Recruiting Forum: Football Talk XI

[OGbabyaviVol]

Or maybe he was mad that you would actually tattoo a baby.

Nah...he was tatted out. He thought it was cool, so much so that he told me he would tattoo "OGbabyaviVOL" on his firstborn. TIFWIW.

 

[ChaoticUT]

A little off topic, but I heard someone (I don't recall who it was) on the radio yesterday talking about Oregon making comic books for potential recruits. Apparently, the school created these comic books portraying the prospect as the hero, saving the program and hoisting the crystal football after winning a national championship. Anyway, I thought it sounded pretty cool but apparently the NCAA squashed did.

Does anyone remember hearing about this? And if so, did any of these comic books ever get posted online?

Oregon's Jonathan Stewart Comic Book - Photos - SI.com

Oregon Recruited Football Players With Comic Books | NFL

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

This. Talent will not be an issue. We will have some youthful growing pains, but talent is everywhere. It's just a matter of adjusting to the college game and minimizing mental errors.

Guys are setting themselves up for a huge disappointment thinking we will even stay close to OU. 100 degree heat, first big road game with a team full of (talented) youth, along with being controlled on both LOS's will result in a long day.

This matchup will be very much like FSU vs OU in 2010. FSU just came off a tremendous recruiting year and Jimbo was moving the program back to national recognition. FSU fans had big hopes for that 2010 game calling it their “we are back” game. Well, they weren’t quite back yet. After getting beat 47-17 they left knowing they had an extremely talented team but was very young in their skill positions and O & D line. The good news is we all know 3 years later they win the natty. It’s going to take time guys, bottom line is TN isn’t going to win in Norman this year. With that said, Go Vols!

 

[Ron Swanson]

No way, Randolph has his spot locked down. But either TK or Cortez McDowell is very likely to take McNeil's spot at FS.

Or Gaulden.

 

[VolLee]

It’s going to take time guys, bottom line is TN isn’t going to win in Norman this year. With that said, Go Vols!

We'll never win as long as fans are this negative all the time.












I keed.

 

[Ace]

Or Gaulden.

I was hoping Gaulden locked down the corner opposite Sutton. I know he is probably best at safety, but he has the ball skills for corner. I say put the best 5 (including nickel) and let them play.

 

[LotteryPick]

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Saw this on twitter. Siap

This guy has a huge arm. Another QB we could take without hesitation.

 

[WriterVol]

Does anyone else get tired of Volnation posters calling Volnation as a whole hypocritical because there are hundreds of posters giving wide and varied opinions?

It's especially frustrating when it's normally intelligent, well-reasoned posters doing it.

"Gee Volnation, only you would give opinion x when only a month ago you were giving opinion y." Come on, folks!

 

[Nashvegas31]

Or Gaulden.

I remember jones and jancek during recruiting celebrations specifically pointing him out as a kid they can't wait to get here this summer. Big plans for him. That told me they think he can start as freshman

 

[TriedAndTrueVOL]

I almost feel bad for KY. 6th toughest schedule in the country.

Almost.

 

[TriedAndTrueVOL]

We are going to be scary young/inexperienced in the 2 deep this fall. My expected brand-spankin-new starters at some point in the year are:

Coleman
Blair
Pearson
Malone
Mixon
Hendrix
E. Moseley/Gaulden
TKjr

That's 8-9 of 22 starters with players who just got on campus or are still in high school. Very talented, but no big-boy experience whatsoever. We will take down the mid-level foes, but we just don't have the combination of experience and depth to topple any giants yet. I think 8 regular season wins is the absolute best we can do.

Agreed.

 

[JRVFL]

This guy has a huge arm. Another QB we could take without hesitation.

Stud. I would think we at least wait until after the Gentry decision in June, IMO. Don't see us waiting for anyone else, though.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I was hoping Gaulden locked down the corner opposite Sutton. I know he is probably best at safety, but he has the ball skills for corner. I say put the best 5 (including nickel) and let them play.

