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Audio
- Dave Hooker interviews WR Austin Rogers.
- Dave Hooker interviews DE Robert Ayers about UK QB Andre Woodson.
- Dave Hooker interviews QB Erik Ainge
- Dave Hooker interviews WR coach Trooper Taylor about Lucas Taylor.
- Dave Hooker interviews OL coach Greg Adkins.
- Dave Hooker interviews offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe.
- Drew Edwards talks to kicker Daniel Lincoln.
- Drew Edwards talks to offensive tackle Ramon Foster.
Event Details
- What: Tennessee at Kentucky
- When: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Commonwealth Stadium
- Cost: Not available
- Age limit: All ages
Tennessee Stat Book
A month ago, Tennessee's football team limped home from Tuscaloosa with battle scars.
Like a warship that has taken a few broadsides, the Vols needed safe harbor.
Neyland Stadium was the perfect haven. Four weeks, four wins. Prospects restored.
Now it's time to set sail again into the treacherous seas of the Southeastern Conference.
"I think we're playing good football," quarterback Erik Ainge said Tuesday. "I think we're kind of hot right now."
The Vols will have to play good football Saturday at Kentucky, or else their SEC East title evaporates.
Tennessee will take the field in Commonwealth Stadium in an unaccustomed role - underdog. The Vols have notched 12 consecutive wins in Lexington dating to 1981, but the odds-makers put more stock in recent history.
In 2007, UT has not lived up to its road-warrior reputation. The Vols are 1-3 away from Neyland Stadium and looked bad in all three losses - at California, Florida and Alabama.
If Kentucky prevails Saturday it will be the first year Tennessee has lost four road games since the aforementioned 1981. That season started with blowouts at Georgia and Southern Cal and included the (then) annual whipping by Alabama at Legion Field.
In the years since, UT has lost three road games in a season only once, in 2005. Until now, that is.
The Vols were undefeated on the road in 1983, 1998, 2001 and 2004. Since '81, they have gone 4-1 five times, including last year, 3-1 on five occasions and 3-0-2 in 1990.
"I've never made a big deal out of being at home or on the road," said head coach Phillip Fulmer, "because you've got to play both in this league. And we have been a very good road team in the past."
This year, not so much. Aside from a solid 33-21 victory at Mississippi State on Oct. 13, Tennessee has looked awful on the road. The three losses were by a combined 77 points.
"You go back and look at the California game and the Florida game," said defensive coordinator John Chavis, "and in my mind, everything that can wrong did go wrong."
In each case, both UT fumbles and punts were returned for touchdowns. In each case, an inexperienced defense was overwhelmed by the big-play potential of an explosive opponent.
As for a 41-17 loss at Alabama, which hasn't won a game since ...
"To tell you the truth I don't know what happened," said guard Anthony Parker.
When I charted the stats from seven home games and four away games, it appeared several things were happening.
At home, UT takes care of the football: only five turnovers in seven games. On the road, seven turnovers in four games.
At home, Tennessee has recorded 16 takeaways. On the road, only two.
At home, Tennessee averages 171 yards rushing. On the road, 115.
At home, opponents average 341 yards of offense. On the road, 468.
"I don't think the road has been the problem with our challenges," said offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe. "Sometimes things just happen."
An optimist makes a case that Tennessee will be a different road team Saturday. Four games provided a badly needed dose of maturity. Four wins added confidence.
Do Eric Berry, Brent Vinson and DeAngelo Willingham have a better grip on what they're doing than they did in Tuscaloosa? They should.
Are Chris Scott, Jacques McClendon and Vlad Richard more in tune with the physicality of an SEC line of scrimmage? How could they not be.
OK, so go prove it in a hostile environment, which Commonwealth Stadium will most certainly be.
That used to be a challenge Tennessee devoured.
Mike Strange may be reached at 865-342-6276 or strange2@knews.com.
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Comments » 88
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
I think we're playing good football," quarterback Erik Ainge said Tuesday. "I think we're kind of hot right now."
