Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[VolsnCards5]

I’ve got LSU going a decent way. What upsets do you guys have?

Murray State is beating Marquette. I have Auburn beating UNC. Wofford over UK. A few others.

 

[VolsnCards5]

The amount of experts who have us in the FF is, frankly, terrifying.

 

[VolsnCards5]

Reggie Miller literally just says the most obvious things possible and then Questions if it will happen again.

Like “look here, Belmont passed the ball to the left, let’s see if that continues.”

 

[VolsnCards5]

I really believe Purdue is our biggest issue. I think we can make it to the championship game if we get past them (assuming we get to the sweet 16...Jesus we better get to the sweet 16).

 

[VolsnCards5]

I really believe Purdue is our biggest issue. I think we can make it to the championship game if we get past them (assuming we get to the sweet 16...Jesus we better get to the sweet 16).

By they way, I have nova over Purdue. Wishful thinking.

 

[Orange Studs]

Guys, Guys I have a great idea for you both, a Black stripe on the practice helmet thingy, and oh, you will love this one for defensive turnovers motivation. A GARBAGE CAN !!! Yes, run off the field and throw the ball in a GARBAGE CAN!! What cha think? Huh? Huh?

 

[1955bamavol]

Murray State is beating Marquette. I have Auburn beating UNC. Wofford over UK. A few others.

What are you on? Love it though but highly unlikely.

 

[Orange Studs]

I have us winning it all.


Don’t care if you call me a homer.

So did I.

 

[Billy Antrim]

I cant wait until Butch goes to some podunk school in Idaho and we never see his ugly ass again.

Why wish that on Idaho?

 

[VolsnCards5]

What are you on? Love it though but highly unlikely.

12 always beats a 5 so why not Murray State. UNC doesn’t guard the 3 point line super well. If Auburn is on, they can win that game. Wofford is the best 3 point shooting team in the country. UK 230th in nation on opponent 3pt FG%.

I have reasons, but fully admit I could be wrong

 

[Big Sun]

Guys, Guys I have a great idea for you both, a Black stripe on the practice helmet thingy, and oh, you will love this one for defensive turnovers motivation. A GARBAGE CAN !!! Yes, run off the field and throw the ball in a GARBAGE CAN!! What cha think? Huh? Huh?

"You know you're not supposed to be out here now, Butch. We've been through this before. Talk to you at the staff meeting. Thanks."

 

[1955bamavol]

If they're on, I can see Auburn playing helter skelter and beating UNC but the other two are big reaches. Don't get me wrong, I would not mind seeing both Murray and Wofford win but just think it's doubtful.

12 always beats a 5 so why not Murray State. UNC doesn’t guard the 3 point line super well. If Auburn is on, they can win that game. Wofford is the best 3 point shooting team in the country. UK 230th in nation on opponent 3pt FG%.

I have reasons, but fully admit I could be wrong

 

[JohnnyD1024]

If they're on, I can see Auburn playing helter skelter and beating UNC but the other two are big reaches. Don't get me wrong, I would not mind seeing both Murray and Wofford win but just think it's doubtful.

Murry State is pretty good and plus they have probably the number 2 pick in NBA draft behind Zion playing point guard for them.

 

[T Dog]

Simmons:

Evaluation

Massive nose guard who looks all of the 350 pounds he’s listed at. An absolute load to try and move around in the middle of a defensive line. Should be able to take on a double team, hold his ground and will be very tough to handle in one-on-one situations because of his raw power. Isn’t just big, has good first step quickness and can beat an opposing guard/center right at the snap. Moves well laterally, can change direction, uses his hands well and can finish off a play. Plays with toughness and physicality and is almost impossible to slow down once he gets moving up the field. is a devastating run blocker as an offensive lineman as well but will play on the defensive side of the ball in college and has the physical tools to be an impact player early in his college career. Projects as a impact upper tier Power 5 starter and future late-round NFL draft pick.
Athletic Background
- Named 2018 Defensive MVP for Tennessee's Region 5-3A
- Won state titles in the shot put (49-10.5) and discus (146-8) at TSSAA Small Class Track & Field Championships as a junior

my fav underdog that dont get enough hype. Me thinks he is gonna blow up some OL and squish some RB's and QB's while he is here.

 

[ChattaTNVol]

Off Topic:

As many know by now, Florida lost 7 of their top 8 offensive linemen from last year. I'm hoping that will flip the turnover ratio in our game this year. Here's a couple notes coming out of their spring practice. (5 moved on to try for the NFL, 1 transferred out, and 1 has medical issues).

I was optimistic about the OL, until I started to document this with a friend.
We have 6 players returning with any experience:
Buchanan - SR
Banks - SR (seems to have a serious injury)
Forsythe - JR
Heggie - JR
Delance - JR
Moore - SO
And then 10 Freshmen (7 true, 3 redshirt).
We NEED 5 of the 10 freshmen (if Banks is hurt; 4 otherwise) just to fill out a 2 deep, and considering some OL are coming off injuries in HS - and that some won't enroll until the Fall - I think we'll be alarmingly short on experience and depth in 2019.