He might end up at corner but the VQ mods, Buck Fitzgerald and even Butch said he's a safety. Buck has been very adamant on VQ that he's best suited at safety and going to play safety at UT. Considering he runs IFM where Gaulden works out I tend to believe him. But anything's possible and like you said, put the best players on the field.

I think no matter what, Gaulden is going to be a difference maker sooner rather than later.

 

[UTProf]

Oklahoma is poised for big let down. I'm just waiting to see what our team does in year 2. They think we'll be slow and won't have the athletes to run with them. Talent won't be the issue it'll be youth more than anything.

Well Ole Miss knocked off Texas last year. And while Texas had an ugly season they weren't hurting for talent. Okie could definitely overlook us. But dang that game's on the road and our talent will be young...

 

[UTProf]

So the defense we're running this year... am I correct in assuming that we're running a 4-3 hybrid base that will give a lot of 3-4 looks?

 

[Madkins8]

So the defense we're running this year... am I correct in assuming that we're running a 4-3 hybrid base that will give a lot of 3-4 looks?

We are a 4-3 that is going to run >50% Nickel. Partly because of opponent offensive scheme and partly because of personnel limitations.

 

[UTProf]

We are a 4-3 that is going to run >50% Nickel. Partly because of opponent offensive scheme and partly because of personnel limitations.

Ah ok. I was under the impression that the use of the LEO meant we were running a kind of a hybrid 4-3. (I'm still learning defensive formations and schemes so it gets kinda confusing).

 

[The Breakerboy]

I think McDowell would be more likely to take over SS wouldn't he? Randolph is the QB, we are screwed if he gets hurt again.

TKjr will be the SS I hope.

 

[Dust10]

Decided to bring back one of my signature Avi's.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I'd love to see us play a 3 safety set some like the giants did in 2010 with Fewell. Getting McDowell, TK, Gaulden on the field with cam would be like christmas for jancek, lots of options and creative things can be done.

 

[PassedOutAwake]

Guys are setting themselves up for a huge disappointment thinking we will even stay close to OU. 100 degree heat, first big road game with a team full of (talented) youth, along with being controlled on both LOS's will result in a long day.

This matchup will be very much like FSU vs OU in 2010. FSU just came off a tremendous recruiting year and Jimbo was moving the program back to national recognition. FSU fans had big hopes for that 2010 game calling it their “we are back” game. Well, they weren’t quite back yet. After getting beat 47-17 they left knowing they had an extremely talented team but was very young in their skill positions and O & D line. The good news is we all know 3 years later they win the natty. It’s going to take time guys, bottom line is TN isn’t going to win in Norman this year. With that said, Go Vols!

I disagree about us being able to keep it close. Win? probably not.. but keep it close... possibly

They only beat WVU (4-8) 16-7 in Norman.
They only beat TCU (4-8) 20-17 in Norman.
Lost to Texas 36-20 in Norman.
Lost to Baylor 41-12 @ Baylor

Most of their wins were in the 10-15 point range.
Oklahoma St -9
KSU -10
TxTech -8
Kansas -15
ND -14
Bama -14

The only teams they really romped were UL Monroe, Tulsa and Iowa St.

If WVU and TCU can keep it close, then we can.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I believe Stoops has only lost 5 home games in his 15 years as OU's HC. Hopefully we give him #6!

 

[Ron Swanson]

Virginia leading receiver TE Jake McGee to transfer - CBSSports.com

Get him, Butch!

 

[The Breakerboy]

I'd love to see us play a 3 safety set some like the giants did in 2010 with Fewell. Getting McDowell, TK, Gaulden on the field with cam would be like christmas for jancek, lots of options and creative things can be done.

Not yet, they need a QB back there. Plus I hope Gaulden is playing CB when he gets here.

 

[BookVol]

Virginia leading receiver TE Jake McGee to transfer - CBSSports.com

Get him, Butch!

Definitely be a huge upgrade at TE no disrespect to Helm and Wolf.