Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Ace]

As long as we win games, I do not care if an offensive lineman is a HS recruit or a portal player. Just win baby!!

 

[TrippieRedd]

Look at the teams that rank highest, even in the portal era, and you’ll find great high school recruits.

It’s like the draft for an NFL, except you can get as many 1st round picks as you can convince to come. Free agency is good and necessary, but drafting is still the main thing.

Yeah that’s fair.

 

[InVOLuntary]

From a few days ago.

Turkey on the menu.

 

[Vfl2407]

When the biggest Alabama fan Paul Finebaum states, Alabama isn't getting in without a miracle then I believe Paul. Although I have read a bunch of comments in other forums slobbering for Alabama and Mississippi to get in playoffs, coming from supposedly Tennessee fans that's alarming..

The ONLY and I mean ONLY reason for Vol fans to want more SEC teams in the playoffs (especially Bama) would be if that means more money that UT would receive because of more money going to the conference.

 

[drvenner]

I prefer the book by: Mo Eng.

What about the book by the Norwegian dude, Leif Blower?

 

[InVOLuntary]

Bill Battle passes..

Bill Battle, former Alabama football player and athletics director, dies at 82

Bill Battle, who was an Alabama football player before later becoming athletics director, has died.

www.al.com

 

[BJHSVol]

I don’t fully 10000% mean this when I say it, but I’m getting veryyyyyyyyy close, I don’t care about HS recruiting too much anymore. I won’t see 90% of those kids on the field till year 3.

Not soon, but I feel like one day it’s gonna get to the point where HS kids are just gonna have to go to a smaller schools to prove they can play then transfer to a UT, Texas, etc. unless you’re a top QB.
Minor Leagues to the Major leagues type ****.

A good majority of younger guys aren’t gonna play till their JR/SR years if at all, because now we can just take transfers like candy and put them in starting spots. This makes the younger guys mad and they leave. So at the end of the day, it’s just a wash. You lose the HS kid, but gain a quality transfer.

Kids can come and go, just win.

It might become more common with some positions like WR/RB/DB, but there is always going to be a talent deficit at development positions like OL/DL.

Just like there’s not enough good QBs in the NFL there will never be enough good OL in CFB for all the contending teams year in and year out. Much easier to get those guys as recruits vs wait for the Portal when there’s 1-2 quality OTs there but there’s almost 10 teams who think that’s the missing piece they need to compete for the playoffs/championship

 

[TrippieRedd]

Didn’t realize New Mexico had Wish version Lamar Jackson at QB

2600 passing yards, 12 TDs / 12 INTs
1065 rushing yards, 16 TDs

Get that kid some glasses.

 

[crawdaddyjc]

Happy turkey day!

I hope some of ya’ll ran in your local turkey trots and set some personal bests!

I got mine!

 

[peaygolf]

November 28, 1981

UT - 38
Vanderbilt - 34

Whit Taylor threw for the second most yrds in SEC history, but it wasn’t enough, as UT defeated Vandy 38-34 in Knoxville. James Berry rushed for 102 yrds, Steve Alatorre had 10 completions for 319 yrds and 2 TDs, and Willie Gault had 4 receptions for 219 yrds including an 80 yrd TD. After two blowout losses to start the year, the Vols finished 7-4 and went to the Garden State Bowl.

 

[drvenner]

Naw you got the wrong guy. Last name is Marks

So, your dad is named Mark Marks?

 

[JT3]

I’m wondering how active Tennessee will be in the transfer portal this year. I’m guessing we sign four players from the portal. A guard, a defensive tackle, a linebacker, and a safety. Thoughts?

I could see an IOL and up to 2 DTs. I'm on record that I'm all for running with our young guys on the OL next year at all 4 spots (assuming Karic not back). At some point we have to play the kids on the roster.

I dont see see getting a LBer or Safety unless someone leaves. We would be veteran heavy at both spots going into next year and alot of young depth behind them.

 

[drvenner]

Dude!..he took a Fat elephant in the kickers shoe…we all would do the same but more than likely the QB’s I posted it because we all would do it…I hate Bama ..

I can honestly say that I cannot foresee any scenario where I'd drop a deuce in somebody's shoe.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

I don't eat a lot of wild duck, but my cousin does and says they can taste like all kinds of things. Some are fishy and some are closer to farm raised. He typically only eats the breast meat of wild. Farm raised is almost more like dark meat. Can even be served red. I kind of think of it like lamb vs pork. Similar in aspects, but not the same.

The best part of duck is the crispy skin. Get a good Peking duck at a nice Chinese restaurant.

May head down to Chop Suey Palace around Christmas. . .

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Do you think duck tastes better than turkey if they're cooked the same way?

 

[Orange.]

Go watch Pavia’s press conference. Dude is a cocky (but tough) little punk. I want us to pummel him Saturday.

He’s too tough for Bama and he proved it.

But the Tennessee defense will crush him.

 

[Ace]

November 28, 1981

UT - 38
Vanderbilt - 34

Whit Taylor threw for the second most yrds in SEC history, but it wasn’t enough, as UT defeated Vandy 38-34 in Knoxville. James Berry rushed for 102 yrds, Steve Alatorre had 10 completions for 319 yrds and 2 TDs, and Willie Gault had 4 receptions for 219 yrds including an 80 yrd TD. After two blowout losses to start the year, the Vols finished 7-4 and went to the Garden State Bowl.

One of my favorite teams. They were terrible to start season and fought and became a good team. No quit

 

[vol4eva]

RIP Coach

 

[Enki_Amenra]

RIP Coach

I forgot that he coached here that long. 7 seasons. I thought it was just 4 or 5. RIP Coach.

 

[marksboy7]

So, your dad is named Mark Marks?

Close, Mr. Marks

 

[GiggerVol]

What a special Thanksgiving day so far! Found out a little while ago that this 65 year old is finally going to be a grandfather! What's even better, my dil don't know for sure yet but she may be carrying twins!

 

[Leeleesteeth]

Just looked at the game times for the weekend. No Egg Bowl today? What Communist bed-wetters came up with that? Looks like it'll be Turkey sandwiches with Tulane.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Just looked at the game times for the weekend. No Egg Bowl today? What Communist bed-wetters came up with that? Looks like it'll be Turkey sandwiches with Tulane.

Tulane got a nice QB/RB duo.

40-14

I wonder if they will be one of the only, if not the only team with a potential
3000 yard passer
1000 yard rusher
1000 yards receiver

Darian has 2200
They have the rusher
Mario needs 300 receiving yards

3 games left…I think?

 

[DD4ME]

RIP

 

[DD4ME]

What a special Thanksgiving day so far! Found out a little while ago that this 65 year old is finally going to be a grandfather! What's even better, my dil don't know for sure yet but she may be carrying twins!

Congrats brother