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The X Factor for TN is Jalen Hurd
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:15 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:15 am
If we're being perfectly honest, I think bowl eligibility might be a bit of a stretch for this young team. Most every one on the board is aware of our much maligned line of scrimmage deficiencies, however, if we do manage 6 or 7 wins, it's going to be on the back of one very large true freshman, Jalen Hurd.
By all accounts, he's the most gifted player we've had in the backfield in quite some time. A truly elite talent, athletically speaking. I'm not expecting big things for the big orange, but I'm very excited to watch our LB sized future-star RB.
By all accounts, he's the most gifted player we've had in the backfield in quite some time. A truly elite talent, athletically speaking. I'm not expecting big things for the big orange, but I'm very excited to watch our LB sized future-star RB.
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:17 am to Tennessee Jed
The problem is, a poor OL can make an elite back look ok. We had those problems a few years ago.
But, I hope UT gets it together and has a good season. The east is kind of boring to me.
But, I hope UT gets it together and has a good season. The east is kind of boring to me.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:18 am to Tennessee Jed
VB
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:20 am to Tennessee Jed
Get your shite together next year. Let us stomp a mud hole in you first.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:21 am to Tennessee Jed
You are looking at 5 automatic losses with a veteran team. Unfortunately, y'all are extremely young so it can be assumed you will lose more.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:23 am to Tennessee Jed
X Factor is a true FR RB?!?! It's happened before, look at Lattimore, but he's more of the exception than the norm.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:29 am to Tennessee Jed
the X factor will be if your receivers will be able to catch the ball or not.
ive seen the practice videos. waaaay too many dropped balls.
ive seen the practice videos. waaaay too many dropped balls.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:45 am to Displaced
X factor is the OL
They should be good run blocking, but pass protection is a huge concern.
We will be perfectly fine at RB. Hurd is a stud and Lane is underrated.
They should be good run blocking, but pass protection is a huge concern.
We will be perfectly fine at RB. Hurd is a stud and Lane is underrated.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:51 am to Tennessee Jed
Dude is going to be a beast. Everyone is talking about fournette but I'm just as excited to see what hurd can do. His highlights were just nasty.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:54 am to Tennessee Jed
Your line is going to be really bad
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:07 am to DMagic
Interior OL will be a strength. Tackles are highly questionable. OL will not be as bad as people are projecting.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:25 am to Legendary0903
Both lines have talent, they just lack experience. We'll be playing highly recruited 4 stars across both fronts.
Unknown does not necessarily mean bad. Question mark, absolutely.
Unknown does not necessarily mean bad. Question mark, absolutely.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:28 am to Tennessee Jed
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Unknown does not necessarily mean bad. Question mark, absolutely.
Except when talking about UF. Right?
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:38 am to Tennessee Jed
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By all accounts, he's the most gifted player we've had in the backfield in quite some time. A truly elite talent, athletically speaking. I'm not expecting big things for the big orange, but I'm very excited to watch our LB sized future-star RB.
Hurd is gonna be a terror.
Is he running with the first team or is Marlon Lane or Raijon Neal still in Knoxville?
We haven't really struggled with "bigger" backs in the Freeze era; still, however, I'm hoping he isn't hitting his mid-season stride when y'all travel to Oxford in late October.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:40 am to Tornado Alley
He and Lane look to be splitting the 1's pretty evenly.
Should be a pretty even split of carries this season.
Should be a pretty even split of carries this season.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:23 am to Tennessee Jed
Speaking of large running backs has Bo Scarbrough qualified?
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:26 am to WithaRebelYell
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Speaking of large running backs has Bo Scarbrough qualified?
No. Has to go back to high school this fall. Can enroll in spring, I believe.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:27 am to Tennessee Jed
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Both lines have talent, they just lack experience. We'll be playing highly recruited 4 stars across both fronts.
Unknown does not necessarily mean bad. Question mark, absolutely.
Don't you have a walk on starting at tackle in Jacob Gilliam? Or did the Juco or the true freshman claim the #1 spot? I know UT fans LOVE to hate on that OL from last year, but the problem wasn't the line. It was the QBs and WRs. The line kept you from losing every game UT played last year.
They only gave up 23 sacks in TWO YEARS, and averaged 5 YPC in 2013 (with no passing game to help out) against a tough schedule.
Tennessee is going to have a drop off at that position. NO QUESTION.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:32 am to LittleJerrySeinfield
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No. Has to go back to high school this fall. Can enroll in spring, I believe.
Please God let Alabama lose interest in him! I want him sooooo bad.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:55 am to Tennessee Jed
The OL is not stacked with highly recruited 4*s along the front...
Jacob Gilliam - former walkon
Mack Crowder 3*
Kyler Kerbyson 3*
Brent Kendrick 3*
Dylan Wiseman 3*
Alan Posey 3* (is he still on the team?)
Coleman Thomas 3* (you really want to start a true freshman in the SEC at tackle with UTs QB situation. No other true Fr are worth mentioning here)
Austin Sanders 4* (but reportedly one of the last guys on the depth chart)
Dontavious Blair 4* (but can't beat out a walk on)
The 2012 class is where Dooley killed TN so much attrition and so much bad recruiting at the LOS.
Jacob Gilliam - former walkon
Mack Crowder 3*
Kyler Kerbyson 3*
Brent Kendrick 3*
Dylan Wiseman 3*
Alan Posey 3* (is he still on the team?)
Coleman Thomas 3* (you really want to start a true freshman in the SEC at tackle with UTs QB situation. No other true Fr are worth mentioning here)
Austin Sanders 4* (but reportedly one of the last guys on the depth chart)
Dontavious Blair 4* (but can't beat out a walk on)
The 2012 class is where Dooley killed TN so much attrition and so much bad recruiting at the LOS.
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