'25 Portal Thread

[EJVOL4LIFE]

Yeah, he is definitely a highlight reel type of kid. Yes, he has dropped some balls but made up for it by his more than difficult catches imo. I'd definitely take him if both sides were to be interested. Think he would mesh well with our receiving core.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

The Dallas kid from Georgia Southern is stupid good as well

Yes I agree. Would take either one. Although Clement has faced a bit stiffer competition. And with him being a former walk-on, it shows he is a hard worker. I can see the potential to be an NFL caliber wide out, i.e. Welker, Cupp, Edelman, etc.

 

[Vol423]

All I know is IF that Tulane RB enters the portal after their bowl game today and Heupel doesn’t go after him, I may have to meet him at Waffle House

Yes. He sure lit it up against SEC competition.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Yes. He sure lit it up against SEC competition.

Tell me you don’t know ball without telling me you don’t know ball.

 

[EJVOL4LIFE]

Yes. He sure lit it up against SEC competition.

Well there's a possibility that happens since Florida just shut them out today 33-0. Come on to Rocky Top!!

 

[Vol423]

Tell me you don’t know ball without telling me you don’t know ball.

I know the guys we already have are better prospects.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I know the guys we already have are better prospects.

Well two haven’t played a down, so that’s false.

Lewis is meh.

I’ll give you Bishop.

 

[Vol423]

Well two haven’t played a down, so that’s false.

Lewis is meh.

I’ll give you Bishop.

Yeah. Lewis is meh. Tell me you don’t know ball without telling me you don’t know ball.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Yeah. Lewis is meh. Tell me you don’t know ball without telling me you don’t know ball.

3.8 yards per carry during SEC play is meh.

You’re correct.

 

[Vol423]

3.8 yards per carry during SEC play is meh.

You’re correct.

Talk to me at the end of next year.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Talk to me at the end of next year.

Yeah i think Lewis will be good...he was just a freshman and did OK. He has the highest clocked speed on the team this year based on the electronics. Thats why he has the highest speed rating on the team in NCAA game. He doesnt accelerate as fast as Sampson at least not yet...but hes not likely to be caught from behind either if he gets a crease. Happy hes a VOL.

 

[NighthawkVol]

3.8 yards per carry during SEC play is meh.

You’re correct.

That’s 0.2 ypc more than the RB you’re drooling over had today in his one game against SEC competition.

Lewis is just a freshmen. He’ll improve.

 

[jasonvol18]

I know the guys we already have are better prospects.

NOBODY knows that, especially the ones who have NEVER had a college carry.

 

[TrippieRedd]

That’s 0.2 ypc more than the RB you’re drooling over had today in his one game against SEC competition.

Lewis is just a freshmen. He’ll improve.

You also aren’t looking at competition. But okay.

Put Hughes behind our OL and he’s probably the best back on the team.

 

[jasonvol18]

That’s 0.2 ypc more than the RB you’re drooling over had today in his one game against SEC competition.

Lewis is just a freshmen. He’ll improve.

Fla also stacked the line knowing Tulane's,s 3rd string QB can't pass. He would also play behind a much better Oline than what he had at Tulane. Dude is a beast.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Fla also stacked the line knowing Tulane's,s 3rd string QB can't pass. He would also play behind a much better Oline than what he had at Tulane. Dude is a beast.

Thank you.

Some people just can’t understand that.

 

[Pawleysvol]

Well two haven’t played a down, so that’s false.

Lewis is meh.

I’ll give you Bishop.

lol, freshmen apparently can’t get better according to you. I guess we shouldn’t even recruit high school players who you don’t want to play them.

 

[NighthawkVol]

You also aren’t looking at competition. But okay.

Put Hughes behind our OL and he’s probably the best back on the team.

I’m not looking at competition? I’m comparing Hughes against the 1 SEC opponent he played to Lewis, who played against SEC opponents. Hughes averaged 3.6 ypc in that game. So I’m absolutely looking at competition.

Would you have us believe that Hughes’ stats against AAC competition should be compared to Lewis’ stats against SEC competition? Sounds self serving, but okay.

Again, Lewis is a freshman. He is further from his ceiling than Hughes is.

