Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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SSVol said:
Crowder? Oh boy. Maybe we could go back to the discussion of the beers for the many, and for the BGS.
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I will get it started.

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OGbabyaviVol said:
How in the world could we not figure out a way to fire him with cause then? A bunch of idiots in the administration!
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Everyone has mutual culpability for one, so if you point the finger you might have a couple pointing back at you.

Also, to meet a standard of proof that voids a contract in a legal proceeding is really tough.
 
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Is Josh Palmer our offensive co-MVP (Chandler leading candidate)? Save the jokes clowns, somebody’s gotta be MVP 😂😂😂. I don’t know what we do without him. Probably lose to Auburn.
 
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OFFENSIVE GRADES
TE Dominick Wood-Anderson (76.8)
QB Jarrett Guarantano (75.5)
WR Josh Palmer (72.5)
HB Jeremy Banks (68.3)
WR Marquez Callaway (68.2)
LT Marcus Tatum (63.6)
LG Jahmir Johnson (63.4)
RG Chance Hall (62.5)
C Ryan Johnson (62.6)
RG/RT Nathan Niehaus (58.1)
RB Tim Jordan (54.0)
TE Eli Wolf (50.4)
RT Drew Richmond (38.0)
RB Carlin Fils-Aime (62.0) played eight snaps, WR Jordan Murphy (58.8) saw 11 snaps, WR Tyler Byrd (60.2) played six snaps, WR Brandon Johnson (56.2) saw 12 snaps, K’Rojhn Calbert (59.2) played 15 snaps and TE LaTrell Bumphus (71.4) saw seven snaps.

Off the jump, I must say that several grades this week made little sense to me. Jeremy Banks graded out close to “above average” despite finishing the game with 24 yards. He had seven runs that went for zero or negative yards and had a long run of nine yards. He also almost got Guarantano decapitated on the flea-flicker play. Color me confused.

Guarantano was 3 of 5 for 94 yards and a touchdown on passes more than 20 yards in the air. The second-year starter completed 7 of 8 throws behind the line of scrimmage for a total of eight yards. He was efficient throwing behind the numbers (5 of 6 for 47 yards) but either didn’t trust his eyes on some other potential plays down the seam or wasn’t given enough opportunities to exploit Charlotte’s coverage.

It was more noticeable on replay, but PFF backs it up, too: Tennessee’s pass protection wasn’t that bad Saturday. When the Vols messed up, Guarantano nearly got killed, but he was pressed on six of his 23 drop-backs. That’s roughly 26 percent. A week ago, that number was north of 40 percent. Against Alabama it was around 39 percent. On Saturday, Guarantano was sacked twice and hit two more times — he completed both — and was hurried two other times. We did have our first 0.0 grade, though. Tim Jordan was asked to pass block once in 19 snaps Saturday and he was partially responsible for the first sack.

Tennessee had 50 “designed rushing yards.” Per PFF, 43 came after contact. The Vols ran for just two first downs all game. I won’t even waste the time breaking down the rushing by direction totals. It was horrible, no matter which way the Vols went. It is notable that Tennessee continues to ask its tight ends to block … and they can’t. Wolf had a RBLK grade of 45.1, while DWA was barely better at 51.0. Jahmir Johnson was the only o-lineman who finished with a RBLK grade north of 59.

DEFENESIVE GRADES
MLB Darrin Kirkland Jr. (75.3)
DE Kyle Phillips (74.5)
SS Todd Kelly Jr. (74.4)
DT Alexis Johnson (70.1)
MLB Daniel Bituli (68.9)
CB Bryce Thompson (67.8)
WLB Will Ignont (64.5)
DT Shy Tuttle (64.4)
CB Baylen Buchanan (64.2)
LS Nigel Warrior (64.1)
OLB Darrell Taylor (64.1)
OLB Deandre Johnson (60.4)
CB Marquill Osborne (59.5)
Unlike last week, the defensive rotation expanded Saturday. John Mincey (79.1) and Emmit Gooden (77.0) performed well in under 20 snaps (9 for the freshman, 18 for the JUCO transfer), while Jordan Allen (68.5) saw a career-high 11 snaps. Alontae Taylor’s ejection forced some shuffling in the secondary, so both Theo Jackson (66.1 on 16) and Shawn Shamburger (56.9 on 17 snaps) saw action at safety and nickel-back, respectively.

