I still want them to be successful, but I don't see them keeping up with Georgia, Bama, and Florida. I hope I'm wrong, but the difference in talent is significant and Pruitt is the least proven coach of the 4. Also I think it's safe to say the staff wants him. If they didn't they never would've offered. He's an elite athlete though, and will make a significant impact on either side of the ball. As far as who the worst player in this class is I'd probably go with Cox, but if we're including realistic targets remaining I'd say Russell. Harris is definitely a take though if he wants in. Better to maintain a relationship with an elite athlete and keep him in the fold than it is taking a career depth guy simply because you know he will qualify a year earlier. Keep Harris if he wants to be a Vol and let him bulk up during 2019 if he isn't eligible and has to be counted towards the 2020 classNo they don’t. Only if THEY want him in. Who’s the “worst” guy in THIS class btw? And weren’t you done with TN football...since they’re “done”?
Junior season which shows more defense. Shrine bowl only shows offensive highlights from tv stations and they weren’t many. The defenses dominated led by Harris and Zach Pickens of SC who’s a beast and best player there
Edit: You answered.I still want them to be successful, but I don't see them keeping up with Georgia, Bama, and Florida. I hope I'm wrong, but the difference in talent is significant and Pruitt is the least proven coach of the 4. Also I think it's safe to say the staff wants him. If they didn't they never would've offered. He's an elite athlete though, and will make a significant impact on either side of the ball. As far as who the worst player in this class is I'd probably go with Cox, but if we're including realistic targets remaining I'd say Russell. Harris is definitely a take though if he wants in. Better to maintain a relationship with an elite athlete and keep him in the fold than it is taking a career depth guy simply because you know he will qualify a year earlier. Keep Harris if he wants to be a Vol and let him bulk up during 2019 if he isn't eligible and has to be counted towards the 2020 class
How am I “down”? What criticisms have I levied? Just not panicked if he doesn’t make it in. Once upon a time, I thought Derric Evans was a generational talent that would leave his mark in our history. He made a stupid life decision and never played football again. We had some of our best seasons ever. To what you quoted me quoting, are Clemson and Oklahoma saving a spot for him?I don't understand why you're so down on this kid. You seeing something others aren't? Serious question.
How am I “down”? What criticisms have I levied? Just not panicked if he doesn’t make it in. Once upon a time, I thought Derric Evans was a generational talent that would leave his mark in our history. He made a stupid life decision and never played football again. We had some of our best seasons ever. To what you quoted me quoting, are Clemson and Oklahoma saving a spot for him?