom, JMoore. Thanks for the insight.

 

[theutvolunteers]

I would like to see an elite LB

 

[Mullins2010]

^^ wouldnt we all

 

[volfan607]

I would like to see an elite LB

That term is very relative. See Chris Donald.

 

[Thump]

That term is very relative. See Chris Donald.

So more like an elite LB from a state with some type of talent, so not Tennessee, South Dakota, etc. opcorn:

 

[volfan607]

So more like an elite LB from a state with some type of talent, so not Tennessee, South Dakota, etc. opcorn:

Just saying... So many players getted dubbed "elite" and then bust. See also Jerod Askew.

 

[KittenMittens]

Just saying... So many players getted dubbed "elite" and then bust. See also Jerod Askew.

:no: I wish it wasn't so true.

 

[Coastypop]

You can't get too many D-linemen

 

[Thump]

Just saying... So many players getted dubbed "elite" and then bust. See also Jerod Askew.

I understand what you are saying. I agree with you for the most part. A decent athlete in West Tennessee can look like a super star cause there is just not much of a talent base. I think Chris Donald had a lot of talent and showed out, but in the SEC it isn't all about pure talent. You have to have the stuff between the ears. From what I have heard about the types of recruits Dooley seems to be after, hopefully these "character/smart" kids he is supposedly recruiting will decrease our risk on these "elite" busts. We will still have them I'm sure but hopefully it won't be as frequent.

 

[zjcvols]

D-Tackles, LB's, and RB's.

 

[lylsmorr]

If we don't land the 4.3-4.4 elusive back who can carry the SEC load, we need one in '12

 

[mooreaj21]

If we don't land the 4.3-4.4 elusive back who can carry the SEC load, we need one in '12

I'm really hoping we can land Brian Kimbrow from Memphis in next years class. He has been clocked in the high 4.2's multiple times.

 

[theutvolunteers]

If we don't land the 4.3-4.4 elusive back who can carry the SEC load, we need one in '12

Would love to see this. Legit speed with our passing attack would be sick.

 

[lylsmorr]

I'm really hoping we can land Brian Kimbrow from Memphis in next years class. He has been clocked in the high 4.2's multiple times.

Same here, I want to go watch him next year.

 

[OCIVol]

DL, OL, LB, DB, TE. We will take 1 QB, 2 RB's.

So we need Offense and Defense?

 

[ajvol01]

So more like an elite LB from a state with some type of talent, so not Tennessee, South Dakota, etc. opcorn:

Usually you are correct, but it depends on the year and the player

1995 was pretty good for an elite LB from Tenn

Madison County Sports Hall of Fame 2008 Inductee Al Wilson

Al Wilson named to SEC 2010 Football Legends Class - VolNation

 

[ACvol3]

So more like an elite LB from a state with some type of talent, so not Tennessee, South Dakota, etc. opcorn:

Yeah, like that Dante Hightower kid..oh, wait..
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[Indianavol4eva]

I'm really hoping we can land Brian Kimbrow from Memphis in next years class. He has been clocked in the high 4.2's multiple times.

but the important question... Is he a 5*?

 

[Ravenheart]

but the important question... Is he a 5*?

Who cares? Does he have speed?
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