What a shame...

#1
SouthKnoxVOL

SouthKnoxVOL

100% piped in crown noise
Joined
Jun 22, 2012
Messages
11,950
Likes
25,025
#1
That A.J. Johnson was left off all of the All SEC teams. This kid is a monster. Led the SEC in tackles and also had 6 rushing TDs. Gimme a break. He was the only positive on the defense.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 40 people
#5
#5
The six rushing TDs are irrelevant as the team is grouped by position. Rushing TDs don't factor in to one's performance at LB.

While it's true that he had a ton of tackles, many of those tackles came on big plays by the offense. It's not Johnson's fault that he played on a crap defense, but there several LBs more deserving than him.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#6
#6
Only a sophomore IIRC, deserves more recognition than was given. More to come from this player. Also have to take I to consideration how tough the SEC is and the level of talent within the conference.
 
#7
#7
bamawriter said:
The six rushing TDs are irrelevant as the team is grouped by position. Rushing TDs don't factor in to one's performance at LB.

While it's true that he had a ton of tackles, many of those tackles came on big plays by the offense. It's not Johnson's fault that he played on a crap defense, but there several LBs more deserving than him.
Click to expand...

AJ Johnson would start and feature for Alabama, and don't act like he wouldn't.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#9
#9
bamawriter said:
The six rushing TDs are irrelevant as the team is grouped by position. Rushing TDs don't factor in to one's performance at LB.

While it's true that he had a ton of tackles, many of those tackles came on big plays by the offense. It's not Johnson's fault that he played on a crap defense, but there several LBs more deserving than him.
Click to expand...

You're wrong like always. So how about you go and crawl back into Saban's pants.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 people
#10
#10
I love AJ, but his pass D kept him off the SEC list. The lb's for all sec have to be able to do both well, imo.
 
#14
#14
Ernest Volmingway said:
He's better than every LB you have save Mosely and Nico. So the answer is: anyone other than those two. Oh, but I'm sorry I forgot you guys switched to a 4-2-5 defense. Pray tell.
Click to expand...

Total fail. Johnson would not have started ahead of Dickson or Depriest.
 
#15
#15
Ernest Volmingway said:
All of those statistical categories require a great defense to rack up big numbers in, stop neglecting the obvious.
Click to expand...

So AJ should get a pass for doing nothing special simply because he plays on a crappy defense? Or are the All-conference teams supposed to be about potential?
 
#16
#16
bamawriter said:
Who, pray tell, would he unseat?
Click to expand...

I hate you, why are you always on here. Is it because you are another one of those bandwagon Alabama fans that grew up in Tn. As evidenced by your Titans fandom. You are always such a smug SOB. Pray, tell......DB
 
Last edited:
#17
#17
bamawriter said:
So AJ should get a pass for doing nothing special simply because he plays on a crappy defense? Or are the All-conference teams supposed to be about potential?
Click to expand...



let's not call leading the SEC in tackles nothing special. That comment makes you appear to be a dumbass.

Guess what. 100 players in 100 years have led the SEC in tackles. It is special.
 
#18
#18
Spartacavolus said:
let's not call leading the SEC in tackles nothing special. That comment makes you appear to be a dumbass.

Guess what. 100 players in 100 years have led the SEC in tackles. It is special.
Click to expand...

My apologies. It is special. But let's be honest, he lead the league in tackles because he was the only guy on his team capable of tackling.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#19
#19
bamawriter said:
So AJ should get a pass for doing nothing special simply because he plays on a crappy defense? Or are the All-conference teams supposed to be about potential?
Click to expand...

See that's the thing, how good or bad your defense you play on should have no bearing on if you make the all conference team or not. It should be individual effort and results. If anything Johnson playing on a crappy defense should of helped his cause because he was the one who had to make the plays. Also if you don't think Johnson had potential then you are a moron, but we already knew that.
 
#20
#20
If your going to complain about him being left off, then tell me who he should have made it over?

