Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

[scienceteaching_vol]

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Bout to get on this Mario kart

Need to pick up Worms Armageddon. One of the best party games for 64. My friends still get together and play it.

 

[BigSteve09]

Andy Staples talking through some Florida challenges

Anthony Richardson, Osiris Torrance, Gervon Dexter all went Pro. So you look around and ask "who are the scouts going to come see next year?"

Trevor Etienne is gonna be real good, but he's only gonna be a Sophomore. Montrell Johnson followed Napier to Florida from Louisiana, he might be one they come to see. Ricky Pearsall, the WR from Arizona State could be another one. But... who else?

Who are some of the other players? To this point none of the other players have really distinguished themselves. Maybe Jason Marshall, the corner. Other than that, it's not a long list.

When you do this for other teams, it's pretty easy. Georgia has guys, we know. Where does Florida rank vs teams like Tennessee and South Carolina? You're not overtaking Georgia, but the question is are you going to be behind Tennessee and South Carolina too? If so, that's going to be a problem (for Napier).

And now with Mertz... what were the other alternatives? Sam Hartman didn't choose Florida. Florida didn't take Austin Reed, from FL played QB at WKU, Florida didn't show interest so he stayed at WKU. They were after Tulane's QB, and he ended up staying. They also had a QB in their 2023 class, Rashada... anyway. The fact there was no alternative is scary. He's got experience, but it's not great experience. Jack Miller, once upon a time was supposed to be the next great QB at Ohio State. The door is close to being shut on him.

If Florida is giving up 30 points a game on defense again, which by the way their Defensive Coordinator went to the NFL. Not a lot of confidence.

Andy's only bright spot - DL Desmond Watson.



Notes from his 2022 season: Made first career start at No. 11 Tennessee (Sept. 24) and recorded three tackles

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

These folks

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Lol we aren’t losing to Missouri

 

[swchandler1988]

423 has only been around since 1995. Knoxville went to 865 in 1999.

I lived in Knoxville in during grade school. 5th grade in ‘99, the year after we won, Star 102.1 was talking about why they changed it from 423 to 865. There may be a technical reason..but i think we all know why

 

[utvolmaniac]

Honest question for you Braves fans….HTF did they only win 1 WS???
Best trio ever.

1971 Orioles may say otherwise. Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally and Pat Dobson. One of two MLB teams to have four twenty game winners (1920 White Sox the other). I know that’s four, but the first three……..

 

[VolGee4]

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I lived in Knoxville in during grade school. 5th grade in ‘99, the year after we won, Star 102.1 was talking about why they changed it from 423 to 865. There may be a technical reason..but i think we all know why

Yea, I was a sophomore at UT when it got changed.

 

[BigSteve09]

Alright guys, some more reading material to get us through the last few weeks before Fall Camp.

Notes from the most accurate college football preview of the last decade.





They have us ranked #13 preseason of all Power 5 teams:




We are also 13th ranked on the running 5-year Recruiting average.

We finished as the 5th best graded team of 2022:



Heupel currently the best rated coaching hire of the 2021 class of coaches, and the highest rated hire of any coach from 2017-2021:



LB Keenan Pili made the All-Transfer Team
WR Bru McCoy 2nd Team All-SEC
LB Aaron Beasley 2nd Team All-SEC

SEC PREDICTION:




Excerpts from his notes on the Tennessee team page:

2022 was one of the best revival seasons I’ve seen.

Tennessee snapped an eight-game losing streak to Florida to beat the Gators for just the second time in 18 tries. But on the Third Saturday of October, Tennessee captured the nation’s eye and delivered the best moment of the entire college football season with its 52- 49 thriller over Alabama.

The goalposts were torn down, marched out of the stadium and thrown into the Tennessee River. This was peak college football.

Hyatt’s fivetouchdown explosion against Alabama was one of the best receiving performances I’ve seen.

The first 11-win season since 2001, highest final AP rank since 2001, the highest-scoring offense in America, and reclaiming the Florida and Alabama rivalries – not bad for a second-year coach who inherited a three-win, sanction-riddled program.

Josh Heupel completely flipped the script of Tennessee Football, changed the program trajectory, and re-invigorated one of the sport’s most passionate fan bases.

