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re: Tennessee football-When will they be back on top?
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:32 pm to BhamBengal
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:32 pm to BhamBengal
Doesn't matter to me, we still owned them when they were "on top."
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Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:34 pm to BhamBengal
It's gotta be tough to recruit for them. Georgia, Bama, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, etc. all doing well combined with the fact that high school kids today have no recollection whatsoever of a competitive, much less elite, Tennessee program.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:39 pm to USMC Gators
You have a great advantage in recruiting, wich has helped your team be great during the last 3 decades. Our team has to climb a very steep obstacle course to get there, but we'll never give up trying to get to the top.
We are the Volunteer State, and we will fight until the end.
We are the Volunteer State, and we will fight until the end.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:41 pm to Roger Klarvin
Exactly, it doesn't help that Tennessee isn't really a talent rich state.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:44 pm to Roger Klarvin
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It's gotta be tough to recruit for them. Georgia, Bama, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, etc. all doing well combined with the fact that high school kids today have no recollection whatsoever of a competitive, much less elite, Tennessee program.
If Ole Miss can get a top five class, I don't see how we can not reach the same result now that we have a competent coach.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:45 pm to BhamBengal
The correct answer is never
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:51 pm to cas4t
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The correct answer is never
Never is a loooooong time, things change, just so you know
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:54 pm to volforever
It was a joke
Posted on 4/22/13 at 9:55 pm to cas4t
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:03 pm to BhamBengal
Tennessee's offensive anemia against Alabama has been especially historic. The Vols have only scored a total of 8 touchdowns in the last nine years. That's three different head coaches and at least four or five different offensive coordinators.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:06 pm to BhamBengal
This recruiting class could be a program changer... if the team doesn't go 4-8 this year.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:10 pm to BhamBengal
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Exactly, it doesn't help that Tennessee isn't really a talent rich state.
I'll never understand how a state with two large metro areas (Memphis, Nashville) have such mediocre talent, what gives?
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:11 pm to Roger Klarvin
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It's gotta be tough to recruit for them. Georgia, Bama, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, etc. all doing well combined with the fact that high school kids today have no recollection whatsoever of a competitive, much less elite, Tennessee program.
I hate to break it to you, but Derek Dooley, who is one of the least competent football coaches I've seen at any level, still managed to get pull in top 10-15 recruiting classes, although his final one was headed off a cliff. A competent coach will have Tennessee pulling in top ten classes consistently, like every other Tennessee coach has done except Battle.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:11 pm to volforever
Depends, how much are you willing to pay?
Posted on 4/22/13 at 10:12 pm to Paul Allen
There's talen here. They just go elsewhere. (Lived in Nashville many years)
Randall Cobb went to Alcoa. Wasn't recruited by Phil because he went to a small school. Or so the rumors say.
Randall Cobb went to Alcoa. Wasn't recruited by Phil because he went to a small school. Or so the rumors say.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:15 am to Paul Allen
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I'll never understand how a state with two large metro areas (Memphis, Nashville) have such mediocre talent, what gives?
The best athletes in both areas (especially Memphis), play basketball.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:26 am to volfan30
True, but it seems like talent statewide is getting better. Especially in Mid Tn where the poplulation has grown so much. It is still not on par with the rest of the South, but at least it is improving.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:42 am to Robert Goulet
UT pitiful, for next 10 years. Even recruits from Tennessee going elsewhere. Rats leaving sinking ship.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:48 am to troywew
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UT pitiful, for next 10 years. Even recruits from Tennessee going elsewhere. Rats leaving sinking ship.
Tennessee will in all likelihood sign all three top 100 in-state players this year.
Posted on 4/23/13 at 12:50 am to volfan30
Likelihood is somewhat definitive 
Good luck with that.
Good luck with that.
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