Mosley, Jones, and Minter are all easily better. The same can be said for Ogletree, Mingo, Nkemdiche. The only one that can even be debated is Cameron Lawrence from Mississippi State. However, he only had 27 less tackles than AJ, but was more disruptive in terms of sacks, tackles for loss, and pass breakups. Aj had a lot of tackles this year, and I can't wait to see what he would do under our new head coach (especially Strong). However, he plays in a league full of great linebackers, was not a truly disruptive force that other teams really worried about, had numerous busted plays where he was out of position, and was hurt by his poor pass coverage (Sunseri's stupid ass schemes did not help him here either).
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#21
#21
I'm a huge AJ fan but despite the large tackle totals his performances this year just didn't merit All Conference Team inclusion.

He made a ton of tackles but the entire back seven also took a lot of bad angles. How many game-changning tackles did he make a game? Sacks? Tackles for loss? The linebackers in particular were repeatedly at fault for not setting the edge and containing runs to the sidelines. And in pass coverage our entire LB corps is very suspect. You can't just hand AJ the award on the basis that he makes a ton of tackles b/c our DL is porus or that he made 5-6 TD's b/c we lack a competent FB.

AJ is probably a solid second stringer at Bama, LSU, UGA, etc. Honestly I think Maggit is the better LB but he's been playing hurt all year. I'm not disparaging the kid but I think it's important to honestly assess this teams talent. This is the worst UT defense in several generations. There is no Eric Berry, Al Wilson, etc on this defense.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#22
#22
He will be all SEC soon enough, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. The SEC is full of NFL LBs. He may end up being better than many on the current all SEC roster as a senior, but not now. He has too many gaps in his game, mainly pass coverage. He very well may end up being first team by the time he is done though, and possibly the best LB in the league as a senior if he continues to improve. Lots of difference between a 20 year old sophomore and a 22 year old senior. His physical improvement alone will make a big difference, not to mention experience and hard work. The guy has had only had 1 college offseason to improve.
 
#23
#23
Agree with voldemon and bamawriter. While I believe AJ had a great year for the Vols, his overall game probably was not such to merit this award for this season vs. those announced. While I would love for him to have won, I can certainly understand the rational for him not to have.

One thing I don't get is bamawriter posted his observations, and immediately Vol posters bash him- just don't understand (?). If he were talking unreasonable smack, OK; but he posted in a civil manner. Why wouldn't his rational views be welcome here?

Voldemonium said:
I'm a huge AJ fan but despite the large tackle totals his performances this year just didn't merit All Conference Team inclusion.

He made a ton of tackles but the entire back seven also took a lot of bad angles. How many game-changning tackles did he make a game? Sacks? Tackles for loss? The linebackers in particular were repeatedly at fault for not setting the edge and containing runs to the sidelines. And in pass coverage our entire LB corps is very suspect. You can't just hand AJ the award on the basis that he makes a ton of tackles b/c our DL is porus or that he made 5-6 TD's b/c we lack a competent FB.

AJ is probably a solid second stringer at Bama, LSU, UGA, etc. Honestly I think Maggit is the better LB but he's been playing hurt all year. I'm not disparaging the kid but I think it's important to honestly assess this teams talent. This is the worst UT defense in several generations. There is no Eric Berry, Al Wilson, etc on this defense.
Click to expand...
 
#24
#24
This is exactly the kind of stuff I'm talking about. Since he was on a horrible defense that got no pass rush from the defensive line and close to zero pass coverage from the secondary...he gets no merit for what he did this year what so ever. A.J. had to pick up the slack . Then you have other players on good defenses that did not have to do half as much as Johnson had to do but yet are viewed as much better players as him. Put them on this UT defense and I bet they would crumble.
 
#25
#25
AJ Johnson is a gritty player. However AJ lacks speed and this shows up on wide plays. As has been pointed out, his speed does not allow him to be effectivie in pass defense. When the new DC on defense arrives, I wonder if AJ will fit in the sheme on the defense.
Speed on the defense is a major problem at Tennessee. It may take 2 or 3 recruiting seasons to get the defense in a better position.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top