Recruiting Forum Football Talk LVIII

[LaagerVol]

Not buying some of this. Sounds like the interviewed "coaches" made comments about UT and the roster after watching some highlights from the living room couch.

I think the jury is still out on Guarantano, but the comments made about him are vague. It doesn't take an experienced college football coach to see that he, at times, holds onto the football too long. But, does taking hits mean he isn't talented? If decision-making is his main problem, then I realize there are worse problems to have.

Agree. It’s partly right, but a shallow assessment.

 

[LaagerVol]

Guarantano is taking so much crap from fans and media. I trust the coaches to give the starting job to the best QB, be it Chryst or G'tano, but I'm particularly hoping JG (and the rest of the O) raise some real freakin' eyebrows this year.

My whole theme this off-season is all of the players from the butch era get a pass from me. Their worth will be proven under the new staff in the coming years.

 

[RikidyBones]

Speaking of this being a community/barber shop type place.....

Which posters would you guys most like to have a conversation with/have a drink with in person from here?

I think it would be interesting how different some of us are from how we are perceived on here.

My big board:
1.therickboi
2. AtlantaVol to get my mortgage paid off
3. Ron - I mean duh
4. Sarge and baldbiker as a package deal
5. open bar with all the usuals paid for by Freak - glitch, bgs, laager, nick, volingator, catbone, bass, Chief, drvenner, etc

 

[VolGee4]

Butch Jones perceived as a horse sh*t coach by other SEC coaches. Unable to develop talent, unable to change system to personnel.

The warning signs were there when Justin Worley was running the spread option.

Justin Worley could have run that offense with some success. I still believe that an uber athletic QB was not necessarily required. But Worley had some arm deficiencies, and the play calling was not always to his strengths.

The play calling last year was horrific.

 

[Chuckie]

I am accused of a lot of things, but nobody that knows me would call me a quitter. If I was a quitter, I sure wouldn't still be a Vol fan even when I'm pretty sure we are going to get our teeth kicked in.

He was saying that you label other people as quitters...not calling you a quitter.

 

[HankHill]

I don’t think lebron has a go to move but at 6’8 265 nobody can stop him when he drives to the hoop. I scratch my head every time he settles for a jump shot. Whats the point of averaging a triple double when your team loses? If I’m his coach I’m telling him to quit passing the ball and keep driving to the hole, your team doesn’t need you to distribute, we need points

Driving to the rim is a go to move... they know it’s coming and still can’t stop it. Jordan’s biggest strength was getting to the rim and finishing. He then added in a better eventually great jumper (was always bad at 3pts) it’s the same as LeBron has added a solid 3pt shot and turn around jumper.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Brian Randolph was on the sports animal yesterday morning (he is bad but anything is better than Heather)anyway he was talking about spring ball and how the prevailing thought among players is that it is a complete waste of time. I think a lot of guys don't take it all that seriously so yes especially with all the new guys and guys coming back from injury this team will look a LOT different come August.

His opinion is shaped by the lousy, puny and lazy teams he was on with garbage coaching staffs I don't think great coaches/programs players feel that way.

 

[Sleegro]

Speaking of this being a community/barber shop type place.....

Which posters would you guys most like to have a conversation with/have a drink with in person from here?

I think it would be interesting how different some of us are from how we are perceived on here.

To avoid a probable echo chamber I'll say not you. Hahaha. Jk

 

[LaagerVol]

Justin Worley could have run that offense with some success. I still believe that an uber athletic QB was not necessarily required. But Worley had some arm deficiencies, and the play calling was not always to his strengths.

The play calling last year was horrific.

Agreed. Not the perfect QB for it by any stretch of the imagination but could have been much better than what was shown.

 

[volinbama256]

I saw where we are in a good position with Crouch, but are we in the top 5 or high on any of the larger RB's this cycle? Would really like to get another kid in that 230+ range...

 

[tomq_123]

Guarantano is taking so much crap from fans and media. I trust the coaches to give the starting job to the best QB, be it Chryst or G'tano, but I'm particularly hoping JG (and the rest of the O) raise some real freakin' eyebrows this year.

I agree I would like to see Guarantano succeed. He really hasn't had good coaching since he's been here, and never a true QB coach at that. I think he will take big strides in the system with these coaches. I'm more worried about the OL and OL depth. But with Tray back, and hopefully the Bama Grad transfer will shore that up.

 

[Sleegro]

I saw where we are in a good position with Crouch, but are we in the top 5 or high on any of the larger RB's this cycle? Would really like to get another kid in that 230+ range...

