Next Year Should Be Even Worse

#27
#27
All skill positions will be upgraded by both talent and experience in 2014. The Oline will be just fine. The current group is way overrated anyway. DL and LB is a bit of a concern but we are bringing in good talent. It will get better people.
 
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#28
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GoBigOrangeVols said:
New O-Line, same QBs, losing a lot on D. Spike's Dad has recruited well, and hopefully this class doesn't bolt, but we are have at least one more season after this of being rotten.
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So how do know the new O-line guys won't be better than what we have now? Answer? You don't. Same with the defense. Who knows what QB will be starting, it could be Dobbs or Ferguson? Hopefully some new, less fickle fans will show up.
 
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jeffmcflurry27 said:
And if Jalen Hurd doesn't perform to the level of Trent Richardson or Marcus Lattimore next year many of the posters on here that are already labeling him as the savior will be saying he is overrated, lacks speed, lacks intelligence, gives up, yada yada yada.

Some of you guys continuously set yourselves up for disappointment with these ridiculous expectations you have for 18 year old freshmen. As always, it's going to take time and Rome wasn't built in a day. The last regime didn't even lay the foundation, so it is going to take a while longer. Get a dose of realism, level set your expectations and enjoy the good times when they come. Otherwise, many of you guys are going to just be miserable.
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I understand your points, most freshman need time. A lot of people are disappointed on North this year, I think he's been really solid. Hurd is a different animal though, he's gonna preform very well.
 
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UTK said:
I understand your points, most freshman need time. A lot of people are disappointed on North this year, I think he's been really solid. Hurd is a different animal though, he's gonna preform very well.
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Who in the world is disappointed in North?
 
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#36
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I remember our O-Line struggling with zone blocking 2 years ago. I know all the pieces aren't the same, but they seem to still have diffficulties with it. I'm worried about them next year having to replace all of the starters, but they should be able to grasp zone blocking better hopefully. Tiny hasn't proven that he will be taken high in the draft yet. Fowler ate that side of the line up Saturday.
 
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I gotta look towards the positives. A lot can happen between now and next season. A couple walk ons, freshman getting it quick, then we are hauling the mail again.
 
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UTK said:
I understand your points, most freshman need time. A lot of people are disappointed on North this year, I think he's been really solid. Hurd is a different animal though, he's gonna preform very well.
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What if he doesn't? Didn't everyone say the same about Bryce Brown? He may show flashes, but if you expect anything even half as good as Gurley and Marshal at UGA you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Freshmen are freshmen and statistics show that even the most blue chip prospects have to grow into playing at this level.
 
#42
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This o line is as talented as we've ever had at UT. They aren't cut out for this type of offense, though. We may actually be better on the o line next year, even if we don't have the same caliber talent simply because they may be better suited for this type of offense.
 
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#43
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We will be better in year 2
- Our o-line may drop off, but the backups now will have a year in CBJ's system and will be more versatile so it's hard to tell. Weisman and Jackson are both real promising.
- Our d-line will probably drop off, even with an addition of Lambert and whatever other JUCOs we get, if we get anymore.
- Our secondary will be very good, I'm convinced. With the recruiting class we have and everyone coming back ( slight slight possibility Randolph leaves but I don't expect it) it should be much improved. Just think of Sutton in year 2.
- Our LBs will be outstanding. Maggit is returning and A.J. likely will too. We add a top JUCO LB in Weathered who will contribute immediately and look for Bates, Mouhon, and Bryant to all push the 2 deep as freshman. Hopefully JRM is rotating in as a starter as well.
- Whoever our QB is will have another year in the system, I expect a big improvement whether it's Worley, Peterman, or a freshman
- Our WRs will be much better. Croom, North, and Pig are all getting noticeably better. We add one of the top JUCOs in Lauderdale and hopefully Jackson as well. Both will push for playing time immediately
- Lane should be the main back, and look for Hurd to be a stud early on. My only concern is having a true freshman back up Lane.

Overall I think we do much better year 2.
 
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GoBigOrangeVols said:
New O-Line, same QBs, losing a lot on D. Spike's Dad has recruited well, and hopefully this class doesn't bolt, but we are have at least one more season after this of being rotten.
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Why have you written off this season? Next year will be better!!

UT will challenge for the East Division next year.
 
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jeffmcflurry27 said:
What if he doesn't? Didn't everyone say the same about Bryce Brown? He may show flashes, but if you expect anything even half as good as Gurley and Marshal at UGA you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Freshmen are freshmen and statistics show that even the most blue chip prospects have to grow into playing at this level.
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Then he doesn't, whatever. If he has to grow and mature fine, but to me he seems the type where he can just come I'm and be very good. I'm not gonna whine if he doesn't rush for 1500 yards his freshman year though lol
 
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Lexvol said:
Historically, Butch's teams are better in year 2. Sometimes the difference is pretty significant.
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I'm not trying to be a negative, but Butch took over his last two teams with the cupboards at least fairly full. The opposite of what fooley left Butch.
 
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Lexvol said:
Historically, Butch's teams are better in year 2. Sometimes the difference is pretty significant.
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If his staff is able to develop players the team should make strides. That should start to show in the last quarter of this season and carry over into next year. If hes the guy this will be the first of the signs either way.

I was worried about what we lose off the OL and DL at the beginning of the year. As time passes Im trying to figure out who is really a big loss
 
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#48
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jeffmcflurry27 said:
What if he doesn't? Didn't everyone say the same about Bryce Brown? He may show flashes, but if you expect anything even half as good as Gurley and Marshal at UGA you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Freshmen are freshmen and statistics show that even the most blue chip prospects have to grow into playing at this level.
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Hard to use Brown in that discussion.You can argue about why he left, but he was a good back.
 
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#49
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Starters with players who likely will not return in bold:

LT 74 Richardson, A.
LG 78 Bullard, A.
C 64 Stone, J.
RG 72 Fulton, Z.
RT 70 James, J.
TE 85 Downs, B.
QB 12 Peterman, N.
RB 20 Neal, R.
WR 8 North, M.
WR 2 Howard, A.
WR 25 Smith, Jo.


LEO 55 Smith, Ja.
DT 98 McCullers, D.
NG 97 Hood, D.
DE 80 Miller, C.
WLB 41 Sapp, D.
MLB 45 Johnson, A.J.
SLB 17 Brewer, B.
CB 27 Coleman, J.
SS 37 Randolph, B.
FS 33 McNeil, L.
CB 23 Sutton, C


These players in most cases will NOT be replaced by guys with more talent. In almost every case they'll be replaced by guys without experience. The biggest DEPTH problem right now is that there are no quality back ups at some of these positions so when the starters are gone... In the cases where there are some quality back ups... there's no one behind them. The roster STILL gets thinner and weaker.

Of course according to some, recognizing problems or coaching weaknesses makes you less of a fan or someone who does not desire success... Oh well.
 
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P.O.T.S. VOL said:
I'm not trying to be a negative, but Butch took over his last two teams with the cupboards at least fairly full. The opposite of what fooley left Butch.
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Not true. This is a pretty strong Sr class... after that it gets ugly for a year or two.
 
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