'22 GA RB Justin Williams (Cal)

[therickbol]

Ran into this kid at the lady bols game yesterday!

If you didn't come away from the collision sore this morning then he will never see the field at UT!

 

[VolFanGBO]

What was your impression of his height and general size?

He was pretty big

 

[vols 30]

He was pretty big

Too easy

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

It probably doesn't mean anything, but it looked like Beckwith was running 3rd in drills yesterday.

About time. I understand the strategy now , he is our ringer.

 

[InVOLuntary]

He was pretty big

 

[SLICKYINC]

 

[I4Jay]

Whitehead is sssllloooowwww

We were at that S Alabama game near to the field and he looked like he was running through mud in the fourth quarter. Got tackled from behind. Hadn’t seen that since Marlin Lane graduated.

My dad (who doesn’t watch many games and is no analyst) even leaned over and said, is something wrong with him - he’s slow!

Crazy part is, Marlin Lane was slower

 

[Mr French]

Crazy part is, Marlin Lane was slower

Beef him up into a true H Back.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

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Crazy part is, Marlin Lane was slower

Holy crap I forgot about Marlin Lane

 

[ACvol3]

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Holy crap I forgot about Marlin Lane

That clemson tattoo tho

 

[VolMack——————$]

Looks like another piece of their recruiting profile. They do seem to have signed more EE's than the last two coaches typically did.

It’s from having something like...what? 65-68 scholarship players on the roster. Got to get them up and running

 

[vol_smoothie]

I dont like it at all. NIL is a can that has been opened that we will not like eventually. Toothpaste is out the tube.

Agreed. Money has taken over college athletics, certainly the major sports and it is not a good thing.
This greed will eventually destroy what was once one of the great pleasures in life - following the Vols and college football.

I don't like the NIL. It will be out of control within 5 years. You can't apply the values of capitalism to amateur sports.
I don't like the D-1 playoff and the way it has destroyed the value and excitement of the traditional bowl games.
Some folks around this board may remember when an invitation to the Sugar Bowl was the highlight of a college career - same for the other major bowls.
Bowls like the Gator, Liberty, BlueBonnet, Peach and Citrus attracted top-15 matchups and meant a lot to players able to participate.
Now we also see players opting out of bowl games to protect themselves from injury.
I love what Mike Leach said, "These kids see themselves having 10-year NFL careers but can't play one more college game ?"
Greed will keep expanding the playoff to a minimum of 16 teams, which is ridiculous. Comparing D1 to other divisions is apples and oranges.

Regarding Williams, I don't like the comments about seeing himself as a starter right away.
All he could talk about was himself and the "love" he felt on his visit. Doesn't sound like a team-first guy to me.

 

[I4Jay]

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Holy crap I forgot about Marlin Lane

he had such good vision and feet, but that knee injury robbed him of all of his explosiveness. Smh

 

[Revived2002]

he had such good vision and feet, but that knee injury robbed him of all of his explosiveness. Smh

I seem to recall a play against Arkansas in 2011 where he broke one and it looked like it would be a ~70 yard TD run, and someone caught him from behind after about 15 yards. I think a Bama defensive lineman chased him down and tackled him from behind in 2014.

We’ve had decent to elite speed at RB since those days. That stretch of UT football was by far the worst…

 

[m1al]

can stand to be slow if you run people over

Science....

 

[LittleVol]

I seem to recall a play against Arkansas in 2011 where he broke one and it looked like it would be a ~70 yard TD run, and someone caught him from behind after about 15 yards. I think a Bama defensive lineman chased him down and tackled him from behind in 2014.

We’ve had decent to elite speed at RB since those days. That stretch of UT football was by far the worst…

Yeah.
Remember the 3 headed monster of Devrin Young, Marlin Lane and Rajion Neal?!

 

[Revived2002]

Yeah.
Remember the 3 headed monster of Devrin Young, Marlin Lane and Rajion Neal?!

Ugh. Yes. All good VFLs, but glad we're past those days. I recall 2012 at Miss. State when we had to go to D. Young as our RB because of injuries. He looked so tiny out there. I think he made a critical fumble that contributed to our loss. That game was the beginning of the end for Dooley...

 

[American_PitVol]

Ugh. Yes. All good VFLs, but glad we're past those days. I recall 2012 at Miss. State when we had to go to D. Young as our RB because of injuries. He looked so tiny out there. I think he made a critical fumble that contributed to our loss. That game was the beginning of the end for Dooley...

Young might have been a good player in this offense...at slot. Dude was fast.

 

[RAVOL]

And there are 4-5 players doing it? That’s very impressive recruiting by this staff

Yes Eye for Talent and Early Help to Strengthen Roster Next Year. In CHRIST Alone

 

[vettefool]

Agreed. Money has taken over college athletics, certainly the major sports and it is not a good thing.
This greed will eventually destroy what was once one of the great pleasures in life - following the Vols and college football.

I don't like the NIL. It will be out of control within 5 years. You can't apply the values of capitalism to amateur sports.
I don't like the D-1 playoff and the way it has destroyed the value and excitement of the traditional bowl games.
Some folks around this board may remember when an invitation to the Sugar Bowl was the highlight of a college career - same for the other major bowls.
Bowls like the Gator, Liberty, BlueBonnet, Peach and Citrus attracted top-15 matchups and meant a lot to players able to participate.
Now we also see players opting out of bowl games to protect themselves from injury.
I love what Mike Leach said, "These kids see themselves having 10-year NFL careers but can't play one more college game ?"
Greed will keep expanding the playoff to a minimum of 16 teams, which is ridiculous. Comparing D1 to other divisions is apples and oranges.

Regarding Williams, I don't like the comments about seeing himself as a starter right away.
All he could talk about was himself and the "love" he felt on his visit. Doesn't sound like a team-first guy to me.

Yep, I remember when there were only 10-15 bowl games, even less in the real good ole days. It really meant something . Things change, not necessarily for the better. Most of the bowl games today are participation trophy worthy. Just something to fill tv time.
just an old fart remembering.

 

[engineerVOL]

I seem to recall a play against Arkansas in 2011 where he broke one and it looked like it would be a ~70 yard TD run, and someone caught him from behind after about 15 yards. I think a Bama defensive lineman chased him down and tackled him from behind in 2014.

We’ve had decent to elite speed at RB since those days. That stretch of UT football was by far the worst…

Rajion Neal could scoot.

 

[engineerVOL]

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

VFL Kyler Kerbyson was highly complimentary of him on the Bleav in Tennessee podcast. Said he’s great at setting up defenders to attempt bad tackles which is a skill most RBs never learn. Said his film showed a lot more than Sampson’s and he ought to contribute early.

 

[Mccage]

Wright had 5 carries vs. UGA. 7 carries vs. Kentucky. 0 carries vs. Alabama.

Nearly 250 of his 350 yards came vs. Vandy, South Alabama and TN Tech.

But don't let facts get in the way of a good point.

He had a 7 yd average per carry vs Kentucky. Not so good vs Ga. But who did?
It bewilders me why you look stuff up to down play a Tennessee football player when you call yourself a fan.

 

[thunder5]

What was your impression of his height and general size?

And was he wearing cargo shorts??

And most importantly…was he well spoken?