Khalifa Keith to the portal

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Jimmyandjoes said:
If I'm not wrong, both are 3 star. I recognize DSamp was a 3 star but developed after a couple of years. I doubt 2 freshman will contribute heavily. This offense can attract someone like Judkins,etc, who can play at an elite level immediately
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So was Sampson.
 
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This offense can go get about any RB that hits the portal or "encourage" elite guys to hit the portal
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
So was Sampson.
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Yep. I recognize that and wrote that in my comment.However, DSamp didn't start his freshman or sophomore year. Again, this offense doesn't have to wait years to develop a great back. We can go get one while ours come of age
 
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Jimmyandjoes said:
If I'm not wrong, both are 3 star. I recognize DSamp was a 3 star but developed after a couple of years. I doubt 2 freshman will contribute heavily. This offense can attract someone like Judkins,etc, who can play at an elite level immediately
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Morris is a high-level talent. Watch.
 
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Vol in Buckeye Land said:
Morris is a high-level talent. Watch.
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I have no doubt. So is Baker. But starting as a true freshman is hard to do. Our leading single season yards and TD record holder couldn't do it. No doubt in a couple of years they'll be studs. We need a stud in September 2025
 
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Sampson's great running vision and strong legs made him an outstanding RB. He looked for the openings and was patient enough to find the slightest crease. Guys like Sampson don't show up every day. He was a special and memorable RB among a long storied history of Vol greats at RB.
 
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LibertyVolance said:
Sampson's great running vision and strong legs made him an outstanding RB. He looked for the openings and was patient enough to find the slightest crease. Guys like Sampson don't show up every day. He was a special and memorable RB among a long storied history of Vol greats at RB.
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Just imagine if Wright had stayed and got to play with this Dylan Sampson….

Mmm! Monster 1-2 punch!
 
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I mean no disrespect to Keith and I wish the kid the best but some of yall are being ridiculous. This is an extra space on the roster. This team can get better using that spot to add more talent via the portal.
 
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K-town Vol Fan said:
CJH has used a 3 RB rotation the whole time he's been here. I'm a perfect world the 3rd guy isn't a freshman who might fumble the ball or miss a blocking assignment.
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He's done it all this year...(Lewis)

AND, Bishop was ranked below Kieth
 
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I like Keith. Wish the best for him, but it was clear he wasn’t beating Bishop or Lewis out. Hope the new RBs can contribute. Not convinced Seldon can stay healthy.
 
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Jimmyandjoes said:
I have no doubt. So is Baker. But starting as a true freshman is hard to do. Our leading single season yards and TD record holder couldn't do it. No doubt in a couple of years they'll be studs. We need a stud in September 2025
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That’s just the thing, good buddy. We don’t need either of them to start. Shoot, if Seldon doesn’t transfer and we stay healthy, we may not even need them for depth yet.
 
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Vol in Buckeye Land said:
That’s just the thing, good buddy. We don’t need either of them to start. Shoot, if Seldon doesn’t transfer and we stay healthy, we may not even need them for depth purposes
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From what you've seen from Bishop and Lewis. Do you believe either of them are SEC RB1? Is there a 2nd team All SEC in the backfield? I'm not saying either are not good, they are, but not elite. Are they on par with Wright from last year? I personally think the RB rooms needs to be upgraded with Bishop keeping his same role and Lewis another year to grow, get better vision, learn pass pro and generally just develop
 
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Jimmyandjoes said:
From what you've seen from Bishop and Lewis. Do you believe either of them are SEC RB1? Is there a 2nd team All SEC in the backfield? I'm not saying either are not good, they are, but not elite. Are they on par with Wright from last year? I personally think the RB rooms needs to be upgraded with Bishop keeping his same role and Lewis another year to grow, get better vision, learn pass pro and generally just develop
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Bishop is a bigger, stronger Jabari Small, and we ran all over the SEC for two years with that dude starting. He’s a more than adequate RB2. Lewis is just a true freshman: how much of a jump did Wright and Sampson make from year 1 to year 2? And Seldon still has the tools to be very solid at the very least. I like where we’re at with those three, add the two ‘25 guys and that’s a good room with the potential to be elite in ‘26.
 
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Vol in Buckeye Land said:
Bishop is a bigger, stronger Jabari Small, and we ran all over the SEC for two years with that dude starting. He’s a more than adequate RB2. Lewis is just a true freshman: how much of a jump did Wright and Sampson make from year 1 to year 2? And Seldon still has the tools to be very solid at the very least. I like where we’re at with those three, add the two ‘25 guys and that’s a good room with the potential to be elite in ‘26.
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Yes. I see and like the comparison. However,Small was definitely #2 behind Wright. We do not have a #1. Maybe Bishop can take it and run with it. Wouldn't surprise me. Me, I'd go try and get Gordon from Oklahoma State for his last year unless he leaves. Someone of that caliber. This offense can attract that type of back. Hope Bishop sits him on his ass and relegates him to #2 but I'd kick the tires on an elite back. Let the chips fall. Guess we'll see how the coaches feel here soon
 
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Jimmyandjoes said:
Yes. I see and like the comparison. However,Small was definitely #2 behind Wright. We do not have a #1. Maybe Bishop can take it and run with it. Wouldn't surprise me. Me, I'd go try and get Gordon from Oklahoma State for his last year unless he leaves. Someone of that caliber. This offense can attract that type of back. Hope Bishop sits him on his ass and relegates him to #2 but I'd kick the tires on an elite back. Let the chips fall. Guess we'll see how the coaches feel here soon
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Lewis can be that guy, imo. Seldon still has a chance to be that guy as well.
 
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