Sam Pendleton signs with UT - OL transfer from ND

[GUNTERSVOL]

OR, we better enlist a couple dozen online psychoanalysts willing to work with our on the edge of the bridge posters. Some depressing displays for sure and still some questions about the team as well.

I honestly don't know what this means

I do not find that surprising!

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Could include Shamurad Umarov and William Satterwhite and David Sanders or Jesse Perry or Bennett Warren. Be an interesting spring Camp.

Thank you. I wanted to post something like that about our potential starting OL next year, but you said it better than I would have.

 

[tennesseeduke]

Could include Shamurad Umarov and William Satterwhite and David Sanders or Jesse Perry or Bennett Warren. Be an interesting spring Camp.

I think Sanders starts however Umarov will be a backup unless injuries happen. Long time before the season so a lot can happen.

 

[Sarms58]

I think Sanders starts however Umarov will be a backup unless injuries happen. Long time before the season so a lot can happen.

Nothing is certain - should be some very healthy competition.

 

[easttnbuck]

I think Sanders starts however Umarov will be a backup unless injuries happen. Long time before the season so a lot can happen.

If sanders starts, UT has bigger OL issues that I thought

Sanders is still 18. Very very fww freshman OLINE start on good College teams because their body simply hasn't developed enough yet.

 

[tennesseeduke]

If sanders starts, UT has bigger OL issues that I thought

Sanders is still 18. Very very fww freshman OLINE start on good College teams because their body simply hasn't developed enough yet.

We will see.

 

[easttnbuck]

We will see.

For the Vols sake lets hope sanders isn't the best option week 1

 

[tennesseeduke]

For the Vols sake lets hope sanders isn't the best option week 1

I think a left tackle maybe has a better chance of starting than a freshman QB. But I hear you!

 

[sonofUT62]

So if Pendleton and moe come in and immediately start what does that day about glen and his ability?

The same thing it’s said the last 3 years. He was in Heupels wedding or they played / Coached at Oklahoma. That’s the only thing that matters.

 

[Hulavol]

Unless your name is Anthony Munoz, Orlando Pace or Michael Orr- AND EVEN THEN-you shouldn’t be starting any SEC football games as a freshman tackle. Maybe I’m just dense- but that’s not a winning idea….

 

[easttnbuck]

We will see.

I mean at 6"6 290, and good footwork, he could start but I'd feel better about a older tackle at least starting the year there and easing Sanders in

 

[FBtime]

If sanders starts, UT has bigger OL issues that I thought

Sanders is still 18. Very very fww freshman OLINE start on good College teams because their body simply hasn't developed enough yet.

You also have to keep in mind he has already been through practices, will go through a weight training program before Spring Practice, will go through an entire Spring Practice getting reps every day, then go through another weight training program before fall practice even begins. Not many freshman OL get the same opportunity. Jordan Seaton started every game for Colorado in 2023 and earned freshman all American and they were similarly ranked. So while, no it isn't common, it also isn't unheard of.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

If sanders starts, UT has bigger OL issues that I thought

Sanders is still 18. Very very fww freshman OLINE start on good College teams because their body simply hasn't developed enough yet.

This! The fact we are headed into year 5 and we're sitting here talking about starting a true freshman at tackle should be alarming to the fanbase, not exciting! For one, it speaks volumes about the lack of recruiting and development at that position group for the last 4 years. Second, I dont care how talented Sanders is, starting as a true freshman in the SEC is risky. Not just for the team, but for him! The risk of long-term injury is far greater due to lack of physical and mental development. Ideally, linemen shouldn't be starting until at least redshirt sophomore year.

 

[orangemadam]

Another alarming item is that UT signed the least number of players from portal in entire SEC.

When you have major deficiencies and still don't use the portal to plug holes adequately, it makes
for problems ahead. LSU signed 16 transfers, UT has 4

We will have to rely on development of players. Hope our OL and WR signees provide adequate depth.

 

[easttnbuck]

You also have to keep in mind he has already been through practices, will go through a weight training program before Spring Practice, will go through an entire Spring Practice getting reps every day, then go through another weight training program before fall practice even begins. Not many freshman OL get the same opportunity. Jordan Seaton started every game for Colorado in 2023 and earned freshman all American and they were similarly ranked. So while, no it isn't common, it also isn't unheard of.

Colorado don't play big boy football UT don't have a good recent history of Olineman being developed either, so let's see what happens

 

[easttnbuck]

This! The fact we are headed into year 5 and we're sitting here talking about starting a true freshman at tackle should be alarming to the fanbase, not exciting! For one, it speaks volumes about the lack of recruiting and development at that position group for the last 4 years. Second, I dont care how talented Sanders is, starting as a true freshman in the SEC is risky. Not just for the team, but for him! The risk of long-term injury is far greater due to lack of physical and mental development. Ideally, linemen shouldn't be starting until at least redshirt sophomore year.

I'll use Ohio State as an example who has a history of putting good lineman on the NFL

In the past 30 years they have start two true freshman at tackle,.Orlando Pace and Parish
Both top five picks in the NFL

Sanders looks to have good specs. Let's see how he does in spring ball, and of hes adding any muscle

 

[Brave Volunteer]

I'll use Ohio State as an example who has a history of putting good lineman on the NFL

In the past 30 years they have start two true freshman at tackle,.Orlando Pace and Parish
Both top five picks in the NFL

Sanders looks to have good specs. Let's see how he does in spring ball, and of hes adding any muscle

We started Michael Munoz at tackle as a true freshman. He was riddled with injuries his whole career here. Same with Tiny Richardson. Those are two I can think of off the top of my head. There may be more.

 

[easttnbuck]

We started Michael Munoz at tackle as a true freshman. He was riddled with injuries his whole career here. Same with Tiny Richardson. Those are two I can think of off the top of my head. There may be more.

This is my fear tho. 18 year olds holding up vs 22 year old men

 

[Vfl2407]

Another alarming item is that UT signed the least number of players from portal in entire SEC.

When you have major deficiencies and still don't use the portal to plug holes adequately, it makes
for problems ahead. LSU signed 16 transfers, UT has 4

We will have to rely on development of players. Hope our OL and WR signees provide adequate depth.

I think in the spring portal period that we will go all in with big time NIL cash to find another starter on the OL and at WR.