Uhh...sorry, but did he see the Vanderbilt game?
burntorangeVOLffle writes:
I guess he looked at the final score and the W in the wins column.
newtonrail writes:
bum, Ainge played in the game. Duh!!! Sure he did some good and some not so good things in that game. But how do you expect him to answer a Beat Writer's questions? " Hey we are making some mistakes, so I don't think we have a chance against Ky." Pick, pick, pick, and pick some more. I hope you don't have children , because they would be miserable.
tnmantravel#531151 writes:
mbumburu you beat me to it.....
I think we're playing good football," quarterback Erik Ainge said Tuesday. "I think we're kind of hot right now."
what is this kid thinking? fulmer should ban him from the media like he does the freshmen..... they beat vanderbilt at home in a come from behind 4 quarter game by one single point....i can't remember the exact quotes, however ainge has said simular things recently?????? aaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Ainge, err, err, "kinda hot"! Semantics aside, a curving away FG attempt from a .500 team does not make one "hot"! "Hot" would be 24 of 27 for 285 yds Saturday! The bowls do not consider us "hot"! LSU does not consider us "hot". Tha Cats consider us very beatable. So does Vegas. That said, somehow beat the Cats and nearly cap a remarkable season of yo-yo-like proportions. Hug Phil and have your best game of the year! Go Vols!
cgbtn writes:
When I chart the stats, I find that at home the Vols played So Miss, Arkansas State, La Lafayette, and Vanderbilt. On the road they played Cal, Fla, and Alabama. You're quite the statistician, Mike.
VOLinDAWGland writes:
You guys have a great talent for sucking the joy out of everything...bunch of le miserables.
Lighten up and enjoy the game.
AllVol writes:
You are right, Phillip. Do other teams have to put up with these same idiots? I'd say four SEC wins in a row is pretty da-ned hot. Geez . . . .
jboyle5555#228112 writes:
Vols win big this Saturday, I can feel it ! You can say that we squeeked by South Carolina and Vandy, which is true. But you could also think we are meant to win the East this year, then get our shot at LSU. With all the upsets going on, the media should not be so quick to pencil LSU into the National Championship game. The freshmen seem to be getting into a rythm at the right time, just need Ainge to get the ball to the receivers and play solid defense.
OrangePride writes:
Well.......the real issue is not the past anyway. It's Saturday. Kentucky is a very dangerous and very formidable team (when is the last time that was case?). Anyway...I LIKE being the underdog!! We were big underdogs to GA and ARK and just about everyone was ready to put a fork in the 2007 Vols, but they played great games and won. Home, away, on Mars.....who cares....we need one more performance like those and we go to Atlanta. Go Vols.....one more time!!!
finn writes:
The most honest assessment of UT's season is a lack of consistency. The team has a problems showing up strong week in week out. The only back-back strong performances were UGA and Miss St. As for the 'hot streak' the past 4 games, UT is 2 field goals away from being not so hot (2-2.) Recognizing this does not make one miserable or intent on sucking the joy out of life. That is rediculous and I'm not sure why folks feel the need to make character judgements (ie..I hope you don't have kids) based on their opinion of a damn article. Get off your high-horses and talk about football. This isn't Oprah or Dr. Phil.
gohawks1 writes:
The offensive game plan should be similar to the one we ran against AR - move the ball, keep the clock running, and score points often. Woodson is not nearly as impressive when he is sitting on the sidelines. A good run/pass mix would be good, but don't abandon the run so quickly as we have done in the past.
Defensively, mix it up. You don't have to blitz on every play, but do it enough to keep Woodson guessing.
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
tngeoff and others: if the wind had blown a little harder Saturday and Vandy had made that field goal, we'd all be singing a different tune.
Sure, we showed great heart in coming back. And we're all happy for the W, of course.
But "playing good football" and "kind of hot right now?"
IMHO, we have played maybe 3-4 good games this season thus far, real Tennessee football games against decent opponents...GA, AR, Miss. St. and the first half against SC.
We played ugly against Vandy for three quarters and needed the wind in our favor to pull out that W. We were thoroughly outplayed throughout the game.
If this is what Erik needs to think to get up for the KY game, then fine, not a problem. I love Erik and think we're extremely fortunate to have him.
