Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[Theshag]

You do realize “this level” of recruiting means Top 5? Right? Exactly what I said.

No one is going to repeat what Bama did under Saban.

Florida landed #1 classes every 3-4 years during Urban’s run. We’re going to need some top rated classes mixed in with consistent Top 10 classes if we want to reach those heights.

Its just that top-rated does not need to be #1, so long as no team does what bama did last decade. No.2-5, even down to 10(ish) puts us in a position to win championships with the right coaching and some luck.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Watching "The Last Dance" has just cemented the absolute FACT that Michael Jordan is the Greatest of all Time in my mind.

There will never be another like him, Kobe was probably the closest we will ever see.

And it was just pure effin will to win.

 

[scvolfan7]

A bit of rambling on this sunday night. I thought Pruitt was a good coach when hired, but it remained to be seen as a head coach. Head coaches have to deal with making the big decisions, sign off on which players to recruit, and glad handing the big doners. You can be a great coordinator and a mediocre head coach.

So far, he's checked off all of the boxes. Recruiting is the biggest thing, as Tennessee doesn't have the hotbed of recruits of a Florida or Georgia, although we're getting there. We're recruiting nationally and have a proven coaching staff that can develop talent which is huge.

Top ranked wins over auburn & kentucky in his 1st year. A 6 game winning streak in year 2. Year 3 I expect very big things.

In short, We're back. Tennessee is not to be f*cked around with any longer.

Still think that the win total will be the same this coming season. Gonna be so hard to replace JJ, callaway, Warrior, taylor, and bituli. Depth at LB is a big concern.

 

[85SugarVol]

Its just that top-rated does not need to be #1, so long as no team does what bama did last decade. No.2-5, even down to 10(ish) puts us in a position to win championships with the right coaching and some luck.

Sure. But we should be gunning for Top 5 classes, not Top 10. Imo.

I’d be fine with no #1 classes if we landed #2 or #3 ranked classes every year.

Point is it’s easier to absorb a #8 or #9 if you’ve got some #1’s mixed in. All I’m saying.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Im in my mid 40’s. LeBron cant hold Jordans jock.

 

[volfaninpa]

Watching "The Last Dance" has just cemented the absolute FACT that Michael Jordan is the Greatest of all Time in my mind.

There will never be another like him, Kobe was probably the closest we will ever see.

And it was just pure effin will to win.

You are exactly right.

 

[3rdDegreeVol]

I’m going to Austin, Texas next month. I’m going to do a horns down photo in front of the UT-Austin sign and tag Tom Herman and post it on twitter.

But I can’t wait to make a day trip to Lockhart and try some authentic Texas beef BBQ.

We're partial to Black's but Kreuz and Smitty's are excellent too.

 

[gordonr24]

We're partial to Black's but Kreuz and Smitty's are excellent too.

That’s actually my plan. To sample Kreuz and Smitty’s but make it a meal at Black’s.

 

[Paper_Towel]

Well..seeing his profile, who does he call when his own nuts are in a bind.

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[wuwh_08]

Watching "The Last Dance" has just cemented the absolute FACT that Michael Jordan is the Greatest of all Time in my mind.

There will never be another like him, Kobe was probably the closest we will ever see.

And it was just pure effin will to win.

I bet you a doughnut to a dollar Bron has worn Jordan shoes and not the other way around.

 

[WBO]

This run of commitments has been great and looks like there will be more coming, but this now puts tremendous pressure on the team to perform on the field or else we'll see some attrition as other schools use that against us. I'm thinking we can't be worse than 9-3 which means we're got to at least win one of the big 4 games, i.e. Bama, UF, OU and UGA and no blow-out losses. But even then it will be tough, I think 10-2 keeps them all in the fold.

OL, DL and DBs will probably be the story. Ball control and no big mistakes on D. Losing the spring probably hurts us more than anyone on the OL, except UGA. This would be the year those OT's normally develop the most, building on that 1st year exposure as to what big boy football really is. Trey Smith has a big leadership role, more so with the loss of spring football. This needs to be an offense that faces a lot more 3rd and 3's rather than the 3rd and 9's of the last 2 years, especially with the inconsistency at QB and the lack of experience at WR and TE.

Oh how I miss Josh Dobbs right now.

 

[butchna]

This run of commitments has been great and looks like there will be more coming, but this now puts tremendous pressure on the team to perform on the field or else we'll see some attrition as other schools use that against us. I'm thinking we can't be worse than 9-3 which means we're got to at least win one of the big 4 games, i.e. Bama, UF, OU and UGA and no blow-out losses. But even then it will be tough, I think 10-2 keeps them all in the fold.

