USU day 1 spring practice.

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USU had a pretty decent D last year didn't they? Couldn't have been any worse than ours lol. I'll get a good look at them soon enough as it looks like I'll be moving out to Logan pretty soon.
 
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Vol fans can laugh at Utah St all they want, but they are a proven tough team. UT should win the game, but they will provide a tough test. Its good to play teams like this to see who is ready and how is a cream puff. Getting the puffs out of the rotation will be easier after a game like this.
 
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Some things of note, this is the spring depth chart created by a fan who goes to a lot of practices, it is not the coaches depth chart.

USU had a top 10 defense last year and the linebacker core is legit. The secondary this year is going to have to step up, but the CB coach gets the most out of his players. He had a CB drafted in 2011 and 2013 with a chance of a CB and S being drafted this year. All of those kids weren't highly recruited, and he put them in position to get to the league.
 
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DCS said:
Some things of note, this is the spring depth chart created by a fan who goes to a lot of practices, it is not the coaches depth chart.

USU had a top 10 defense last year and the linebacker core is legit. The secondary this year is going to have to step up, but the CB coach gets the most out of his players. He had a CB drafted in 2011 and 2013 with a chance of a CB and S being drafted this year. All of those kids weren't highly recruited, and he put them in position to get to the league.
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Put them in our league and you can add a zero to that number.
 
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BruiserVol, thanks for posting the video. It was nice seeing some CFB even if it wasnÂ’t Vol Ball.

You folks turning up your nose at USU, beware! Underestimating an opponent has been the downfall of many a politician (gagging), army, and sports team. I made mention previously of the hard hitting and downright mean and nasty play of Polynesians. It’s not a joke and I saw a fair number of Poly names in the video. And the depth chart. They tend to be big. We yak about our players being warriors, but these guys are really bred and raised as the real thing. They still practice (at home) ancient rituals of warriorship that would make the rest of us whimper and call for mommy. They can be darn friendly but make one mad or put them in a “war”, you do so at your own peril. If our team thinks this will be a walk over, they’re in for one h3ll of a surprise.

The video was first day spring practice which doesnÂ’t give you much if any indication of anything. You donÂ’t even see the full complement of players. The drills tend to be ho-hum. The real work is down the road. So donÂ’t be fooled by what appeared to be undersized players in the video. Video, depending on distance and angle can be deceptive informationally. Especially regarding size. Plus again, you didnÂ’t see all the players.

Daniel Gray - I was saddened to see some of you mock the guy. He was a Vol. He came to the UT when he could have gone elsewhere. I think he got screwed as did many players under the Dooley regime so never really did develop. Then we got better talent and the handwriting was on the wall. He made s wise choice to go where he stood a better chance to play. As opposed to mopping around and building up misguided courage to rob a gas station or something. Or steal a laptop. Or try to rob some students of a cheeseburger using a pellet gun. If anything, you should commend the guy for refusing to give up on his dream and hopes. So it was sad seeing some of you mock him. That kind of behavior just reinforces the stereotypical view of Tennesseans as dumb hicks and worse. Even a visiting TAMU fan in VN marveled at, to quote him, “you eat your own.” I’m grateful seeing some of you gave a frank response about Gray without putting him down.

Again, thanks BruiserVol, hopefully you find and post more videos. I think itÂ’s cool have at least a rudimentary awareness of an opponent. Besides, you might actually learn something.

The QB seems to squeeze passes into tight spots. Receivers seemed to run pretty sharp routes but it was all mostly backyard stuff being the first day, still. . . .Beyond that, not much to be seen. Later videos will show more. Was surprised they had an indoor facility as I was under the impression they did not. Yes, ours is bigger and more fancy and all that, but theirs looked like it serves its purpose very well.
 
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BruiserVol said:
Literally just copied this from their site lol.