As a fan, however, I wouldn't classify the Vandy game as "really good football."
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
BTW, all, great article here on Randy Sanders' relationship with Woodson and Ainge...
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhou...
I'm personally very happy for Coach Sanders.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
Marc-Please do not ever compare Tennessee football to Southern Cal. USC has great facilities, a great fan base, and great recruiting classes. Hold on, Tennessee does too. I wonder what seperates them from Tennessee? Could it be 200 pounds?
cgbtn writes:
finn, You are absolutely correct. When people start using the name-calling and personal attacks they learned on the kindergarten playground, it is immediately obvious they have nothing worthwhile to say. There is no justification for ever personally attacking any poster on this site. Clearly, those who do were not on their school debate team.
Before some one responds, I already know I'm an idiot, so save your post.
eefor10c writes:
m-BUM, you are so focused on the field goal that Vandy missed. Apparently you did not see the kick or read Lincoln's quote in the paper. I sit in the north end zone and the kick was going to be very far left. The wind pushed it back to the right to where it barely grazed the left upright. Just remember, the wind blows on both teams and that is the reason that Lincoln missed his field goal. How convenient that you only focus on that miss to make your anti-Vol point.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
USC versus the top 25 since 2002 is 22-4
Foolmer versus the top 25 since 2002 is 8-17
Enough said.
Volunteer writes:
I don't think some of you realize how big that game was against Vanderbilt and what it should have done for our teams confidence.
In each of Tennessee 3 losses we were beaten because our young team gave up when we fell behind. I saw no fight in our boys play.
Last Saturday, and I admit it was to an inferior opponent) our boys came from behind and got the victory. True, Eric made some terrible throws in the second and third quarters but he made some fantastic All SEC plays in the 4th.
Tennessee will win big in the Blue Grass state and look for a huge upset when Tennessee beats LSU in Atlanta. Get your tickets to the Sugar Bowl!
GO VOLS!!!
jboyle5555#228112 writes:
Dateline Tuscaloosa :
$4 mil/yr. for a coach not only gets you three straight losses, the last against ULM. But also, a guy who compares losing to Miss State and ULM to 9-11 and Pearl Harbor ? I bet the folks who lost loved ones in those two tragedies might not agree.. Nick Satan is alive and well. We don't have it all that bad.
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
eefor10c, that's exactly my point, friend. If the wind had been blowing harder, Vandy makes that field goal. It wouldn't even have been close without the wind.
And how DARE you accuse me of making an "anti-Vol point."
I've bled orange since I was in diapers and, throughout my adult life, I've paid tens of thousands of dollars and driven thousands of miles to games and earned the right to be critical of underachievement. That's every fan's right. And it ain't "anti-Vol."
My point (read this slowly, now): I disagree with Ainge's comment about this team "playing good football" now and being "hot."
No doubt they've played better since coming home to Neyland. We seem to have found a groove, at times, and gathered some momentum.
But our play throughout the season has been spotty and inconsistent. Any fool can see that...just as any fool could see Vandy outplayed us last Saturday.
As far as I'm concerned, we've played two, complete, quality games against decent opponents -- GA and AR. Might throw in our performance against Miss. St.
So let's forget all this and go beat KY and earn our way to Atlanta.
AlpharettaVol writes:
There are too many "what if's" on this site. If SC had gone for a field goal instead of a TD in the second half they might have won. But they didn't. If Vandy had hit their field goal on the final play they would have won the game. But they didn't. If Stoerner had held on to the ball we probably wouldn't have won the first BCS. But he didn't. That's what football is all about. Naysayers: live in the present and deal with what really happened, not what could have happened. Maybe you just think it makes you a football expert to talk about what might have been. If that's what you think, you're dead wrong.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
SJT18- A couple of corrections:
1. Tennessee recruiting classes are not that far off USC's. Check rivals.com.
2. Tennessee could have had several Heisman candidates with the athletes that they have recruited. They simply do not get any better once arriving to Tennessee.