From TOS:
*** The early status of the offensive line ***
Banks' presence or lack thereof could be a big factor for an offensive line that has to replace four veteran starters. At the very least, even if he wouldn't have been a starter, he would have been the Swiss Army knife of sorts on the line, capable of playing guard, tackle or possibly even center in a pinch.
That's a role that Tyler Jordan filled last year and Florida hoped to have Banks in this year prior to the medical issues.
Without Banks, there aren't any real clear-cut options to flip from tackle to guard in a pinch.
In any case, the first-team offensive line on Tuesday from left to right was: Stone Forsythe, Brett Heggie, Nick Buchanan, Chris Bleich and Jean Delance. The second-team offensive line was Richard Gouraige, Ethan White, Tanner Rowell, T.J. Moore and Michael Tarquin. On the third team, freshman Kingsley Eguakun trained at center, while freshman William Harrod was at right guard.
Of note, White flipped between left guard and left tackle later in the practice with the backups. Moore also worked some at right tackle at one point.
Tarquin looked the most capable of the true freshmen, with White struggling a bit in his first college practice against the likes of Jabari Zuniga and Tedarrell Slaton.
Meanwhile, Rowell had some major issues snapping the ball, not at all unexpected for a defensive tackle converted to center for spring practice. Florida needs redshirt freshman Griffin McDowell(scooter accident, out for spring) back in a hurry to ensure it has some depth at center.

For reference the guys who left at the end of last year (145 starts combined) allowed 45 sacks in 2015 (#14 in SEC) and 98 tackles for loss (#13), 28 sacks (#10) and 70 TFLs (#4) in 2016, 37 sacks (#14) and 73 TFLs (#8) in 2017, and 18 sacks (#3) and 57 TFLs (#2) in 2018. I don't see how it's not certain that this year they are going to have a lot of regression with their offensive line.

I'm not saying we're definitely going to exploit this vulnerability of theirs but I'm confident it's going to be part of the game plan;

Pruitt addressed developing the defense last week:

“If you have great pass rushers, guys that can win one-on-one, obviously putting pressure on the quarterback does that. You have got to be able to put pressure on the offense, whether it’s by rushing four, rushing six or rushing five. You have got to be able to hide the stress, put pressure on them when the ball’s in the air. You have got to have ballhawks.”

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Off Topic:

As many know by now, Florida lost 7 of their top 8 offensive linemen from last year. I'm hoping that will flip the turnover ratio in our game this year. Here's a couple notes coming out of their spring practice. (5 moved on to try for the NFL, 1 transferred out, and 1 has medical issues).




For reference the guys who left at the end of last year (145 starts combined) allowed 45 sacks in 2015 (#14 in SEC) and 98 tackles for loss (#13), 28 sacks (#10) and 70 TFLs (#4) in 2016, 37 sacks (#14) and 73 TFLs (#8) in 2017, and 18 sacks (#3) and 57 TFLs (#2) in 2018. I don't see how it's not certain that this year they are going to have a lot of regression with their offensive line.

I'm not saying we're definitely going to exploit this vulnerability of theirs but I'm confident it's going to be part of the game plan;

Pruitt addressed developing the defense last week:

Remember that Reddit post shared here with Florida improving or maintaining at every single position?

 

[Big Sun]

View attachment 198436my fav underdog that dont get enough hype. Me thinks he is gonna blow up some OL and squish some RB's and QB's while he is here.

Gators are fkd..

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Simmons:

Evaluation

Massive nose guard who looks all of the 350 pounds he’s listed at. An absolute load to try and move around in the middle of a defensive line. Should be able to take on a double team, hold his ground and will be very tough to handle in one-on-one situations because of his raw power. Isn’t just big, has good first step quickness and can beat an opposing guard/center right at the snap. Moves well laterally, can change direction, uses his hands well and can finish off a play. Plays with toughness and physicality and is almost impossible to slow down once he gets moving up the field. is a devastating run blocker as an offensive lineman as well but will play on the defensive side of the ball in college and has the physical tools to be an impact player early in his college career. Projects as a impact upper tier Power 5 starter and future late-round NFL draft pick.
Athletic Background
- Named 2018 Defensive MVP for Tennessee's Region 5-3A
- Won state titles in the shot put (49-10.5) and discus (146-8) at TSSAA Small Class Track & Field Championships as a junior

3 star?

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

Off Topic:

As many know by now, Florida lost 7 of their top 8 offensive linemen from last year. I'm hoping that will flip the turnover ratio in our game this year. Here's a couple notes coming out of their spring practice. (5 moved on to try for the NFL, 1 transferred out, and 1 has medical issues).




For reference the guys who left at the end of last year (145 starts combined) allowed 45 sacks in 2015 (#14 in SEC) and 98 tackles for loss (#13), 28 sacks (#10) and 70 TFLs (#4) in 2016, 37 sacks (#14) and 73 TFLs (#8) in 2017, and 18 sacks (#3) and 57 TFLs (#2) in 2018. I don't see how it's not certain that this year they are going to have a lot of regression with their offensive line.

I'm not saying we're definitely going to exploit this vulnerability of theirs but I'm confident it's going to be part of the game plan;

Pruitt addressed developing the defense last week:

Looks like UF’s OL and our DL are in similar positions. Very little returning experience or production and a ton of question marks.

 

[Devo182]

Wtf. Would love to see that argument.

 

[butchna]

Wtf. Would love to see that argument.

Prolly made them listen to him talk about himself and promised more if he was denied.

 

[Devo182]

Even the Miami and OSU boards have no idea what the Martell waiver was for. I know the argument can't be released publically for privacy/HIPAA reasons, but I hope there is serious transparency and oversight within.

 

[JohnnyD1024]

Ranking 2019 NCAA tournament coaches as players, 1-68

 

[JohnnyD1024]

So does everyone have their NIT,CBI and CIT brackets filled out?

 

[pismonque]

Why wish that on Idaho?

definitely a tater hater