Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[engineerVOL]

Hot take...I think if JT Shrout had stayed we may not have went out to get Milton at all.

 

[yourstruly23]

On the QBs-- none of them have been as consistent as hoped and all of them have things to work on. It's a long season and nobody has proven anything on gameday... yet. Somebody had to be the guy... and somebody is. But two others are right there, expecting to contribute.

There it is.. Milton has the most upside, Hooker is one and done, and HB could possibly be here the next five years if all things pan out.. Our next QB competition could be for the 2026 season

 

[Billy Antrim]

Serious question, why did Bailey look so good stretching the field in the O&W game yet apparently can't hit water if he fell out of a boat down the field in practice. I rewatched it last night, he threw 4-5 DIMES in the spring game

Who were the DBs when he was in the game? I thought somebody on here said that he got to throw against walk-ons.

 

[Ten_Titans]

Believe what you want. I’m not here to convince you. I’m just telling you what has been said to someone I know who talks to many in the program.

I mean that wasn't an opinion, that was just a fact. The argument can't be made that HB was never given a chance over Milton when HB had an entire month around the staff before anyone here even knew who Milton was.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

Legit question out of ignorance. Can you not just close your eyes and put your head down too keep from having a seizure?

Only 3% of people with epilepsy have photosensitive epilepsy. Those people can take medication that takes care of this completely and also like you said, yes they could close their eyes.

 

[Smyrna ATL Vol]

I don't know how this helps your case. We got blown out in both those games. He helped manufacture blowouts and then was able to put up pedestrian numbers in said blowouts.

Because you only read what you want and not all my replies like usual.

 

[BucVol98]

Who were the DBs when he was in the game? I thought somebody on here said that he got to throw against walk-ons.

While it's fair to take that into account, a DIME is a DIME

 

[Smyrna ATL Vol]

I mean that wasn't an opinion, that was just a fact. The argument can't be made that HB was never given a chance over Milton when HB had an entire month around the staff before anyone here even knew who Milton was.

The problem is none of the QBs wowed the coaches and so they chose the highest upside guy and the guy they brought in to be QB1. They always planned on him being the guy. If someone else had stepped up and killed it, then they may have reassessed. But the plan all along when Milton got here was for him to be the starter.

 

[BucVol98]

Who were the DBs when he was in the game? I thought somebody on here said that he got to throw against walk-ons.

While it's fair to take that into account, a DIME is a DIME

 

[NMVol]

Hello?

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Which is more a more important coaching protocol, sideline phone procedure or shower hygiene?

 

[BucVol98]

Hot take...I think if JT Shrout had stayed we may not have went out to get Milton at all.

Doubtful, Shrout was a turnover machine

 

[Enki_Amenra]

ESPN didn't force anyone to play. Nor did they organize the event. They merely broadcast it. Don't see how they could have liability.

If not ESPN, then the sports group that scheduled the game has liability.

Both ESPN and the sports group carry insurance for the events which they promote. Being unable to comply with the qualifications to insure would be a huge problem if someone got hurt and needed insurance to cover the incident.

 

[BucVol98]

I'm going to be honest, it's never funny to put kid's health on the line, but the fact that ESPN got scammed is hilarious to me, they've been Vol haters since I've been alive so I'm happy to see them get screwed anytime it can happen, oh and that goes for ole Gator lovin' CBS too

 

[Catbone]

We'll be bowl-eligible unless significant injuries or COVID derail the season.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Y’a snooze y’a lose @Bassmaster_Vol
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Couldn’t pass it up!

Where is the dang Peyton one?!?

 

[Smyrna ATL Vol]

I am stoked to see a modern offense and see this team play. I hope Milton throws for three TDs in the first half. Then we get to see Hooker and Bailey throw for three TDs in the second half. Not sure where all the running TDs are gonna come into play, but I need some touchdowns in my life after these last years of praying to score 25. If this team believes in themselves and plays hard and plays to have fun, you never know what a season could bring. I would die for nine wins lol.

 

[Vols2DaWall]

What is your revised season prediction if we blow out Pitt next week and Joe looks like a superstar doing it?

There is so much unknown with this team. I think Pitt is the measuring stick. If we come out and beat them soundly, then we probably have a better team than we realized and 7-8 wins is most likely. If we get blown out, then taper that down to 4-5 wins. If a narrow game then 6-7 wins

 

[hotcypress]

You are assuming that we had a QB competition. Let me tell you, we didn’t. The day Milton showed up, he was QB1. Heup groomed him all camp. Yes, he spent time with others but he really pushed Milton to be the starter. Milton has an NFL and size and he is mobile. So I am sure JH thinks he can develop him to be a star. I hope he does and we are all successful. But to say that he watched all QBs and determined who was the best just a week ago is nonsense.

Your assumption that there wasn't a QB competition is pure speculation. Do you really think Heupel would be so blinded by Milton's tape and physique that he would ignore HB if HB were really tearing it up out there? Feels like you're pushing a conspiracy theory on here. Just enjoy the game Thursday.

 

[volbeast33]

You are assuming that we had a QB competition. Let me tell you, we didn’t. The day Milton showed up, he was QB1. Heup groomed him all camp. Yes, he spent time with others but he really pushed Milton to be the starter. Milton has an NFL and size and he is mobile. So I am sure JH thinks he can develop him to be a star. I hope he does and we are all successful. But to say that he watched all QBs and determined who was the best just a week ago is nonsense.

I agree with that….. I feel that he wanted Joe to be the QB bc he has the potential to make us great…. That being said the other two had the chance to prove they deserved it and neither one proved they were better than Joe…. Anyways….. the choice has been made….. I hope and pray that Heup is so good that he corrects Miltons faults and he lights up the SEC….. Go Vols!

 

[Christian Lowe]

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My brother is college age now and has never used a chord phone in his life, or a land line in general. Not really surprised these kids don’t know what they’re looking at

 

[Enki_Amenra]

There is so much unknown with this team. I think Pitt is the measuring stick. If we come out and beat them soundly, then we probably have a better team than we realized and 7-8 wins is most likely. If we get blown out, then taper that down to 4-5 wins. If a narrow game then 6-7 wins

If UT only wins 4 games, time to shut the program down.

 

[VFLBerg]

Joe Milton's teammates explain how he won Tennessee football QB job

 

[Glocker_Alum_2005]

RF, my mom needs you prayers. She was hospitalized yesterday with COVID. On a vent. She got sick 2 days after getting her first vaccination. She is my hero for all she sacrificed in raising me as a single parent. I am headed back on E-leave tomorrow from SW Asia. I pray she can see, hug and kiss her grandchildren again. My girls are what she lives for. She hasn't seen them in almost 3 mo.

 

[RikidyBones]

RF, my mom needs you prayers. She was hospitalized yesterday with COVID. On a vent. She got sick 2 days after getting her first vaccination. She is my hero for all she sacrificed in raising me as a single parent. I am headed back on E-leave tomorrow from SW Asia. I pray she can see, hug and kiss her grandchildren again. My girls are what she lives for. She hasn't seen them in almost 3 mo.

Prayers extended glocker.

 

[rekinhavoc]

I agree with that….. I feel that he wanted Joe to be the QB bc he has the potential to make us great…. That being said the other two had the chance to prove they deserved it and neither one proved they were better than Joe…. Anyways….. the choice has been made….. I hope and pray that Heup is so good that he corrects Miltons faults and he lights up the SEC….. Go Vols!

Milton's faults may have been Harbaugh and an injured thumb.