Da'Jon Terry to the portal

[Jackcrevol]

I’m almost as distraught as when Emerson and Solomon transferred…but not there yet.

It's been tough. Barely fell asleep last night as soon as my head hit the pillow. Fought hard all way through till 6.

I'll try again tonite.

 

[CAVPUT]

Well that kind of sucks to be honest. Thought he made a good contribution.

I prefer to view it differently. When we see a guy like this transfer out, it's a sign he's been recruited over and that we've upped our talent level. It's a good thing IMO.

 

[csheaton]

Indeed. I take this as a sign that the early impressions of Omar Norman-Lott have been very positive. Also worth mentioning that Terry was recently listed as third string on ourlads.com. He has some talent no doubt, but I do remember hearing questions about his work ethic in the past.

 

[rdk4121]

This one hurts, but family comes first.

 

[VolDaddy61]

He was probably the 5th or 6th DT, especially with Omar Norman Lott in the fold. If Hobbs is playing 3 technique, then he probably would have been behind him. Could have been worthwhile depth in case of injury.

He would have started alongside Omari. Those two were killing opposing o-lines as the season wore on. Hopefully His family pulls through thier circumstance(s), and I'll be pulling for Him personally.

 

[ProudVOLfan]

Best of luck young man. Hate he's having to transfer but family comes first

 

[wmcovol]

Solid player & getting better. Tough loss but Vols have some quality depth on DL ( you never have too much DL). I wish him well as long as he goes to Miss St

 

[Vol737]

He would have started alongside Omari. Those two were killing opposing o-lines as the season wore on. Hopefully His family pulls through thier circumstance(s), and I'll be pulling for Him personally.

Totally agree. Hate losing Terry and McNeil. That’s substantial experience and solid play gone. Will miss both these guys but I understand and wish them much success. They were a big part of a special team this past year.

 

[901 Orange]

Totally agree. Hate losing Terry and McNeil. That’s substantial experience and solid play gone. Will miss both these guys but I understand and wish them much success. They were a big part of a special team this past year.

Terry could play but I like our Memphis guys (Thomas, Bryson, & Simmons). We're still a big team on the inside. Coach Garner has given a lot of praise to those 3. When u add in the transfer and freshmen class we'll be fine. Best of luck to Terr though.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Terry could play but I like our Memphis guys (Thomas, Bryson, & Simmons). We're still a big team on the inside. Coach Garner has given a lot of praise to those 3. When u add in the transfer and freshmen class we'll be fine. Best of luck to Terr though.

I am not disputing your point -- well said, in fact -- but isn't Simmons a Nashville guy, rather than a Memphis guy?

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Good luck Mr. Terry.

 

[Vol737]

Terry could play but I like our Memphis guys (Thomas, Bryson, & Simmons). We're still a big team on the inside. Coach Garner has given a lot of praise to those 3. When u add in the transfer and freshmen class we'll be fine. Best of luck to Terr though.

Simmons definitely needs to show out this year. Been waiting on him.

 

[brockytop]

Good player, IMO.

Wish him the best.

 

[lukeneyland]

We should do everything in our power to grant his wish. I believe him and appreciate his contribution to the best UT team we’ve had in over 20 years.

 

[miket4god]

Indeed. I take this as a sign that the early impressions of Omar Norman-Lott have been very positive. Also worth mentioning that Terry was recently listed as third string on ourlads.com. He has some talent no doubt, but I do remember hearing questions about his work ethic in the past.

Transferring due to family issues. Not depth chart related at all. Has nothing to do with playing time or someone else being better.

 

[901 Orange]

I am not disputing your point -- well said, in fact -- but isn't Simmons a Nashville guy, rather than a Memphis guy?

Simmons was born in Memphis he moved to Nashville

 

[901 Orange]

I am not disputing your point -- well said, in fact -- but isn't Simmons a Nashville guy, rather than a Memphis guy?

If u look at his Twitter it's 901 Hollywood E. 901 is Memphis and Hollywood is a neighborhood in North Memphis. If from the same neighborhood.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Simmons was born in Memphis he moved to Nashville

I see. I was just confused by Utsports.com listing him as coming to us from Pearl- Cohn, Nashville. But it does say he is from Memphis.

 

[901 Orange]

I see. I was just confused by Utsports.com listing him as coming to us from Pearl- Cohn, Nashville. But it does say he is from Memphis.

I think he later moved to Nashville with one of his parents and played at Pearl-Cohn, but he is a Memphis kid

 

[mackievol]

Who?

 

[Remy]

It seems we have some conflating info about DL Elijah Simmons who DID play at Nashville's Pearl Cohn with that of this young man DL Dajon Terry who was from West Tennessee.

 

[RyanWalkerPGH]

Norman, OK is nowhere near Meridian, MS... lol

 

[PackersVols91]

Transferring due to family issues. Not depth chart related at all. Has nothing to do with playing time or someone else being better.

Not too certain I believe that now.

 

[Volanooga2521]

Norman is 678 miles from Meridian and Knoxville is 402 miles from Meridian. So, I think playing time was probably the largest factor. I think he would have been passed up by Bryson Eason and Omar Norman-Lott and maybe Hobbs or Simmons.

 

[miket4god]

Not too certain I believe that now.

Don't believe it myself anymore.