Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[RikidyBones]

Which is a game Butch would have blown.

Who out blows who though?

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Who out blows who though?

Mrs Mullen

 

[RikidyBones]

Mrs Mullen

 

[Jwbvol]

Lmao

2015 Tennessee would get up by 17 points and then blow it in the 4th quarter.

But in all seriousness, 2015 Tennessee was a MUCH better team than this one other than the OL. Just couldn't close out games.

 

[GojiraVol17]

So, status quo? You're not making us feel better about this.

Haha I wasn’t trying to bandaid it. More of an example of two very different coaches that had very different tenures that ended up being the same result but there’s lots of mitigating factors as well. Georgia wasn’t near the recruiting juggernaut they are now. They’re in a different stratosphere now. I think given time Pruitt can flip the script here. I really do. He’s making it hard on me to believe right now but I still do. I want to see the man succeed. He’s a great dude.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

That 2015 game against Bama. Man we were so close. And yet here we are once again

 

[GojiraVol17]

That 2015 game against Bama. Man we were so close. And yet here we are once again

Wasn’t McElroy their QB that game?

 

[Devo182]

Yet another A plus observation there. No, seriously. They’re used to much different talent and I think you can tell it

Then the question is if they can consistently elevate less talent.

No idea about Anlsey, so just on CJP...the thing is CJP did just that at Georgia (the closest talent comparison while he was a DC to what we have). They went from 29 ppg before he came to 21 and 17 the 2 years under him, then back to 24 after he left. So...I believe he can. He did, at least as a DC. The game is constantly changing, but he knows what to do...time is coming I believe...just need our best players in year 2, 3, etc. More patience unfortunately.

 

[GojiraVol17]

Then the question is if they can consistently elevate less talent. The thing is CJP did just that at Georgia (the closest talent comparison to what we have). They went from 29 ppg before he came to 21 and 17 the 2 years under him, back to 24 after he left. So...I believe he can. Or could, as a DC. The game is constantly changing, but he knows what to do...time is coming I believe...just need our best players in year 2, 3, etc. More patience unfortunately.

It’s really hard but it’ll be worth it if he can pull it off. Lots of straining the gnat to swallow the camel right now

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Wasn’t McElroy their QB that game?

Coker. But even then our team was just physical. They didn't back down they didn't quit and went toe to toe with them. Had Henry as RB. McElroy was back in 09 I believe

 

[GojiraVol17]

Coker. But even then our team was just physical. They didn't back down they didn't quit and went toe to toe with them. Had Henry as RB. McElroy was back in 09 I believe

Oh yeah that’s right. It all runs together anymore we’ve been so up and down for so long.

 

[Devo182]

Losing to ARK doesn’t guarantee a 3-7 finish. But 3-7 would still be yikes.

But losing that game doesn’t give you auto losses in the remaining games. Doesn’t work that way.

Just can't convince some the transitive property doesn't work in sports (not Jack, but maybe Tony B). All those "well we lost to Ga St so OBVIOUSLY we can ONLY beat Chattanooga now and we will go 1-11" folks. People that have never played sports, I presume. They treat it like a definitive formula, not as the highly probabilistic thing that it is, full of human decisions, bounces of the ball, zebra calls, and other crazy shiii.

 

[snowvols]

That 2015 game against Bama. Man we were so close. And yet here we are once again

One of those SEC network shows were talking to Bama players before they played Clemson in the championship that year and they said that Tennessee had the hardest offense to defend that they had played.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

One of those SEC network shows were talking to Bama players before they played Clemson in the championship that year and they said that Tennessee had the hardest offense to defend that they had played.

That team shouldve been it. That was the team that could've had the Vols back on top. We were physical and explosive and defense wasn't terrible

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Oh yeah that’s right. It all runs together anymore we’ve been so up and down for so long.

It sure does. So many could've should would that would've changed the direction or this program

 

[GojiraVol17]

It sure does. So many could've should would that would've changed the direction or this program

Eventually, my friend. Until then, imma sit back & enjoy Deacon Barnes and watch my Steelers. Think I’m gonna attempt to go to some Bassmaster events next year as well. Went to the one on Fort Loudon/Tennessee River this year. Was awesome and learned quite a bit. Cool to see the local guy pull off a win, too. Ott is a cool fella

 

[HankHill]

Just can't convince some the transitive property doesn't work in sports (not Jack, but maybe Tony B). All those "well we lost to Ga St so OBVIOUSLY we can ONLY beat Chattanooga now and we will go 1-11" folks. People that have never played sports, I presume. They treat it like a definitive formula, not as the highly probabilistic thing that it is, full of human decisions, bounces of the ball, zebra calls, and other crazy shiii.

I don’t think any game is a “must win” but this team has to come out and compete and have a chance to win against Arkansas. If they come off a bye and we have another 3td loss then this staff is clueless and we might as well host a couple concerts or something to help towards their buyouts.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Eventually, my friend. Until then, imma sit back & enjoy Deacon Barnes and watch my Steelers. Think I’m gonna attempt to go to some Bassmaster events next year as well. Went to the one on Fort Loudon/Tennessee River this year. Was awesome and learned quite a bit. Cool to see the local guy pull off a win, too. Ott is a cool fella

I'm not sure. But nevertheless any chance I get ill be watching on Saturdays

 

[GojiraVol17]

I'm not sure. But nevertheless any chance I get ill be watching on Saturdays

Same here. I’ll watch til I die. Born this way. I’ll wear my orange no matter what.

 

[Ace]

Must win games:

 

[Jwbvol]

I don’t think any game is a “must win” but this team has to come out and compete and have a chance to win against Arkansas. If they come off a bye and we have another 3td loss then this staff is clueless and we might as well host a couple concerts or something to help towards their buyouts.

Yeah tbh I think Pruitt loses the team and fan base if we lose to Arkansas.

However, I would be shocked if we lose to them. We will come out better next Saturday. We HAVE to. Pruitt knows it. Fulmer knows it. The team knows it.

I honestly think we put together a complete game and beat Arkansas by double digits.

 

[InVOLuntary]

I just remembered that I didn't see Banks Saturday. Was he out due to injury?

 

[Weezer]

Lol! You sound like someone who can’t have a conversation without throwing jabs to try and get your point across. Yesterday you called people insane because they didn’t agree with you. Now you are saying that I’m offended and miserable. Not offended at all. I am for sure not miserable, it’s a sport and I would stop watching if it made me miserable. I think we need both sides. We don’t need everyone saying everything is fine when it isn’t, we also don’t need everyone saying the sky is falling because it isn’t. And just because you post something does not mean it is truthful and factual and everyone else is wrong. It is your opinion just like everyone else has one.

You're reading things into comments that just aren't there.

 

[VOLSONLY]

Nix's team did beat Bama when he started as a freshman. This is an absolute "strange" season with lack of practices in the spring. That is why HB needs to get on the field. You learn way more on the field than watching from the sidelines.

Not only that but consider WHO he’s watching. If I’m coaching, Bailey is wearing a blindfold on the sidelines. Ha

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Has Dominic Bailey gotten in any games?