And for the record, Lewis averaged 4.9 ypc this season, not 3.8. That’s 0.1 ypc better than Jaylen Wright averaged as a freshman. It’s almost like dudes get better after their freshman season.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Fla also stacked the line knowing Tulane's,s 3rd string QB can't pass. He would also play behind a much better Oline than what he had at Tulane. Dude is a beast.

I’m sure he’s good. So is Peyton Lewis.

An inferior OL is a variable that favors Hughes’ argument. Far inferior competition is a variable that cuts the other way, however.

 

[jasonvol18]

I’m sure he’s good. So is Peyton Lewis.

An inferior OL is a variable that favors Hughes’ argument. Far inferior competition is a variable that cuts the other way, however.

I think Lewis will be very good at some point. Atleast I hope. Just saying we could use help with a guy who's got some experience. I think Bishop and Morris will be beasts at some point, but definitely no harm in adding more experience and speed at the RB spot. We were damn close this year on having to rely on Keith to get meaningful snaps. That's not a good position. Luckily we didn't, but you never know year to year.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Anyone can go and check these stats, could have done some wrong maths.

Each RBs average carry in SEC play their freshman season:

Sampson: 9.1 yards per carry in SEC play
Gray: 6.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Hurd: 4.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Lewis: 3.26 yards per carry in SEC play

I’ll add this one as well since “quality of the OL” isnt a factor, then nothing else should be a factor

LEN’NETH WHITEHEAD: 5.9 yards per carry in SEC play (His redshirt FR year, but had a season ending injury the year prior)

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Anyone can go and check these stats, could have done some wrong maths.

Each RBs average carry in SEC play their freshman season:

Sampson: 9.1 yards per carry in SEC play
Gray: 6.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Hurd: 4.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Lewis: 3.26 yards per carry in SEC play

I’ll add this one as well since “quality of the OL” isnt a factor, then nothing else should be a factor

LEN’NETH WHITEHEAD: 5.9 yards per carry in SEC play (His redshirt FR year, but had a season ending injury the year prior)

Lewis is going to be a really good RB. He's not a patient runner right now and it has led to him bulldozing into the pile for small gains more often than not. That's probably just his inexperience showing. He's been looking better recently and it wouldn't surprise me if he wins the job this Spring.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Lewis is going to be a really good RB. He's not a patient runner right now and it has led to him bulldozing into the pile for small gains more often than not. That's probably just his inexperience showing. He's been looking better recently and it wouldn't surprise me if he wins the job this Spring.

And if he does, kudos to him and everyone can point and laugh at me. I’m sure a lot do already and that’s also okay.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Anyone can go and check these stats, could have done some wrong maths.

Each RBs average carry in SEC play their freshman season:

Sampson: 9.1 yards per carry in SEC play
Gray: 6.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Hurd: 4.5 yards per carry in SEC play
Lewis: 3.26 yards per carry in SEC play

I’ll add this one as well since “quality of the OL” isnt a factor, then nothing else should be a factor

LEN’NETH WHITEHEAD: 5.9 yards per carry in SEC play (His redshirt FR year, but had a season ending injury the year prior)

I literally said in another post, “An inferior OL is a variable that favors Hughes’ argument. Far inferior competition is a variable that cuts the other way, however.”

So you’re setting up a straw man.

I’m not opposed to the Tulane RB. I just think it’s funny to drool over him while marginalizing Lewis when Hughes was mediocre in his one game against an SEC team.

Here’s another stat: Hughes averaged 1.7 ypc against Memphis.

Hughes is good. Lewis will be too. That’s my point.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I literally said in another post, “An inferior OL is a variable that favors Hughes’ argument. Far inferior competition is a variable that cuts the other way, however.”

So you’re setting up a straw man.

I’m not opposed to the Tulane RB. I just think it’s funny to drool over him while marginalizing Lewis when Hughes was mediocre in his one game against an SEC team.

Here’s another stat: Hughes averaged 1.7 ypc against Memphis.

Hughes is good. Lewis will be too. That’s my point.

And he took a **** on KSU


Anyways, he’s ran for 1300 yards both seasons. He’d be the best RB on our roster, shouldn’t even be up for debate at this point.

All I said was “I hope we go after him” and then I get the Lewis fanboys come out of the wood work. (Not you)

Let’s even see if we go after him.