'22 TN DT Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)

[onevol74]

It’s a declining product, imho. So many other sports/leagues are more entertaining. I’ve spoken to a bunch of CFB fans of various teams this year and they all seem to care less and less about CFB.

You can tell that by the increase in empty seats in the stadiums. No team is exempt.

 

[Jackcrevol]

It’s a declining product, imho. So many other sports/leagues are more entertaining. I’ve spoken to a bunch of CFB fans of various teams this year and they all seem to care less and less about CFB.

why would we? The NFL product is better. Now that everyone is getting paid, its all relative.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

With DT being hard to project from the high school level to college level what is the difference between Nolen and Kahlil McKenzie. There high school rankings are almost the same. I really don’t think it’s a big deal if he goes to A&M other than he is in state and moved to Knoxville.

Dexter Lawrence was ranked about the same and was great at Clemson and a 1st round draft pick at DT. Just because Kahlil didn’t pan out doesn’t mean nobody does. It’s a big deal, because we should be getting any all talent we can get

 

[appvol]

Dexter Lawrence was ranked about the same and was great at Clemson and a 1st round draft pick at DT. Just because Kahlil didn’t pan out doesn’t mean nobody does. It’s a big deal, because we should be getting any all talent we can get

I agree. Just never know how a DT will pan out. Just seems like the highly rated ones coming out high school by the recruiting services don’t live up to the ranking. Bresee looks like he has lived up to the ranking of being the #1 DT of his class.

 

[Jackcrevol]

this truly says less about Huepel and more about how much Pruitt is/was a self obssessed Napoleon way in over his head.

He really cared about no one or anything.

 

[Majors]

I agree. Just never know how a DT will pan out. Just seems like the highly rated ones coming out high school by the recruiting services don’t live up to the ranking. Bresee looks like he has lived up to the ranking of being the #1 DT of his class.

You can't coach size, and most have god given size and can run like a grizzly bear so they get high marks based on potential and the ability to dominate undersized HS kids. We've had some that panned out Henderson, Haynesworth (even a lazy Albert was better than 90%). Walter falls into that category of God given size and athetotic speed.

 

[drvenner]

He's arguably the best player on the team and the undisputed leader on the OL.

I have to wonder if people who make posts like the one you responded to even watch our games.

 

[Smokymtnbullet]

Do y’all remember how Rodney Garner always had an elite DL prospect it seemed like every year that was trending somewhere else and he would swoop in last minute to land him? This is the one, but we are on the good side of this for a change.

Exactly,no need to get excited.Wait until recruiting season!

 

[docholiday]

I still think Fisher is way overpaid.

Good analysis. He buried the Florida St program and hauls ass.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I still think Fisher is way overpaid.

will be gone in two years

 

[TheMookieMonster]

3 visits to the cult this season and just 1 to the team in his backyard…so far. Crazy.

 

[peaygolf]

There's plenty of NIL money for Nolen at Tennessee.

Proof?

 

[TheRain]

Sounds like there could be a girl involved.

 

[THEAXMAN]

He will end up at Tennessee, IMO. Check back in on Signing Day, even if he commits to A&M.

 

[UT_Tix79]

One of the brothers posted on Twitter that they are going back to Texas A&M for another visit. Man, they’re sure visiting there a ton. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire

 

[bpalmer28]

One of the brothers posted on Twitter that they are going back to Texas A&M for another visit. Man, they’re sure visiting there a ton. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire

Yeah. It's not looking good.

 

[Jackcrevol]

One of the brothers posted on Twitter that they are going back to Texas A&M for another visit. Man, they’re sure visiting there a ton. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire

listen to the VQ PC, ladies.

 

[KB5252]

The fact that not one of our players has a NIL deal with French's Mustard is beyond me. That deal should have happened two weeks ago!

 

[KB5252]

This is my opinion only, but I think the degree of rebuild, looming sanctions and our lack of NIL exposure is costing us.

 

[Ashevolle]

The fact that not one of our players has a NIL deal with French's Mustard is beyond me. That deal should have happened two weeks ago!

The student section should

 

[rekinhavoc]

This is my opinion only, but I think the degree of rebuild, looming sanctions and our lack of NIL exposure is costing us.

Heupel has taken a team that had quitters (many who have left) and turned them into a gritty team that doesn't quit. Both sides of the ball have improved. Plenty to crow about to a recruit in my opinion.

 

[KB5252]

Heupel has taken a team that had quitters (many who have left) and turned them into a gritty team that doesn't quit. Both sides of the ball have improved. Plenty to crow about to a recruit in my opinion.

I don't disagree, but we have little to no momentum with many/most big time recruits. The reasons I listed above are the biggest factors there.

 

[T2P_Priceless]

I don't disagree, but we have little to no momentum with many/most big time recruits. The reasons I listed above are the biggest factors there.

Sounds like we’ve gained a lot of momentum in the last couple weeks according to AP. Just haven’t had a commitment yet (that we know of)

 

[Jackcrevol]

Would love to get Nolen. World doesnt end.

 

[Ryno14]

One of the brothers posted on Twitter that they are going back to Texas A&M for another visit. Man, they’re sure visiting there a ton. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire

What's that they always say? Follow the visits?