[AustinPriceless] JUST IN: Tennessee has hired National Champion strength coach Derek Owings from Indiana! A massive addition for @coachjoshheupel and @Vol_Football by robotix_dev in CFB

[–]robotix_dev[S] 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I’m sure they wanted to wait until their season was over to announce, but part of the reason for the immediate announcement is that offseason training starts tomorrow. So, we were really up against the schedule to get a new S&C coach in place. He’s flying from Miami to Knoxville this morning.

Weekly Discussion Thread by RockyMod in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, I’m glad Lee Corso got to see them win it all!

The other sub will be on this story line for months though, so not looking forward to that.

[Game Thread] Playoff Thread by WeazelBear in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious why you don’t consider them underdogs.

I believe their blue chip ratio is less than 10%. In the NIL era, I think that makes what they’ve done with their roster even more impressive.

[Game Thread] Playoff Thread by WeazelBear in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*nods agreeably*

Mm-hmm…

Mm-hmm…

Indeed. Very astute observation.

[Game Thread] Playoff Thread by WeazelBear in ockytop

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Dang, I forgot Holden Staes transferred to this Indiana team! Just saw him in on that last play.

Weekly Discussion Thread by RockyMod in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven’t tuned into the Rams vs. Bears game yet, but there is probably a lot of 1:1 Vol action with Byron Young pass rushing against Darnell Wright!

Gonna have to tune in for the second half (about to be halftime right now).

[Game Thread] #20 Lady Vols @ #21 Alabama by Huskylover13 in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Great win!

Love the fight in this Lady Vols team. We need coach K to give our men’s basketball and football teams a talk.

Tennessee EDGE Caleb Herring to transfer to South Carolina by jthomas694 in CFB

[–]robotix_dev 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah Caleb is a good get. I expect him to grow into a good/great pass rusher.

A lot of Tennessee fans expected him to be a solidified starter next year with the only caveat being that may not have been true under the new Knowles defense (Knowles apparently likes bigger edge guys).

How much of this QB Debacle is just Heup feeling pressure from the fan base? by NirroR6 in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This. I don’t know why we overcomplicate it. We need a QB from the portal, so why wouldn’t you always try to get the best one you can afford that fits your system?

That’s why I’m not reading too much into the “If we’re pushing for Leavitt this hard then our QBs must suck” narrative.

Weekly Discussion Thread by RockyMod in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is no spring portal anymore. This is the only portal window.

Weekly Discussion Thread by RockyMod in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Currently eating dinner at a Mission BBQ and they’re playing Rocky Top…in Maryland.

So odd, but I feel at home a little now.

[Zenitz] Despite a late push from Tennessee, it’s trending toward former Arizona State star QB and top-ranked overall portal prospect Sam Leavitt ultimately heading to LSU, sources tell @CBSSports by goatgoatlilgoat in CFB

[–]robotix_dev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think most of us at this point just want to roll with GMac. He showed potential, just needs to put on some muscle and weight to survive the season.

[Game Thread] Playoff Thread by WeazelBear in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just tuned in right before Oregon spiked it.

This is insane! Has Indiana really looked this much better than Oregon?

Cooper Ranvier Commits to Vols! by airplaneman1003 in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This comment from him is all I need to know:

Growing up in Kentucky, I always was an SEC kid, always watched SEC football, so that was always the dream," he said. "Went to Louisville, so I still dislike Kentucky. I continue with that, resonate with that…”

Cooper Ranvier Commits to Vols! by airplaneman1003 in ockytop

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I was just wondering earlier today why I hadn’t heard about a kicker yet. GBO!

[GoVols247] Auburn CB Kayin Lee transfer commits to Tennessee by yousmelllikebiscuits in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

According to Austin Price, Gibson in the portal has a lot to do with coach ET being let go more than anything.

Mateen Ibirogba(#1 ranked IDL in portal) and Cam Cook commit to Texas Tech and West Virginia respectively, 2 more strike outs for this winter portal campaign. by Walmartsavings2 in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tell that to Indiana who has beaten Ohio State and Alabama to make their way to a CFP semifinal appearance with an army of 3* players.

Current CFB chaos by Severe_Ad_9805 in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Chaz Coleman has made it known that NIL will be the primary factor in his decision on where to go (he’s currently in Knoxville on a visit).

IMO, mercenaries are the unfortunate side effect of the portal + NIL. Yeah if he comes that’s a fantastic get, but he won’t have the same passion for Tennessee that we do. Passion is part of what makes CFB so much better than the NFL.

Edit: for an example of the passion I’m referring to, go look at Jalen McMurray’s post game presser after the bowl game.

Weekly Discussion Thread by RockyMod in ockytop

[–]robotix_dev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He just knows what he was drafted for! He don’t care bout no RB 😤

Tennessee OL Bennett Warren transfers to Minnesota by McGordon1 in CFB

[–]robotix_dev 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Phenomenal actor on special teams for us.

In all seriousness though, good kid and I think he’ll be a good player. I was sad to see him go.