Hooker: His 2022 season was deserving of a trip to New York City and he earned a spot on my Heisman ballot. Hooker operated Heupel’s offense to perfection, with decisive/correct reads, sharp passing, and the foot-speed to make defenses pay. He finished the season as the nation’s leader in yards/attempt (9.5) and touchdown-to-pick ratio, and placed second in the all-encompassing QB Rating.

Heupel’s scheme spreads opponents out sideline to sideline and operates at the fastest tempo in America. Halzle noted that this hyper-tempo “steals a defensive coordinator’s focus throughout a game week of prep.” So much attention is placed on preparing for tempo, that Heupel and Halzle can throw in new formations, concepts, and personnel packages to surprise opponents.

Bru McCoy returns and now takes over the top spot. We saw an early glimpse of the new receiver trio – McCoy, Ramel Keyton and Squirrel White – in the Orange Bowl, and all three of them caught a touchdown pass. White looks like the next productive Volunteer slot receiver, continuing the lineage of Hyatt and Velus Jones.

All three running backs return, headlined by the pair of Jaylen Wright and Jabari Small who combined for 1,609 yards and 23 touchdowns. As a team, Tennessee posted 40 rushing touchdowns which tied their all-time record with the 1951 national championship team.

Tennessee’s defense got a bad national spin last year. They were elite against the run, helped secure the Pitt win, held LSU to 13 points, and kept NFL Draft favorite Will Levis out of the endzone and under 100 yards.

Yes, the pass defense had some breakdowns and the per-game number is a black eye. But from a per-play view, they were 64th against the pass – ok, but not terrible. Also consider the extreme run of injuries they had at corner, that teams avoided their stout run defense, and that opponents needed to throw the ball to catch up or keep pace with Heupel’s offense.

Kamal Hadden, Warren Burrell, Christian Charles, and Brandon Turnage are all back and healthy

returning tackle-leader Aaron Beasley was called “the cornerstone” of the defense by coach Banks.

Even with a changing of the guard at quarterback, there is no reason to expect a major dropoff here. Heupel’s offense is still a premier system in the SEC and they will continue to be a matchup nightmare for opposing coordinators.

The defense was underrated nationally, as they placed #5 in my Game Grader Rushing Defense, and #25 overall – and that was with an unlucky injury run at the cornerback spot. While Georgia remains up in the Dynasty Tier, Tennessee is the clear-cut pick in the race for second in the East.

Where we rank nationally:




Just so you know, those same Offensive/Defensive charts were FULL of red last year. DRASTIC change.

I mean look at this. IF our DBs can improve EVEN JUST A LITTLE. We are among the elite:

 

[Jackcrevol]

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I lived in Knoxville in during grade school. 5th grade in ‘99, the year after we won, Star 102.1 was talking about why they changed it from 423 to 865. There may be a technical reason..but i think we all know why

 

[swchandler1988]

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Lol don’t get it, I’ve never seen that show

 

[BigSteve09]

This graph puts our recent offensive dominance in perspective vs. just how terrible we've been in the decade leading up:

also sheds some light on how much the Defense is improving

General Health of the Program:



We still have some work to do here:



OTHER NOTES FROM OTHER SEC TEAMS:

Alabama: It’s hard to remember an Alabama team entering fall camp with so many questions across the roster. Has the torch been passed to Georgia? The jury is still out. But within the West Division, there is no doubt it still runs through Tuscaloosa.

Texas A&M: The historic 2022 class is now another year more experienced, the offensive line is due for better health luck, and Fisher found his quarterback to build around.

Georgia: Smart has built an absolute machine at his alma mater, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

Kentucky: The defense returns enough to be another proven Top 25 unit, and I am bullish that Coen – and transfer quarterback Leary -- can help boost Kentucky a few rungs up the East Division ladder.

Missouri: Look for Missouri to compete, thanks to their elite defense. The offense will have improved quarterback play, better injury luck in the trenches, and more blue-chip playmakers on the outsides.

Florida: The quarterback swap from Richardson to Mertz – along with the departure of four starting linemen – does not instill confidence in an overnight fix to the offense. Florida faces another rebuilding year before Napier’s recruiting wins will start to materialize.