3. Your argument about the SEC versus PAC 10 is the same crybaby stuff that I cannot stand from SEC fans. It is obvious that when USC played top caliber teams that they did well (see Carrolls record versus top 25)
4. Yes there is some luck involved along the way.
Once again, please do not compare these 2 programs. They are light years apart.
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
Man, never in my life did I expect to see such widespread acceptance of mediocrity from Tennessee football fans.
I just hope the players and coaches don't catch that disease.
LargeOrange writes:
I agree with both sides of these posts. The Vols have not been razor sharp except in two big SEC games, but we have to remember we were not picked to be a top 10 powerhouse that is under performing, I think this team started out picked by a lot of people to finish 8-4 or 7-5. With all of the injuries and issues (Coker) I think we are in pretty good shape considering that more than 20 freshmen have played some are making huge contributions to a team still in the hunt at Thanksgiving. I think maybe Erik has "kind of a" confidence problem since the horrible performance he turned in against SC. I want him to believe we are hot right now and on a roll. I think KY will be fired up and will fight like heck :-) in the first half but if we can keep even with them we will wear them down and finish them in the second half going away. Do I wish we had a team that could just dial in a "W" against KY, yes, do we have such a team right no, no we do not. We are where we are, and it is not that bad of a place to be.
LargeOrange writes:
Sorry Mbum, there is a big difference between acceptance of mediocrity and acceptance of reality. I accept that we are in the Top 20 in D1, going to a major bowl, 1 game away from an SEC-E championship, not a National Championship, which I would prefer but I don't get everything I want. Acceptance of mediocrity would be a Notre Dame fan that was proud of their current team.
LargeOrange writes:
Not far off, I predicted about the same, I had us losing to Cal and Fla, and I said probably one other, either GA, Ark, or Alabamy. My point is that we may have gotten blown out early in the year, and maybe we got some luck from time to time, but I am not mad about that, I am going to be feeling grateful tomorrow that we are in the position we are in considering what we had to work with this year. I am expecting much more next year and the next. That is unless (Heaven Forbid) Rogan starts smoking pot on a regular basis, and Berry has his shoulder ripped nearly off of his body, and Creer blows out a knee and 5 or 6 more starters are not available in 2008 and 2009, and then I will accept reality and hope we can get a shot at the SEC title in those years too.
TommyJack writes:
Mbum: EXACTLY
tnmantravel#531151 writes:
that's right vol nation.... be happy with a one point win at home to ...vandy, (actually I was the day of the game) they are "hot" ...really hot....
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
LMAO..."reality" LargeOrange? Here's reality for you, and these stats don't lie: http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2007/Inter....
For more "reality," see scores of Cal, Florida and Alabama games (and then check Louisiana-Monroe's record -- while you're at it, check Cal's record as well).
And "going to a major bowl?" Says who? KY? LSU? And what do you consider a "major bowl?"
A major bowl to me is a BCS bowl. And only "major bowl"/BCS possibility I see is the Sugar, IF we win the next two games.
Or maybe you consider the Chick-fil-A or Cotton or Outback major bowls...if so, I rest my case about acceptance of mediocrity.
All the problems aside, this team has shown heart and character, no question. The offensive line is good and has finally learned (I hope) to open some holes for the running game.
Erik is a top-five QB, IMHO. We have great backs. The receiving corps, which was such a worry at the start of the season, has really stepped up and won games for us.
I won't comment on the defense because I'm trying to stay positive.
Best news for me, at this point in the season, no matter what happens next two games: all the promising freshmen.
thesavageorange writes:
At least these guys are not just throwing in the towel when starring down the barrell.If the Vandy game was in October , we not only loose , but we loose big.I'm proud of the young players.They seem like they are becoming the motivational leaders we were missing earlier this year.
LargeOrange writes:
Ok, I checked out the stats link, and we're looking pretty good in the "sacks allowed" category, you have to admit. But kidding aside, I do consider other bowls major besides the BCS bowls. There are only four (now 5) winners per year of those bowls. I want to win those bowls on a regular basis, just like you do, but there is no program that can realistically expect to do that every year. If we play like we have proven that we can, already this year, we can win 2 more games and then we will be where we need to be. Before I get blasted, I not saying that we WILL win those games but rather that we CAN if we play like we are capable. If we don't then there are about 8 months to b1tch and moan about how bad we are, if one chooses to.
todd#529269 writes:
PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE, why dont you go back & do your research prior to 2002 & check the records against top 25 teams for Tn & USC. let me know what you discover, u moron!
