'20 GA QB Harrison Bailey (UT SIGNEE)

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TrippieRedd said:
Harrison Bailey was the other five-star quarterback in the class but he’s far from Young and Uiagalelei when it comes to long-term potential. He’s very good, but he wasn’t in the discussion for top quarterback.


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“Yeah, we gave him his fifth star because we didn’t want Vol fans jumping us, but HB still isn’t that great. These other two guys, wow let me tell you.....” (I ran out of stuff to say, y’all finish it lol)
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Haha, what kinda backhanded bull is this? When they had Bailey as a 4 and bumped another QB there, did they add disclaimers that QB X still was way behind HB?
 
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“Bailey has been in this discussion for the past year. He has always been a strong passer that put up big numbers, but his off-season training really took his game to the next level. The Tennessee signee really improved his mobility. He became able to extend the play outside the pocket and continued to throw dimes on the move and down the field. He led his team to a state title, he has always been a natural leader on the field and his improvement this season has moved into that five-star category.
"Bailey checked a lot of boxes before, and although the is not a real threat to run the ball, he is an elite passer with better mobility, and he is one who will immediately challenge for the starting quarterback position in Knoxville.” — Chad Simmons, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst
 
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VolInDayton said:
Good for HB. Only downside is now the expectation over a vocal minority on here just sky rocketed.

On a side note does 247 composite factor in ESPN, because they are really pulling down our class.
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Yes, the composite factors in ESPN, 247, and Rivals equally. They used to also factor in Scout, but I believe Scout was bought out by 247.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
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Bailey is a tough comparison because he does everything well but doesn’t stand out in one particular area. However he’s just a winner and a leader, and he will compete early for a starting job. He has improved his ability to improvise and extend the play and that’s crucial.
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Started to like this because you brought the info and some was good...but some of it makes you want to scratch your head.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
Congrats to Bailey although I doubt he cares about it. Glad he got recognized.

And SaD with that backhanded write up Rivals
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Rusty manziel Isabella needs to get his head out of his ass. He's the one that's messing up his composite rating.
 
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LittleVol said:
In this case...nah.
His Marietta team beat 5 Nationally ranked teams this year- inluding a Lowndes team who stomped the Florida 4A State Champions.

He's not a great runner but he can make you respect it. And he's very accurate. Sometimes takes sacks when he doesn't need to. But there really wasn't a better QB east of the Mississippi.
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He can't play the ukulele
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Sorry but Bailey is every bit the pure passing QB that Young or DJ is. The only reason they are saying he isn’t close is because who the other 2 are committed to.
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DJ didn’t look all that impressive to me. Maybe a bit more mobile but not exactly another league than HB when it comes to passing.

Young unfortunately is a freak.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Sorry but Bailey is every bit the pure passing QB that Young or DJ is. The only reason they are saying he isn’t close is because who the other 2 are committed to.
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All 3 QBs played with a boat load of talent.

I really wish Bryce Young had stay committed to USC. He is without a doubt in my mind the best player in 2020. DJ is probably top 5. I've seen them both play in person 3 times this season.

With that said, Harrison Bailey was the best available QB period outside of those 2. And signed with us. That's HUGE!

Accuracy wise...Bailey and Young are 1 and 2 imo. DJ is good there too

Arm strength- DJ then Bailey. Bryce Young can still throw it 65 yards himself at 192 lbs. DJ can throw it 90 yards...not even joking.

Play progession- Young then Bailey.

Running- Young then DJ.

Don't be offended by them being better. Any other year, and Bailey is the undisputed #1 QB.
Bryce will pass little Tua and Ryan. He may very well unseat Jones by season's end.
Pruitt will have his hands full against him.

Harrison Bailey has all the ability to be the QB to lead us back into glory.
We have 2 with that ability imo- Maurer being the other.
 
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Blake25p said:
“Bailey has been in this discussion for the past year. He has always been a strong passer that put up big numbers, but his off-season training really took his game to the next level. The Tennessee signee really improved his mobility. He became able to extend the play outside the pocket and continued to throw dimes on the move and down the field. He led his team to a state title, he has always been a natural leader on the field and his improvement this season has moved into that five-star category.
"Bailey checked a lot of boxes before, and although the is not a real threat to run the ball, he is an elite passer with better mobility, and he is one who will immediately challenge for the starting quarterback position in Knoxville.” — Chad Simmons, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst
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The actual progress is what matters.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Sorry but Bailey is every bit the pure passing QB that Young or DJ is. The only reason they are saying he isn’t close is because who the other 2 are committed to.
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Maybe DJ, but Young did put up freakish stats (58 TD, 6 INTs), 72% completion, 11 ypa, 4.5 YPC against arguably the toughest schedule in the country.
 
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Blake25p said:
“Bailey has been in this discussion for the past year. He has always been a strong passer that put up big numbers, but his off-season training really took his game to the next level. The Tennessee signee really improved his mobility. He became able to extend the play outside the pocket and continued to throw dimes on the move and down the field. He led his team to a state title, he has always been a natural leader on the field and his improvement this season has moved into that five-star category.
"Bailey checked a lot of boxes before, and although the is not a real threat to run the ball, he is an elite passer with better mobility, and he is one who will immediately challenge for the starting quarterback position in Knoxville.” — Chad Simmons, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst
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I’m sorry but the comment about not being a threat to run the ball is ridiculous.

We’re not asking him to be a RB.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
Congrats to Bailey although I doubt he cares about it. Glad he got recognized.

And SaD with that backhanded write up Rivals
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Does not even move me really. We all knew he was a true 5 star for months now. Really dont need them jackwads 2 cents on the matter. Proof was his consistent winning behind terrible OL and the competition he faced week after week after week. Screw rivals.
 
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VolInDayton said:
Good for HB. Only downside is now the expectation over a vocal minority on here just sky rocketed.

On a side note does 247 composite factor in ESPN, because they are really pulling down our class.
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ESPN is all about the elite schools... they’ll rank kids committed to Bama Ohio st Clemson Oklahoma all at the top of their lists
 
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in watching him play in HS, HB runs about like Trevor Lawrence. Nobody ever accuse him of being a good runner. As a soph Lawrence was the key to victory over OSU by running in the RPO's and zone reads. So there's that. What once was will not always be.
 
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