Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[LA Vol]

Yeah, can't believe Fulmer would bring in his old buddies knowing the mess we were in!

Well, Haslam brought in his old buddies at the top, White brought in his old buddy as HC and CJH is bringing in his old buddies to fill his staff. Security blankets all around.

 

[wisvol22]

Bingo. Lots of proof it isn't a bad thing.

College S&C programs are absolutely built to add good weight. Not take 360+ lb behemoths and have them shed weight (then there's the added problem of, "did those guys succeed in HS just because they overpowered/outsized/developed sooner than other HS kids?").

Seriously, it's ridiculous how many people are freaking out about the size of him and our linemen, it's clear they're going to bulk him up and that they like his athleticism and can see his frame filling out to support the extra weight. It happens all the time. It may or may not workout, but give the kid/staff a chance before you write him off or put him as TE.

Let's look at some higher rated recruits that were underweight coming out of HS and had great success/accolades over the past few years. There are also plenty of other people not listed here that become multi-year starters at their respected schools. Additionally, this is only higher ranked recruits (most four stars or better) and it's likely a good assumption that undersized guys are likely lower rated (3 stars) coming out of HS because of they're seen as a project due to size, so I'm sure there are plenty of other examples.

2012
DJ Humphries - #1 tackle - 275 lbs - 1st round pick - all-frosh SEC and AA as a true freshman
Kyle Murphy - #2 tackle - 270 lbs - 6th round pick, but was 1st and 2nd team all P12.
Max Turek - #6 tackle - 254 lbs - 3rd round pick - switched to Center by end of college career and was 1st team P12, but started as a true freshman at tackle
Halapoulivaati Vaitai - #29 tackle - 260lbs - 5th round pick - two time 2nd team all P12

2013
Mike McGlinchey - #12 tackle - 275lbs - 1st round pick - All-American
Jake Campos #22 tackle - 250 lbs - undrafted FA w/ Cowboys - 2nd team all B12

2014
Casey Tucker - #7 tackle - 270 lbs - started 27 games at tackle for Stanford, Honorable Mention P12 at AZ St.
Kaleb McGary - #23 tackle - 270lbs - 1st round pick - 1st team P12; Lineman of the year in conference

2015
Martez Ivey - #1 tackle - 275lbs - two time 2nd team All-SEC, started as a true freshman even after getting hurt in tearing his meniscus in fall camp
Mitch Hyatt - #2 tackle - 272 lbs - 3x 1st team all ACC, All-American
Isiah Prince - #5 tackle - 272 lbs - 6th round pick - 1st team B10, 3rd team B10
Trey Adams - #31 tackle - 270 lbs - 2x 1st team P12, 2x AA, was being projected at top 10 pick before injuries derailed career

2016
Landon Young - #6 tackle - 270 lbs - 3rd team All-SEC

2017
Abraham Lucas - #50 tackle - 250lbs - two-time 2nd team P12

2018
Nicolas Petit-Frere -#1 tackle - 272 lbs - returning next year, but started every game in 2019, 2020

 

[Orange Studs]

All we know around here is ugly

Tee causing drama. Just tell him to stay at the Senior Bowl. Don't need this with a new Coach coming in.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Y’all know what to do Volnation

SALTER FAMILY ROAD TO RECOVERY, organized by Mistee Salter

$7500 in 1 hour? The VOLS take care of their own.

 

[volatil]

Yeah that GFM went from $745 to $7450 in about 15 minutes

 

[Volfanatic_20]

Anyone have a good podcast recommendation? I'm running a half marathon tomorrow morning and need something to occupy my mind for a couple hours. Thanks

 

[Z06VolinWV]

This one is . Have you never watched John Wick or The Italian Job .

Cue Boris the Blade

 

[SoilVol]

Now wait a minute---#14 was throwing left handed and later in the video, #14 was throwing right handed . Could it be two different QB's, wearing the same number, in two separate years? I should have been a detective

I believe that's Sam Bradford, and I also believe that Heupel was his QB/OC.

 

[SLICKYINC]

RH won’t transfer my money to my bank account! Fffff

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Well, Haslam brought in his old buddies at the top, White brought in his old buddy as HC and CJH is bringing in his old buddies to fill his staff. Security blankets all around.

Ya can't say things like "let the coach hire his guys" for previous hires then have feathers ruffled about CJH doing it. Not saying -you- specifically have feathers ruffled.

I 100% believe through my own deductive reasoning that Plowman went ham to put Pruitt outta work for a little while and it had less to do with the buyout.

 

[Adam2014]

Anyone have a good podcast recommendation? I'm running a half marathon tomorrow morning and need something to occupy my mind for a couple hours. Thanks

The Last Podcast on the Left

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Tee causing drama. Just tell him to stay at the Senior Bowl. Don't need this with a new Coach coming in.

What in the word is he doing? And we have players wanting to make this some racial thing? This is beyond stupid

 

[Catbone]

So how many more guys are going to transfer after Tee is told to F off?

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

Anyone have a good podcast recommendation? I'm running a half marathon tomorrow morning and need something to occupy my mind for a couple hours. Thanks

Jocko Podcast – Leadership and Discipline

This will do it

 

[Ace]

Man this is about to get ugly.

We are going to regret hiring Fulmer as AD for a long time.

 

[DeepPurpleFloyd]

From what I’ve seen...
1. Buy more when it dips
2. Make a dank meme
3. Post a screenshot of your holdings
4. Get e-cred

5. Buy an old Porsche and post pictures of it and some golf course in Minnesota.

 

[Sleegro]

What do you like about it, if you dont mind sharing?

I'm certainly no expert, but from what I've read about it, they have one of the most respected leadership teams in the industry. They have plenty of capital. And their technology appears to solve most of the issues that plague other blockchains by being scalable without sacrificing security and decentralization. So I think it will lead more people to build on their blockchain. There's already a couple countries building their currency on it. So as it gets used more it will drive up the value. Also, Coinbase let's you stake it for 6% APY which is nice. But like I said, I'm no expert. I only threw in an amount that wouldn't hurt me if I lost it all. Which is very possible. haha

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

RH won’t transfer my money to my bank account! Fffff

Why?

 

[yourstruly23]

So how many more guys are going to transfer after Tee is told to F off?

let em go... i'm over this crap.. set the tone now

 

[Batman1948]

Have we named a DC yet? JH needs to get it done!

Are we back to hurry up again

 

[tomq_123]

Looks like Salters dad contracted COVID while moving him in to UT. I believe Swain said he’s in ICU in Knoxville. Pray for him and if you can donate to help the family with the medical bills.

People may say that VolNation is delusional and a bit crazy. But we support our family through thick and thin.

 

[AnchorDown27]

Steele hasn't left yet, so maybe he will stay?

 

[orange parmejohn]

WTH Swain saying they may have to run off the WR coach and keep Tee? Surely I heard this wrong.

 

[SoilVol]

Fulmer screwed Tee Martin. I understand Tee's frustration. He took a paycut for the university and was promised an extension. He turned down a head coaching job back home with the promise of staying in Knoxville at his alma mater. Fulmer deserves the ire of his frustration. Not DW or Heupel.

And I can't blame Heupel for not wanting to retain him, because I'm sure he knows how Tee conducted himself this season behind the scenes.

 

[Ace]

So how many more guys are going to transfer after Tee is told to F off?

It does not matter. Fulmer burned this to the ground. I am beginning to believe he resents his own firing and never wants UT to succeed in football again. It is either that or he is the most incompetent AD to ever work in college football