79 Logan MolohifoÂ’ou (6-6, 304, Jr., 2L)
75 Taani Fisilau (6-2, 293, Jr., 2L)
67 Brandon Taukeiaho (6-4, 321, Fr., RS)
68 Bill Vavau (6-4, 314, Sr., 1L) OR
91 Siua Taufa (6-1, 260, So., JC)
96 Elvis Kamana-Matagi (6-2, 298, Sr., 3L) OR
23 Michael Okonkwo (6-1, 222, Jr., 2L)
19 Ian Togiai (6-2, 230, Fr., HS)
95 Ricky AliÂ’ifua (6-3, 275, So., 1L)
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August 30 is going to be a LONG day for Bob Kesling.
 
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ag4fr said:
What's the Vol version of the story on Gray?
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There are a couple of threads on it if you search but he had some personal issues. This seems like the best explanation.

When it was first announced he was transfering TNstud on tos said he was missing class a lot and was warned and a few others have been warned also. He said Gray didn't really want to leave tfiw.
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bottom line, this is it... kid at home and had a friend die last fall. began to not put forth effort in school and for football. just needs to head home
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I am on record saying that UT should have enough of a talent advantage to control this game if the coaching is good for UT.

That said, dissing a good athlete like Gray is pretty foolish. He wouldn't be the first individual to fail in one place, find his niche somewhere else, and become very good. It happens in all occupations.
 
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DCS said:
Some things of note, this is the spring depth chart created by a fan who goes to a lot of practices, it is not the coaches depth chart.

USU had a top 10 defense last year and the linebacker core is legit. The secondary this year is going to have to step up, but the CB coach gets the most out of his players. He had a CB drafted in 2011 and 2013 with a chance of a CB and S being drafted this year. All of those kids weren't highly recruited, and he put them in position to get to the league.
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Yeah, we have a pretty "legit" LB crew as well. You'll be able to ask your QB about that later this year.
 
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sjt18 said:
I am on record saying that UT should have enough of a talent advantage to control this game if the coaching is good for UT.

That said, dissing a good athlete like Gray is pretty foolish. He wouldn't be the first individual to fail in one place, find his niche somewhere else, and become very good. It happens in all occupations.
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Any time a player picks another school in recruiting or leaves the team the "we didn't want him anyway crowd" comes out. Gray has elite speed and we do not know at all if he could play at the SEC level. He was par for the course for Dooley recruits. It is amazing he was a diamond in the rough when we signed him and a hack when he left.
 
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rocktopper16 said:
Put them in our league and you can add a zero to that number.
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Yes, because the NFL clearly cares about what conference you come from. No, they care about talent and potential.

How many DB's have been drafted from UT in the past 10 years?

4.

Only 2 since 2007. Eric Berry and Jonathan Wade.
 
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AV_12 said:
Umm lol no
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Why not? They are nothing special. In fact, they have proven nothing other than being below averag SEC quarterbacks. It's not Andy Kelly, Heath, Peyton, Tee, or Casey back back there. Hell, it's not even Erik Ainge quality.
 
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DCS said:
Some things of note, this is the spring depth chart created by a fan who goes to a lot of practices, it is not the coaches depth chart.

USU had a top 10 defense last year and the linebacker core is legit. The secondary this year is going to have to step up, but the CB coach gets the most out of his players. He had a CB drafted in 2011 and 2013 with a chance of a CB and S being drafted this year. All of those kids weren't highly recruited, and he put them in position to get to the league.
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Top 10 defense that lost a ton of starters. Their solid but you played ab 3 decent teams. This LB core and defense will not be like the top defenses we see in our league. I think it will be close for a while but UT wears them down late in the second half. Win by 10 ish.
 
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RiseToTheTop said:
Top 10 defense that lost a ton of starters. Their solid but you played ab 3 decent teams. This LB core and defense will not be like the top defenses we see in our league. I think it will be close for a while but UT wears them down late in the second half. Win by 10 ish.
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I hope our defense is better playing in space. We must tackle better.
 
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