Jordan Matthews in the portal

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

That sucks. I was so excited when we signed him, really surprised he didn't get on the field more.

 

[RockiesTop22]

That sucks. I was so excited when we signed him, really surprised he didn't get on the field more.

You’ll be alright, Jonny A.

Wish they would update the portal window so these kids don’t have to leave while we’re still playing.

 

[TAF]

 

[KnoxToTheBoro93]

He was one of my favorite signees and I think he still has potential but this one was not a surprise at CB4 and all 3 ahead of you in the depth chart returning I can’t blame him… wish him the best of luck we likely have the best cb duo in the conference next year…

 

[WillisWG]

Think about it....withdrawing that paperwork is easy

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

You’ll be alright, Jonny A.

Wish they would update the portal window so these kids don’t have to leave while we’re still playing.

has this even happened in Colorado yet? Isn't it still like Tuesday there?

 

[RockiesTop22]

has this even happened in Colorado yet? Isn't it still like Tuesday

It’s wild- you should see my sports bets- always winning.

 

[rickyyrs]

That sucks. I was so excited when we signed him, really surprised he didn't get on the field more.

When a player leaves like Matthews, does that open up a scolly for the Vols.

 

[thunder5]

Not too surprised by this one…bummed because I had high hopes for him…but not surprised…

Buried on the depth chart with everyone coming back, Beasley and Goree progressing and four newcomers that the coaches like a lot…a fresh start might be good for him

 

[MiramarVol]

Kids come in, train, learn the system, bond, challenge one another, then when they don't measure up to their own expectations, they go to the portal. They do this only to repeat what they went through all over again at another school. We are in the 1st CFP and on the cusp of a NC. Why not work harder to get the playing time you want instead of running. Adversity just snatches the souls of kids these days.

 

[DaddyChad]

Wish him the best wherever he lands. We’ve got one of the best secondaries in the country right now and Gibson, McCoy and Boo are all young.

 

[butchna]

When a player leaves like Matthews, does that open up a scolly for the Vols.

On the 83.

 

[brockytop]

Meh.

 

[Carl Pickens]

I can’t beat out the starter…., I gotta transfer

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

When a player leaves like Matthews, does that open up a scolly for the Vols.

No, only if they leave under Amendment 72.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

Kids come in, train, learn the system, bond, challenge one another, then when they don't measure up to their own expectations, they go to the portal. They do this only to repeat what they went through all over again at another school. We are in the 1st CFP and on the cusp of a NC. Why not work harder to get the playing time you want instead of running. Adversity just snatches the souls of kids these days.

All that stuff you said sounds good to old people, but these kids are going to go where they can play, not watch. The whole "cusp of a national championship" stuff requires a wild extrapolation of the available data to believe. We weren't even on the cusp of winning the SEC....

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

You’ll be alright, Jonny A.

Wish they would update the portal window so these kids don’t have to leave while we’re still playing.

They don’t have to. But the players are hamstrung by the academic calendar. Can’t go through Spring if you aren’t enrolled when the semester starts

 

[LittleVol]

I can’t beat out the starter…., I gotta transfer

He couldn’t beat the backup either.

Guy had all the measurements:
6’2 185 lbs 10.7 100 meter speed.

But he would get beat over and over again in practice. I think he should have stuck it out and elevated his play. Lord knows he has the physical talent. Don’t know if it’s going to get developed somewhere else.

 

[Volfan1000]

That sucks. I was so excited when we signed him, really surprised he didn't get on the field more.

And the attrition to the roster continues.

 

[AllVol11717]

Kids come in, train, learn the system, bond, challenge one another, then when they don't measure up to their own expectations, they go to the portal. They do this only to repeat what they went through all over again at another school. We are in the 1st CFP and on the cusp of a NC. Why not work harder to get the playing time you want instead of running. Adversity just snatches the souls of kids these days.

So are all the kids we take as transfers also scared of adversity? Not committed to finishing what they started?

Talking down the CB4 for transferring for a better opportunity when we actively take in transfers for the same reason is shamelessly hypocritical.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Committed to Vandy

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

Committed to Vandy

Good riddance .

 

[VolForLife83]

Committed to Vandy

I seen that. Must be personal

 

[Vol737]

Vanderbilt??? For real? Interesting.