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[franklinpence]

Anybody got the visitor list for this weekend?

Alabama Game Visitors (thread)

 

[UTSuave’]

Syracuse, JMU, and whatever the last team is:
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I was shocked to see Clemson undefeated still

 

[bigl3327]

Tru, small might not be Barry sanders but ya know what? He’s consistent, blocks decent, and most importantly holds on to the football! Not to mention as you stated, is a leader in the off-season and steadily improves his game and that kinda work ethic rubs off on other players!

He definitely doesn't get the level of respect he deserves from those outside of the program.

 

[Vfl2407]

Dude...if anyone is fooled by claiming that DW is paying bail for arrested fans, they clearly aren't very smart.

There have been politicians that have claimed the same thing at political rallies. Many believed that.

 

[LittleVol]

I don't think that's nearly a foregone conclusion. I like and appreciate him. But he's fairly close to his ceiling. He's not going to get considerably faster. He's done a very good job of developing his skill to the level of his talent. He's dependable and does all the right things.

That said, there are 3 guys with a higher ceiling than his on the roster now without regard to the portal. Wright is also getting better. He needs to hang onto the ball but very obviously has better speed than Small. Sampson is still a pup but has better quickness, speed, and innate vision than either of the other two. Williams needs development in part because he has that "big back" build.

If you have some personal connection or affinity for Small then I'm sorry for offending you. But objectively speaking... he will not be RB#1 next year if one or more of the others develop their skills to a level close to their talent. There are LOTS of RB's who would be #1 if they portaled in. Some play at small schools or lesser programs and are far too good for the teams they're on.

We have no way of knowing who might be in the portal but let's say someone like Sean Tucker from Syracuse sees UT and Spyre as a good move. There are two certainties. One is he would be #1. Two... barring injury he would flourish in Heupel's O even more than he is now.

I have to say I'm surprised youre this underwhelmed by Small.

Jabari :
- makes people miss in the open field
- catches the ball cleanly
- faster than people think. Had that LSU safety not been the last defender 10 yards ahead, he was going to out run their other defenders for an 83 yard TD.
- runs with great pad level and leg drive.
- takes care of the football

Small has played 4 whole games an has 300 yards rushing with about 50 receiving.
He's going to have probably over 1,200 total yards of offense and 10 TDs. by seasons end.

Wright doesn't run with good leg drive, he can't make people miss really.
He's like a smaller Darren McFadden

 

[SSVol]

There have been politicians that have claimed the same thing at political rallies. Many believed that.

It's satire. Clearly.

 

[fla orange]

The bad part about this, and I truly hope he plays, and is innocent until proven guilty, is the Bama Homers calling this game for CBS will be sure to remind everyone watching time and time again that he was arrested on felony assault!

FACTS! I learned on the Interweb

 

[Devo182]

 

[SoilVol]

And I know Payton Miller's a doctor now, but surely we can get some art students to paint the rock?

I think if they paid her she'd come down from Indiana to paint it lol.

 

[BigSteve09]

Also fyi, the equipment room had orange helmets in them today. Do with that information what you want

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Please let us totally dominate this game. Hope Bama never has a chance!

 

[VflPT22]

Wbir just ruled Tillman out apparently

No..they didn’t

 

[sjt18]

I have to say I'm surprised youre this underwhelmed by Small.

Jabari :
- makes people miss in the open field
- catches the ball cleanly
- faster than people think. Had that LSU safety not been the last defender 10 yards ahead, he was going to out run their other defenders for an 83 yard TD.
- runs with great pad level and leg drive.
- takes care of the football

Small has played 4 whole games an has 300 yards rushing with about 50 receiving.
He's going to have probably over 1,200 total yards of offense and 10 TDs. by seasons end.

Wright doesn't run with good leg drive, he can't make people miss really.
He's like a smaller Darren McFadden

I'm not actually "underwhelmed". I'm appreciative. He's just limited. He does some things well. Maybe even a little above average. Not exactly sure what you mean by those stats. I'm fine with dropping Akron if that's your point but he's still averaging 4.64 ypc vs average competition. Without that game, he averages 74 ypg... pretty pedestrian for a #1 RB.

He had a great game vs LSU. My opinion will change if he keeps that up.

Disagree about Wright and he's really just learning the position. He wasn't well used or coached in HS. FTR, I don't think he's a true #1 SEC level RB either. Not sure if his talent can go to that level but believe he's further from his ceiling than Small.

I think the Fr have pretty high ceilings.

 

[SoilVol]

For real? Like she wasn’t talented enough lol save some for the rest of us

She's insanely talented and smart. She painted my chest once for a Lady Vols soccer game. Last time I talked to her she was in med school at VCU but I think she graduated last year and is now at Indiana.

 

[BigSteve09]

Price is saying white helmet several times over at the other site


I'm guessing I got got

I trust you morans too much

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Also fyi, the equipment room had orange helmets in them today. Do with that information what you want

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Also fyi, the equipment room had orange helmets in them today. Do with that information what you want

Are we wearing all orange from head to toe? Bama all crimson?

 

[Vfl2407]

No..they didn’t

Sources: Cedric Tillman still recovering from ankle surgery | wbir.com

 

[mrMet]

Price is saying white helmet several times over at the other site


I'm guessing I got got

I trust you morans too much

Yeah I find it hard to believe we wouldn’t wear white helmets. I do want to see the orange britches tho

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Price is saying white helmet several times over at the other site


I'm guessing I got got

I trust you morans too much

They just said last week that our big-time games would be in traditional colors. . . alts for some other games. I assume they mean Bama, UF, UGA for traditional.

 

[Volfan39]

I actually trust this source. Not saying they will be used this week but they are there. They have them if they want to wear them

 

[tnvols72]

Wbir just ruled Tillman out apparently

I do not see that information being out on a Wednesday night. One would think Heup would not release that until Sat sometime. But who knows

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

I actually trust this source. Not saying they will be used this week but they are there. They have them if they want to wear them

Would love to see what they look like.

 

[fla orange]

So basically if he doesn’t play, there are still too many uncertainties with the case. If he does play, we can be fairly confident there is rather convincing evidence that the initial report was way off.
I like that the people making this decision at UT aren’t just bowing to the optics and national perception, but rather are thinking about what is best for JM. He’s earned that.

The report is simply the statement of a self proclaimed drunk guy!!

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Would love to see what they look like.