'21 JUCO RB Tiyon Evans

[VolInDayton]

Plenty of teams utilize Freshman who end up doing very well.

I don't think that top tier programs are relying on freshman who aren't top 50 recruits. We arent getting one of those. We need to improve our win total to recruit better, so we need people who can help us win next year.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

I don't think that top tier programs are relying on freshman who aren't top 50 recruits. We arent getting one of those. We need to improve our win total to recruit better, so we need people who can help us win next year.

I mean we went from being a 3 win team to being a 7 win team by tomorrow and a possible 8 win team with a bowl win…. I’d say that’s pretty good.

 

[VolInDayton]

I mean we went from being a 3 win team to being a 7 win team by tomorrow and a possible 8 win team with a bowl win…. I’d say that’s pretty good.

I think that's good to but I don't think you become a 9 win team by relying on freshman RBs. Our lack of depth at the position was a glaring weakness this year.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

I think that's good to but I don't think you become a 9 win team by relying on freshman RBs. Our lack of depth at the position was a glaring weakness this year.

Our RBs have averaged 5 - 6yds per carry….. only 1 of Alabamas RBs have managed that.

 

[SugarCC]

I think that's good to but I don't think you become a 9 win team by relying on freshman RBs. Our lack of depth at the position was a glaring weakness this year.

Obviously you didn't see Jamal Lewis play as a freshman; or, you haven't watched Treveyon Henderson this year. I could go on and on and on and on with freshmen RBs who dominated for 8, 9, 10, 11 wins teams.

 

[VolInDayton]

Our RBs have averaged 5 - 6yds per carry….. only 1 of Alabamas RBs have managed that.

Correct. And we haven't had a freshman running back look anything like him since. Closest thing would be Jalen Hurd and we aren't getting any 5 stars in 22 class.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

Correct. And we haven't had a freshman running back look anything like him since. Closest thing would be Jalen Hurd and we aren't getting any 5 stars in 22 class.

Our current Freshman RB is averaging more yards per carry than Alabamas best RB…..

 

[utvolmaniac]

 

[secking]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but with him entering now vs in a few weeks doesn't that mean that we will not be able to replace his spot with the portal?

Correct, as the rule is written. It is for players (up to 7) who enter the transfer portal AFTER academic semester has ended. The thing is, most schools end close to or at the early signing day period. It needs to be rewritten. I believe it was intentional to make schools take transfers instead of high school players. Over 1,000 kids who entered the portal never found a home. Portal has hurt HS kids (colleges saving spots for transfers) and college kids (schools don’t have room).

Evans doing it right now makes no sense. He will need to take finals anyway in order to be able to transfer.

Good news is that RB is the easiest position to learn (minus pass pro) on the field and can replace him pretty easy next year.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Correct, as the rule is written. It is for players (up to 7) who enter the transfer portal AFTER academic semester has ended. The thing is, most schools end close to or at the early signing day period. It needs to be rewritten. I believe it was intentional to make schools take transfers instead of high school players. Over 1,000 kids who entered the portal never found a home. Portal has hurt HS kids (colleges saving spots for transfers) and college kids (schools don’t have room).

Evans doing it right now makes no sense. He will need to take finals anyway in order to be able to transfer.

Good news is that RB is the easiest position to learn (minus pass pro) on the field and can replace him pretty easy next year.

Thanks Aurelian

 

[Joe Dirt]

Lot of overreactions in this thread. Tennessee should have no problem attracting other elite RBs; besides, this offense works well even without Evans at this point. Definitely seems related to academics at this point. Best of luck to him moving forward.

It shouldn’t be hard, but ESD is in 3 weeks and elite RBs aren’t exactly kicking down our door. So saying it’s “no problem” is not accurate.

 

[Pridedad]

It shouldn’t be hard, but ESD is in 3 weeks and elite RBs aren’t exactly kicking down our door. So saying it’s “no problem” is not accurate.

no reason to worry Beckwith will put it all together next year.

 

[Joe Dirt]

no reason to worry Beckwith will put it all together next year.

Boy is built like Michael Strahan, why do we have him at running back lol

 

[Pridedad]

Boy is built like Michael Strahan, why do we have him at running back lol

I thought the discussion with him was either TE or move to defense.? Although I know cornbreads plan was to move everybody to defense.

 

[VolInDayton]

Our current Freshman RB is averaging more yards per carry than Alabamas best RB…..

It didn't feel like that at points of the season when we were banged up. Such as having to rely on Wright in the Pitt game. We have capable running backs, but you need to be deep at the position and have people you can trust throughout the season.

 

[butchna]

It shouldn’t be hard, but ESD is in 3 weeks and elite RBs aren’t exactly kicking down our door. So saying it’s “no problem” is not accurate.

He wasn’t labeled “elite” last year when he kicked, de-kicked and then kicked again.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

It didn't feel like that at points of the season when we were banged up. Such as having to rely on Wright in the Pitt game. We have capable running backs, but you need to be deep at the position and have people you can trust throughout the season.

Well I’d rather they get experience in a rebuild year so they are good to go next year. So I’ll take it. We didn’t lose the Pitt game because of Wright. We lost because of overthrows, an interception, and a blown spot by the refs that turned the ball over.

 

[volsagain]

It shouldn’t be hard, but ESD is in 3 weeks and elite RBs aren’t exactly kicking down our door. So saying it’s “no problem” is not accurate.

Well they shouldn't even be going to the door yet. There will be a few and with our offense we'll get a good one.

 

[Weezer]

Correct, as the rule is written. It is for players (up to 7) who enter the transfer portal AFTER academic semester has ended. The thing is, most schools end close to or at the early signing day period. It needs to be rewritten. I believe it was intentional to make schools take transfers instead of high school players. Over 1,000 kids who entered the portal never found a home. Portal has hurt HS kids (colleges saving spots for transfers) and college kids (schools don’t have room).

Evans doing it right now makes no sense. He will need to take finals anyway in order to be able to transfer.

Good news is that RB is the easiest position to learn (minus pass pro) on the field and can replace him pretty easy next year.

The way a local radio guy explained it, if they're enrolled this semester and transfer, they will count toward that up to 7. But I've heard it explained your way too. So it seems no one is entirely certain. But if you think of it logically, if they are enrolled, then they can't officially transfer until they finish the semester because they have to keep their academics in order.

 

[VolzMan53]

they can't officially transfer until they finish the semester because they have to keep their academics in order.

or not in order in Tiyon's case....SMH !

 

[Nashvegas31]

Seems like tiyon been a headcase since he got here. Staff had issues with him being a baby in spring and couldn’t get him on practice field as quick as they thought he could be back. Then he really has been off ever since Saban called him best player on our offense. Probably got too his head

 

[Revived2002]

I think that's good to but I don't think you become a 9 win team by relying on freshman RBs. Our lack of depth at the position was a glaring weakness this year.

Is 9 wins in year 2 the standard now?

Sheesh. Our roster is still a mess and will be for a few years through no fault of Heupel’s. 7 wins and I’m good.

 

[VolzMan53]

7 wins and I’m good.

This roster/locker room has improved 10 fold since sept and way too early to know what it will be for next year until after NSD !
With next years schedule, a 9-3 record is very gettable !

 

[Joe Dirt]

He wasn’t labeled “elite” last year when he kicked, de-kicked and then kicked again.

Who, Tiyon? He was the #1 Juco back! Unless you’re talking about something else ha.

 

[keenobserver]

Bring in Tank. Let Evans go play at a mid major and never be heard of again.

Go to class for 2 school years, be a great teammate, and let your talent allow you to be a millionaire.....It's like some of these kids can't get out of their own way.