Fostermom.

[volfan2024]

What is the attitude with the staff and players now compared to a year ago?

 

[rockytopinalabam]

Her baby boy is ready to rock and roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fostermom]

What is the attitude with the staff and players now compared to a year ago?

The players feel disrespected...disregarded. They are hungry and ready to go.
The difference that I see is that they are more together this year than last. Last year,
while there were great seniors, there was a bit of a disconnect to the younger guys.
A generational gap...that's what I like to call it. Now it seems they're all together,
on the same page and pulling for one another. More team, big chip on the shoulder.

Staff has a sense of urgency. They have always wanted to win. This time it feels
like a calm but determined demeanor.

I am excited for this season. I think we'll be a lot better than many will give us
credit for and that is a good thing. I think you will all be pleasantly surprised.

 

[USAF_Vol]

The players feel disrespected...disregarded. They are hungry and ready to go.
The difference that I see is that they are more together this year than last. Last year,
while there were great seniors, there was a bit of a disconnect to the younger guys.
A generational gap...that's what I like to call it. Now it seems they're all together,
on the same page and pulling for one another. More team, big chip on the shoulder.

Staff has a sense of urgency. They have always wanted to win. This time it feels
like a calm but determined demeanor.

I am excited for this season. I think we'll be a lot better than many will give us
credit for and that is a good thing. I think you will all be pleasantly surprised.

There are still Vol faithful behind them. Always.

 

[rwemyss]

Some nice insight there about the generational rift in the team last year, compared to this year. Thanks fostermom!!! :biggrin2:

 

[General Jack]

Good stuff, we all appreciate the insight!

 

[volfan2024]

The players feel disrespected...disregarded. They are hungry and ready to go.
The difference that I see is that they are more together this year than last. Last year,
while there were great seniors, there was a bit of a disconnect to the younger guys.
A generational gap...that's what I like to call it. Now it seems they're all together,
on the same page and pulling for one another. More team, big chip on the shoulder.

Staff has a sense of urgency. They have always wanted to win. This time it feels
like a calm but determined demeanor.

I am excited for this season. I think we'll be a lot better than many will give us
credit for and that is a good thing. I think you will all be pleasantly surprised.

Sounds like the team/coaches are ready to take care of business.I can't wait!Thanks for the input!Any single player stepping up to be the leader on and off the field yet?

 

[fostermom]

Sounds like the team/coaches are ready to take care of business.I can't wait!Thanks for the input!Any single player stepping up to be the leader on and off the field yet?

They are doing all the little things that you don't think will matter, but it absolutely
does....finishing drills, discipline in technique, being faithful to doing things correctly.

The leaders will come from several places....there will be some offensive people who
will step up....Meachem, Arian, Erik, Cory.

 

[volfan2024]

They are doing all the little things that you don't think will matter, but it absolutely
does....finishing drills, discipline in technique, being faithful to doing things correctly.

The leaders will come from several places....there will be some offensive people who
will step up....Meachem, Arian, Erik, Cory.

Sounds like a winning hand to me!

 

[utvolpj]

They are doing all the little things that you don't think will matter, but it absolutely
does....finishing drills, discipline in technique, being faithful to doing things correctly.

The leaders will come from several places....there will be some offensive people who
will step up....Meachem, Arian, Erik, Cory.

Thanks for the updates. The way you describe the team always brings a smile to my face. Let the guys know were behind them.

 

[LetMeStay]

Will Arian split time with Coker and/or Hardesty?

 

[fostermom]

Will Arian split time with Coker and/or Hardesty?

That would be the coach's call. I'm hoping they're all healthy so that
everyone can be fresh all year long.

 

[OrangeSquare]

Most mothers wouldn't answer that question that way. Kudos to Fostermom for looking out for everyone.

 

[smokeyman15]

Most mothers wouldn't answer that question that way. Kudos to Fostermom for looking out for everyone.

Agreed. Thanks for the updates Fostermom.

 

[volfan2024]

That would be the coach's call. I'm hoping they're all healthy so that
everyone can be fresh all year long.

I wouldn't say split tme.I think Fostermom is trying to be politically correct.The way I see it, Arian is king of the hill right now simply based on last years performance and determination.I'm sure the others will play but how much remains to be seen. Jamal and Travis played alot.That seemed to work out good.

 

[GAVol]

I think it's better for everybody if somebody can handle 10-12 carries and share the load so Foster doesn't have to carry the ball 30 times.

 

[hatvol96]

I wouldn't say split tme.I think Fostermom is trying to be politically correct.The way I see it, Arian is king of the hill right now simply based on last years performance and determination.I'm sure the others will play but how much remains to be seen. Jamal and Travis played alot.That seemed to work out good.

Gary Coleman never saw the field for meaningful carries until Jam got hurt.

 

[volfan2024]

Gary Coleman never saw the field for meaningful carries until Jam got hurt.

Well, Willis said you may be on to something there HV!

 

[dan4vols]

I'd really like to see Sears be much more vocal in his leadership role on the o-line, more of a Al Wilson style of ferocity in task discipline.

 

[volfan2024]

I'd really like to see Sears be much more vocal in his leadership role on the o-line, more of a Al Wilson style of ferocity in task discipline.

I totally agree Dan.Actually we need all the leaders we can get out there.

 

[LetMeStay]

most Vol fans have been looking for another Al Wilson type but have yet to find it.

 

[rexvol]

leaders like Al dont come around every year. if you think about he almost willed us to the natl champ

 

[dan4vols]

I'd agree, and Sears in his compacity with all the new meat on the line if he were to assert his seniority would probably accelerate the Oliners gelling into a unit that Arian could cruise behind....and Ainge could just massacre secondaries. If I were the Oline coach Id definately be telling him your my seargent out there...you have to give them an example to follow, and the best way to a fat NFL payday is to do just that....you feelin me son?

 

[orange+white=heaven]

Welcome back Dan. Good to see ya...

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks, as always, for your contribution, FM. You can feel the excitement building around here and in K-town -- tell the boys we're ready and that they'll know it when they hit field in September!