Yes. And I think we're recruiting crouch as a lb.

 

[volfanCLT]

Speaking of this being a community/barber shop type place.....

Which posters would you guys most like to have a conversation with/have a drink with in person from here?

I think it would be interesting how different some of us are from how we are perceived on here.

I’d grab beers with almost any of y’all. Ulysses, Ziti, Bass, drvinner, you, glitch, 88 is good peoples 👀

Chief and Hank are too young to drink so maybe we could grab some apple juices?

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I’d grab beers with almost any of y’all. Ulysses, Ziti, Bass, drvinner, you, glitch is good peoples 👀

Chief and Hank are too young to drink so maybe we could grab some apple juices?

Let’s go! I’ll drink Coke Zero tho

 

[volinbama256]

Yes. And I think we're recruiting crouch as a lb.

My bad, I just saw we are in on Whitehead, but they can't tell whether he is a '19 or '20.... either way he is 228lbs now, so stick another 8 lbs of good weight on this kid and he will be Legit!

 

[RockyTopInBham]

I dont give a damn about the nba until someone brings back the sky hook

 

[Sleegro]

Really poor form. Haha

 

[RockyTopInBham]

Used to be a fan of Curry until we attended the last regular season game in Phx against the Warriors .

My son is 11 and currently in maintenance treatment for Leukemia and was a special guest of the Suns.

His favorite player is Curry and he had the opportunity to meet players on both teams.

Klay Thompson was awesome and spent some time with him.

Curry not so much. Cocky and arrogant and wouldn't even give us the time of the day. Disappointed for my son but he still loves Curry.

My new fav player is Klay. Curry can shoot bricks and go kick some rocks.

Klay is a real cool dude. Got to hang out with him a couple years ago when his brother was playing for the Barons. Klay would come hang out in the press box from time to time and just chill with our production crew. Real down-to-earth dude.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Speaking of this being a community/barber shop type place.....

Which posters would you guys most like to have a conversation with/have a drink with in person from here?

I think it would be interesting how different some of us are from how we are perceived on here.

I really don't know. I like a lot of you guys.

 

[volinbama256]

OMG, I am so sick of living in AL..... the first chance I can get when I retire I'm getting the hell outa Dodge.... You guys have no clue how hard it is to be a UT grad, live in AL, and deal with this holier than thou BS 24/7 all year ........ Auburn fans are fine, I have no problem with them.... LAWD

 

[JAllen18]

Not buying some of this. Sounds like the interviewed "coaches" made comments about UT and the roster after watching some highlights from the living room couch.

I think the jury is still out on Guarantano, but the comments made about him are vague. It doesn't take an experienced college football coach to see that he, at times, holds onto the football too long. But, does taking hits mean he isn't talented? If decision-making is his main problem, then I realize there are worse problems to have.

Agreed,

Combination of holding the ball too long and horrible O-line is an awful combination. WR play was bad as well.

 

[jbr82]

Butch Jones perceived as a horse sh*t coach by other SEC coaches. Unable to develop talent, unable to change system to personnel.

The warning signs were there when Justin Worley was running the spread option.

Jones would have PM16 run that offense 🤦*♂️

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I agree I would like to see Guarantano succeed. He really hasn't had good coaching since he's been here, and never a true QB coach at that. I think he will take big strides in the system with these coaches. I'm more worried about the OL and OL depth. But with Tray back, and hopefully the Bama Grad transfer will shore that up.

JG is going to end up like Crompdaddy..he looked like he was gonna be nothing but a huge bust till he got a good coach that helped him.

 

[scvolfan7]

JG is going to end up like Crompdaddy..he looked like he was gonna be nothing but a huge bust till he got a good coach that helped him.

He’s younger too. He’s only going to be a RS sophomore this year. The thing the I loved most about JG was his personality. You could tell he hates losing. All great QBs have that edge about them. Some people tried to say it showed he was immature but I watched this: #60: Derek Carr (QB, Raiders) | Top 100 Players of 2018 | NFL - YouTube last night and it made me think of JG after the SC game

 

[justwatch123]

OMG, I am so sick of living in AL..... the first chance I can get when I retire I'm getting the hell outa Dodge.... You guys have no clue how hard it is to be a UT grad, live in AL, and deal with this holier than thou BS 24/7 all year ........ Auburn fans are fine, I have no problem with them.... LAWD

The exact opposite for me. I guess it’s due to living in Montgomery and being there during the Cadillac and Brown days. Auburn fans were the worst.