Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXI

[HialeahGator]

Clemson's dline is what I hope ours looks like next year with a year under their belt. They can't be blocked and when they get to the ballcarrier or qb they blow them up. They also send waves of guys.

Vastly improved unit. A few future NFL picks in that rotation.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Fuente will do wonders in Miami.

Man that dude with South Florida playmakers............

 

[Ron Swanson]

Tennessee is expected to play today without a trio of key offensive contributors.

Jashon Robertson, Brett Kendrick and Preston Williams have injuries that will prevent them from being on the field when the Vols battle No. 8 Alabama.

Kendrick has been battling an elbow injury and more recently a knee issue. There's a belief Kendrick will need surgery for one or both issues.

Robertson has battled ankle and knee injuries as well. He isn't expected out long-term at this point, but Robertson got extensive treatment this week but still couldn't go.

Williams has been hampered by knee and ankle injuries including a setback this week in practice.

Also hearing that there's a good chance Peyton Manning will be on the Vols' sideline this afternoon

-Rob Lewis

 

[volfanCLT]

Looks like the freshmen will get their chances today on the right side of that line. Tough task

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

-Rob Lewis

Looks like we will start 2 true FR in Tuscaloosa. I know they looked good against UGA, but that's usually a recipe for disaster on the road in the SEC, especially first start in Tuscaloosa.

 

[Catbone]

Of course

 

[unioncityvol]

I'll take Baylor this year. You guys can have the field.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Frustrating that we couldn't get healthier than this with a bye week. This is one of the most beat up teams physically that I've seen in recent memory.

 

[KokoBVol]

Hope Miami gets boat raced.

42-0 before halftime. Good enough?

 

[volfanCLT]

42-0 before halftime. Good enough?

 

[vosams]

I said I won't be back until Lexington. My inner VFL couldn't resist. Team has arrived at stadium. GBO! #VolitaleStyle

 

[Vfl2407]

Frustrating that we couldn't get healthier than this with a bye week. This is one of the most beat up teams physically that I've seen in recent memory.

Seriously.
My wuestion is why?
Poor strength and conditioning?
Just bad luck?

 

[InVOLuntary]

Seriouswy.
My wuestion is why?
Poor stwength and conditioning?
Just bad wuck?

Fify

 

[Catbone]

Seriously.
My wuestion is why?
Poor strength and conditioning?
Just bad luck?

Football gods hate tennessee.

 

[Vols4us]

Seriously.
My wuestion is why?
Poor strength and conditioning?
Just bad luck?

You want the truth? My answer will be unpopular to many on here.

Overtraining and intensity. The intensity of the S&C combined with the intensity of Butch's practices overtaxes the young bodies of 18-22 year old kids. I am all for the intensity of S&C in the off season. But combining it with the in-season and add in the high volume of reps in practice - too much. Do black stripes and their removal come to mind?

As a result it will take 4-5 highly talented recruiting classes to get where they want to go because of the attrition from injuries and program departures built into the system. It is what it is.

 

[butchna]

Football gods hate tennessee.

Speaking of "God" "hate" and you.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

You want the truth? My answer will be unpopular to many on here.

Overtraining and intensity. The intensity of the S&C combined with the intensity of Butch's practices overtaxes the young bodies of 18-22 year old kids. I am all for the intensity of S&C in the off season. But combining it with the in-season and add in the high volume of reps in practice - too much. Do black stripes and their removal come to mind?

As a result it will take 4-5 highly talented recruiting classes to get where they want to go because of the attrition from injuries and program departures built into the system. It is what it is.

I actually was kind of wondering the same thing.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Looks like we will start 2 true FR in Tuscaloosa. I know they looked good against UGA, but that's usually a recipe for disaster on the road in the SEC, especially first start in Tuscaloosa.

Worried more from a strength point of view than mental. Those 2 showed their mentality last week being thrown to wolves in critical situation. How does Jones hold up strength wise versus some big guys on Bamas line. Going to have to move the line and use athleticism

 

[VolGee4]

You want the truth? My answer will be unpopular to many on here.

Overtraining and intensity. The intensity of the S&C combined with the intensity of Butch's practices overtaxes the young bodies of 18-22 year old kids. I am all for the intensity of S&C in the off season. But combining it with the in-season and add in the high volume of reps in practice - too much. Do black stripes and their removal come to mind?

As a result it will take 4-5 highly talented recruiting classes to get where they want to go because of the attrition from injuries and program departures built into the system. It is what it is.

Maybe, but this issue hasn't been prevalent only under Butch Jones. Hunter, Randolph, Maggitt all had season ending injuries under Dooley and Bray missed time as well. I am sure there were more.

There is a fine line when practicing hard. If you lighten up in practice and lose games, then fans start to question that, too.

 

[VolinArizona]

Sec network confirmed jones and hall are starting

 

[snowvols]

Sec network confirmed jones and hall are starting

It is all going to pay off next year. This is definitely the toughest game we have left. Hopefully we can pull it off, but we should win out regardless of today. Next year the OL will be much better off with guys Jones and Hall getting so much experience.

 

[volfanCLT]

So who's next man up if one of the tackles goes down?

 

[volssam]

So who's next man up if one of the tackles goes down?

Blair?

 

[RikidyBones]

So who's next man up if one of the tackles goes down?

You are.

 

[butchna]

So who's next man up if one of the tackles goes down?

Blair inch: