'20 GA QB Harrison Bailey (UT SIGNEE)

[butchna]

And you're not expecting backlash from this?

 

[reVOLution33]

He was in the top 11, no ranking other than MVP.

Understand that. But didn't they have a ranking until the final challenge then posted the mvp.

 

[SweetasSoda]

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[SLICKYINC]

Understand that. But didn't they have a ranking until the final challenge then posted the mvp.

Yes, but final rankings weren’t made public as far as I know.

 

[1vol8]

You read these boards and MOST think he’s a high level player. “Savior” crap is your own interpretation. We’re a more realistic, wait and see fanbase than you’re giving us credit for. We can handle disappointment with the best of them...experience thing.

Come on Butchna..... we both read the boards quite a bit. How many times, by how many people has he been named the “day 1 starter”? “Best on the roster upon arrival”? Can’t take every word a man writes literally. No one has ever called him a “savior” so I’ll retract the word but the comment still stands.

 

[SSVol]

Come on Butchna..... we both read the boards quite a bit. How many times, by how many people has he been named the “day 1 starter”? “Best on the roster upon arrival”? Can’t take every word a man writes literally. No one has ever called him a “savior” so I’ll retract the word but the comment still stands.

Dude...somebody says that about every decent player we recruit. All of them. It rarely happens, and that's fine.

 

[1vol8]

And you're not expecting backlash from this?

Not at all. I didn’t say anything negative in regards to him.

 

[butchna]

Come on Butchna..... we both read the boards quite a bit. How many times, by how many people has he been named the “day 1 starter”? “Best on the roster upon arrival”? Can’t take every word a man writes literally. No one has ever called him a “savior” so I’ll retract the word but the comment still stands.

And you’re throwing “most” out there based on how many times you counted? Sounds practically scientific. There are as many posters to downplay him as to crown him...and then there’s the happy medium, who wait and see. Trust or don’t...I know better.

 

[1vol8]

Dude...somebody says that about every decent player we recruit. All of them. It rarely happens, and that's fine.

This is more than just “somebody” and we all know it. It’s a majority of the fan base.

 

[butchna]

Not at all. I didn’t say anything negative in regards to him.

Just hinted ever so mysteriously.

 

[1vol8]

This is more than just “somebody” and we all know it. It’s a majority of the fan base.

That I read on here

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Well I guess the elite 11 and the opening don’t count as precedent. We’ll know the deal if he goes up in Rivals next update.

So what did he do at those events to deserve a drop in the rankings?

 

[butchna]

This is more than just “somebody” and we all know it. It’s a majority of the fan base.

Bull****. Go make declarations somewhere else.

 

[SLICKYINC]

So what did he do at those events to deserve a drop in the rankings?

More along the lines of what he didn’t do. But he had a much different outcome at the Rivals camp.

 

[reVOLution33]

Yes, but final rankings weren’t made public as far as I know.

Im just saying hard for me to believe he fell out of the top 5 on the final day and deserved to fall in the rankings.

 

[fearsvolz]

I’ve watched him but I keep criticisms to a minimum 1 because our fan base has embraced him. And 2 he’s a Vol. I live just outside of Atlanta so Merietta isn’t a long drive if you like HS football. The kid is good so relax Bailey fans. Although my opinion is I think the fan base is setting themselves up for disappointment with their own expectations of him. If you read these boards you’d think most believe he’s UTs savior. I’m more than willing to give an opinion on his game but don’t look forward to the backlash. For now let’s just say I understand the drop for many reasons and some beyond his control.

Well if there is any backlash it should be how you spell Marietta.

If you want the one knock on him it would be the injuries his Freshman and Sophomore year in high school.
I have watched him in person and watched other games on tv....the kid can make all of the throws.
Will he stand in the pocket and take a hit? Of course he will and he gets right back up and does not back down or show an ounce of fear the next snap or series. Watching 7a football the last 4 years in Gwinnett County, this kid was the best qb i saw on the field.
That is roughly 50 plus games counting all of the playoff games.

 

[1vol8]

Just hinted ever so mysteriously.

I said I watched him responding to, I believe volgrad, asking for someone to give an opinion. That’s my opinion without detail. I’ll say A LOT of us have extremely high expectations that he may not be able to meet

 

[secking]

What did he finish at the opening though. Thought someone said he was ranked 2nd there after the 7 on 7 portion?

No, after the winner, it was listed alphabetically

 

[SLICKYINC]

Im just saying hard for me to believe he fell out of the top 5 on the final day and deserved to fall in the rankings.

Guess you would have had to see the videos. Think they’re still available if you want to check them out.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I don't know about y'all, but I think Harrison Bailey is the savior of the program. He's a day one starter here. I mean heck, if there wasn't a rule against it, guy could just go straight to the NFL. Can't wait till he gets here and takes us 12-0 as a true freshman next year! Lets ride!

 

[1vol8]

Bull****. Go make declarations somewhere else.

Only talking about what I’ve read on here. Not a declaration at all

 

[SSVol]

This is more than just “somebody” and we all know it. It’s a majority of the fan base.

The majority of the fan base has no clue who Harrison Bailey is. While many on VN do, the majority of VN readers don't actually post. So you are down to a pretty small percentage of a pretty small percentage.

As for whether some like to talk about the possibilities, sure, why not. There's nothing wrong with being hopeful.

 

[1vol8]

Well if there is any backlash it should be how you spell Marietta.

If you want the one knock on him it would be the injuries his Freshman and Sophomore year in high school.
I have watched him in person and watched other games on tv....the kid can make all of the throws.
Will he stand in the pocket and take a hit? Of course he will and he gets right back up and does not back down or show an ounce of fear the next snap or series. Watching 7a football the last 4 years in Gwinnett County, this kid was the best qb i saw on the field.
That is roughly 50 plus games counting all of the playoff games.

I’m not getting into details to debate you. you’re right about those things. And do we really have to criticize someone because of a misspelling? Come on man

 

[SSVol]

I don't know about y'all, but I think Harrison Bailey is the savior of the program. He's a day one starter here. I mean heck, if there wasn't a rule against it, guy could just go straight to the NFL. Can't wait till he gets here and takes us 12-0 as a true freshman next year! Lets ride!

Careful Bass. I worry that you are setting yourself up for unbearable disappointment. Please hide all sharp objects before next season.

 

[1vol8]

The majority of the fan base has no clue who Harrison Bailey is. While many on VN do, the majority of VN readers don't actually post. So you are down to a pretty small percentage of a pretty small percentage.

As for whether some like to talk about the possibilities, sure, why not. There's nothing wrong with being hopeful.

Not at all and I agree. Although I said the majority of the fan base I’m sure it has to be clear I’m referring to VNs posters.