2024 Vols will have the best d-line in the country....BY FAR

[VolsSince78]

I’ve never seen a Vol DL as DEEP as this one with talented, very productive guys across the 4 man front. We did have a group of 5 D Tackles on one team who eventually played and even started in the NFL- John Henderson, Haynesworth, Boo Moore, Aubrayo Franklin & Demetrin Veal.

Not sure if this DL is loaded with future high round NFL draft picks, other than James Pearce. Maybe Josephs and eventually Jordan Ross will be high rounders. I do think several of these guys including some DTs will eventually make productive NFL players.

I can’t attest for whether the Vols have the current best DL in the NCAA. But I love the way our guys all play hard every snap, all of them do their job/fill their gap, and I wouldn’t trade them for ANYONE! And man, these guys looked bummed coming off the field at OU when they finally gave up a TD!

Edit to clarify- I have not seen a better DL than ours this year. There may be one I haven’t seen. I’ll ride with ours any day, though.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I guess Baron did see the writing on the wall.

Baron who?

 

[WillisWG]

Dline specifically. He said it was the best in the nation.

When did he actually say this? Before or after? I'm betting on after.

13 May 2024

https://atozsports.com/nashville/ranks-best-defensive-lines-college-football-tennessee-vols/

 

[butchna]

I’ve never had a problem acknowledging his correct takes…especially when I had the same ones (just didn’t create threads begging for stranger cred). State opinions and WAIT for confirmation is the way. Claiming superior evaluation skills and wishy washy excuse making when a declaration goes south…is no way.

 

[butchna]

When did he actually say this?

In one of his threads…if not the title.

 

[dobre_shunka]

When did he actually say this? Before or after? I'm betting on after.

13 May 2024

https://atozsports.com/nashville/ranks-best-defensive-lines-college-football-tennessee-vols/

Yeah, it's not like this was any great revelation. There was a lot of preseason hype over the Tennessee D line

 

[njvols]

I guess Baron did see the writing on the wall.

He's doing fine at Miami w/ 4.5 sacks and 7.5 TFL... maybe he got his NIL payday... but we're not missing him.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

1) dude ain't right about nothing, he throws crap against the wall, like a broken clock is right twice a day, sometimes stuff sticks; 2) it's 1/3 of the way through the regular season, roughly 1/4 if you count the playoffs. Way too early to make this call one way or another.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Is actually right for once?

He said earlier this was the best Dline in the country. And you know what I’m ready to say he’s right on this. No other team has the talent and depth that we rotate from game to game.

I would love to hear opinions and see if anyone has another team they think is on par with our Dline.

Thank you for the credit. Here's exactly what I said: 2024 Vols will have the best d-line in the country....BY FAR

Not only would we be the best but it wouldn't be close. I also said look out for Jayson Jenkins as a potential breakout player. And last week he made the huge safety.

Hopefully my prophecy about us winning the national title also comes true.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

A broken clock right twice a day

I also said Jayson Jenkins would be a breakout star. And just last week he has a sack and the critical safety in just 12 snaps on defense.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

When did he actually say this? Before or after? I'm betting on after.

13 May 2024

https://atozsports.com/nashville/ranks-best-defensive-lines-college-football-tennessee-vols/

I said it after the first day of fall camp after seeing how our team looked. And to be fair we had a pretty good d-line last year as well. My particular take was that we would have the best d-line in the country BY FAR. I went beyond just being the best but it being something special that isn't seen very often. Here's my exact post if you want to read it: 2024 Vols will have the best d-line in the country....BY FAR

 

[SockeyeVol]

When did he actually say this? Before or after? I'm betting on after.

13 May 2024

https://atozsports.com/nashville/ranks-best-defensive-lines-college-football-tennessee-vols/

Your bet is correct. His bold take came a couple months after the Einsteins over at AtoZ said the same thing. Which means it was already quite recognizeable.

 

[Hank Bukowski]

Our starters are very impressive, but what really makes our DLine is the depth. We are stacking them deep.

Sure wish we could find that magic on our O-line.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I don't hate on him much, after all, D4H is one of us. And who knows, maybe if CJH coached Dobbs, he would have won a Heisman.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Don't know about the best, but deepest for sure

 

[DaddyChad]

Thanks, SO MUCH for "chiming in" ...D4H's "Daddy"...

Lol just figured this would grind us through the bye week. D4H is a polarizing character so I figured it would bring a little extra spice.

Main thing I’m interested is hearing people’s perspective on who is as good as the Vols.

 

[jtipto10]

Is actually right for once?

He said earlier this was the best Dline in the country. And you know what I’m ready to say he’s right on this. No other team has the talent and depth that we rotate from game to game.

I would love to hear opinions and see if anyone has another team they think is on par with our Dline.

Idk what specific quote you're referring to, but yes, I acknowledge he was right about what many of us said to our friends all offseason

 

[DaddyChad]

Your bet is correct. His bold take came a couple months after the Einsteins over at AtoZ said the same thing. Which means it was already quite recognizeable.

Come on now. Has there ever been a day ever that D4H wasn’t overly optimistic?

 

[DaddyChad]

I guess Baron did see the writing on the wall.

He’s been on the edge of leaving every year since he got here.

 

[DougVol]

1) dude ain't right about nothing, he throws crap against the wall, like a broken clock is right twice a day, sometimes stuff sticks; 2) it's 1/3 of the way through the regular season, roughly 1/4 if you count the playoffs. Way too early to make this call one way or another.

Doesn’t mean sqwat. Oline will decide our future anyway.

 

[Nicovfl8]

Is actually right for once?

He said earlier this was the best Dline in the country. And you know what I’m ready to say he’s right on this. No other team has the talent and depth that we rotate from game to game.

I would love to hear opinions and see if anyone has another team they think is on par with our Dline.

From what I’ve heard Josh pate says UGA and Texas weakness is their D-line, been a long time since we could we have a better D-line than Georgia , but I love it!

 

[bicenTENNial]

Is actually right for once?

He said earlier this was the best Dline in the country. And you know what I’m ready to say he’s right on this. No other team has the talent and depth that we rotate from game to game.

I would love to hear opinions and see if anyone has another team they think is on par with our Dline.

You throw enough crap out there and eventually you're gonna be right about something.. It's inevitable

 

[Volanta]

Our starters are very impressive, but what really makes our DLine is the depth. We are stacking them deep.

Is actually right for once?

He said earlier this was the best Dline in the country. And you know what I’m ready to say he’s right on this. No other team has the talent and depth that we rotate from game to game.

I would love to hear opinions and see if anyone has another team they think is on par with our Dline.

When the man’s right he’s right. D4H you were right sir. I love watching these guys week in and week out! Put a glass in the air for D4H!!!! Cheers!

 

[midtnvol2]

UMMMMM NO! Its like saying Beattle Juice ! Now look what you done!

 

[DaddyChad]

From what I’ve heard Josh pate says UGA and Texas weakness is their D-line, been a long time since we could we have a better D-line than Georgia , but I love it!

Georgia is good. They’re just not as deep and can’t get healthy.