Recruiting Forum Football Talk XVIII

[Go Fight Win]

Do not be surprised if Richmond is starting at one of the tackle positions sooner rather than later. Butch views Drew as a Tunsil/Cam Robinson immediate impact type of tackle and wants him in the lineup asap.

The part about wanting more physicality at center is 100% true also.

The two examples given came into college with the strength required to immediately impact a game. Drew did not.

There's the difference.

 

[highspeed]

The two examples given came into college with the strength required to immediately impact a game. Drew did not.

There's the difference.

Shouldn't you be getting drunk and chasing hot Asian chicks?

 

[eazyTD]

The two examples given came into college with the strength required to immediately impact a game. Drew did not.

There's the difference.

We will see.

 

[85SugarVol]

In essence the coaches weren't excited about our line and hoped for shakeup but no one is stepping up and replacing anyone. Also that they really want more tenacity at center. The LT spot is the one most up for grabs and that would allow a shuffling.

The part about wanting more physicality at center is 100% true also.

Coleman Thomas needs to step up in a huge way. He needs to take it away from Crowder.

That's the best case scenario. CT just needs to get better at making the calls and adjustments. He's got everything else the staff is looking for at the position.

SteelerVol be like...

 

[UTMVol76]

Paul Fortenberry ‏@Volquest_Paul

The JUCO top 100 has been released today and two Vol commits make the top 20: http://rvls.co/JUCO100ranks @JeffGeo14

(Jeff George & Alexis Johnson)


Also noted on this list for a blast from the past:
#41 Joe Henderson
#77 Akeem Cooperwood

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

The two examples given came into college with the strength required to immediately impact a game. Drew did not.

There's the difference.

Here's hoping his athleticism can help him overcome that. Would love to see the hypothetical LWS threw out with Kerbyson moving to RG and Jashon sliding over to center.

 

[SeanJean]

I always thought Drew was a good year in college strength and conditioning away from making an impact.

 

[RockyTop85]

Another training/exercise question though:

What running shoe have any of you guys had good success with? I just ordered a pair of Brooks shoes. Never used them before. Hoping it helps. I have been having pain in my left knee. I think it's tendonitis. Been resting it this week. And hoping these new shoes will help.

I would check with a running shoe store if you haven't done so.

I have to wear stability shoes because I have flat arches so I use the Brooks Adrenaline, I think. I've used the Saucony Guide as well. They're both fine for me but I've had some that weren't stability shoes that really hurt my arches.

 

[WarMachine]

I just got notified by twitter that several UT coaches had just started following CFA. Maybe nothing... Maybe worth noting.

 

[butchna]

Thought about responding and trying to further explain but I think it's smarter to just move on. I can't get into a prolonged message board discussion. I have way too much going on in my life right now to deal with added stress from something like that. And I don't want to "hold grudges" against anybody on here except maybe Ron for abandoning his position on volnation to go and work, and Butchna just because. Ha

Hey!...I've been nice!...for about 14 hours?

 

[SeanJean]

i just got notified by twitter that several ut coaches had just started following cfa. Maybe nothing... Maybe worth noting.

cfa?

 

[Catbone]

I don't hate people.

Sigh. Disagreeing with someone's thoughts, choices, views, opinions is not hating them. Otherwise, my marriage wouldn't have lasted very long. Haha.

:thumbsup:

 

[butchna]

cfa?

Running back...Carlin Fils-Aime.

 

[UT_King]

Not all that enthused about LWS posts on our oline situation in the FF. Nothing horrible just no silver linings for shakeup. Status quo which I know I have tried not to think about this off season.

That's why i appreciate his posts more than any other. He calls it like it is whether good or bad. Also, I've found his win/loss predictions for UT to be the most accurate.

 

[SeanJean]

Running back...Carlin Fils-Aime.

Oh, right.

 

[WarMachine]

TKjr looks like a LB:

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

This recruiting year is disappointing so far. No other way to describe it. I do love our QB though. Hopefully the staff can turn things around over the next 6 months.

 

[BigOrange15]

This recruiting year is disappointing so far. No other way to describe it. I do love our QB though. Hopefully the staff can turn things around over the next 6 months.

I don't think I'd go quite that far.