OL, DL and DBs will probably be the story. Ball control and no big mistakes on D. Losing the spring probably hurts us more than anyone on the OL, except UGA. This would be the year those OT's normally develop the most, building on that 1st year exposure as to what big boy football really is. Trey Smith has a big leadership role, more so with the loss of spring football. This needs to be an offense that faces a lot more 3rd and 3's rather than the 3rd and 9's of the last 2 years, especially with the inconsistency at QB and the lack of experience at WR and TE.

Oh how I miss Josh Dobbs right now.

Dobbs never won 10 games.

 

[volsagain]

Maybe he was a good dude died way to young.

Now I'm really curious. My cousin was way too young. Small world.

 

[crazyguy]

A bit of rambling on this sunday night. I thought Pruitt was a good coach when hired, but it remained to be seen as a head coach. Head coaches have to deal with making the big decisions, sign off on which players to recruit, and glad handing the big doners. You can be a great coordinator and a mediocre head coach.

So far, he's checked off all of the boxes. Recruiting is the biggest thing, as Tennessee doesn't have the hotbed of recruits of a Florida or Georgia, although we're getting there. We're recruiting nationally and have a proven coaching staff that can develop talent which is huge.

I see people say stuff about about our recruiting disadvantages, however in the past Tennessee got basically whomever we wanted- we just gave some of that up to bama, Georgia, and mainly Clemson. Just have to start taking back recruiting market share.

 

[crazyguy]

We just need a QB to show up. Tennessee will only be as successful as that position.

 

[MetalVolunteer]

The talk of Pruitt jumping ship to bama later ... looks like in the video he is enjoying what he’s building !!! I know money talks but we should b able pony up how much ever he wants if he starts winning these big games .. id sure miss this kinda recruiting we’re getting here lately ... thoughts AV? Metal volunteer ?

So here’s my take on this. If you start to build a house, you lay the foundation, put on roof, then start to install plumbing, electrical, gas service lines, etc.

I’m not saying Pruitt wouldn’t leave to go elsewhere, that’s just the nature of the beast. BUT, in my opinion, why would you wanna leave a school that has a rich tradition, can recruit with anyone in the country, you have a AD that BLEEDS orange, and a fan base that is bat **** crazy about the VOLS, and if given a little bit of time can return to a national powerhouse. And he can win TITLES here. He’s in a great situation and his family loves Knoxville. He could have waited out and went back to Bama as a assistant and then became a Head coach in waiting. Instead, he came to TN. He knew, with a couple good recruiting classes he could awake the monster that is TENNESSEE FOOTBALL. And make no mistake, TN belongs with the Elite.

And yes, I know he has Bama blood. I get that. But it’s gonna be awfully hard to follow in Sabans footsteps. Doesn’t matter who comes in after Saban, living up to those standards is gonna be hard for anyone. Saban is one of the best coaches of all time. Period.

There is also different personnel in charge at UT now. As long as Phil is in Charge, he will throw his weight around, no pun intended. People listen to Phil, he demands excellence and won’t settle for anything less. When he walks into any complex on campus, people pay attention to him, they know that he is Mr. Vol. He demands respect and gets it.

For the record, Phil really likes Pruitt. They have a strong bond and Phil knows the program is in good hands.

So for people that still say, “Pruitt is a Bama guy”, yes he is, but he’s also a VOL, and a think will be for a long time. If we start to win and win consistently, UT will pony up and pay him. And I don’t have any doubts that UT is gonna win and win big in the near future.

This class is going to change the VOLS. Better buckle up cause it’s just gonna get more crazy in the next few months.

Btw, got two that will soon. Stay tuned.

Y’all have a great week.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

So here’s my take on this. If you start to build a house, you lay the foundation, put on roof, then start to install plumbing, electrical, gas service lines, etc.

I’m not saying Pruitt wouldn’t leave to go elsewhere, that’s just the nature of the beast. BUT, in my opinion, why would you wanna leave a school that has a rich tradition, can recruit with anyone in the country, you have a AD that BLEEDS orange, and a fan base that is bat **** crazy about the VOLS, and if given a little bit of time can return to a national powerhouse. And he can win TITLES here. He’s in a great situation and his family loves Knoxville. He could have waited out and went back to Bama as a assistant and then became a Head coach in waiting. Instead, he came to TN. He knew, with a couple good recruiting classes he could awake the monster that is TENNESSEE FOOTBALL. And make no mistake, TN belongs with the Elite.

And yes, I know he has Bama blood. I get that. But it’s gonna be awfully hard to follow in Sabans footsteps. Doesn’t matter who comes in after Saban, living up to those standards is gonna be hard for anyone. Saban is one of the best coaches of all time. Period.

There is also different personnel in charge at UT now. As long as Phil is in Charge, he will throw his weight around, no pun intended. People listen to Phil, he demands excellence and won’t settle for anything less. When he walks into any complex on campus, people pay attention to him, they know that he is Mr. Vol. He demands respect and gets it.

