Recruiting Forum Football Talk XVIII

[InVOLuntary]

If our guys stay healthy, there's a possibility of a great season. We know we've got some pieces, but the rest of the SEC, except for USC, does not. It's going to be a long summer.

I'm trying very hard to temper my expectations. When I think of all the key pieces that were missing yesterday and the freshman yet to report, it's proving difficult.

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

Would like to see Evan get a look at Corner. Need him on the field.

 

[tri_vol]

I have been to a lot of spring games and there is only so much you can tell fro seeing one. However, I came away with these thoughts:

Dormady has a great arm. Really wish we had the depth to RS him this year

Think Q red shirts and Jones plays mop up duty as long as Dobbs stays healthy.

 

[VolBalla2014]

I loved seeing jashon Robertson win two awards, one for offseason conditioning. IMO, one of Butch's best scouting products. He was written off when we signed him, but he seems to be a blessing. The guys still only a freshman, but I have no doubts he'll be drafted in a few years

 

[VOLMEB]

Think Q red shirts and Jones plays mop up duty as long as Dobbs stays healthy.

I don't think we can afford to redshirt Dormady. Hopefully Dobbs stays healthy all season but if he doesn't, we'll need Dormady. He's an EE and that makes a big difference. Jones is the one we should redshirt at this point imo (unless he just comes in and is clearly better than Dormady/Jennings in the summer/fall).

 

[VolFromNashville]

I'm trying very hard to temper my expectations. When I think of all the key pieces that were missing yesterday and the freshman yet to report, it's proving difficult.

Same here. UT is a better team now. No doubt. It has to translate to wins over other SEC teams though. Particularly Georgia and Florida.

 

[darkgable]

If Joshua Dobbs isn’t the next really, really big thing in college football, he’s going to come close.

He didn’t run much in the spring game, and the 5-of-8 performance for 94 yards and a score wasn’t anything too amazing, but after struggling early on in his career in practices, good luck finding anyone to say anything negative about the 6-3, 212-pound junior’s offseason.

He stepped up his game last year when thrown into the mix late, winning four games as a starter and dominating Iowa in the TaxSlayer Bowl. Now that there’s no question that he’s the main man, he has taken off as a leader and as a playmaker for a rising team that has huge expectations and a world of upside.

But it’s more than just his mobility, his creativity, and his potential. He’s what a resurgent program wants the face of the franchise to be with the poise, the personality and the student in student-athlete, earning academic all-star honors majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

There’s a ton of work still to be done, though. He has to be more consistent, cutting down on his interceptions is a must, and he has to avoid taking sacks, but it’s all there to be special with a little more time.
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[butchna]

Your man Dormady looked awfully good yesterday. Would still have liked to have seen TG out there battling with him. opcorn:

TG? The poster? :huh:

 

[Aesius]

Anyone know what happened to the British guy who used to post on here that was a Vols fan?

I haven't seen him around in a long, long time. Wonder what's up with him.

 

[Nashvegas31]

In practice and Spring game video, Dormady just seems like a WR best friend. He puts the ball on the money where the WR can keep his stride.

 

[Go Fight Win]

Yesterday I ran into a certain DT who will be here this summer from the class of '15. Obviously I talked recruiting with him and I took away a few pieces of info:

1) already stated this in his thread, but I feel much better about Mecole

2) Feel even better about Warrior

3) expect 1-2 top 100 commits who are completely off of our (fans) radar

4) this class is going to be, from top to bottom, filled with playmakers.

Nothing too crazy but I thought I'd share

 

[butchna]

Anyone know what happened to the British guy who used to post on here that was a Vols fan?

I haven't seen him around in a long, long time. Wonder what's up with him.

Stephenk? He posted on another board about attending a game in Knoxville last year (forget which one)...posted a lot of pics...last one of him going into a Scientology tent.

 

[butchna]

Yesterday I ran into a certain DT who will be here this summer from the class of '15. Obviously I talked recruiting with him and I took away a few pieces of info:

1) already stated this in his thread, but I feel much better about Mecole

2) Feel even better about Warrior

3) expect 1-2 top 100 commits who are completely off of our (fans) radar

4) this class is going to be, from top to bottom, filled with playmakers.

Nothing too crazy but I thought I'd share

You afraid you'll get sued if you reveal Kahlil's name?...he's all over Twitter about going after crutes...sounds like he kidnapped Mecole this weekend.

