'25 GA WR Travis Smith (Tennessee)

[walkenvol]

I’d see if I could get PLew in space on a screen and put his 10.6 100m speed to use. Ross could get a few of Josephs snaps, he’s good against the run and pedestrian in pass rush IMO.

I’m not reducing any of Joseph’s reps unless they feel he’s being overworked. He’s been playing great!

 

[OrangeMoundTNVol]

Squirrel had 500 yards his freshman year

Callaway housed punt returns his freshman year

Malone and Hyatt played as freshman, but only like 200 yards.

That’s all I can think. Not many big plays though.

Justin Hunter, Da’rick, Pig, Jauan Jennings made some nice plays. Preston Williams flashed a few times. As far as recent history goes.

 

[mrMet]

I wouldn’t use the word refuse, but he’s a little biased towards upperclassmen. Peyton Lewis and Jordan Ross are others who need more reps, Nico could’ve used more reps last season also. D Samp should’ve played over Jabari Small more as well.

How many pass pro attempts have you seen D Samp whiff compared to Small? Idk why it needs to be repeated so often

There’s more to playing RB than running the ball

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I bet he's in the rotation by years end

I sure hope so. I’d hate to see him leave

 

[MarcoVol]

I sure hope so. I’d hate to see him leave

Not sure why you just assume he’d leave? Doom and gloom doesn’t have to be the default setting. It is entirely possible he understands why he hasn’t gotten more snaps to this point and the staff has been open with him.

 

[OrangeMoundTNVol]

How many pass pro attempts have you seen D Samp whiff compared to Small? Idk why it needs to be repeated so often

There’s more to playing RB than running the ball

Samp will be on NFL roster, Small will play for the Memphis Showboats.

 

[mrMet]

Samp will be on NFL roster, Small will play for the Memphis Showboats.

That literally has nothing to do with playing time in 2023 but ok

 

[Vawlk Tuah]

Samp will be on NFL roster, Small will play for the Memphis Showboats.

He's making six figures being on the Titans practice squad? Did he get released or something in the past few days?

 

[volnbama_]

I would be surprised if he’s gone after this year

Why would he? He was in on the final drive of regulation so they obviously trust him

 

[allvolrecruiting]

Why would he? He was in on the final drive of regulation so they obviously trust him

too much logic for some people on here lol

 

[LittleVol]

Kid has 900 yards 48 receptions and 9 TDs

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

Kid has 900 yards 48 receptions and 9 TDs

Is that good?

 

[LittleVol]

Is that good?

Gooder than good.

 

[volKano]

I wouldn’t use the word refuse, but he’s a little biased towards upperclassmen. Peyton Lewis and Jordan Ross are others who need more reps, Nico could’ve used more reps last season also. D Samp should’ve played over Jabari Small more as well.

Blocking is the hard part of being a running back and takes time.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[Wickman]

What did it say?

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

What did it say?

I don’t know why it says not found. It’s still on his timeline.

Here’s a screen shot



It’s a video but he definitely looks to be feeling it…. Kids excited.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Matthews / Staley / Smith Jr.


Looks like a National Championship.

 

[Big Orange#1]

Video not embedding for some reason. But the dude is fired up ready to suit up for the Vols. Love that we’re getting talented dudes that also already bleed orange

 

[onevol74]

Oh really? Name every big play made by every true freshman in Tennessee history

Carl Pickens played on both sides his freshman season. IIRC Willie Gault took a bomb to the house in his first game against Oregon State. How many drops have we had by veterans this year?

 

[onevol74]

Not sure why you just assume he’d leave? Doom and gloom doesn’t have to be the default setting. It is entirely possible he understands why he hasn’t gotten more snaps to this point and the staff has been open with him.

Because with the automatic transfer rules and the limited time you have to manufacture your brand transferring makes sense these days. Our two kids that went to Arkansas are on the field displaying their talents and not sitting on the bench at UT. It is not about school or program loyalty anymore, but exposure. Who cares about the school when you have an opportunity somewhere else that can earn you million dollar paychecks in the future? This is not your father’s college football.

And other than a ring, what are these kids getting for sitting on the bench at championship programs? Nothing. Our scubs are not even getting a ring.

 

[Go Fight Win]

this kid and Radarious Jackson man

its good to be king

 

[CobbVol]

WR's going foward are in the process of learning that you need to get in the boat earlier now if you want to play for the Vols. Only so many spots.

 

[kamoshika]

Smith had 6 receptions for 191 yards and 4 TDs last Friday as Westlake beat Chapel Hill, 49-7. For the year, he has 54 catches for 1,092 yards (20.2 avg) and 12 TDs.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Smith had 6 receptions for 191 yards and 4 TDs last Friday as Westlake beat Chapel Hill, 49-7. He's now up to 1,092 yards on 54 catches (20.2 avg) and 12 TDs.