For the record, Phil really likes Pruitt. They have a strong bond and Phil knows the program is in good hands.

So for people that still say, “Pruitt is a Bama guy”, yes he is, but he’s also a VOL, and a think will be for a long time. If we start to win and win consistently, UT will pony up and pay him. And I don’t have any doubts that UT is gonna win and win big in the near future.

This class is going to change the VOLS. Better buckle up cause it’s just gonna get more crazy in the next few months.

Btw, got two that will soon. Stay tuned.

Y’all have a great week.

Campbell and ....

 

[thomaseusin]

So here’s my take on this. If you start to build a house, you lay the foundation, put on roof, then start to install plumbing, electrical, gas service lines, etc.

I’m not saying Pruitt wouldn’t leave to go elsewhere, that’s just the nature of the beast. BUT, in my opinion, why would you wanna leave a school that has a rich tradition, can recruit with anyone in the country, you have a AD that BLEEDS orange, and a fan base that is bat **** crazy about the VOLS, and if given a little bit of time can return to a national powerhouse. And he can win TITLES here. He’s in a great situation and his family loves Knoxville. He could have waited out and went back to Bama as a assistant and then became a Head coach in waiting. Instead, he came to TN. He knew, with a couple good recruiting classes he could awake the monster that is TENNESSEE FOOTBALL. And make no mistake, TN belongs with the Elite.

And yes, I know he has Bama blood. I get that. But it’s gonna be awfully hard to follow in Sabans footsteps. Doesn’t matter who comes in after Saban, living up to those standards is gonna be hard for anyone. Saban is one of the best coaches of all time. Period.

There is also different personnel in charge at UT now. As long as Phil is in Charge, he will throw his weight around, no pun intended. People listen to Phil, he demands excellence and won’t settle for anything less. When he walks into any complex on campus, people pay attention to him, they know that he is Mr. Vol. He demands respect and gets it.

For the record, Phil really likes Pruitt. They have a strong bond and Phil knows the program is in good hands.

So for people that still say, “Pruitt is a Bama guy”, yes he is, but he’s also a VOL, and a think will be for a long time. If we start to win and win consistently, UT will pony up and pay him. And I don’t have any doubts that UT is gonna win and win big in the near future.

This class is going to change the VOLS. Better buckle up cause it’s just gonna get more crazy in the next few months.

Btw, got two that will soon. Stay tuned.

Y’all have a great week.

Damn man, VN done been fun again after quite some time. Please don’t wake me up from this daze.

VFL GBO !!

 

[StoVol]

Good morning freaks!

 

[85SugarVol]

Good morning freaks!

Morning!

 

[tn4elvis]

Now I'm really curious. My cousin was way too young. Small world.

Was he a fireman.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

So here’s my take on this. If you start to build a house, you lay the foundation, put on roof, then start to install plumbing, electrical, gas service lines, etc.

I’m not saying Pruitt wouldn’t leave to go elsewhere, that’s just the nature of the beast. BUT, in my opinion, why would you wanna leave a school that has a rich tradition, can recruit with anyone in the country, you have a AD that BLEEDS orange, and a fan base that is bat **** crazy about the VOLS, and if given a little bit of time can return to a national powerhouse. And he can win TITLES here. He’s in a great situation and his family loves Knoxville. He could have waited out and went back to Bama as a assistant and then became a Head coach in waiting. Instead, he came to TN. He knew, with a couple good recruiting classes he could awake the monster that is TENNESSEE FOOTBALL. And make no mistake, TN belongs with the Elite.

And yes, I know he has Bama blood. I get that. But it’s gonna be awfully hard to follow in Sabans footsteps. Doesn’t matter who comes in after Saban, living up to those standards is gonna be hard for anyone. Saban is one of the best coaches of all time. Period.

There is also different personnel in charge at UT now. As long as Phil is in Charge, he will throw his weight around, no pun intended. People listen to Phil, he demands excellence and won’t settle for anything less. When he walks into any complex on campus, people pay attention to him, they know that he is Mr. Vol. He demands respect and gets it.

For the record, Phil really likes Pruitt. They have a strong bond and Phil knows the program is in good hands.

So for people that still say, “Pruitt is a Bama guy”, yes he is, but he’s also a VOL, and a think will be for a long time. If we start to win and win consistently, UT will pony up and pay him. And I don’t have any doubts that UT is gonna win and win big in the near future.

This class is going to change the VOLS. Better buckle up cause it’s just gonna get more crazy in the next few months.

Btw, got two that will soon. Stay tuned.

Y’all have a great week.

 

[WBO]

Dobbs never won 10 games.

No but he pretty much carried the offense and won games we wouldn't have won otherwise. Plus he beat Georgia.

 

[85SugarVol]

RIP...

 

[RikidyBones]

I cant believe I woke up to some scrub ass Miami fan talking trash about Tennessee on tweeter machine. smh