 

[OldVol49vfl]

Just because someone gets a not guilty verdict does not mean they didn't commit the crime. Beyond a reasonable doubt does not mean the defendant did not commit the crime. It also doesn't mean they then have a defamation suit because of that not guilty verdict. That's not how it works.

I believe I said no guarantee they will get anything, meaning from either party. In today's world one can sue for about anything they want, but no guarantee they will win anything. I was not defending inappropriate activities on the job or anywhere else in case you misunderstood what I was saying.

 

[UTProf]

...but he has flipped this roster and had a **** eating grin most of the game. He knows he has the horses this year

That grin is the most underrated observation about this team. Yes, CBJ knows what he has and he knows this team could easily exceed expectations.

I wish I'd kept the interview from a while back but even Jancek who was trying his best not to reveal any excitement and calm expectations let slip that yeah, he knows too.

 

[Go Fight Win]

You afraid you'll get sued if you reveal Kahlil's name?...he's all over Twitter about going after crutes...sounds like he kidnapped Mecole this weekend.

I try not to.... you know, compliance

 

[butchna]

I try not to.... you know, compliance

Gotcha brah...my bad. :hi:

 

[Catbone]

Butch is like the perfect recruiter. Literally couldn't ask for a better one.

 

[volfaninpa]

Yesterday I ran into a certain DT who will be here this summer from the class of '15. Obviously I talked recruiting with him and I took away a few pieces of info:

1) already stated this in his thread, but I feel much better about Mecole

2) Feel even better about Warrior

3) expect 1-2 top 100 commits who are completely off of our (fans) radar

4) this class is going to be, from top to bottom, filled with playmakers.

Nothing too crazy but I thought I'd share

Love this!

 

[TriCitiesVol]

Butch is like the perfect recruiter. Literally couldn't ask for a better one.

Yeah he's done a great job. He also surrounds himself with personable, hard-working, and hungry individuals.

And just from my experience, good character and work ethic is infectious with the right person. Butch is that dude.

 

[UTProf]

Also on Alabama again, those #1 classes are turning out more busts than actually good players. They're more hype than anything. Go watch their spring game and watch ours. Not a whole lot of difference in the two.

I watched both and without being a homer I'll say that 1. their likely starter (Coker) only seemed comfortable throwing to his right - that's about all he did. 2. Their secondary seemed soft but they seemed to think it was due to their WRs so who knows but I saw a lotta cushion. 3. Their spring game was boooooring. I've grown used to our tempo and watching Alabama football now feels like watching something from the 50s. I can definitely see why they have so much trouble with Auburn, OSU and even us last year.

That all said, their oline was weak last year pretty much most of the season and their spring game was godawful for all the QBs. Yet they managed to do what they do - drop one game a year and make it to the BCS/playoffs.

 

[Big151Orange]

JJ wont move to another position unless Sheriron Jones can take his 3 spot safely

JJ has major work to do as a passer after his performance yesterday. I would be surprised if Sheriron Jones does not take the 3 spot. If he does, JJ would be making a mistake not to consider a position change. He is way too athletic to be sitting on the sideline as a 4th QB, especially with JG coming in next year.

 

[Catbone]

JJ has major work to do as a passer after his performance yesterday. I would be surprised if Sheriron Jones does not take the 3 spot. If he does, JJ would be making a mistake not to consider a position change. He is way too athletic to be sitting on the sideline as a 4th QB, especially with JG coming in next year.

JJ needs to know that while he may not pan out at QB, he has the skills to be a star at other positions.

 

[dtboggs23]

Yesterday I ran into a certain DT who will be here this summer from the class of '15. Obviously I talked recruiting with him and I took away a few pieces of info:

1) already stated this in his thread, but I feel much better about Mecole

2) Feel even better about Warrior

3) expect 1-2 top 100 commits who are completely off of our (fans) radar

4) this class is going to be, from top to bottom, filled with playmakers.

Nothing too crazy but I thought I'd share

I am going to guess the DT you talked to was Picou

 

[darkgable]

I believe I said no guarantee they will get anything, meaning from either party. In today's world one can sue for about anything they want, but no guarantee they will win anything. I was not defending inappropriate activities on the job or anywhere else in case you misunderstood what I was saying.

I was interpreting as you saying if he was found not guilty that meant he could sue for defamation based off the not guilty meaning he was innocent or didn't do the crime. If that makes sense. For example OJ was found not guilty in criminal court which was beyond a reasonable doubt. Meaning the prosecution didn't prove it's case even though we knew he was guilty. In civil court the burden of proof was a preponderance of the evidence. It was more likely that he did do it. Burden is lower.