Keenan Pili out for the season

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

You need a "journalist" to tell you what you can plainly see for yourself?

I need The Coach to acknowledge it. Real journalists don't pitch softballs nor miss opportunities to try to get more than coachspeak from a presser.

 

[onthehill71]

Damn shame.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

So you want the coach to publicly throw players under the bus? That is a sure fire way to make kids want to play at UT.

When the player is giving the effort we've seen from Heard, he's already laying down in front of the bus. For the coach to even say something like, "we've got to defend the edges better" or something that points fingers at performances as weak as we've seen.

Yes. Expecting effort isn't going to run off football players we actually want.

 

[xpsyclonex2002]

He had already become a favorite. Crap......

 

[SDV]

Thanks for giving your all Keenan. You're gonna go far in life, whatever you do

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Players can apply for multiple medical redshirts. They don't often get granted. But I assume he has played too many games this year to qualify.

I think Cam Rising has used multiple medical RS.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I hate that for him. Man he was a huge part of our defense.

 

[DaddyChad]

When you said we lose ”a lot” in leadership, I disagree. No one person is the heart and soul of anything. Each man is extremely important, and personally I bet you know very little of Telander’s capabilities. Maybe you’ve watched all his practices and know him personally. I don’t know. When you lose an experienced player, you always mourn that loss of leadership, but Telander is a dog, and a very smart, crafty dog. I just disagree with your statement that we lose a “lot of leadership.” Agree to disagree. Depth hurts, but leadership, nah.

There’s a reason Pili was the starter. His backup though is extremely good. Carter will probably inherit the responsibilities of getting everyone aligned going forwards.

 

[Orangethumb]

Damn man. He was just getting going again. Wishing him success for whatever is next.

 

[DaddyChad]

This really sucks. I know his wife and they were really hoping he made it big and got drafted. I hope he makes it somehow to the nfl.

You know it sucks but sometimes things happen for a reason. There are millions to be made even if they’re not on the playing field. Idk if he has any interest in coaching going forwards but again there’s money to be made while sparing your body from wear and tear of the league.

 

[Visidog]

Hate it for him. Get well and be great KP.

 

[Mustng959]

Hate this, 3 seasons on injuries is really tough on someone and Pili was a heck of a linebacker. Good luck to him, he's given his all for Tennessee!

 

[hound dog hillbil]

GET WELL Pili,you got a great future ahead of you.

 

[Volador]

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[SonOfGodVolforlife]

ACL injury per coach's press conference this morning. Heart broken for this man. He had a game changing contribution to this team for the first 6 games of the season, especially Oklahoma and Florida.

I wonder if Plli gets a shot at the nfl? He definitely has it between the ears to be a contributor at the next level.

 

[ptgrbn]

I wonder if Plli gets a shot at the nfl? He definitely has it between the ears to be a contributor at the next level.

Don’t forget the physical attributes. Pili = Tooto

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

Don’t forget the physical attributes. Pili = Tooto

Definitely, the guy is big and can flat run. Add that with his Football IQ he should get a shot right?

 

[camp_steveo]

Sure, but he will have to prove that he can stay healthy.