Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXXIV

[VolBalla2014]

Croom got 1st team reps with the Bills today.

The preseason is gonna be lit this year. Can't wait for the steelers and Saints games

 

[VolBalla2014]

I've been trying to keep up, but outside of Horn and Carvin, is there anyone else that we're in on for 2018? I'm really not seeing anybody except for Azeez. Anyone want to help me out?

 

[mrMet]

Why would snatches be more important in your opinion?

He said cleans are more important for football but crossfitters are starting to snatch 300. Fwiw, Rich Froning (from Cookeville) beensnatching 300 for years

 

[The Breakerboy]

He said cleans are more important for football but crossfitters are starting to snatch 300. Fwiw, Rich Froning (from Cookeville) beensnatching 300 for years

I've got a HS guy that squats 600(it's on video).

 

[The Breakerboy]

Good to see Daniel Gray the former Vol CB got signed by the Arizona Cardinals. I liked him when we signed him personally. Hate it didn't work out here.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Then I stand corrected

I figured if my 165 pound scrawny tail can squat 350, surely our genetically gifted 250+ guys would hit 500

Are you 6'3" or taller?

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Yeah...i didn't do a lot of learnin' in skool...

Did you attend Ohio State?

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Are you 6'3" or taller?

No, but I've got really small joints, especially ankles. Can only grow so much muscle on a small frame

Like I said, our linemen should be getting it

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Come on now. I'd love to see the big orange upset the tide this year and every year as much as the next guy but it probably won't happen this year. I feel like this is what happens every offseason. Coming out of spring we probably have realistic expectations and by mid summer so many people have somehow hyped the team up to be a 10 or 11 game winner in the regular season. While I think this team has the talent to win 10 games, odds are they won't. At least not in the regular season.

Dude, just roll with it and quit analyzing. My word...what fun is the season if you already have losses marked on the schedule?! I go into every game thinking my Vols can win...there's no better way. Training camp starts today...BOOM!!!

Hey chavis, SHALL WE GO?

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

It's 3 games in 12 days. Not 13 or 14.

September 4, 9, and 16.

Bingo

 

[UTProf]

Never been accused of being a Saint

Haha. Well first time for everything I guess. Now that I think about it no one's ever accused me of that either.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

No, but I've got really small joints, especially ankles. Can only grow so much muscle on a small frame

Like I said, our linemen should be getting it

You're a beast no doubt but tall guys have a much more difficult time breaking weight room records.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

Self-imposed bowl ban for LSU, then?

No, UT beats them up so badly in the SECCG that LSU opts out of a bowl game.

 

[bcmbvol]

You're a beast no doubt but tall guys have a much more difficult time breaking weight room records.

I read a study that suggested the ideal height for lifting is 6'-6'1"

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

I read a study that suggested the ideal height for lifting is 6'-6'1"

Probably is but from my experience guys with shorter legs always squat more and guys with shorter arms bench more.

 

[RockyTop85]

He said cleans are more important for football but crossfitters are starting to snatch 300. Fwiw, Rich Froning (from Cookeville) beensnatching 300 for years

This. Thanks.

I was trying to explain that I had extrapolated squat numbers from what I know about crossfit athletes, but didn't actually know their PR squats.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Probably is but from my experience guys with shorter legs always squat more and guys with shorter arms bench more.

That's one factor that certainly provides an advantage. Frame size and muscle insertion points are others.

There is a video of a female power lifter on YouTube benching 325 unequipped. She looks like an average girl in the gym, but is an absolute freak of nature

 

[Orange Studs]

Really pulling for Chandler to shine and relieve Kelly. Can't wait to watch them both go! :rock:

 

[Chief Vol 13]

Dude, just roll with it and quit analyzing. My word...what fun is the season if you already have losses marked on the schedule?! I go into every game thinking my Vols can win...there's no better way. Training camp starts today...BOOM!!!

Hey chavis, SHALL WE GO?

Can't wait buddy. At the same time I'm about being realistic. I think a more realistic expectation of this team would be somewhere around the 8 or 9 win range personally.

 

[drvenner]

Today's the day. The first day of practice for what will turn into an epic season. I am not predicting 15-0, but I am predicting that #WGWTFA.

GBO!!

 

[Dooby15]

To win the East we basically need to win 2/3 of UF, UGA, and LSU right? I'm counting on a loss to Bama and taking care of everyone else in the East.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

If our QB is good I'm convinced we'll win 10 games. 9 at the very least. If he isn't good tho, 😬. Hopefully these guys are ready to go whether it's QD or JG

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Can't wait buddy. At the same time I'm about being realistic. I think a more realistic expectation of this team would be somewhere around the 8 or 9 win range personally.

tony, is that you? Lol!

Who cares about realistic expectations! Are we probably going to lose a game? Yes. Are we possibly going to lose multiple games? Very realistic. Who cares! Go into every game with the thought process that our Vols can win. End of story! LET US GO!!

 

[Wickman]

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[PowerOrange]

Are there usually practice reports with fall camp, I can't remember? This offseason has felt so long.