'25 Portal Thread

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DaddyChad said:
Some skepticism I think is warranted after all the past struggles. I think Heupel is giving his people time. I do think he will make decisions based on the best thing for the program but he’s not going to do that based on a year or even two of results based on where we were a few years ago. I do think now everyone has had time to get their guys in and develop, it’s time for people to show if they belong here or not. That first couple of years was such a crap show it was hard to bring in elite talent. Based on the talent we’ve brought in I would say at least some staff is performing above what would be expected.
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Some people need to remember these guys all came here to coach with CJH with the university on the brink of major sanctions. CJH will show these people extra loyalty and time as a reward for their taking a chance. This coming recruiting class will be the first where they have had a full year to recruit without any NCAA fear of additional penalties.

With this in mind, if he is not happy, I do believe he will make a change after this coming season.
 
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Dadof2Vols said:
Some people need to remember these guys all came here to coach with CJH with the university on the brink of major sanctions. CJH will show these people extra loyalty and time as a reward for their taking a chance. This coming recruiting class will be the first where they have had a full year to recruit without any NCAA fear of additional penalties.

With this in mind, if he is not happy, I do believe he will make a change after this coming season.
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I believe they still have limited roster spots for a least a couple of more years. I'm not sure of the limited recruiting visits/contacts.
 
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Carp said:
I think he'd go somewhere he knows he'll be the likely starter at Tackle. From reports, we have Heard and Sanders locked in to the T starting spots. Maybe he'd be open to playing G for a season until Heard leaves?
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That’s false. It’s some folks opinion that sanders has a tackle spot locked it. Considering he’s put on pads a few times for bowl practice, he’s got a ways to go before having a spot locked in.
 
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EJVOL4LIFE said:
Oh he is coming!! I got a feeling!!
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BigOrangeTrain said:
So I have seen people mention Carnell Tates name. Why? Is he entering the portal?
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Pure speculation resulting from hints that we're not done in the portal and at this point the portal window is closed for everyone except Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, and Penn State players. Think today is the last day for Penn State players to enter and tomorrow is the last day for Texas players. They have 5 days after their last game of the season to enter.

If there's something to the hints, and we're getting someone who is still playing, I'm hoping it's an OL.
 
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Kinda random but can anyone remember the other WR that we were expecting to get with Carnell Tate that year and he went to like Baylor or Oregon or something?
I saw their name tags setup at maple hall for their recruiting visit before they arrived
 
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utknate said:
Kinda random but can anyone remember the other WR that we were expecting to get with Carnell Tate that year and he went to like Baylor or Oregon or something?
I saw their name tags setup at maple hall for their recruiting visit before they arrived
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You might be referring to Jurrion Dickey, but not entirely sure
 
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swchandler1988 said:
That’s false. It’s some folks opinion that sanders has a tackle spot locked it. Considering he’s put on pads a few times for bowl practice, he’s got a ways to go before having a spot locked in.
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Multiple insiders have essentially said as much. Obviously he's got to earn it too, but it would be surprising to see the coaches add someone they expect to start over Sanders.
 
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utknate said:
Kinda random but can anyone remember the other WR that we were expecting to get with Carnell Tate that year and he went to like Baylor or Oregon or something?
I saw their name tags setup at maple hall for their recruiting visit before they arrived
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Kyler Kasper. Was a ‘23 kid who liked Tennessee in the spring but then moved up to be a ‘22 signee with Oregon instead.
 
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TrippieRedd said:
“You stfu, UT hasn’t done anything wrong. How about we wait for the spring portal. Guess we didn’t just go 10-2 this past season. Glad UT has fans like you, we need more”
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Lol right?

It is pretty sad you can’t criticize a thing even if you’re generally happy with where the program is at the moment.

We’re doing hot garbage in the portal to this point. Period. Ain’t no sugar coating it until it changes
 
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