Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[cncchris33]

I'm really excited about P. Lewis. He could be around 220lbs by next season and maintain his speed. Cam Seldon, Peyton Lewis, and DeSean Bishop appear to be the 3 headed monster of the future. That's 2 bigger backs with speed, and the upgraded version of Jabari Small.

You might end up being correct, but what current evidence is there that Bishop is an upgraded version of Jabari Small? The guy ran for 2100+ yds and 24 TDs in his career while working a pretty even split of carries. Additionally, he averaged over 5 ypc. More than Arian Foster, Jalen Hurd, Jay Graham, Montario Hardesty, and Travis Stephens, among others.

It seems wildly assumptive that a borderline walk-on RB who has yet to take a snap is an automatic upgrade.

 

[volbeast33]

While I do think what you're saying is accurate and true. athleticism CAN make up for some deficiencies.

Recruiting has been above average in last couple cycles. One reason this situation is frustrating is we fire the starting 4, then, replace with status quo - as perceived.

Other teams, imo, that recruit at higher level don't fear playing talented freshmen. To me, that's GA, FL (historically at DB), LSU, Bama.

It may be to get to that elite, elite level we will need to show consistent W/L, BUT within that give our talented guys PT. I'm not saying starting. I'm saying develop a healthy rotation like we do at LB and DT.

I see AP's point. It isn't logical to recruit these guys and have your starters play 85 minutes. Worse, play those guys 85 minutes and STILL give up a lot of points.

There has to be a nice middle ground. I believe Martinez is a decent coach. However, like other older coaches - may need a DB recruiting 'coordinator', officially.

You gotta be able to develop. But you gotta be athletic. And do both, well. Right now I give us a B in both.

Alabama and Georgia both play the best players at the time. Alabama has played a walk on. corner and. white walk on safety during their run…. Kirby Smart has played a walk on corner. I don’t want players playing unless they are ready. The secondary is the hardest position on defense to play,imo. It’s impossible to know who should be on the field unless we are at practice… I do feel that Boo will start very soon.

 

[volbeast33]

Good thing we ranked 22nd in the country in defensive ppg last season then.

If we’re winning games, I don’t understand why anyone cares if we play a freshman who is perceived to be talented or a 25 year old 6th year senior.

AP is just a guy with an opinion. He should talks less imo

He doesn’t get to see much of the practice…. does he?

 

[drvenner]

No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get a grade better than a C in math. I asked my math teacher if he had any advice. He said, yeah, just face it, you're very average.

I personally think that's very mean!

 

[drvenner]

The biggest safety recruit that could've played thus far was an 88 (Slaughter).

I don't expect many top-15 recruiting programs to be starting 3* safeties in year one. Again, Bama had 5* starting freshman.

I just don't see why the handrubbing over this.

It's worry circle season

 

[drvenner]

Looking pretty clean:

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I simply continue to be profoundly thankful we have Danny White as our AD.

 

[miket4god]

I'm really excited about P. Lewis. He could be around 220lbs by next season and maintain his speed. Cam Seldon, Peyton Lewis, and DeSean Bishop appear to be the 3 headed monster of the future. That's 2 bigger backs with speed, and the upgraded version of Jabari Small.

Boy, I hope Bishop is an upgrade to Small but I don't think so.

 

[MarcoVol]

He doesn’t get to see much of the practice…. does he?

Correct

 

[Jackcrevol]

Good thing we ranked 22nd in the country in defensive ppg last season then.

If we’re winning games, I don’t understand why anyone cares if we play a freshman who is perceived to be talented or a 25 year old 6th year senior.

AP is just a guy with an opinion. He should talks less imo

It isnt just about Boo. To me its just rotating younger guys in. Helps in development.

Anyway, necks.

 

[knoxvol52]

It's worry circle season

Let the coaches coach and fans should believe in the product the coaches put on the field weekly.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I simply continue to be profoundly thankful we have Danny White as our AD.

well done.

admittedly, as much as I dislike the stench of anything Haslam related. This was well executed, kudos to AD. DDub has the midas touch.

Engage Cocky tears.

 

[drvenner]

Prepared to get flamed for this. You know Heupel loves Martinez. Therefore, that automatically makes him immune from all criticism. You know because Heupel is the head coach, he can never be wrong about anything.

I say we should run a 4 TE set every play. Who do you trust more?

 

[MarcoVol]

Yep
Can’t recruit dbs that can beat out will brooks
He might be a solid tackler and understand the defense but he’s a liability
Piss poor recruiting by CWM imo
He’s the weakest link in the coaching staff
Flame away CWM nut huggers

You’ve seen him in camp to know he’s a liability?

CWM isn’t in charge of safeties. Banks is.

 

[drvenner]

I know I will but his group needs to show improvement
No excuse this year especially with the possibility of having the best dline in football to help his guys

Show me improvement and I’ll stop complaining

Not a flame but what will you consider to be improvement?

 

[kong]

Boo hoo

Meanwhile Tennessee has stacked more depth than they’ve had in decades

 

[drvenner]

It's a grain made from pigs.

Can you get it in a jar?

 

[drvenner]

AP probably thinks we have better options with bigger upside than Brooks. I can't say I disagree but the play on the field will be the deciding factor. Brooks definitely will play though.

I'm bracing for all of the Colton Jumper references to start rolling in.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Boy, I hope Bishop is an upgrade to Small but I don't think so.

He is at least just as good as Small.

 

[knoxvol52]

With the Defensive Backfield better at the Corners, I believe CTB will play more in your face press coverage and blitz like hell. He has the studs up front and at LB to play this way now.

 

[Glitch]

he was there for band camp.

This one time at band camp, @Weezer.....

 

[Glitch]

With a flute?

I think he played tuba.

 

[knoxvol52]

I'm bracing for all of the Colton Jumper references to start rolling in.

Colton Jumper played his @$$ off for Tennessee.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Colton Jumper played his @$$ off for Tennessee.

I would play my ass off too but I still wouldn’t be very good.

 

[COOKEVOL]

insane

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Great, another big that will be able to foul with impunity.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

thats rough. regardless of fame, if kids are involved wives should be taken care of (provided she didnt murder someone with a meat cleaver. or deflate footballs).

That said. i'm glad Peyton is the Goat, and not a complete and total doucher.

The woman has her own money...and Tom's kids will be taken care of just fine. She shouldn't be entitled to half of his stuff.