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I'm a big fan of Reed. He's extremely elusive and has a surprisingly strong arm for such a slight build. I have no real insight into his recruitment other than one could take our more recent interest and interaction with another local QB Minchey as a sign that landing Reed is not likely. That said, ...

They should consider Lipscomb's coach. He's gotten the Bison to the NCAAT a few times.

This is great news.

Thanks for the link. Curious how our current roster fits this scheme. My reaction is this is probably a good thing as our LB talent and depth is greater than our DL. It does seem to be a very active DL in terms of stunts (slants, twists, etc.). I am worried that our ability to stop the run will reg...

Based solely on 2021 statistics UVA’s defense wasn’t much better than Vandy last year. They were moderately better against the pass (mid 80s ranking) and worst against the run (120ish). Overall about the same as Vandy’s ranking and they did not get as many TOs as Vandy. I didn’t see UVA play so no ...

Just scanned one of the Auburn boards. Apparently they have some pretty rogue boosters who have hefty sway over some board members. Some of the fans speculate that some of their more petulant boosters are stirring up dirt just so they can (have to ) fire him for cause so they don't have to pay him. ...

yeah - they fired Bobo. Mason left. Then the new OC who replaced Bobo has already left after a month. The legacy Nix entered the portal. All bad looks for Harsin. I watched Auburn with great interest last season because of Mason. In most (not all) of the games I watched, the defense was more than do...

But I'll tell you... for businesses, figuring out who to partner with and how to use them is easier said than done. Even our more aggressive clients are extremely wary of paying medium/big bucks to a 17/18 year old who's just one drunk night away from a scandal. Also - the fluidity of the portal an...

thought provoking stuff, thanks. Hadn't put the portal and NIL's together either. Nor the impact on each other. Nevertheless, gotta think an NIL for a stud at 'bama gonna fetch more than one at Vandy. Although, would imagine the more minor powers (i.e. the Mississipi schools, UT, UK football) would...

I can't imagine they would reach that 19% mark. The "pace" doesn't continue like this all year. It's natural that spring is the surge. That said - the number is really high. It seems like it would start to work as a deterrent for good players to do this. There have already been several goo...

CPerk wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:46 pm I think I’ll go with Darren Agu. Has the size, speed, and athleticism to play right away. Barton Simmons says he may be the best pass rusher recruit in the country! Hope he’s right!

Wow. Obviously Barton has his bias, but that's incredible praise.

Gumbo or Berry because we need such immediate help in defensive backfield. Then Martin because we need help at LB and he's amazing. He might be a tad thin, but he's a violent hitter that can cover space. They'll put him in our LB/DB hybrid position. Then finally the RB from Illinois. He's still vast...

NWOHDore wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 3:45 pm It looks like he signed with Western Kentucky. My guess is that he'll be in portal by Christmas.

Agree - portal bound.

CCL says this about Wharton: "Obviously we love the speed and it's a measurable trait. We know he can run. We think he has the length, and you also see someone who has just got an underdeveloped frame. We we want to go to work immediately in trying to build that out. (Hendersonville coach) Jam...

Go Vandy! wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:04 am

BrentVU wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:10 am

So will "fleet" catch on or no?

Fleet will catch on

Also - Taylor threw for 3400 yards and 40 TD this year! Also ran for a bunch more.

Clark Lea notes that Andrew Paige is actually a relative of the late Vandy basketball pioneer Perry Wallace... cool! https://twitter.com/Coach_Lea/status/1488942085973495811 also - the vu recruiting page says he will play TE for us. I think that's a great move. He's got the body and could be a trem...

247 shows both Wharton and Andrew Paige as "signed" right now.

I'm sure it was the "jump the gun" scenario. They got word that they're getting the commits but a little communication breakdown triggered the announcements on our end. No big deal. I like the aggressiveness.

Paige is a tremendous athlete….all he needs is a little coaching! I will say - I don't think Paige is playing against elite competition. I have no idea what HS classification beach plays in, but one look at his highlight reel and it looks like it's varsity (Beech) vs the junior varsity (everyone el...

That could be Andrew Paige, a 6-4, 205 WR. Brent mentioned him in an earlier thread. OR, it could be Jameson Wharton, a 6-1, 175 CB. Wharton shows offers from both Ole Mis and Vandy. So far, Paige only shows one from Vandy. Doesn't mean he doesn't have an offer from UM, it's just not on his recruit...