 

[JamesBenUT]

Needing some sunshine? Catbone, this is for you:

As we approach the end of another week without resolution of Von Pearson's "Suspension for Suspicion," let's counter our column of a couple of weeks ago which encouraged Vol fans to tap the brakes with a list of reasons to go into full "mash the gas" mode:

DEBORD VS BAJAKIAN: Mike Bajakian is a good offensive football coach but he had some flaws, and his offense was responsible for the fact Butch Jones went 0-2 vs. Will Muschamp at Florida. We were all skeptical of the Mike DeBord hire when it happened because of his recent inactivity, but this looks like an upgrade. DeBord seems to have brought a steady hand to the offensive side. He's clicked with Josh Dobbs and has worked with OL coach Don Mahoney to improve that vital position group. Plus, Butch is an offensive coach and probably needed an OC he respected more.

OL IMPROVEMENT: This unit may continue to be a group of no-names going into the season but some names may emerge. Sophomore OG Jashon Robertson had an admirable true-freshman season as a starter and could be All-SEC level in 2015. If celebrated incoming freshman OT Drew Richmond can ascend to a starting job, which creates a lot of options. Don't sleep on OT Brett Kendrick or freshman OG Chance Hall, as well as future star Jack Jones at OT or OG, whose nasty streak is long.

THUNDER & LIGHTNING: Maybe not as original as the legendary Cobb-Webb RB combo so eloquently described by the Vol Colonel in a recent column, but a healthy Jalen Hurd at 6-3, 240 will be athletic and physical and juco transfer Alvin Kamara can make people miss. Also, we can't forget what a threat Josh Dobbs poses in the read game on the keeper.


PASSING GAME: Passing opportunities should be aplenty if the run game improvement materializes. Look for TE Ethan Wolf to have a breakout year, if so. WR Marquez North should bounce back. WR Josh Smith is nifty. Slot man Pig Howard is the smallest but the toughest in the clutch. Celebrated freshman Preston Williams is still rehabbing a knee injury from last fall, but is one of the best WR prospects Tennessee has signed in some time.

AARON MEDLEY: Some of these big games will almost certainly boil down to a field goal. Sophomore Aaron Medley looks like a star. Put an asterisk by this name.

KAHLIL THE BARBARIAN: What if Kahlil McKenzie is dominating inside as a freshmen in the DL, with DE Derek Barnett and DE Curt Magitt wreaking havoc on the edge. If so, even Lloyd's of London might not touch an insurance policy on whoever QBs for Florida. Even if it takes Kahlil more time to get acclimated, the defensive interior should be solid and Steve Stripling may be the best position coach on this staff.
REPLACING A.J. AT LB: We play some strong running teams: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama. The Vols will need to be salty at linebacker in those games. Freshman Darrin Kirkland Jr. can maybe fill the bill in the middle if he stays healthy.

BEST SECONDARY IN SOME TIME: We know CB Cam Sutton is an excellent football player, but Emmanuel Moseley showed promise as a freshman starter on the other side and juco Justin Martin makes this situation much stronger. Add in the competition at safety provided by Todd Kelly Jr., and the ability to put people like Rashaan Gaulden in the mix in the nickel, and don't discount Willie Martinez as a DB coach. With the pressure that should be applied in the pass rush, these guys should get some turnovers.

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: There is no hungrier fan base in the SEC than the Big Orange Nation. Neyland Stadium will be rocking when the Oklahoma Sooners come to town. A great September will only add gasoline to the fire as Arkansas and Georgia come calling. We may have to attach a rope to Basilio during the Smartway Dalton Bearing 5th Quarter if we get these big wins, to keep him from busting through the roof of the Ray Mears Studio.

Orange Throat'

 

[volnashun]

I figured his time at RT would hurt him for C. Thanks. If he has got everything else down, how long until there wouldn't be huge dropoff in production between the two in your estimation?

One player (C) scored in the 90% and another (C) scored in the 60% during the 2015 spring game.

 

[WarMachine]

What kind of torturous pullup is this? Crazy!

 

[Catbone]

Needing some sunshine? Catbone, this is for you:

Sounds good James! This year all rides on the OL. Live or die with that group.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Is that Von?

Edit: there's a pic with someone with dreads covering their face doing a full bar curl. It looks just like him but I somehow can't link the pic.

 

[Atzar]

What kind of torturous pullup is this? Crazy!

Looks like some training for American Ninja Warrior... lol.

 

[Aesius]

Is that Von?

Edit: there's a pic with someone with dreads covering their face doing a full bar curl. It looks just like him but I somehow can't link the pic.

That would actually be hilarious. They should get him a mask and make him practice with it on during fall camp, WWE-style.