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Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:06 pm
They have the most combined starts of any unit in the SEC but they have also been terrible over the last couple of years. Do you see them vastly improved, a little improved, or are they gonna get their butt kicked again this year?
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Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:08 pm to tennfanatic
I think they will be fine. Bray just can't hold the ball as long as he did at times last year. The D's that UT play will pin their ears back and come after Bray if they do not develop a running game though.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:08 pm to tennfanatic
Vastly improved......goin' to the ship....
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:09 pm to tennfanatic
Because this is not a WR Fapping thread, I hope your eyelashes fall out and your sister becomes your aunt.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:09 pm to tennfanatic
They've got first-class tickets aboard the Denico Autry Rape Train.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:09 pm to tennfanatic
Not racist but has there ever been an all black offensive line like you guys have?
I think It's a first,I can't remember one.
I think It's a first,I can't remember one.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:10 pm to roadGator
Much imrpoved in the run blocking over last year. Pass blocking will be about the same.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:11 pm to TT9
quote:I thought about that too. I can't remember the last time I saw an all black OL, outside of Grambling
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Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:11 pm to TT9
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Not racist but has there ever been an all black offensive line like you guys have?
I think It's a first,I can't remember one.
I dont think we've had a white olineman play since 09?
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:12 pm to tennfanatic
I never understood why the Vols O-line was so terrible.
It seems like a confidence issue, which is perplexing bc they aren't going against a great D-line in practice.
I would bench all of the starters and make them work to their full potential before playing them.
Since Dools won't do that, I'm going to go with them getting embarrassed again this season.
It seems like a confidence issue, which is perplexing bc they aren't going against a great D-line in practice.
I would bench all of the starters and make them work to their full potential before playing them.
Since Dools won't do that, I'm going to go with them getting embarrassed again this season.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:15 pm to Volsboozewomen
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Much imrpoved in the run blocking over last year
Can I say the same thing about all our position groups that have more experience?
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:16 pm to roadGator
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Can I say the same thing about all our position groups that have more experience?
Are they adding Tiny? Have they been applauded for having exceptional camps? New and improved position coach?
If so, then yes. Except your offensive units... they will be an abomination this year.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:17 pm to johnzorback
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I never understood why the Vols O-line was so terrible.
all but 1 player in the two deep were either a true freshman or a true sophomore.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:31 pm to johnzorback
All 4*s or better, all upperclassmen except Tiny, and all with 15+ starts except Tiny.
No excuse to suck at run-blocking again. Pass blocking should once again be superb.
No excuse to suck at run-blocking again. Pass blocking should once again be superb.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:35 pm to tennfanatic
vastly improved. looking at UT's depth chart UT doesn't really have any weakness other than depth at TE. each unit looks solid at least on paper.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:38 pm to volfan30
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No excuse to suck at run-blocking again. Pass blocking should once again be superb.
-Sam Pittman replaced a terrible OL coach.
-RB coach Jay Graham was hired and now UT has a RB coach for the first time since 2009.
-105 combined starts
-senior Dallas Thomas is a pre-season All-SEC pick.
I think Tiny has the highest ceiling.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:40 pm to Crompdaddy8
As has already been mentioned, they sucked at run blocking last year. To excel at run blocking, you have to have quick feet and an explosive first step...a far different skill set from pass blocking. Do the guys in the photo above look like they are quicker on their feet and more explosive?
This post was edited on 8/22/12 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:45 pm to Crompdaddy8
We still might not be able to snap a football. And Stone switching up doesn't inspire confidence.
Posted on 8/22/12 at 3:51 pm to NukemVol
I think it will be a lot like the 07 season where they don't allow a lot of sacks and have the WR run hooks and slants. Very quick routes so Bray can get the ball out of there as fast as possible. I remember a lot of the media were calling our lines in 06 and 07 all these great things, but the actuality was that Coach Cut was just running quick routes and firing the ball out of there as fast as possible
Posted on 8/23/12 at 7:05 am to JStanDawgFan
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Bray just can't hold the ball as long as he did at times last year.
Not true. Bray gets rid of the ball quickly. It's a strength of his. You are thinking of that bag of shite Matt Simms.
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