Mike Matthews to portal? [He’s staying]

[Vfl2407]

Here lies the problem... you don't get to threaten to leave then be called a VFL
VFL needs to be disbarred imo has no meaning

We had 30,000 VFL’s that drove long hours, spent money, and braved 20 degree temps to get yelled at and watch our team get embarrassed.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Understood and agree...I was just teasing a little...I also call them overrated when they don't perform like their NIL suggests they should, lol

Oh I know you were. I actually click on the threads for the entertainment.

 

[KTrain]

He is just simply too small for big time CFB. He is fast but not tyreek hill fast and very slight

Unless he was just running a go route, for some reason he jumped every time he caught a pass or seemed like it. That gave the DB time to light you up by time your feet hit the ground.

 

[General Jack]

A pancake olineman
A true lockdown cornerback
A sack beast dlineman
A speed demon RB
An upgrade at LB

Sounds expensive.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

He is just simply too small for big time CFB. He is fast but not tyreek hill fast and very slight

DeVonta Smith says Hi.

 

[Vol8188]

No way. I have it on good authority that the sky is in fact falling

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

A pancake olineman
A true lockdown cornerback
A sack beast dlineman
A speed demon RB
An upgrade at LB

Corner is probably okay. I think we’d benefit from a better coach there, but McCoy, Gibson, and Boo at nickel make for a good trio there. We could really use upgrades at safety though.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

DeVonta Smith says Hi.

Squirrel isn’t DeVonta Smith though. I would agree he can play at a big school, but mentioning his name alongside Devonta Smith’s is outrageous. Smith is also a lot taller and longer than Squirrel, on top of having elite body control and route running, two things Squirrel doesn’t have.

Squirrel should be a third receiver. He could be really good in that role with a good QB. Making him a number 1 guy with a mediocre QB will equate to a poor passing offense.

 

[bpalmer28]

Not me. I don’t get mad at who goes, doesn’t get excited about who comes here, etc etc. I get excited for game day and don’t get wrapped up anymore in the players. I don’t even follow it that much , I just wait for it all to get sorted out. There is the spring portal window as well, so I’m not getting attached to anyone. Never know who decided to bolt in a few months.

Well aren't you cool!

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Squirrel isn’t DeVonta Smith though. I would agree he can play at a big school, but mentioning his name alongside Devonta Smith’s is outrageous. Smith is also a lot taller and longer than Squirrel, on top of having elite body control and route running, two things Squirrel doesn’t have.

Squirrel should be a third receiver. He could be really good in that role with a good QB. Making him a number 1 guy with a mediocre QB will equate to a poor passing offense.

Squirrel 5'10"
Smith 6'0"
Both about 170lbs in college.

Much taller and longer?

I'll agree Squirrel doesn't run routes as well as Smith but it's not about size at all IMO and certainly not speed as Smith isn't that fast for a WR.

 

[Good2bavol]

Help the Vols recruit using NIL money by contributing to the Volunteer Club. Volunteer Club Memberships

 

[Willie Hutch]

So… the Vols have met his conditions and he has decided to not answer the phone, knowing full well that the University has to submit the paperwork per the rules.
What a pathetic, immature way of handling one’s affairs.
Good riddance. I hope anybody else who puts themselves in front of the team leaves, too.
Hopefully, this move will blow up in the faces of he and whoever is in his ear, and the Heupel staff will adequately replace him from the portal. There seems to be some quality options available.
Got some studs coming in and some already here.
Let’s RIDE.
GO BIG ORANGE

I'll leave this dead horse alone now. Time for me to stop being pathetic and immature... but I did want to laugh about this one last time

 

[OrangeInKy]

Well aren't you cool!

Yes,very much.

 

[loosecannon]

Payton Lewis will be better.

I agree. Lewis was coming off an injury and needed to get back in the flow. You could see him getting more sure of himself as the season progressed. Bishop is a capable second back. I would love to add a third guy, bruiser style for short yardage

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Welcome to the world of sports. Our fan base is no different than any other. I’m sure you’ve never ever in your life criticized someone in a profession you weren’t involved in….. that’s a real tall horse you’re riding there.

How and what is being criticized makes a difference

 

[s_wall98]

“ALL VOL” is probably a stretch…

 

[C-south]

DeVonta Smith says Hi.

There’s tons of successful receivers sub 6’ and 200lbs.

 

[VFL 89]

I'm glad this drama is over and MM is staying BUT since we're headed down this mostly unregulated (so far) NIL/portal road, the money these athletes receive should be performance based IMHO. Especially after they enroll. I understand the initial offer thing to attract them. If the coaches let the athlete play football, he better show them something on the field. If MM stats are not impressive next season with significant playing time (barring injury or something else crazy) then I'm not in favor of any sustained or increased NIL deals. I believe this should apply to all college athletes.

 

[bullet20]

I'm not really concerned about the DL, in Gardner I trust. Brought in the #1 HS OL prospect and a vet IOL in the portal. Heard needs to take a step forward, and hopefully we can figure out Center.

NB4 whose Gardner

 

[UT97Vol]

So does this mean CJH doesn’t need to be fired now?

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Squirrel 5'10"
Smith 6'0"
Both about 170lbs in college.

Much taller and longer?

I'll agree Squirrel doesn't run routes as well as Smith but it's not about size at all IMO and certainly not speed as Smith isn't that fast for a WR.

Squirrel is more like 5’8”. Smith simply has a bigger catch radius. The biggest difference between the two is body control and route running. Smith is an incredibly smooth athlete. Squirrel has trouble staying on his feet when catching a ball.

 

[Delmar]

Yep. Someone was on here yesterday yelling about how he's "lazy and dumb".

Might be surprised but I doubt we’ll hear from him for awhile. Thinking Little Tommy either hit the VN transfer portal or got put in timeout. Started name calling in a few posts yesterday morning and haven’t seen him since. He won’t be missed.

 

[The Original Fade]

So he couldn’t find a bigger payday? Interesting. Is he now a VFL?

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Squirrel is more like 5’8”. Smith simply has a bigger catch radius. The biggest difference between the two is body control and route running. Smith is an incredibly smooth athlete. Squirrel has trouble staying on his feet when catching a ball.

I'm not at all suggesting Squirrel is a Smith clone.

Both are little guys and neither is very fast.

Squirrel's issues AREN'T that he's undersized or slow. Smith is too.

Squirrel's issues are he's not fluid and polished AND he didn't have 1st Round QBs dropping absolutely gleaming dimes in his lap.

 

[UTodd01]

So he couldn’t find a bigger payday? Interesting. Is he now a VFL?

That's not what happened at all.