what are our realistic chances?

[sjt18]

UT is almost certain to have Sykes, Hall, and Rufus back next year. Hall is an excellent DT prospect. Sykes is a tweener. Rufus looks like a pure DE.

 

[rexvol]

Also the same defensive staff that put together one of the nation's best D's in 2005 in spite of getting no help from the O.

I'm not a Chavis fan but to pretend that last year is indicative of their typical product isn't "realistic".

what have you done for me lately? as in the past nine years?

 

[govols182]

what have you done for me lately? as in the past nine years?

Well, in 2005, if we had a competent OC then we probably would have been in a BCS bowl. The D was outstanding that year. They have had 1 or 2 bad seasons. All we can do is hope they coaches are doing their jobs and teaching these guys the best way to play.

 

[therickbol]

what have you done for me lately? as in the past nine years?

So you are implying that we have not had a good defense in 9 years?

 

[rexvol]

So you are implying that we have not had a good defense in 9 years?

nope, just that we have not won the SEC in 9 yrs

 

[rexvol]

Well, in 2005, if we had a competent OC then we probably would have been in a BCS bowl. The D was outstanding that year. They have had 1 or 2 bad seasons. All we can do is hope they coaches are doing their jobs and teaching these guys the best way to play.

who hired and then promoted RS?

 

[rexvol]

SEC Commits
LSU-9
Georgia-6
Auburn-3
Miss State – 3
Arkansas-2
Florida-2
Miss- 1
Alabama-1
South Carolina-1
Kentucky-1
Tennessee-0
Vanderbilt-0

 

[VOLNBAMA]

the sky is falling!

 

[LittleDTO]

Rex will be like this until we get a solid commit. We all expect it (or should). If we all agreed and drank the orange Kool-Aid then this board would be boring. We bring in a few good defensive prospects and Rex will be right as rain again. :good!:

 

[VOLNBAMA]

SEC Commits
LSU-9
Georgia-6
Auburn-3
Miss State – 3
Arkansas-2
Florida-2
Miss- 1
Alabama-1
South Carolina-1
Kentucky-1
Tennessee-3
Vanderbilt-0

Cory Hall, Rufus Williams, and Rae Sykes.

 

[justingroves]

who hired and then promoted RS?

Randy was a terrible RB coach. I mean, Travis Henry, Jay Graham, Jamal Lewis etc

He really made Casey Clausen terrible too.

 

[govols182]

SEC Commits
LSU-9
Georgia-6
Auburn-3
Miss State – 3
Arkansas-2
Florida-2
Miss- 1
Alabama-1
South Carolina-1
Kentucky-1
Tennessee-0
Vanderbilt-0

LSU just won the NC.
UGA's commits are all from the state of GA.
AUB's are all from the state of Alabama.
Miss St sucks, and so do their recruits right now.
Arky's commits are all from Arkansas.
Florida is one year off a NC, and 1/2 is from their state.

 

[rexvol]

LSU just won the NC.
UGA's commits are all from the state of GA.
AUB's are all from the state of Alabama.
Miss St sucks, and so do their recruits right now.
Arky's commits are all from Arkansas.
Florida is one year off a NC, and 1/2 is from their state.

you are the Top Gun of rationalizers and minimizers and I see some of the best in my line of work. you should send your resume' to Phil he could use you.

 

[rexvol]

Randy was a terrible RB coach. I mean, Travis Henry, Jay Graham, Jamal Lewis etc

He really made Casey Clausen terrible too.

Justin, if you read the previous posts you'll see that I was not blaming RS, just responding to someone who was. Too many people want to blame RS without taking into account that Phil is ultimately responsible for it all.

 

[rexvol]

Cory Hall, Rufus Williams, and Rae Sykes.

it's just like Gerald Williams, how many years in a row does Phil get to take credit for the same guys?

 

[westside]

you guys are still hung over from the poor 08 class...get over it...here's some real news...

of the guys on your list, the following have already been on campus...

marlon Brown
Tom Savage
Ronnie Wingo
Je ron Stokes

of the players on your list the following have indicated they will be visiting in the future...

Dre Kirkpatrick-was supposed to be here for junior day
Chris Davenport-were in his top 5...
Craig Drummond-friends with ramone johnson
Tom Savage-wants to make an early decision
marlon Brown-has already been on campus about a month earlier and will be back for spring game.
Gabe Lynn
David Oku-recent article was very encouragin (says he has "mad love" for UT, also good friends with Gerald Jones)
Aaron Murray
Eric Shrive-just go to riavsl and read the headline

seriously guys the pessimism on this board is rediculous. 08 was the exception...not the rule

we'll be back with a top 10 class...and again...

IT"S TOO DAMN EARLY TO FREAK OUT OVER RECRUITING!!!

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

seriously guys the pessimism on this board is rediculous. 08 was the exception...not the rule
we'll be back with a top 10 class...and again...
IT"S TOO DAMN EARLY TO FREAK OUT OVER RECRUITING!!!

So, what happened in 2006 if 2008 is the exception? prospects are being pressured to commit earlier and earlier. Guys who have relied on "closing strong" over the years are now utilizing an outadted strategy. UTK really needs someone like Marlon Brown to commit NOW so they can get some momentum with other elite prospects. If everyone sits back and wait to see how Clawson does before making a decision, for which I cannot blame them, it could result in 3 out of 4 recruiting classes being well below the usual talent level. I don't care how good the 2008 class is, or how good the coaches are. If you get into that kind of talent deficit against teams that have no trouble outrecruiting you due to their in-state talent, you are stewed. Whatever it takes, they need a big time on-the-record commitment ASAP.

 

[govols182]

So, what happened in 2006 if 2008 is the exception? prospects are being pressured to commit earlier and earlier. Guys who have relied on "closing strong" over the years are now utilizing an outadted strategy. UTK really needs someone like Marlon Brown to commit NOW so they can get some momentum with other elite prospects. If everyone sits back and wait to see how Clawson does before making a decision, for which I cannot blame them, it could result in 3 out of 4 recruiting classes being well below the usual talent level. I don't care how good the 2008 class is, or how good the coaches are. If you get into that kind of talent deficit against teams that have no trouble outrecruiting you due to their in-state talent, you are stewed. Whatever it takes, they need a big time on-the-record commitment ASAP.

1. Last I checked, nothing is permanent until the recruits sign the papers. Signing day is in February.

2. Umm...Steve Slaton was a 3 star, what kind of talent does he have?

 

[rexvol]

you guys are still hung over from the poor 08 class...get over it...here's some real news...

of the guys on your list, the following have already been on campus...

marlon Brown
Tom Savage
Ronnie Wingo
Je ron Stokes

of the players on your list the following have indicated they will be visiting in the future...

Dre Kirkpatrick-was supposed to be here for junior day
Chris Davenport-were in his top 5...
Craig Drummond-friends with ramone johnson
Tom Savage-wants to make an early decision
marlon Brown-has already been on campus about a month earlier and will be back for spring game.
Gabe Lynn
David Oku-recent article was very encouragin (says he has "mad love" for UT, also good friends with Gerald Jones)
Aaron Murray
Eric Shrive-just go to riavsl and read the headline

seriously guys the pessimism on this board is rediculous. 08 was the exception...not the rule

we'll be back with a top 10 class...and again...

IT"S TOO DAMN EARLY TO FREAK OUT OVER RECRUITING!!!

Freak, is there a filter or something that will automatically correct it when people are unable to spell ridiculous correctly? You see it over and over on here. Sorry, it just drives me crazy. I expect to see that on Catspause.