I was pretty worried about our secondary...

[TechnoVol]

3 weeks ago I was really concerned about our secondary. Unsure how Randolph was going to perform based on his knee recovery. Thinking BMo had the other safety locked up and finally looking at our CBs on the roster and just shook my head with no idea what we would have there.

Now, I've seen Randolph become the clear leader of our secondary who has shown no signs his knee is any sort of an issue.

BMo, who I thought would be the starter, now has been replaced by LaDarrell McNeil. BMo was really good last year which tells me McNeil must have really improved and will upgrade the position.

At CB, did not feel good about this position at all. However, shortly after camp started we started hearing about Cam Sutton. Since then, he has continued to improve and show that he can compete at the SEC level. Add Coleman to the tandem and I really feel we are solid at CB. Sutton and Coleman have been exceptional during camp and now I really think we'll be okay there.

Sure, they'll give up some plays but I think we'll definitely be better on the back end this year.

 

[vollygirl]

As long as nobody gets hurt.

 

[allvol123]

Just a note.

BMo was not "really good" last year.

 

[VolunteerTitan3]

Just a note.

BMo was not "really good" last year.

Yep! I agree with this.

 

[bamawriter]

The only thing BMo was good at was surviving burns that would have killed most men.

 

[LotteryPick]

As a whole, the defense can't be much worse than last year.

 

[zidanefan]

As long as nobody gets hurt.

Debbie Downer IMO...

 

[landscapingvol]

we will be find for all intensive purposes imo

 

[GAVol]

The only thing BMo was good at was surviving burns that would have killed most men.

Truth. He was flat playing out of position last year.

 

[mdrew27]

Love Bmos attitude and what he brings to the team in ways other players cannot. I think he'll have good playing time and will lock down the back field when needed.

 

[jeffmcflurry27]

Truth. He was flat playing out of position last year.

I think a good bit of that had to do with the scheme. The entire defense was out of position last year.

 

[allvol123]

Truth. He was flat playing out of position last year.

Opposing QBs are going to feel confused if they see a safety with a power T on his helmet somewhere close to their receiver streaking down the field, this year.

 

[landscapingvol]

Love Bmos attitude and what he brings to the team in ways other players cannot. I think he'll have good playing time and will lock down the back field when needed.

I agree he is a great team player in a selfish generation

 

[CountVolcula]

Opposing QBs are going to feel confused if they see a safety with a power T on his helmet somewhere close to their receiver streaking down the field, this year.

Our defense had more gaping holes than a Las Vegas brothel

 

[fade route]

3 weeks ago I was really concerned about our secondary. Unsure how Randolph was going to perform based on his knee recovery. Thinking BMo had the other safety locked up and finally looking at our CBs on the roster and just shook my head with no idea what we would have there.

Now, I've seen Randolph become the clear leader of our secondary who has shown no signs his knee is any sort of an issue.

BMo, who I thought would be the starter, now has been replaced by LaDarrell McNeil. BMo was really good last year which tells me McNeil must have really improved and will upgrade the position.

At CB, did not feel good about this position at all. However, shortly after camp started we started hearing about Cam Sutton. Since then, he has continued to improve and show that he can compete at the SEC level. Add Coleman to the tandem and I really feel we are solid at CB. Sutton and Coleman have been exceptional during camp and now I really think we'll be okay there.

Sure, they'll give up some plays but I think we'll definitely be better on the back end this year.

Considering our secondary has been practicing against a bunch of freshmen and unproven WRs and QBs, I wouldn't necessarily call them SEC ready yet. We hope though, and like Andy DuFrane said in Shawshank Redemption..."hope is a good thing, and no good thing ever dies"

 

[vollygirl]

Debbie Downer IMO...

I'm waiting on Jones to show me our luck has changed. So far, I don't see it.

 

[P.O.T.S. VOL]

Truth. He was flat playing out of position last year.

Horrible coaching and playing in a new scheme.

 

[P.O.T.S. VOL]

I'm waiting on Jones to show me our luck has changed. So far, I don't see it.

How is that possible...we haven't played ONE **** GAME YET. What do you want...the best pre-season camp every in the history of UT? :banghead2:

 

[P.O.T.S. VOL]

Our defense had more gaping holes than a Las Vegas brothel

Oh God, you didn't....shew kitty!!

 

[fade route]

I'm waiting on Jones to show me our luck has changed. So far, I don't see it.

Negavolly?? Say it ain't so....:no:

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Our defense had more gaping holes than a Las Vegas brothel

That is funny!
:lolabove:

 

[ACvol3]

I'm waiting on Jones to show me our luck has changed. So far, I don't see it.

Yeah since this has been such a horrible offseason and all.....

 

[D-rock]

:sick:

Our defense had more gaping holes than a Las Vegas brothel

:sick:

 

[OH-Vol]

At this point I would not consider a Coleman / Sutton corner combo Solid

 

[vol94]

The defense will be better but the secondary weaker compared to elite teams.


Offense is the biggest concern imo. UT isn't going to shut down any SEC team (maybe KY).