Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXVI

[TechnoVol]

How is JRM faster than Cam lol

This is probably a GPS measure that is taken only during practice where it measures their top practice speed. Were this set up as a pure speed test Cam would more than likely be faster than JRM.

 

[tonybologna]

CFA has a hand injury.

Do you know how bad the hand injury is bud? I hope it's not a broken hand. May be a redshirt season for him anyway. We have 3 RB's ahead of him on the depth chart. We'd just have to hope all RB's stay healthy.

 

[BaldBiker]

CFA has a hand injury.

Rub some dirt on it and get back out there.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

And so it begins...

No

 

[Catbone]

cfa has a hand injury.

🙉 lalallalalala can't hear you

 

[JAllen18]

I really think we beat the breaks off of Florida.

I don't think its close.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Do you know how bad the hand injury is bud? I hope it's not a broken hand. May be a redshirt season for him anyway. We have 3 RB's ahead of him on the depth chart. We'd just have to hope all RB's stay healthy.

I haven't heard how bad. Sounds like he's definitely going to RS

 

[JAllen18]

JG is going to be incredible here, IMO. I really think he will put up Deshaun Watson style numbers in this offense.

He has definitely wowed a lot of people, has a cannon for an arm.

 

[GoBigOrange86]

I really think we beat the breaks off of Florida.

I don't think its close.

It would be deeply therapeutic.

We have the talent to beat their brakes off. Time to see if the team has the mental fortitude. I think they do. It's really a good thing I'm not on the team, though, because I definitely don't.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Perceived weaknesses before fall camp:

-Dobbs' accuracy and downfield passing
-WRs
-LT
-DT depth
-MLB backup (?)

Reports through one week of fall camp to address those concerns:

-Dobbs is slinging it better downfield with more touch (although still not perfect)
-We should have at least 3 very reliable WRs in Smith, Malone, and PW with a couple young guys in there to add even more weapons
-Richmond is getting the upperhand on Kendrick and is doing very well in pass blocking
-Tuttle will be back by week 3 and Kongbo is essentially a hybrid DE/DT
-The only major question mark remaining. Hopefully we hear more about Bituli being a capable backup...or Jumper making HUGE strides that include not committing terrible penalties at the worst time and bouncing off QBs that are smaller than him.

We haven't heard anything about Josh Smith. If anything there has been more talk about Tyler Byrd.

I think by midseason Byrd is the starting slot or Smith holds the ceremonial starting spot but Byrd gets significantly more snaps.

 

[vol2002]

And so it begins...

Inevitable. Fall practice always brings injuries. I'd bet money that at least one guy who we expect to contribute in a big way goes down. Happens every year and should be expected. Not the end of the world. We have the depth now.

 

[bUTchplease2]

We haven't heard anything about Josh Smith. If anything there has been more talk about Tyler Byrd.

I think by midseason Byrd is the starting slot or Smith holds the ceremonial starting spot but Byrd gets significantly more snaps.

I can see that happening with Byrd. Just seems too explosive to not have him on the field. Smith though has been the most reliable receiver we've had so it'll be a hard decision

 

[BJHSVol]

I see Josh Smith evolving into that 3rd down security blanket that always seems to come up with big plays, especially across the middle. 1st comparison that comes to mind is Bret Smith

 

[bUTchplease2]

Inevitable. Fall practice always brings injuries. I'd bet money that at least one guy who we expect to contribute in a big way goes down. Happens every year and should be expected. Not the end of the world. We have the depth now.

Well it sure as hell will happen now since you said it would 😡 Take it back!! Even though I agree with the depth part

 

[tonybologna]

I haven't heard how bad. Sounds like he's definitely going to RS

I hope not but at least he can use a redshirt.

We haven't heard anything about Josh Smith. If anything there has been more talk about Tyler Byrd.

I think by midseason Byrd is the starting slot or Smith holds the ceremonial starting spot but Byrd gets significantly more snaps.

Byrd will replace Jennings on the depth chart at WR by midseason or before. He's just too good not to be on the field. Jennings should be on the other side of the ball knocking other players heads off at safety.

 

[Vols4us]

Per VFL's that attend practices - Kongbo is Leonard Little plus another 40-50 pounds. Chiseled and fast. I remember how good Little was. Oh my...

I just cannot imagine any opponent having a good day against that D. None.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Random thing, as much as Doc/Jeff/Heather are almost universally hated, Dearstone would be wise to take a step back and pay Brian Rice whatever he wants.

That show was actually listenable last week while he was in. Back to the same slop this week.

Why do people universally hate me?
What did I do?

::hi:

 

[Vols4us]

Inevitable. Fall practice always brings injuries. I'd bet money that at least one guy who we expect to contribute in a big way goes down. Happens every year and should be expected. Not the end of the world. We have the depth now.

Although I agree with the historical aspect of your post, they are not doing practices as they have in the past to this point. They have made adjustments due to the injury issues of the past. Full bore is coming as they get deeper into it, but has not happened yet.

In past years they had to develop the mental attitude to just compete and to have a survival of the fittest mentality. That led to brutal practices and more injuries along with the shaky S&C results. They've moved past that now because both are integral parts of the roster and program's DNA. Now it's about fine tuning it all to win at a high level. There will be some physical practices to remind them of the battles that are coming. But they are focused on winning the war now.

 

[bUTchplease2]

Although I agree with the historical aspect of your post, they are not doing practices as they have in the past to this point. They have made adjustments due to the injury issues of the past. Full bore is coming as they get deeper into it, but has not happened yet.

In past years they had to develop the mental attitude to just compete and to have a survival of the fittest mentality. That led to brutal practices and more injuries along with the shaky S&C results. They've moved past that now because both are integral parts of the roster and program's DNA. Now it's about fine tuning it all to win at a high level. There will be some physical practices to remind them of the battles that are coming. But they are focused on winning the war now.

Great way to put it. Couldn't have said it better myself 👍🏻

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

It's critical to develop safety awareness in larger bodies of water. I would think the Tennessee River would be a good choice.

Except we're in Texas, canoeing campout in Oklahoma.
Not worried about Scouts, cannot believe it is same weekend as gator game... :hi:

I wish we could canoe up to Neyland at game time.

 

[unioncityvol]

Speaking of injuries, women's Olympic volleyball, wrist killing me.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Hey look! There is a boat dock right near this football playing place! What a perfect scenario!

I wish!
:hi:

 

[volfanCLT]

Speaking of injuries, women's Olympic volleyball, wrist killing me.

 

[I4Jay]

I vividly remember how insane LL was. I'll believe someone being as good or as explosive as him when I see it with my own eyes.
The comparisons seem so far fetched maybe "we" all have forgotten how unreal he was
kongbo may very well be having a helluva camp so far but man, Little, Leonard Little ... 🤔

 

[Catbone]

Speaking of injuries, women's Olympic volleyball, wrist killing me.

I don't g... OHHHH...