Colliervol writes:
Correction on one statement alkhall. "These young men are college students who happen to play football." That only applies to Div. 3 where they don't give football scholarships. If they are on football scholarship at a major college, trust me when I tell you they are football players first and students second. For a majority of them, their sole purpose at school is to stay eligible so they can play.
And, for the record, I agree with you about Saturday. I think they play their best overall game of the year. They got the miracle out of the way this past Saturday. Going out on a limb, I know, but I just have a feeling.
LargeOrange writes:
alkhall: EXACTLY (with Colliervol's clarification)
GO LARGE um, I mean, BIG ORANGE!!
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
Happy Thanksgiving to all Vols fans everywhere.
If you too are friends with this Jewish carpenter I know, please pray for Alabama's Siran Stacy and his little girl.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
Todd- Once again, you are a Tennessee fan living in the past. Keep doing that and see where the football program ends up. Are you serious?
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Phil, just show us how to pound KY like Ga did (but don't get behind 10-0) and roll on to Atl! We're capable and Vols fans are behind you! Don't give us another ho-hum effort, ala Vandy and we'll be ready for LSU. Play the best you have, not just the ones who've been around the longest! Two carries for Hardesty vs Vu? Oh well, give it all you'vr got amd it'll be good enuf Saturday! Go Vols!
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
sjt18-
1. Go back and check on the top 10 players the year Bush came out on rivals.com. Tell me who some of those names are? Bottom line is that Bushlived up to expectations because of his coach.
2. "That's just plain stupid. UT still puts alot of guys in the NFL and it isn't by accident. Very obviously these talented players are developing and showing that they can compete or else they wouldn't be drafted." -What does the university have to show for all of these great players? Nothing! Thanks coach.
3. "Hawaii is by no means a top 25 team this year for instance. They've struggled with several really bad mid-major teams." -That's just plain stupid! I guess a 4 loss CAL is better than Hawaii in your mind. A pitiful CAL team that whipped Tennessee.
4. You just admitted the SEC is down this year and the Vols still have 2 losses with a likely 3rd. What does this say about Tennessee?
5. "Once again, please do not compare these 2 programs. They are light years apart."
No they aren't. Have you checked USC's performance this year?"
-Are you serious? USC is 2-1 against the top 25. They won at CAL (The same place Tennesee lost). And they are playing with their back-up quarterback. Would love to see where UT would be without Ainge.
jlange#632002 writes:
Whiners' rant: when UT wins, they got outcoached but were lucky; when they lose, they got outcoached. Pretty original stuff.
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
sjt18, with all due respect, I completely and totally disagree with that assessment. You and I apparently have entirely different expectations of Tennessee football.
I emphatically agree with Coach Fulmer that we want to be in the BCS mix EVERY year, we want to be in the mix for the SEC Championship EVERY year, and we want to win the SEC East EVERY year.
Sure, we won't make it at times. But that's the standard of excellence. Anything less is a disappointment, to one degree or another.
Look at last year's team: we were two plays away, I believe, from the SEC Championship. We were CLOSE and COMPETITIVE and lost to FL and LSU in the closing moments of each game.
I can handle those losses. The only game we were blown out of last season was Arkansas.
What has folks so upset this season is that we were not competitive in three big games. In fact, we stunk it up and were humiliated and embarassed.
We'll take losses if we're competitive. But in those three games, we weren't.
And, of course, I believe our stats reflect our play -- so do college football coaches as they prepare for opponents each week. Stats are keys to a team's strengths and weaknesses.
You think KY coaches don't know our pass defense rankings by heart? Ask them if those stats are "telling."
The stats are a coach's resume, to a significant degree. Ask John Chavis or Larry Slade if they're proud of our defensive stats. Ask them if those stats are "telling."
