Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[volatil]

Who is pulling for UConn to beat Louisville, so that our new Lady Vols HC can get to Knoxville and get to work?
@InVOLuntary @bignewt @volatil

 

[chargervol]

It's easy to overlook sometimes, but wowowow this coaching staff.

Chaney
Tee
Ansley
Friend
Nieds
Rumph
Sherrer
Rocker
YAC
Weinke

When the fan-perceived "weakest" link in that staff is a former Heisman coaching his position, we're golden.

And to hear all the positivity on Tee.

 

[Catbone]

And to hear all the positivity on Tee.
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That gif always makes me feel uneasy for some reason lol

 

[ChismsHeadband]

I wish I could give an entire thread a like. That Rakim Jarrett thread... wow things are lookin good.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Nobody have the VQ nuggets from the scrimmage?

 

[HankHill]

LOL based on what?! The kid has played one season and got burned plenty of times, not knowing where he was... I am confident our staff will develop him to his full potential, but that's pretty lofty...

He got put on an island the whole season as a true freshman. He held his own. That’s how much confidence Pruitt had in him.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Nobody have the VQ nuggets from the scrimmage?

Word is Jarrett Guarantano performed welldespite suspect pass protection. Josh Palmer, who is emerging as a legit No. 1 WR, had a nicetouchdown catch, same for Ty Chandler.

Overall, the OL was just OK and allowed too many sacks. Inexperienced DL wasn’t much better defending the run, though. Jerome Carvin got a long look at center while freshman Wanya Morris repped almost exclusively at left tackle. Morriswas solid overall.

JT Shrout had his moments but also had a poor red zone INT.

Chandler was also solid as a runner but Jeremy Banks apparently really showcased his skills and had multiple strong runs. Multiple folks were buzzing about Banks afterwards.

Tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson had a good scrimmage, trucking a couple defenders after a few catches.

To expand a bit, Guarantano was solid Saturday, completing passes from various arm angles despite pretty steady pressure. He found DWA several times, with one observer noting the tight end made more plays Saturday night than he had all last season.

Guarantano had a couple touchdowns but his day ended on a sour note, tossing a poor interception during the final 2-minute drill.

It definitely sounds like JT Shrout has taken the lead in the backup quarterback competition. Jim Chaney apparently really likes Shrout’s arm and makeup. The California native is still prone to mistakes (had a red zone INT yesterday), but has improved throughout the first couple weeks this spring.

The Vols repped a bunch of guys up front, but the main first-team OL consisted of freshman Wanya Morris at LT, Ryan Johnson at LG, Jerome Carvin at center, K’Rojhn Calbert at RG and Marcus Tatum at RT. Riley Locklear also got plenty of work with the group at LG. While Morris was solid, it sounds like Calbert was the team’s most physical lineman Saturday.

Jeremy Banks turned some heads with his physicality at tailback, not surprising considering he flashed a year ago. If his ball security issues are behind him, the sophomore will be a big factor in the tailback rotation.

Eric Gray, who returned to the practice field for the first time Thursday, did not participate in the scrimmage. Neither did freshman defensive back Tyus Fields, who just started practicing this week, or Baylen Buchanan, who has been limited all spring.

Josh Palmer’s touchdown reception was one ofthe highlights of the day, a long catch and run for a score.

Tennessee’s front-seven was very up and down,per sources. The unit did pressure Guarantano and Shrout, but it had real issues stopping the run (both Ty Chandler and Banks). Quavaris Crouch got lots of work with the 2s at linebacker, butdidn’t had a strong day. Conversely, freshman safety Jaylen McCollough was among those in the secondary (Alontae Taylor and

BryceThompson) who impressed folks. McCollough can play safety or nickel and his physicality and natural instincts showed up Saturday.

- VQ

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Love that word about Banks!

 

[VolGee4]

One thing Chaney is really good at is scheming to get the TE open. DWA should have a big year.

 

[ChismsHeadband]

- VQ

You're a saint, Ron.

 

[drvenner]

LOL based on what?! The kid has played one season and got burned plenty of times, not knowing where he was... I am confident our staff will develop him to his full potential, but that's pretty lofty...

Your lack of confidence in him makes him a better bet than most.

 

[rjd970]

Looks like line play on both sides could be our weak point, again. Hopefully they get it sorted out. So sick of seeing and hearing about poor play there.

 

[ChismsHeadband]

Looks like line play on both sides could be our weak point, again. Hopefully they get it sorted out. So sick of seeing and hearing about poor play there.

OL is hard to 'fix' in one year, and DL loses basically all major contributors. Trenches will definitely remain our weak spots this year, but I still think the OL will improve at least marginally.

We still have Darnell, McBride, and Lampley coming in over the summer. The latter two won't start or play much barring severe horrific injury luck, but the more competition, the better.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Looks like line play on both sides could be our weak point, again. Hopefully they get it sorted out. So sick of seeing and hearing about poor play there.

We need Savion and Wright to be immediate difference makers.

 

[ChismsHeadband]

We need Savion and Wright to be immediate difference makers.

I've said it all off-season, got a good feeling about Savion.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

@OGbabyaviVol , @butchna looks like Louisville is going down to uconn. Jeff Walz soon?

I am ready!!

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I've said it all off-season, got a good feeling about Savion.

He certainly looks the part. He also seems to have the right attitude. He ain't soft.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I cannot wait to watch Alontae Taylor this season. We're fixing to be DBU with our coaches and the talent we have in the secondary. Tank is gonna be a stud also.

 

[Orange Studs]

I apologize..was having a extremely bad stressful day and took it out on JJP and you..

Really sorry about that. No matter how you meant it..I was wrong...







I do have very serious doubts about JJ Peterson's future as Tennessee Volunteer though...

I do also was just wondering if that stuff was really going on. Apology excepted. We all have those kinds of days.

 

[ChismsHeadband]

We all have those kinds of days.

Yeah, but no one takes it out on VN more often than Ulysees.

 

[scvolfan7]

Alontae Taylor will be a 1st round pick. Calling that right now.

Bryce is too

 

[ChismsHeadband]

Bryce is too

Bryce was making plays as soon as he was thrown into action against WVU. Got burned a few times this season, but all CB's do.

 

[Orange Studs]

@OGbabyaviVol , @butchna looks like Louisville is going down to uconn. Jeff Walz soon?

You think there's a good chance we get him? Would love it if we do but knowing Holly's gone makes my thingal jingle.

 

[LA Vol]

UT hasn't contacted UL about Walz.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It is early so there is time to shore things up. But it seems like some of my suspicions about both lines are still there. If they dont improve significantly, it will be the major reason for us remaining in the cellar of the SEC.