Tennessee going up in flames. Multiple players are quitting and Butch has a full on rebellion
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This frees up 10 more scholies so they can now average 40 recruits per year instead of just 30.
Call it "advanced processing".
Call it "advanced processing".
Well there was this published about 5h ago:
Their scout board is talking about their starting Running back and their 5 star defensive end quitting after a meeting
It comes from their twitter pages. Is it true? Who knows but there is lots of chatter.
http://www.scout.com/college/tennessee/forums/1372-rocky-top-board
I've seen Vol reports that this is not true. They report there was a meeting but no evidence anyone has quit. Who knows what the truth is with competing stories.
What's going on there that would (supposedly) lead to a player mutiny? They are 5-3 IIRC. That's not great but not at a 3-5, 2-6 level.
Butch Jones is a lunatic coach. I put him the Narduzzi, Kelly branch of loons.
Vols fans talking about Penn State's defense:
http://www.scout.com/college/tennes.../15076886-penn-st-upgraded-at-dc/ms/187969259
http://www.scout.com/college/tennes.../15076886-penn-st-upgraded-at-dc/ms/187969259
This sounds like Kongbo is dissatisfied (again) and making his feelings known. Sure, he might quit the team at UTenn, but if he does I doubt anyone else will take a chance on him. I believe this is his third stop after leaving Canada.....
As for Hurd, I think he's upset with OC DeBord. Quite likely DeBord will be gone before Hurd, if UTenn rumors are even close to being true.
As for Hurd, I think he's upset with OC DeBord. Quite likely DeBord will be gone before Hurd, if UTenn rumors are even close to being true.
Sometimes the highly rated recruits think there better than the program.
I like how that thread excuses the poor defense due to injuries.
Um, did they see PSU's MASH unit on defense the first half of the year?
Um, did they see PSU's MASH unit on defense the first half of the year?
bwifan
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Sounds like reading their boards that the natives are growing restless with Shoop. Talent on D this year was expected to be good yes they had some injuries but still they think this D should be much better.
bwifan
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bwifan
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Which is funny because Hyams was telling everyone last night Hurd was not leaving the team and to calm down... Hitting all the wires now that Hurd is leaving.
He is a Jr, and I think it may be a bad move for him. Butch Jones may have lied to him regarding running out of the I formation.
Down here in Sumner county, Jalen Hurd and Josh Malone were mega stars in HS - Beech vs Station Camp was once live televised by ESPN.
Down here in Sumner county, Jalen Hurd and Josh Malone were mega stars in HS - Beech vs Station Camp was once live televised by ESPN.
yeah, if I recall, James Franklin recruited him really hard for Vandy, and the kid liked Franklin a lot. Doubt he transfers within the SEC at this point, but not surprising the Vols sold him a bill of goods.
So the team won 5 in a row, everyone was happy, now they lose a few and everyone wants to quit. I am sure these kids have great futures ahead of them. Just quit and walk away when the chips are down and nothing is going right.
Bigger impact has to be recruiting and seeing that dumpster fire unfolding. I know there are a handful of players considering us along with Tennessee...including Wade (although I think the Vols have always been bit of a longshot with him).
I have to think this helps with Wade. Maybe Shoop gets an interim HC title out of this. Maybe Les Miles has found a new job? Who knows?
bwifan
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There may be more to this than a few losses, maybe not. I am waiting to see if other players leave and how this affects the team overall. If this team tanks it tells me there is a lot more than just a few losses and more serious problem at the core with their head coach.
I think Tennessee is a legit contender for Wade (think he's been there 3 times this fall). This would be a big help
I'd tie his interest there more to Shoop than Tennessee itself since I believe there's a history there with his recruitment when Bob was still at PSU. In any case when you see a team in total turmoil with the slightest hint of adversity that's a bad sign for stability.
Compare how Tennessee has handled their troubles to how PSU has handled their own issues. It's quite the contrast
I think the worst case scenario regarding Wade would be for Jones to leave and Shoop taking over and running the table. I doubt that scenario plays out...but it could.
No inside info, but considering Wade's number of travels to Knoxville and certainly to PSU for various weekends, he doesn't sound like a stay at home in the 'burgh kind of guy. If he turns out like John Reid as a cover CB, I'd be delighted to see him at PSU.
Tennessee RB Jalen Hurd is transferring
Add dissension to the list of problems for the Tennessee football team.
Junior running back Jalen Hurd is transferring from the program, Tennessee coach Butch Jones said during a news conference on Monday afternoon.
Junior running back Jalen Hurd is transferring from the program, Tennessee coach Butch Jones said during a news conference on Monday afternoon.
