Cole Cubelic remarks

#77
#77
Hell his backup was getting his lunch ate against OU. We are just screwed on the OL this year unfortunately.
 
#79
#79
I thought the OLine gave the QB plenty of time on a majority of the 2nd half pass attempts, but the QB held the ball way too long. Maybe the receivers weren't open but if that's the case then he should take off running.
 
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#81
I got to be honest with you: Larry Johnson III looked better and had a better PFF grade. At the very least, I would rotate them, create some competition.

Plus Larry Johnson III is huge, 6-7, 350 vs Heard who is 6-8, 320.
 
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#84
Tempo is where our money is made. Whoever is in shape, and can get back to the LOS quickly, play that guy. Slowing down is killing this offense.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Ordinarily, I'd scoff at the notion of playing a JUCO kid over a former 4/5 star talent, but in this case, I've seen enough to say it's definitely a move to make. It will either light a fire under Heard or he moves on to the portal...again. Does he have a redshirt? How many games has he played?
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Whether he was a JUCO or a 5* isn’t important. They’re both Vols now.

I’m more concerned with how good they are. Larry Johnson looks better to me this season.
 
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wmcovol said:
Cole studies OL play thruout the conference each week. In discussing the poor level of OT play thru the conf this morning, his comment was “Tennessee may have the laziest LT”. WOW.

This is an unbiased opinion of the guy.
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Who cares what some bloated overpaid ESPN talking head says?
 
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#88
UTK said:
Heard was terrible. I’d rather have Dayne Davis start going forward, he may be beat a lot but you never question his effort.
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Doberman said:
I don’t know…..maybe some think an ex SEC offensive lineman may have some insight, bordering on expertise?
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Agree. God gave us 1 mouth & 2 ears for a reason. It didn’t take an SEC OL to tell me that the Tenn OL struggled but Cole is very fair & honest in his assessments
 
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wmcovol said:
Cole studies OL play thruout the conference each week. In discussing the poor level of OT play thru the conf this morning, his comment was “Tennessee may have the laziest LT”. WOW.

This is an unbiased opinion of the guy.
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Been some lazy cruitin and development also
 
#93
#93
jbr82 said:
Dane can’t play it either. 2 strip sacks at OK were bc of him
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I know that. But he does try. Heard is lazy and out of shape. I saw a couple of plays were he didn't give any effort. If he is hurt, then play Larry Johnson
 
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feathersax said:
As in everything, Character matters.
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The heart of an athlete is more than athleticism, skill and ability. Regardless of your God given positive attributes, success usually lies in how much you really want it. A lot of the Portal Players were not on the field at their original school because they didn’t want it. 5 Stars means you have won the body lottery. You are strong, fast, tall, big, and/ or have skills. 3 Stars do not have the natural blessings aforementioned, but they have heart and work their butt off everyday. In the weight room, film room, practice field, you name it. They want it. All they need is coaching, growing and a chance. Some of the highly touted guys can’t be coached, are lazy or lack character. After a couple of years they hit the portal and often more than once. I’m not saying anything about Heard or anyone specifically. Heart and soul is required at this level of competition.
 
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ptgrbn said:
Who cares what some bloated overpaid ESPN talking head says?
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When it’s the truth, it hurts. I can’t say many would disagree with him. After all, we are a bunch of unpaid talking heads and some of you take this garbage way too seriously. I wasn’t even upset Saturday night for the first time in years. After the first series of Arkie driving down the field I knew we were not ready to play. The defense bowed its back in the red zone time after time, so don’t blame Banks for this loss. The psyche just didn’t appear right. The way we looked confused and out of place, I knew we were not in a good frame of mind. The team, meaning everyone was not prepared for the game. Not being ready after a bye week is inexcusable. Or maybe we are simply terrible up front on offense and WRs, (that in preseason we’re supposed to be the best ones in the country) don’t know how to get open. They let Slaughter eat their lunch too many times. If CJH failed to do his job and have this team ready we will know it when we destroy a weaker Florida team. If we simply suck, it will show as we struggle against the Gators, in our House.
 
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Chickenfarmer said:
The heart of an athlete is more than athleticism, skill and ability. Regardless of your God given positive attributes, success usually lies in how much you really want it. A lot of the Portal Players were not on the field at their original school because they didn’t want it. 5 Stars means you have won the body lottery. You are strong, fast, tall, big, and/ or have skills. 3 Stars do not have the natural blessings aforementioned, but they have heart and work their butt off everyday. In the weight room, film room, practice field, you name it. They want it. All they need is coaching, growing and a chance. Some of the highly touted guys can’t be coached, are lazy or lack character. After a couple of years they hit the portal and often more than once. I’m not saying anything about Heard or anyone specifically. Heart and soul is required at this level of competition.
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Couldn't have said it better!
 
#97
#97
If Heard is healthy enough to work out but is out of shape because of pure laziness then we have a bad problem.
A problem with Heard, Elarbee, and the S&C coach.

Actually it’s a problem either way.
I do hope his health is not the reason……..
 
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#98
Vol in Buckeye Land said:
Then add the blue crab, redfish, gumbo, and beignets. Lawd have mercy.
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I'm nearing gumbo master level. Make a good etouffee as well. Proper dirty rice is improving. Pintos, White Bean, and Red bean dishes I'm also good at. Wife is from Lower LA originally. I had to learn to cook some dishes after her mom died. But, give me redfish every day, and i'll eat fish every day.

My version of gumbo is 90% authentic country gumbo...brown roux, no tomato, no okra. Just chicken and sausage. I leave out chicken breast cause it gets too dry. I pull the skin off the thighs and legs to cut the fat skimming and sub with chicken stock for the flavor recovery. Chop the thighs in half to get the bone goodness and leave hte legs whole. My upcoming change will be to use bacon drippings for making the roux.
 
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vol94fan said:
I thought the OLine gave the QB plenty of time on a majority of the 2nd half pass attempts, but the QB held the ball way too long. Maybe the receivers weren't open but if that's the case then he should take off running.
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That was a huge issue at Arky. Considering 3 of our receivers that just shouldn't be happening consistently.

Then again, it could have been as simple as wearing the orange pants. I'm pretty sure that normally results in a loss. I like the look, but I hate it when they wear them in a game. Totally honest...saw the unis and said oh well.
 
#100
#100
LWSVOL said:
I wonder if Cole is aware of this and if his comment would be the same:::

He has had very limited practice time due to injuries.

He is a freshman in experience.

Due to injuries, he is not in the best shape due to limited time to practice and play, Had missed 28 days of practice prior to Saturday.

Saturday was the second SEC game he has had any significant time in (Auburn last year)

This season will be his "learning on the job" year. He won't play like a 5 star this season and likely not a 4 star. Perhaps in the future but due to all of the above, he is a ways from being what he was assessed at as a high school player.

Expectations should be set based on that.
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These are all arguments for a red shirt (if he hasn't yet taken one). Heal first, then strength and conditioning, then play, in that order.
 
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