'25 Portal Thread

[barney]

It's pretty clear at this point that we want to build our offensive line in the portal. Maybe a reporter somewhere could ask what the thinking is there? It's counterintuitive for sure for a position that usually regarded as the most developmental in the sport.

I'm not opposed to it because we need to upgrade the talent on the online for sure. What concerns me the most is the dreadful technique we saw at the tackle spot against Ohio State...

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

God forbid we play an Elerbe recruit

It's like a challenge at this point to see if they can field a line each year with no HS recruit involved.

 

[barney]

Another portal WR down.

O’mega Blake signed with Arkansas. Not a huge loss or anything, but a top 100 guy.

Portal gets thinner.

Man Pittman probably would have been let go this year if we had won the Arkansas game.

 

[Batman1948]

Some of you guys seem to be forgetting one very big issue with our recruiting and it pertains to CULTURE.

This staff will not offer anyone they think will not be a fit for what they're trying to build. Character is probably more important than stars when passing out offers.

 

[headhunter15]

Some of you guys seem to be forgetting one very big issue with our recruiting and it pertains to CULTURE.

This staff will not offer anyone they think will not be a fit for what they're trying to build. Character is probably more important than stars when passing out offers.

I tend to agree, but then I see schools like Ohio St. and UGA not give a damn and win…

 

[hjeagle1vol]

 

[CobbVol]

I tend to agree, but then I see schools like Ohio St. and UGA not give a damn and win…

I think it is because those 2 schools and Texas have their foundation on HS recruits and use the portal for gaps. That is what we look to be trying to do as well.

 

[MarcoVol]

It's pretty clear at this point that we want to build our offensive line in the portal. Maybe a reporter somewhere could ask what the thinking is there? It's counterintuitive for sure for a position that usually regarded as the most developmental in the sport.

I'm not opposed to it because we need to upgrade the talent on the online for sure. What concerns me the most is the dreadful technique we saw at the tackle spot against Ohio State...

This year we had 2 guys that have been in the program forever that were starters. Last year we had 3 of those guys starting (Ollie Lane being the 3rd). Only 5 can start so until this season we’ve only had 2 open spots for Elarbee recruits on the OL. This year 3.

 

[VolNash17]

I tend to agree, but then I see schools like Ohio St. and UGA not give a damn and win…

Ask the Ducks, Buckeyes, Dawgs and Longhorns about culture. Their culture in this new era is winning

 

[JCVol00]

I like the OL haul with Thompson in the boat, now hopefully we revamp our wr unit

 

[Dooby15]

God forbid we play an Elerbe recruit

It’s a glaring problem.

 

[CamVol8]

Tennessee sure is an “aggressive spender” this offseason

 

[JCVol00]

LT- Heard
LG- Karic
C-Moe
RG-Thompson
RT- Sanders

Could definitely see growing pains early with a true freshman and Moe learning Center, but the line will definitely be solid by the end of the year

 

[ForMyLosses]

Would anybody hate the idea of David Sanders just going straight to left tackle?I know he’s a freshman and it’s crazy but he honestly can’t be worse than what Lance heard was at pass blocking at LT this past season…

 

[WebbCobb]

I think it is because those 2 schools and Texas have their foundation on HS recruits and use the portal for gaps. That is what we look to be trying to do as well.

I think this is right. Their cultures are set by the highly rated recruits that have been productive in their systems for a few years. Then, they can bring in those highly rated transfers without worrying about damaging the culture. Very different situation than, say, Ole Miss

 

[RiseToTheTop]

LT- Heard
LG- Karic
C-Moe
RG-Thompson
RT- Sanders

Could definitely see growing pains early with a true freshman and Moe learning Center, but the line will definitely be solid by the end of the year

Sanders starting?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Sanders starting?

Eric said that’s the plan

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Tennessee sure is an “aggressive spender” this offseason

Go be a fan of a non playoff team.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

God forbid we play an Elerbe recruit

Hilarious to me that they are unwilling to play his recruits but are willing to keep him on staff. I know it’s beating a dead horse as he will never be let go, but he’s dead weight on this staff.

 

[All_Vol87]

Yeah it’s not great, but I don’t play it too much. I play nerdy **** like Ark lol

I’ve been playing ARK since day 1 of its release lol

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Ask the Ducks, Buckeyes, Dawgs and Longhorns about culture. Their culture in this new era is winning

Yeah I agree. While culture is important, winning is even more so. Get the best guys you can. Make them fit and win.

 

[CamVol8]

Go be a fan of a non playoff team.

i’m just quoting what the statement says…has nothing to do with my love for the Vols

 

[McDad]

I tend to agree, but then I see schools like Ohio St. and UGA not give a damn and win…

Isn't it also true that you see schools like Ohio State, Bama, Texas A&M (jimbo's final year) not give a damn and miss out on great seasons, playoffs, and championships?

 

[DaddyChad]

Would anybody hate the idea of David Sanders just going straight to left tackle?I know he’s a freshman and it’s crazy but he honestly can’t be worse than what Lance heard was at pass blocking at LT this past season…

yes he can be worse. And yeah I’ve got a Fing problem with it. Why don’t you just knee cap Nico with a baseball bat?

Let Sanders compete if he’s good enough to win the job then sure.

 

[GVol1966]

So what do you like about our football program?

That it’s recovered from dumpster fire status and in a place to take the next steps to get us to the top level.