South Carolina: To continue the program momentum, and move up the SEC ladder, South Carolina must install a new offensive scheme through the coordinator change, continue to beef up their lines of scrimmage, and keep pace in the recruiting/transfer game. Some of the November shine has worn off with such a high amount of roster turnover. Florida, Missouri, and Kentucky all return more experience.

Vanderbilt: There was clear progress made in Lea’s second season by snapping the SEC losing streak and boosting the offense out of the national bottom ten.

 

[Orange.]

Memory lane. Nod to Jauan Jennings and lmao at the Gayts.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

These throwback jerseys are sweet, I would like to see us break them out with some alternate helmet

Should have never gone away from them in favor of the dumb black outline

 

[Orange.]

MI and MN

The best Minnesota joke is simply to say "tuna casserole" in a Minnesota accent.

 

[SugarCC]

That drive was a vital part of our season imo.

Keyton's catch is the biggest catch we've seen in a long time. I put it ahead of Bru's catch against Bama, only because Florida game came first.

 

[ReadCT]

Alright guys, some more reading material to get us through the last few weeks before Fall Camp.

Notes from the most accurate college football preview of the last decade.

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They have us ranked #13 preseason of all Power 5 teams:

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We are also 13th ranked on the running 5-year Recruiting average.

We finished as the 5th best graded team of 2022:

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Heupel currently the best rated coaching hire of the 2021 class of coaches, and the highest rated hire of any coach from 2017-2021:

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LB Keenan Pili made the All-Transfer Team
WR Bru McCoy 2nd Team All-SEC
LB Aaron Beasley 2nd Team All-SEC

SEC PREDICTION:

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Excerpts from his notes on the Tennessee team page:


Where we rank nationally:

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Just so you know, those same Offensive/Defensive charts were FULL of red last year. DRASTIC change.

I mean look at this. IF our DBs can improve EVEN JUST A LITTLE. We are among the elite:

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Now THAT is an off season post

 

[Adam Sandler]

PALS IS THE TRUTH. Surprised they haven’t brought one to campus.

 

[Orange.]

Watermelon and feta in salad as a change of pace. Yea or Nay?

 

[BigOrange15]

Did not live up to the hype in the postseason

Edit Smoltz was awesome in the postseason. Glavine and Maddux were pretty average

If there's anyone's opinions I value about postseason success, it's a Cubs fan

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

This board has become infected with Debbie Downer syndrome and it’s pathetic.

 

[UTSuave’]

I wonder if Bama will do something similar when it's 49 days for them.

So glad we added the light show for a moment like this

 

[Jackcrevol]

wow not good news in the recruiting front.

staff perhaps needs to reevaluate some things. not pushing for commitments has cost us on few key players this year.

yuck. oh well what you gonna do?

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Alright guys, some more reading material to get us through the last few weeks before Fall Camp.

Notes from the most accurate college football preview of the last decade.

View attachment 562828



They have us ranked #13 preseason of all Power 5 teams:

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We are also 13th ranked on the running 5-year Recruiting average.

We finished as the 5th best graded team of 2022:

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Heupel currently the best rated coaching hire of the 2021 class of coaches, and the highest rated hire of any coach from 2017-2021:

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LB Keenan Pili made the All-Transfer Team
WR Bru McCoy 2nd Team All-SEC
LB Aaron Beasley 2nd Team All-SEC

SEC PREDICTION:

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Excerpts from his notes on the Tennessee team page:


Where we rank nationally:

View attachment 562841
View attachment 562846

Just so you know, those same Offensive/Defensive charts were FULL of red last year. DRASTIC change.

I mean look at this. IF our DBs can improve EVEN JUST A LITTLE. We are among the elite:

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Didn’t Haddon transfer?

 

[peaygolf]

1971 Orioles may say otherwise. Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally and Pat Dobson. One of two MLB teams to have four twenty game winners (1920 White Sox the other). I know that’s four, but the first three……..

For one season…..yep

 

[knoxvol52]

wow not good news in the recruiting front.

staff perhaps needs to reevaluate some things. not pushing for commitments has cost us on few key players this year.

yuck. oh well what you gonna do?

What do youu mean by pushing, I'm new to recruiting thing ,product on field is what I pay more attention to. You saying trying to hurry up their decision instead of telling them take your time????

 

[StoVol]