Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Jackcrevol]

Chop is top

moar

 

[drvenner]

RIP

RIP. He is the first coach I remember.

 

[LakesiteVol]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours here on Volnation!

 

[Orange.]

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.

Last night I watched the first half of our 64-0 win at Vandy in 1994. “Little Man” Stewart breaking the rushing record and Aaron Hayden; Freshmen QBs Payton and Stewart; powerful OL. Defense in those huge shoulder pads, which they applied with enthusiasm. Especially enjoyed revisiting Tyrone Hines and Terry Fair. It was a delight.

Getting ready for a beatdown win on Saturday.

 

[DD4ME]

If any of you eat corn this way then please place me on ignore.

 

[DD4ME]

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Devo182]

I’ve thought Tennessee knew their assignment well with our out of conference schedule this year and next.

I can easily see 10-2 again next year, and maybe 11-1 if Alabama is the train wreck I suspect they might become.

Agree, though I'm curious to see how OU responds. They will again have plenty of talent. Happy to get them and Arky in Neyland for some potential butt whoopings.

FL in the swamp vs SO Lagway will be a real challenge.

Flipside, we beat UGA inside Neyland next year. They are the only team to beat us at home the last 3 seasons. We end that next year.

 

[DD4ME]

In memory of SAS today

 

[Orange_Crush]

 

[drvenner]

I'm just glad Devo isn't on the CFP committee. We would wind up 12th seed traveling to Bama because of opponents opponents number of good losses.

 

[drvenner]

Which brings me to the next question. . .

How many of you have ham on Thanksgiving or do you just have Thanksgiving turkey and save the ham for Christmas?

Ham >>>> Turkey

 

[drvenner]

Cranberry Sauce or not?

Nope

 

[UTSuave’]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

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.

I checked too, was surprised how many games are friday

 

[Aesius]

Of course Auburn is the one team ahead of us on KenPom. Chaz Lanier, it's your turn to light them up at Neville Arena in two months.

 

[vols 30]

Ham >>>> Turkey

 

[Devo182]

I'm just glad Devo isn't on the CFP committee. We would wind up 12th seed traveling to Bama because of opponents opponents number of good losses.

Fwiw I'm for a systematic process. Humans voting is silly when every single pro league has a system and set of hard rules for this. It's almost like we need 4 conferences, divided regionally. Each with 2 divisions. How forward-thinking would that be?

 

[drvenner]

Last night I watched the first half of our 64-0 win at Vandy in 1994. “Little Man” Stewart breaking the rushing record and Aaron Hayden; Freshmen QBs Payton and Stewart; powerful OL. Defense in those huge shoulder pads, which they applied with enthusiasm. Especially enjoyed revisiting Tyrone Hines and Terry Fair. It was a delight.

Getting ready for a beatdown win on Saturday.

Didn't they dance on our logo before the game or something like that?

 

[LoudOrange]

Didn't they dance on our logo before the game or something like that?

It was in Nashville, but we should have a logo there.

 

[jakez4ut]

In memory of SAS today

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Wholesome.

 

[peaygolf]

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

Started the season against Hershel Walker and Marcus Allen back to back
Two straight years

 

[Vol423]

Started the season against Hershel Walker and Marcus Allen back to back
Two straight years

That's a nice way to ease into the season.

 

[jakez4ut]

I just can’t see them grabbing a portal Center for this offense. Satterwhite is ready to take those reigns. Expecting a guy to come in and start year 1 at Center in this offense is a huge ask.

You’re right, though, about the HS guys he’s recruited. At some point, that has to change. The 2024 and 2025 OL signing classes are significant improvements from the prior 3 OL classes…if Sanders sticks.

Agreed.. And to your point in the last two classes, nobody talks about that when discussing cge. Even without Sanders, the last 2 classes look to be overall improvement, at base talent/measurable levels.

So to me the criticism on his HS classes and lack of development are more TBD. The initial problem we had with the o line when they got here was we had no depth. So we've had to go to the portal to supplement with experience so the younger guys had time to develop. We're in better shape there now, but not completely out of the woods yet.

So I think it's a little premature to say he's THE problem. that also doesn't mean he's not either. There's just more to it imo... So I'm willing to give the benefit of doubt.

2 things I've said several times when discussing the o line...
1. The run game, blocking schemes etc have all been very good. And it's hard to argue with the results we've seen from the run game since this staff has been here.
2. Pass protection needs work. Too many holding penalties and our QBs don't get as many clean pockets as they should. Part of that gets fixed with overall upgrades in talent.

 

[peaygolf]

That's a nice way to ease into the season.

Majors always said the ‘81 team was one of, if not favorite, Vols team he coached….

7-87 point differential to start the season…..and then finished 8-4 after a bowl game win vs Wisconsin……