Freshman Kurott Garland (50.9) played there snaps, while JJ Peterson (49.6) was on the field the final six plays of the game.

Notably, Quart’e Sapp didn’t see the field on defense at all Saturday.

Mincey played just nine snaps (fewer than he did at South Carolina the week earlier), but the freshman end certainly made his presence felt with three tackles and a sack. Gooden was also a factor, recording three “stops” and a TFL.

Charlotte’s run heavy approach was the perfect game for Bituli. His graded was dinged heavily because he allowed the longest pass play of the game (28-yard completion off play action) but otherwise the middle linebacker was really good Saturday. He led the team with 7 “stops” — the most by a Tennessee player all season.

The Vols didn’t get a ton of pressure on Charlotte, but when they did they got home. On seven total pressures, they recorded three sacks and hit Evan Shirreffs two other times. Kyle Phillips nearly forced a safety and he also had two batted balls.

I noted in the film review that Tennessee tackled really well, and PFF backs up that assertion. The Vols missed just a single tackle (Darrell Taylor)
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NSIAD but here are some chat randoms from last night:

Locklear?
Still somewhat banged up but not sure they are high on him at either C or G.

jalen mccleskey?
Nothing new there. I think Tennessee has some interest. I think he has some as well. Numbers could be interesting and McCleskey will have other opportunities as well.

Blakely?
No I don’t see him ever factoring.

Brandon Johnson?
He has struggled physically to get open. I think Palmer has outplayed him along with Callaway and Jennings. They are kind of riding those three guys.

Shrout?
He will have a chance to win the job here at some point. They are going to try and recruit over him because that's what you do.

Kingston Harris & Eric Crosby progress on the OL?
Harris is a guy the staff likes. Crosby has a long way to go. Maybe a candidate to be looking elsewhere?
I think Harris is a guy the coaches believe could factor there. I don't see Crosby being a factor.

Current commits unlikely to be a part of the class?
Right now it all depends on who else wants in. I don't see a bunch of commitments looking around.

Sapp?
I don’t see him here next year. Didn’t play Saturday. Just not a good fit.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
NSIAD but here are some chat randoms from last night:

Locklear?
Still somewhat banged up but not sure they are high on him at either C or G.

jalen mccleskey?
Nothing new there. I think Tennessee has some interest. I think he has some as well. Numbers could be interesting and McCleskey will have other opportunities as well.

Blakely?
No I don’t see him ever factoring.

Brandon Johnson?
He has struggled physically to get open. I think Palmer has outplayed him along with Callaway and Jennings. They are kind of riding those three guys.

Shrout?
He will have a chance to win the job here at some point. They are going to try and recruit over him because that's what you do.

Kingston Harris & Eric Crosby progress on the OL?
Harris is a guy the staff likes. Crosby has a long way to go. Maybe a candidate to be looking elsewhere?
I think Harris is a guy the coaches believe could factor there. I don't see Crosby being a factor.

Current commits unlikely to be a part of the class?
Right now it all depends on who else wants in. I don't see a bunch of commitments looking around.

Sapp?
I don’t see him here next year. Didn’t play Saturday. Just not a good fit.
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Good work Hole
 
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Despite limited success on the field this season, the Vols are swinging for the fences when it comes to recruiting. It’s clear an infusion of talent is needed in Knoxville and early playing time at an SEC program has its appeal to elite recruits.
The Vols already have five-star offensive tackle
Wanya Morris
committed and recently hosted his friend and high school teammate five-star
Owen Pappoe
on campus. Tennessee has also long been involved with five-star tackle
Darnell Wright
as well and will hope to close with his signature. Even if the Vols can pull two of the three it would be a major coup and go a long way toward the program’s rebuilding efforts.
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Big Gucci Sosa said:
I will get it started.

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I live across the steeet of the West Nashville Tailgate and personally it’s just okay. They are kind of like a jack of all trades but master of none type situation in my eyes. Tons of beers to choose from but not a lot that I just absolutely love.
 
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engineerVOL said:
Is Josh Palmer our offensive co-MVP (Chandler leading candidate)? Save the jokes clowns, somebody’s gotta be MVP 😂😂😂. I don’t know what we do without him. Probably lose to Auburn.
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I would go with Jennings and chandler. Those two are by far our best offensive players. Cimaglia has been solid too.
 
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