Bennie Wylie - strength Coach 2009-2010

[Volleycat]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

 

[Nashvol2]

Why am I not surprised.

 

[vol-un-tear]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

Interesting. Was he Dooleys first strength coach?

 

[butchna]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

It showed on the field....our lines were pathetic strength and conditioning wise...some say that hasn't changed..I disagree with that
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[volfan411]

Interesting. Was he Dooleys first strength coach?

No I think he came with Kiffin and was fired before the season started.

 

[orangeluvr]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

He gone.

 

[volfan411]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

It also shows the commitment that James and the other players had. The difference between a good and a great player is the drive to work hard without being forced to do it.

 

[TnTech_Vol]

No wonder Texas is in the pi$$er the past few years.

 

[majorvol]

Sounds like Mr. James has grown up while at UT.

 

[Volleycat]

Wylie was probably in the oxygen tent in his office. Lawson cares enough about his players to be there with them while they workout. Amazing to hear what went on during the Dooley era. No wonder.

 

[PastorVolFan]

No I think he came with Kiffin and was fired before the season started.

I believe he was there in 09 & 10, Dooleys first year...might be mistaken though

 

[Volleycat]

He bolted for Texas in January 2011. He was there for a year with Dooley.

 

[memtownvol]

But he wore sweats when he ran and worked out.

 

[RockyTop411]

Proud of James for saying that. Takes courage to say that, knowing he's going to get ripped by people. That's the past. Work hard every day!

 

[volfan411]

I believe he was there in 09 & 10, Dooleys first year...might be mistaken though

Yes you are correct sorry.

 

[VolFromNashville]

People thought he was intense because he wore sweats in the summer. Too bad he wasn't more visible to the players. No wonder our teams seemed to fade in the 4th. They were not in the best shape.

 

[NashVOL93]

It showed on the field....our lines were pathetic strength and conditioning wise...some say that hasn't changed..I disagree with that
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Disagree as well. I like Lawson a lot. It hasn't been as obvious as the season's gone on, but there towards the beginning it was clear we were in better shape than some of our opponents despite our atrocious depth.

 

[vol-un-tear]

He bolted for Texas in January 2011. He was there for a year with Dooley.

Is he still there? What a joke!

 

[Volleycat]

This story is a statement on the team culture under Dooley. As a freshman, James probably would have been ridiculed if he was the only guy to actually complete the workout. Not surprising that McKeefery had to come to blows with Da'Rick to get him to do the workouts. The evolution of the team culture will lead to wins.

 

[HardKnoxVol]

On Vols calls, CBJ just said that Ja'wuan James told the younger players that when he was a freshman, he and the other OLs would just go in and "check off the boxes" on their lift cards and not actually lift weights. He regrets it now and realizes what a waste it was. He wishes he had another year or two to play at UT. What was Bennie Wylie doing while this was happening?

That's why they sucked against Missouri! They didn't lift those weights 3 years ago!

 

[General Jack]

Sad if true, but pretty damn funny that he went to Texas and they've been sad sacks since he's been there.

 

[theutvolunteers]

Dooley era leadership, fun and games.

 

[Jasongivm6]

I remember Darwin Walker lifting an unbelievable amount. I also remember Al Wilson and Jamal Lewis having a lift contest that eventually had to be put to a halt because it was getting dangerous. Hopefully our kids will be that competitive in the weight room like in those days.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

But he wore sweats when he ran and worked out.

lulz. I remember that and being like dude is hardcore wearing that stuff in August practices.

 

[theutvolunteers]

lulz. I remember that and being like dude is hardcore wearing that stuff in August practices.

It was all over this site and others.