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WHAT A MESS!!!!! First the good news; Lane Kiffan is gone. The bad news; Monte Kiffan is gone. Lane Kiffan left the Vols in a mess to say the least. Lack of Discipline all around.
Seems as though junior college transfer Matt Simms will be the starter at the qb. position. While he had impressive numbers at El Camino junior college last year, this is the sec where defense rules the day!!!!
The running back positions are up for grabs with Junior tailback Tauren Poole having the inside track. The offensive line is full of new faces and will be a question mark. The bright spot for the offense is at the wide receiver spots and at tight end. ocker, Gerald Jones lead a talented group of wide outs. At tight end Luke Stocker is back.
The defense was the heart and sole of the Vols last season and will be this one as well. Senior defensive ends Ben Martin and Chris Walker return and both should be a force on the Vols line.
At linebacker La Marcus Thompson and Nick Reveiz lead the way with plenty of talent behind them. The secondary was great last year led by Eric Berry. He has moved on to the Nfl but plenty of talent remains behind with corner Art Evans leading the way. Both kickers are back so special teams shouldn't be a problem.
Overall: Wow it is hard for me to say this but Tennessee may stink this year!!! Too many doubts on the offensive side of the ball and although they will be good, this won't be the Monte Kiffan defense of last year but they will have to carry the load for this Vols team.
Red Raiders Prediction: Tough away games at LSU, Georgia, and South Carolina.... Tough home games with Bama, Florida and non conference Oregon. BEST CASE SCENARIO 7-5; WORST CASE SCENARIO 5-7 which I think is more likely. That being said this Tennessee team is full of tradition and pride. They probably will beat a team that I don't expect them to at home. I like their new coach, but man has he got his work cut out for him!!!
Seems as though junior college transfer Matt Simms will be the starter at the qb. position. While he had impressive numbers at El Camino junior college last year, this is the sec where defense rules the day!!!!
The running back positions are up for grabs with Junior tailback Tauren Poole having the inside track. The offensive line is full of new faces and will be a question mark. The bright spot for the offense is at the wide receiver spots and at tight end. ocker, Gerald Jones lead a talented group of wide outs. At tight end Luke Stocker is back.
The defense was the heart and sole of the Vols last season and will be this one as well. Senior defensive ends Ben Martin and Chris Walker return and both should be a force on the Vols line.
At linebacker La Marcus Thompson and Nick Reveiz lead the way with plenty of talent behind them. The secondary was great last year led by Eric Berry. He has moved on to the Nfl but plenty of talent remains behind with corner Art Evans leading the way. Both kickers are back so special teams shouldn't be a problem.
Overall: Wow it is hard for me to say this but Tennessee may stink this year!!! Too many doubts on the offensive side of the ball and although they will be good, this won't be the Monte Kiffan defense of last year but they will have to carry the load for this Vols team.
Red Raiders Prediction: Tough away games at LSU, Georgia, and South Carolina.... Tough home games with Bama, Florida and non conference Oregon. BEST CASE SCENARIO 7-5; WORST CASE SCENARIO 5-7 which I think is more likely. That being said this Tennessee team is full of tradition and pride. They probably will beat a team that I don't expect them to at home. I like their new coach, but man has he got his work cut out for him!!!
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