'25 Portal Thread

[tnvolfan16]

I would guess that if a player like tate were to hit the portal, one of the serious teams would scoop him up before he got to us. He would bever pass up the money a team like Oregon, miami, georgia, alabama, michigan, auburn, or one of the other big spenders would offer, one would think

 

[bpalmer28]

I would guess that if a player like tate were to hit the portal, one of the serious teams would scoop him up before he got to us. He would bever pass up the money a team like Oregon, miami, georgia, alabama, michigan, auburn, or one of the other big spenders would offer, one would think

I’ve been worse troll attempts but this is up there

 

[MarcoVol]

I would guess that if a player like tate were to hit the portal, one of the serious teams would scoop him up before he got to us. He would bever pass up the money a team like Oregon, miami, georgia, alabama, michigan, auburn, or one of the other big spenders would offer, one would think

Only 2 of the 6 teams you named made the playoffs this year. I’d say the Vols are about as serious as they come.

Guess none of those teams wanted Nico or David Sanders or tried to lure away our best players with big paydays.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

“I’m sorry you can’t comprehend simple reading”

Thanks, you just proved my point.


Btw, I didn’t paint any narrative. Take away the OOC games, the games like Chatt, UTEP, etc. the nobodies. Everyone was one an even playing field. Again, comprehend what you’re reading before commenting on my posts.

That's not how stats work. You can't exclude games. Do you go back and exclude sacks that Barnett had, based on who the sack was against? That is a dumbass take that you have.

 

[UTK]

It would be even better to get adequate protection for him. Can't throw the ball to WRs if you have no time.

Obviously but we’re targeting oline at least it’s crickets as far as WRs go

 

[vol9799]

Saying lol after an illogical statement doesn’t make it either funny or logical. The least likely position to start as a Freshman is OL. It is by nature a developmental position. The most likely place to start as a Freshman is RB. Pass blocking in an RPO offense is tricky, but it can be picked up in months, not years. The top teams in the country the past ten years have been stacked with high quality experienced lines that average above four years experience. We need to match that level of talent and experience on the line to be great.

But I think that's part of the frustration. This year's OL was comprised of experienced guys (except Heard) that our program worked hard to either get or keep for '24, and their performance this year, objectively, was underachiement/disappointing/inadequate. People recognize that and are assigning accountability.

 

[UTK]

Saying lol after an illogical statement doesn’t make it either funny or logical. The least likely position to start as a Freshman is OL. It is by nature a developmental position. The most likely place to start as a Freshman is RB. Pass blocking in an RPO offense is tricky, but it can be picked up in months, not years. The top teams in the country the past ten years have been stacked with high quality experienced lines that average above four years experience. We need to match that level of talent and experience on the line to be great.

I’m not saying start freshman you boomer, start the dudes that that have been here for years. I refuse to believe we’ve struck out on every oline recruit from high school, it’s been trasnfer heavy. Where are the dudes from high school the past few classes? LOL

And WR should be the most likely to start as freshman. Get over the stubbornness and throw them out there.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

But I think that's part of the frustration. This year's OL was comprised of exoerienced guys (except Heard) that our program worked hard to either get or keep for '24, and their performance this year, objectively, was underachiement/disappointing/inadequate. People recognize that and are assigning accountability.

You mean “except for Dylan Sampson’s record breaking season” right?

Not all pass protection issues were OL based, some on Nico, some on WRs, and some on OL.

 

[OmegaVoLL]

This has to be the most secretive board with some information.

 

[vol9799]

You mean “except for Dylan Sampson’s record breaking season” right?

Not all pass protection issues were OL based, some on Nico, some on WRs, and some on OL.

And not all of Sampson’s record is indicatory of good OL play. Has one objective expert say TN's OL play was championship caliber

 

[Adam Sandler]

Maybe Ewers transfers back to OSU?

That would be wild

 

[LotteryPick]

This has to be the most secretive board with some information.

A ton of people read this board and a ton of people go to twitter with names the moment they hit these threads, passing it on as their own “insider information.”

If the “insiders” on this board are passing on real information (I believe several of them are), it makes sense to not name the players.

 

[Adam Sandler]

Tate had 43 catches as the 3rd option at OSU this season.


Bru McCoy led Tennessee with 39

Don’t like that fun fact

 

[NighthawkVol]

Don’t like that fun fact

It wasn’t very fun, was it?

 

[knoxvol52]

It wasn’t very fun, was it?

It was the truth though.

 

[deatojl]

And not all of Sampson’s record is indicatory of good OL play. Has one objective expert say TN's OL play was championship caliber

Well, they were one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore award, so I guess it depends on how much value you place on their evaluation.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

And not all of Sampson’s record is indicatory of good OL play. Has one objective expert say TN's OL play was championship caliber

Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Semifinalist For Third Straight Year - University of Tennessee Athletics

For the third consecutive season, Tennessee is one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to college football's most outstanding offensive

utsports.com

 

[Orange_Crush]

I’m not saying start freshman you boomer, start the dudes that that have been here for years. I refuse to believe we’ve struck out on every oline recruit from high school, it’s been trasnfer heavy. Where are the dudes from high school the past few classes? LOL

And WR should be the most likely to start as freshman. Get over the stubbornness and throw them out there.

This whole "boomer" schtick needs to stop. It's a doomed culture that mocks those who have lived long enough to gain experience and wisdom.


* I am not a boomer, by the way.

 

[barney]

honestly one of the silver linings of playing ohio state is that almost all of the tampering seeds are planted in those post-game hand shakes.

 

[CamVol8]

I have this weird feeling it’s Brandon Inniss. I wish it was Tate but he grew up an Ohio State fan and is in line to be their WR2 next year

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

This whole "boomer" schtick needs to stop. It's a doomed culture that mocks those who have lived long enough to gain experience and wisdom.


* I am not a boomer, by the way.

Yeah im not a boomer, but i can't stand when ppl base everything around what generation you come from.

I do call out gen z's a lot tho....might be a hypocrite.

Either way, it's about individuals, more so than ppl from a generation being the same.

 

[vol9799]

Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Semifinalist For Third Straight Year - University of Tennessee Athletics

For the third consecutive season, Tennessee is one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to college football's most outstanding offensive

utsports.com

Not to be that guy, but last time I checked they don't hand out 10 championships in college football.

Look, I get that the unit played well at times. But they also got their lunch $ taken at GA and at OSU. I can't pretend the questions about Elerbee aren't justified. If you all can convince yourselves there are no issues in that room, more power to you.

 

[MrVolton]

I have this weird feeling it’s Brandon Inniss. I wish it was Tate but he grew up an Ohio State fan and is in line to be their WR2 next year

Keeping Matthews, and adding Amari Jefferson and Inniss would be huge upgrades to the WR room.

Bring in Pergnon and I’m feeling real good.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I have this weird feeling it’s Brandon Inniss. I wish it was Tate but he grew up an Ohio State fan and is in line to be their WR2 next year

Not even I would turn down Innis.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Not to be that guy, but last time I checked they don't hand out 10 championships in college football.

Look, I get that the unit played well at times. But they also got their lunch $ taken at GA and at OSU. I can't pretend the questions about Elerbee aren't justified. If you all can convince yourselves there are no issues in that room, more power to you.

Yeah, just 2 of the highest blue chip teams in the entire country. Most OLs had that issue against them.

Top 10 OL 3 straight years means objectively they’re pretty good. I thought that’s what ya asked for?