Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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Why did we come into the season with only 11 scholarship players? The limit is 15, why didnt we use all the scholarships? That’s why I hate the “depth” excuse when we have 💩 games like last night. The staff should have known we wouldnt make it through the season without injuries, yet we didn’t sign enough players
 
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JCVol00 said:
Why did we come into the season with only 11 scholarship players? The limit is 15, why didnt we use all the scholarships? That’s why I hate the “depth” excuse when we have 💩 games like last night. The staff should have known we wouldnt make it through the season without injuries, yet we didn’t sign enough players
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i'm not sure they knew we'd lose s SG mid season. Cant fault Rick for liking his transfer lineup. If there is any criticism its that high school recruiting should be better, period. Going transfer heavy is just too much of a gamble, imo.

We have to get better on the trail, and while we have a couple good pieces coming in necks year. I dont see another #30 class getting us to title game. Think HS has to be your base, like 3-4 starters. Then, IF there's a guy out there that's a game changer, you go get him.

Anyway, i'm not sure depth could stop dude from hitting those threes. Same for Missouri game. Think difference is our offense, we have NO ONE that can create their own offense. And Kentucky does.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
First year head coach at UK and we couldn’t beat them once. Pathetic. Shot 16% from 3. Another milk carton game from our “shooter.” Oh well.
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What can you do?

I just dont see why CRB isnt more active in HS recruiting ranks? When was last time we had a big time, all world player on campus. I mean like Duke or, gasp... KY. We used to compete with Dook's and Kensucky's.

Anyway, tough loss. It hurts bc its KY. Love our Vols, lets go heal and get better.
 
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Lol maybe some BBall fans that have lost hope can use this one.

February 12, 2025: When you find that you are discouraged and losing hope remind yourself of all that Jesus has done in your life to bring you through to victory. God is with you every step of the way to lift you up and guide you through the maze of challenges you face. Christ will give you the strength and courage to endure. Isaiah 40:4-5 Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth; the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
What can you do?

I just dont see why CRB isnt more active in HS recruiting ranks? When was last time we had a big time, all world player on campus. I mean like Duke or, gasp... KY. We used to compete with Dook's and Kensucky's.

Anyway, tough loss. It hurts bc its KY. Love our Vols, lets go heal and get better.
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I know it’s very frustrating. Barnes HS recruiting seems extremely stale. I mean our 2025 class is ranked 29th. That’s not gonna cut it. I have a feeling Barnes hangs it up after this year. I love Barnes but we need a modern offensive style.

Look at Caldwell. Year one she has been in every game even when facing powerhouses like SC, LSU and UCONN. I mean our roster is gonna be depleted next year. If Barnes comes back, is he willing to spend a ton in the transfer portal?
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
I know it’s very frustrating. Barnes HS recruiting seems extremely stale. I mean our 2025 class is ranked 29th. That’s not gonna cut it. I have a feeling Barnes hangs it up after this year. I love Barnes but we need a modern offensive style.

Look at Caldwell. Year one she has been in every game even when facing powerhouses like SC, LSU and UCONN. I mean our roster is gonna be depleted next year. If Barnes comes back, is he willing to spend a ton in the transfer portal?
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What I’ve heard:

1. Barnes probably not retiring this year because they expect to get ZZ (and others) back based on this “fifth year” thing from the NCAA. We’ll know before spring is over.

2. They have people in the portal already targeted for this coming season, so they’re not spending heavy on HS recruiting.
 
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Jimmy Football said:
What I’ve heard:

1. Barnes probably not retiring this year because they expect to get ZZ (and others) back based on this “fifth year” thing from the NCAA. We’ll know before spring is over.

2. They have people in the portal already targeted for this coming season, so they’re not spending heavy on HS recruiting.
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Pretty sure ZZ will not qualify for 5th year. I have been talking to a coach who believes extra year will not start until next years players.
 
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JCVol00 said:
Why did we come into the season with only 11 scholarship players? The limit is 15, why didnt we use all the scholarships? That’s why I hate the “depth” excuse when we have 💩 games like last night. The staff should have known we wouldnt make it through the season without injuries, yet we didn’t sign enough players
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Men’s basketball has been 13 scholarship limit. Sure, we could and probably should have 2 extra bodies, but most good teams only play 8-9 guys. You won’t get many portal guys knowing that. Just an unusual circumstance with a guy quitting mid season after a season ending injury.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
I know it’s very frustrating. Barnes HS recruiting seems extremely stale. I mean our 2025 class is ranked 29th. That’s not gonna cut it. I have a feeling Barnes hangs it up after this year. I love Barnes but we need a modern offensive style.

Look at Caldwell. Year one she has been in every game even when facing powerhouses like SC, LSU and UCONN. I mean our roster is gonna be depleted next year. If Barnes comes back, is he willing to spend a ton in the transfer portal?
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He had one and done players several years ago. While we had decent seasons, those players still don’t have the experience for post season play. Unless you are getting a top 10 HS player, I think he’s adjusted to the portal later in his career along with trying to develop a couple of top 75 HS players along the way. He likes the experience in the postseason. We’ve had 2 straight seasons of SS or better. We haven’t been average in 6 years. He knows how to put together a highly competitive roster.
 
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mr.checkerboards said:
Lanier has been a massive disappointment
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You are a super big idiot. You nor anyone else knew a damn thing about Chaz Lanier before the season. He came out and shoots other worldly and you expect that every night. Everybody knows that the problem is Rick Barnes, he's a terrible coach and needs fired. My daddy used to say it is better to be quiet and have people think you're an idiot than to start talking and let them know for sure you're a moron.
 
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Fun coupon VOL said:
Offense wins championships in basketball.
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The winner is always the team that scores the most points/runs etc. One can do that by having your defense prevent the other team from scoring or your offense scores more points than the other team. In 1939, the defense made it very for the offense because they prevented the other team from scoring any points during the regular season. However, the offense did not score enough points in the bowl game to win, or the defense di not prevent the other teams from scoring. The question is, who is to blame for that bowl game loss, the offense or the defense? The only blame I can lay is on the defense because they did not play up to their season's standard and allowed the other team to score.
 
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