Anyway, have a great Thanksgiving everyone...and Go Vols...
99gator writes:
i am reading this back and forth amongst a couple of you and will add my two cents.
throw statistics out the window. there are lies, damn lies and statistics.
the plain truth is there have been games... or lengthy periods of time when tennessee has looked like a very good football team.
there have also been games.... or lengthy periods of time when tennessee has looked like utter and complete garbage.
when they are not playing well, a lot of it is blamed on youth. but, the tenn offense is not young. where was the tenn offense the 2nd half against bama, florida, carolina, and sections of the vandy game.
it has been a weird year in college football and the SEC in particular. but, the reality is that there may not be another team in the country that has had such disparity in their level of play throughout the season.
if you were a gambler, tenn would be the last team you would want to place a bet on.... for or against.
is that something that should be blamed on the coaches. i don't know. maybe the team is overated and the staff has done far better than anyone will ever know to have them on the brink of playing in the SEC title game. or maybe, this team with better direction would be playing with consistency and be regarded as a top 10 team in the country. i don't know.
but, if i were a fan, the yo-yo nature of this team would be driving me nuts.
"i hate inconsistency. if you are consistently good, i know what to do with you. if you are consistently bad, i know what to do with you. when you are inconsistent, i have no idea what the hell to do with you." --- bobby knight.
happy thanksgiving
ThurmondEppy writes:
99gator, I enjoy your posts. Very thoughtful and engaging, without any hint of sarcasm or hatefulness. If only our own "fans" could be so gracious.
hglover40#234154 writes:
PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE -
Southern Cal average recruiting class 2002 -2007
3.5
UT average recruiting class 2001 -2007
10.8
We don't have near the talent as USC.
And that 10.8 for UT is 4th in the SEC over that time span. And we have the 3rd best SEC record over that time. I really think that with the talent we have we are finishing about as you would expect in the SEC.
hglover40#234154 writes:
PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE -
GA - average 2001 - 2007 6.2
LSU - average 2001 - 2007 8.3
FL - average 2001 - 2007 8.6
UT - average 2001 - 2007 10.8
Auburn average 2001 - 2007 13 ???
I came up with these numbers a couple of months ago and this post is from memory. But basicly it looked like the only SEC team doing better than UT with less talent was Auburn.
I agree, in the Bowl Games we seem to be doing - "less with more", as you say.
You know who really should be fired - Pete Carrol. from 2004 - 2007 his average class is 1.25. They should be undefeated this year!!
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
HGlover- Do me a favor. Go back and check how many years since 2002 USC has finished in the top 10. Then check Tennessee.
The answer:
USC-Every year
Tennessee-none
*Enough said
SJT-I have watched Hawaii. They deserve everything they are getting. Going undefeated is hard I do not care who they play. I also watched Tennessee struggle against Arkansas St. They are ranked #115 in the nation last I checked. It's just a shame they don't play in the "big and scary" SEC. Oh, I'm sorry but the following teams didn't find the SEC scary:
South Florida, West Virginia, UL-Monroe, CAL, Florida St.
99gator writes:
sjt18
i think tenn does no worse than the cotton. if they lose to kentucky and finish 8-4 or beat kentucky and lose to lsu, i think they at least make the cotton.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
TDTN-You're my kind of guy. That Kool Aid isn't powerful enough to persuade you that 4 wins in a row over teams with a combined record of 21-23 is impressive. Now Pearl Ball is though. He brings in the big boys and delivers! My kind of guy!
99gator writes:
sjt18
my only point was that not all of the bad (when it has been bad) from tenn has been from players who are young. i specifically mentioned the offense in the post @ 3:04.
99gator writes:
sjt18
i also think we are in an era where if you are a redshirt sophomore.... you can not be considered young anymore. and at some positions, redshirt freshman and true sophomores should be relied on to give a consistent level of play.
i think skilled position players (who are redshirt fresh or true sophs) should be able to contribute and be counted on at the skill positions, except qb. 2nd year defensive back are usually fairly steady players. the big ugly positions and qb are where it is harder in my opinion.
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