Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[jave36]

He adapts to the strengths of the personnel. It's called being a good coach.

Either we didn't have many strengths to adapt to, or he didn't do a good job of it. Our offense was bad this year.

 

[jave36]

I mean idk what has happened to the creativity, motion, etc. the last 2 years but the only thing I can see is that we haven't had QB/OL play capable of the first 2 years and he had no choice but to dumb it down. We aren't even seeing the same formations though which is strange. Hopefully going forward we see '22 level play design with the big changes in run blocking/12 personel

How does bad OL play prevent you from motions?

 

[MarcoVol]

Either we didn't have many strengths to adapt to, or he didn't do a good job of it. Our offense was bad this year.

Happens sometimes. Should speak volumes he still coached the team to the success we had this year while having a bad year on O, although there were some good things (DSamp).

 

[MarcoVol]

How does bad OL play prevent you from motions?

What % of the time did we use motion in ‘22 vs ‘24?

 

[Girth Brooks]

Tennessee is the last remaining unbeaten team with Florida and Oklahoma losing today.

 

[DD4ME]

I mean idk what has happened to the creativity, motion, etc. the last 2 years but the only thing I can see is that we haven't had QB/OL play capable of the first 2 years and he had no choice but to dumb it down. We aren't even seeing the same formations though which is strange. Hopefully going forward we see '22 level play design with the big changes in run blocking/12 personel

10-2 and made the playoffs. With a WR corp that no one was afraid of.

 

[SugarCC]

People are simple, Golesh have been getting waxed. And is likely coaching for his job this season

Golesh is coaching for his job this season? Is that what you're saying? Or, did I misunderstand?

 

[JacketVol]

The 6 has always been available with a RS and medical RS. Only get 6 if you’re injured

Yes but could see that going to 7. It’s enough. Keep it 4 and do a redshirt and medical. Also, you used to have no games instead of 4. College is a 4-5 year gig typically and especially athletically. Other kids deserve opportunities

 

[JacketVol]

Why the F would Bob do that, anyway? Dumb thing to say on Rick's show. Just call him great and national champion. Or whatever.

Rick and Bob trash talk each other for fun.

 

[VolMike16]

How does bad OL play prevent you from motions?

Wasn't talking specifically about just a bad OL. 2 facts though. We used less motion and RPO's in '24.

 

[jave36]

People are simple, Golesh have been getting waxed. And is likely coaching for his job this season

I don't think he's the best coach ever, but USF was a bottom dweller for a while. I doubt they'll fire someone who's getting them to bowl games.

 

[drvenner]

You ever seen 4 rooms? It's pretty decent.

I have. I really like it

 

[jave36]

Wasn't talking specifically about just a bad OL. 2 facts though. We used less motion and RPO's in '24.

And I was agreeing and wondering why. Motion doesn't require that much talent. I can understand eliminating elements of an offense that lesser players just can't handle, but why eliminate motions?

 

[JacketVol]

Is this telling what current players think of our offense compared to AG’s

No. It’s his old OC and WR coach so comfort level and a step down in competition. Hence, more available playing time.

 

[JT3]

Golesh is coaching for his job this season? Is that what you're saying? Or, did I misunderstand?

There isn't a seat colder than Golesh right now in college football. USF went 4-29 the 3 seasons before he got there. He has 14 wins including 2 bowl wins these last two years.

 

[The Dog]

Rick and Bob trash talk each other for fun.

Usually, Rick gives Bob a lot more than he gets, but today, Bob got him

 

[VolMike16]

And I was agreeing and wondering why. Motion doesn't require that much talent. I can understand eliminating elements of an offense that lesser players just can't handle, but why eliminate motions?

Idk. Maybe they just didn't trust anyone to do basic stuff. They seemed to have issues with simple pass blocking up front. I really liked a lot of the gap blocking this year though.

 

[TrippieRedd]

And my son came in and got him to ground out with the bases loaded and two outs last year getting him to roll over on a two seemer. Pitched 4 shut out innings against that Baylor team striking out 5.

Obviously different part of TN, but I’ll ask anyways….yall played Farragut?

 

[JacketVol]

Obviously different part of TN, but I’ll ask anyways….yall played Farragut?

We missed them in substate.

 

[drvenner]

The last time Tennessee basketball was 14-0, the sport was barely 30 years old.

@BaldBiker , what was it like trying to throw the ball through the peach basket?

 

[TrippieRedd]

We missed them in substate.

Maybe y’all will play them this year. (If your kid is still in HS)

Farragut is meh this year lol

 

[SugarCC]

These isn't a seat colder than Golesh right now in college football. USF went 4-29 the 3 seasons before he got there. He has 14 wins including 2 bowl wins these last two years.

That's why I asked for clarification, to make sure I understood it right; and, more importantly, if serious. Surely he can't be serious, right? Surely I'm just misunderstanding...right?

 

[drvenner]

I'm not old enough to remember Ellis at Tennessee but I do remember watching him when he was with the Sonics. What I can remember the most was.... he was a consistent shooter, wore #3, was in an all-star game, and won a NBA 3 point contest.

Ain't he taller than Lanier?

6'7". He was pretty much strictly a post player at Tennessee.

 

[VolByLaw]

On Clemson's DC role:

The early name to watch to fill that role is Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks. The Vols’ defense allowed 16.1 points and just 103.9 rushing yards per game this season. He’s yet to sign a contract for the 2025 season with Tennessee.

The former Penn State and Illinois defensive coordinator turned down the Miami defensive coordinator job, sources tell On3. The Tigers are expected to make a run at Banks.

-Nakos

 

[Pawleysvol]

Maybe y’all will play them this year. (If your kid is still in HS)

Farragut is meh this year lol

Farragut essentially has an entirely new team this year. They lost everybody except one pitcher basically.