re: Difference in UGA and Vols

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. Whereas, we say that Thompson may eventually take the starting job later in the year. See the difference? It seems like the only way they win as many games as they expect is if every recruit lives up to their huge expectations quickly.

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Trent will be a vital part of our success if we're going to toughen up against the run this year. There's no doubt about that. He's quick, strong, and violent. He's easily our best lineman from an athletic standpoint, but we need him to grow up in a hurry. We have some depth, so he's not going to have to play every down but he'll be counted on for a lot of meaningful snaps this season.

UT's run defense, in all likelihood, will be dependent on their 2 true freshmen DT's. That's not a good situation to find yourself. They could very well prove themselves to be those rare specimens who can step in and be a stalwart against the run as true freshmen, but those are usually few and far between.

We're going to rely on several freshmen this year to play a lot of meaningful snaps for us. Dl and WR are both going to be necessities, and it looks like a true freshman will start at Star for us, too.