Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXIV

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VolunteerVandiver said:
"LeBron wouldn't have stood a chance in the 70's, 80's, or early 90's. Basketball was just so physical then."

Lol. LeBron is the most physically gifted basketball player of all time. Maybe the most physically gifted athlete across any sport ever.

The rules dictate the game now, but LeBron would've been dominant in any era of basketball.
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Yeah I'm gonna disagree. Bron is amazing to say the least, but to see a man well over 7' and 300lbs run the floor the way he did, a player like Shaq was quite a specimen to witness. Had the pleasure to see him a couple times play with Orlando and he was fantastic. Early in his career it was crazy to see a man that big run and have the agility that he did. Now was he the shooter Lebron is,... well no but that's not the debate. Athletically speaking, Shaq was a freak.

Lebron is great, but I think he stands out in today's game cause there isn't a whole lot to compare to in today's game. Back then you had Zo, Hakeem, Kobe, Robinson, Shaq, Jordan, Kemp, Pippen, Rodman, Duncan, Thomas, Oakley, Hardaway, Hill, Payton, Malone, Barkley, Ewing.

The talent gap is a lot farther in today's game. Back then there was TALENT everywhere. Now this is just my opinion, but Lebron wouldn't have the success that he has in today's game if he played in the late 80s or 90s. He would have been an all pro, but to dominate the way he does today...... NO.
 
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Some notes from Rob Lewis at Chattanooga caravan stop...

First off from Butch, very happy with the health of the team, mentioned Tuttle as being on schedule which is obviously big. Happy with Kyle Phillips from a physical standpoint and noted he's really stepping his leadership up.

Jones noted that they had more players stay in town for the May mini-term since he's been here and was really pleased with what that says about the 'buy-in' with this team. Also noted that he felt like Rock Gullickson impacted the decision of a lot of guys to stay around and make sure they were getting into the weight room.

Butch added that he's excited about the addition of Shaq Wiggins. Shoop indicated that Wiggins has made a nice first impression and while he isn't just penciling him in as a starter just yet he really likes what he's adding to the defensive backfield. Shoop feels like they have a chance to be much better than last year when injuries just decimated them in the back end.

On the newcomers Shoop indicated that Matthew Butler looks like a guy that for now can slide in between end and tackle. Likes his attitude and work ethic. Said Butler isn't acting like a guy who plans on redshirting. In introductory team meeting this week Shoop said Butler stood up and introduced himself as 'Matthew Butler and I can play any spot on the D-line.'

Shoop also indicated that in his mind Crosby is a redshirt candidate but that's not written stone.

Also on the freshman, while they haven't done any football work, Shoop singled out Labruzza as a young man who's just really impressive to be around.

On the decision to allow 7-on-7 this summer Butch kind of downplayed the significance of it. Larry Scott on the other hand left no doubt that he was a big fan of the decision and feels like it's important for offseason development. Scott added that it's even more important this summer due to all the youth and inexperience at quarterback and WR. Feels it's pivotal in developing timing and chemistry.

On the hoops front Rick noted that it looks like Yves Pons is going to be able to join the team in Europe for their exhibition trip. He added that it's still possible Pons shows up in Knoxville in July but no final decision on that.

Barnes also added that they haven't yet cleared Fulkerson to take part in all drills and activities yet. No real concern, just being very careful and making sure he's 100% before they turn him loose.

Rick also made it clear he's really happy with the late additions of Darrington and Daniel. Really likes the competitive situation he has in the backcourt now. Feels like Bone and Turner are going to really benefit from the competition.

On the baseball front John Currie politely declined to go into any kind of depth on the search or what his timetable was for completing the hire.

Will have more later but those are some highlights.
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Ideally every freshman is a redshirt candidate but I thought of Crosby as a freshman contributer
 
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Rishvol said:
Ideally every freshman is a redshirt candidate but I thought of Crosby as a freshman contributer
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Me too, that's surprising. If nothing else he has the size and strength to be a space eater in the middle to stop the run.
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
Me too, that's surprising. If nothing else he has the size and strength to be a space eater in the middle to stop the run.
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It could be the confidence they have in Mckenzie plus the scheme they have planned. Might not be worth it to burn a redshirt if they want more attacking tackles and Khalil can fill any space eating needs they have
 
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volatil said:
Who will be the biggest surprise this year?
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The entire secondary and Darrell Taylor.

Safeties: Nigel Warrior and Gaulden
CBs: Wiggins and Martin

Reserves: Abernathy, TKjr, Evan Berry, Osborne, Buchanan, Moseley(Not looking for a thing from him)and the talented freshmen.

Taylor: looks like that deal and could have bigger numbers than Barnett sack wise(not a better overall player just stat wise). He's a physical FREAK at DE.
 
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Is Urbz putting together the greatest recruiting class we've seen in the modern era of Recruiting?
 
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#674
12 pages of bickering about Lebron James and not one joke about getting a commitment from a punter named Skyler DeLong.

This place is really going downhill.
 
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