'20 TX RB Zachary Evans

[bpalmer28]

Are they running player development programs?

Pretty clear I'm not talking about the training aspect.

 

[butchna]

Pretty clear I'm not talking about the training aspect.

Then I don't see the threat. They've never offered financial services as part of their package and I recall them presenting themselves as agents.

 

[bpalmer28]

Then I don't see the threat. They've never offered financial services as part of their package and I recall them presenting themselves as agents.

It seems to me that one of the things that attracts players to NPA is NPA has the connections to help a player get paid. Now players can just contact Spyre.

 

[butchna]

It seems to me that one of the things that attracts players to NPA is NPA has the connections to help a player get paid. Now players can just contact Spyre.

Until Spyre develops playing skills like Buck’s rep has established, players will need to make more than one call.

 

[bpalmer28]

Until Spyre develops playing skills like Buck’s rep has established, players will need to make more than one call.

This is true. Spyre is marketing themselves as exclusive to UT... whereas a place like NPA can help guys get competing offers.

 

[hep]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

 

[bpalmer28]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

That's unfortunate, but I get it. We're still early in the process of establishing the culture that White and Heupel are trying to create... Finding the right fits is more important now than it will ever be. Once the program matures some I'd expect us to take more risks. Still laying the foundation right not though... seems wise.

 

[UTMVol76]

That's unfortunate, but I get it. We're still early in the process of establishing the culture that White and Heupel are trying to create... Finding the right fits is more important now than it will ever be. Once the program matures some I'd expect us to take more risks. Still laying the foundation right not though... seems wise.

Well said, we have to trust what they want to build here. IMO CJH built some equity this year and we have to trust they have a plan.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

Maybe Tank gave Garner the word.

 

[UTMVol76]

/thread.

Onto the Tank Train!!!

 

[ERvolsfan]

Was just thinking this maybe they knew of Tank entering portal. Evans is a heck of a talent but if they felt he wasn’t a fit I trust them. I’ve felt and hoped all along we would pursue Tank but a few weeks ago it was speculation. But now that he’s available go get him

 

[Orangeslice13]

He didn't engineer anything. He shared pics of the meeting as well as the pic that NPA later tweeted. Me getting overexcited about the potential chain effect is on me. Lesson learned. He did the same 3 years ago BEFORE the Chaney hire and I didn't utter a peep... so a newbie move in reverse. I trust De1. Nothing's changed on that front. I do understand how he chafes many the wrong way. I was the worst at giving him crap. He can take care of himself and doesn't need me to vouch for him...so I'll do it anyway. Go Vols.

Unlike you, who I believe to be genuine…..I still think he’s FOS.

 

[VolzMan53]

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

Because Tank

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

Whatever helps us sleep at night?

 

[UTMVol76]

Whatever helps us sleep at night?

Melatonin

 

[TBtheGBwiththeTD]

Whatever helps us sleep at night?

I think it's very realistic we backed off Evans because he didn't fit the culture here. The way this staff preaches buy-in and details, Evans feels like another version of Tiyon, which currently has a sour taste.

 

[DaddyChad]

Ryan Callahan says we backed off on Zach because he wasn’t a good fit. Had an opportunity to host on him on official but after meeting with him elected to go another route.

Pretty in line with what LWS said earlier. Fit is more key than anything. Just cause a kid is a great talent doesn’t mean you want him in the locker room. We’ve had zero issues scoring points. I don’t think Zach is a bad kid but he’s looking for a pay day then gone. Not worth chancing jealousy and entitlement getting into the lockerroom.

 

[DaddyChad]

Whatever helps us sleep at night?

I’m really losing sleep if we miss on ZE. One year player.

 

[volbeast33]

Whatever helps us sleep at night?

That’s Ryan Callahan…. Doesn’t seem like someone trying to make us feel better about it.

 

[Orange Studs]

That’s who makes that hire. Check the archives for those who make the bad hires. Cost Beverly her gig.

Butchna is right on this one. I remember when it went down she was the main one who went and got him.

 

[BigSteve09]

 

[Montrell Hardy]

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What’s the story with Baron and McAllister? See UK mods are already calling both locks even though neither are in the portal at this point. Whose feeding them that info? Is it Marrow or someone with NPA? Does Vince have a strangle hold on NPA kids now like they are claiming?

 

[Fullfillmer]

I think it's very realistic we backed off Evans because he didn't fit the culture here. The way this staff preaches buy-in and details, Evans feels like another version of Tiyon, which currently has a sour taste.

If you want a huge NIL deal locked down prior to coming - that wouldn't fit my culture. Especially if I didn't have the resources lined up to accomplish that. A running back for one year - when we already have a stable of quality backs and recruits - seems unnecessary to me.

 

[m1al]

What’s the story with Baron and McAllister? See UK mods are already calling both locks even though neither are in the portal at this point. Whose feeding them that info? Is it Marrow or someone with NPA? Does Vince have a strangle hold on NPA kids now like they are claiming?