Comments by Shake_Bake

Written on Jonathan Crompton signs with Edmonton Eskimos:

in response to CroKev:

Anybody have an idea what a starting QB in the CFL would make? Probably still better than a "regular job" with a lot less total hours.

It's funny because I had the same thought. I have no idea what the salary might be, but I would guess low six figures. But who knows.

Written on Gray's transfer leaves little margin for error in Vols' secondary:

in response to 6972:

We are going to need a good dose of the patience of Job, IMHO. Give this staff some time folks.

You are absolutely right! This will be a tough year, especially with the schedule we have. People really need to adjust their expectations, and be realistic. If we can win six...I would be content! It is going to take time, I just hope the fans are patient.

Written on Tennessee defensive back Daniel Gray to transfer:

I have no idea why he left, and we may never know the reason. We don't have time to worry about it, get another player to fill the spot, (if they haven't already),...and let's move on! In 3 1/2 months it's football time in Tennessee! GBO!!!

Written on Poll: Which UT player drafted will make the most impact his rookie season?:

CP will have the best opportunities to have an impact. But he is going to learn that the players in the NFL tackle a lot better than they do at the college level! So...the yards won't be so easy to come by.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

in response to DeltaCharlie3:

Will you still like when he's 15-21 after his 3rd season? Y'all liked Kiffin and Dooley too, at first.

Your statement about Kiffin and Dooley is fair. I think people have a natural tendency and desire to see their Coach and Football team succeed! So...what is wrong with that?

The same will be true for Jones, just because Kiffin and Dooley make their mistakes doesn't mean that I am going to withdraw my support for the current Coaching staff. At some point fans have to keep the faith and hope and pray that this thing finally turns around for this football program!

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

in response to vol98champ:

I really thought that Denver would take Bray in the 7th round. Sure would have liked to hear Peyton and John discuss that possibility.

Yeah...I was thinking about that possibility also. But there is no way Peyton was going to get involved with Bray. The work ethic related to film study, the play book, practice, etc., just isn't there. I would still like to see Bray be successful, but it is a long shot.

Written on Grilled by Jon Gruden, UT's Tyler Bray says he needs to improve preparation in NFL:

The best thing that could happen to him is to get drafted by Denver, so Bray could spend two or three years learning from The Master!

Written on Butch Jones and staff ready to show off skills at Orange and White Game:

in response to notfunanymore:

After the game, I guarantee you fans will be asking "what skills?" All you will see tomorrow is a glimpse of an upcoming 4-8 or 5-7 season. Instead of calling it the Orange and White game, it should be changed to the Pathetic and Unbelievable game.

I hope you are wrong. But the fact remains, that the Team has to start the rebuilding process. Play hard, work even harder...listen to your coaches, and we will get this thing turned around! Go Big Orange!

Written on Sports Illustrated: Bray has physical ability to play in NFL, but mental questions remain:

He will be given a chance to prove himself. To be honest the NFL has very few elite QB's in my opinion: except for about six QB's, the rest are either too young yet to do a fair evaluation, or just average talent at best. Bray just might surprise some people.

Written on John Adams: UT quarterback race might not end in September:

It's going to be a long season, especially with that very tough schedule! But I will continue to support the team no matter what happens! I just hope they play hard and give 100% on every play. The QB's will not be the only ones having a difficult time this fall. We all are!!

Written on Tennessee secondary still primary request:

in response to nocleats:

The better the DLine, the better the secondary.!

So true!!! And...it is amazing how many fans don't realize that fact. The Dline can take a lot of pressure off the secondary...IF they can put pressure on the QB. Easier said than done.

Written on UT's coach the right man for Peyton Manning:

in response to Sunshine27:

What else is Manning suppose to say? He also liked Dooley. Said he was the right man for the job, I like Manning but this is a silly article that means nothing. I'd rather hear Mannings opinion on Kiffin. Now that would be interesting.

To be honest Manning is in a tough spot! He has to be careful what he says publicly. He has too much class and dignity to throw someone under the bus, and that included Dooley.

Written on Tennessee football team's morning wake-up: Baby crying, siren wailing among sound effects:

in response to VolzsFan:

I am thinking 10-2 regular season next year. This guy forgot more football than Saban will ever know.

10-2?? Really?

I would be happy with just six or seven wins!

Written on Former Lady Vol Kellie Harper fired as N.C. State's coach:

in response to ps11824:

That's sad. Sure hope she finds something suitable. She will be successful somewhere, IMO.

That is the nature of college sports these days. Win or you're out! The competition to get good players is overwhelming, that is true for both basketball and football. Tough business!

Written on Could Tyler Bray be the steal of the 2013 NFL draft?:

in response to OrangePride:

My assessment of Bray is that he is, and has been at best, a work in progress. He has all the tools to be a real steal and someone is going to land a boat load of potential when they draft him. With the right mentor and a little patience, he could turn out to be a very good QB. Without the right mentor and coaching, this kid could easily be another Ryan Leaf.

Good post...you hit the nail on the head.

Written on Govols247: Five-star QB high on Tennessee :

Cornwell isn't a Vol yet, so I wouldn't get all that excited. Besides he is from Norman, OK. I think Bob Stoops might have something to say about where this young man plays his college football!

Written on Real-time updates: Tennessee coach Butch Jones spring press conference:

CBJ has been handed one the most difficult schedules in college football next year! And he inherits a team that has decent, but not great talent. He and his Staff do not have an easy job. It will be interesting to see how they approach this, and how they adapt and change as the season unfolds. One way or the other, I will still bleed orange and white! GBO!!

Written on Tennessee's Jones embraces unfamiliar challenge:

in response to billyvolsfan:

"No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Oregon, No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 South Carolina and No. 9 Florida." The only for sure lost is Bama IMO. After that I can see 2 wins out of the other 4. I would not be surprised to win the other 4 if that happened. No matter what, Butch needs to win 1 of those 4 games to get some confidence that the Vols can compete with the elite

We need to steal one of those five games! I believe our best chance is against either Georgia or South Carolina. Who ever decided to put Oregon and Florida, back to back...and both road games, should be shot! LOL!

Written on John Adams: Losing Jay Graham is more than just losing a running backs coach:

in response to dvols:

uh... TN running backs are not that good, and no running backs were signed this year.....

poor job performance is not usually rewarded on hoping that Jay will make the turn against Georgia one more time.....

geez

except in JA's case

We did sign one running back in this years class: Jabo Lee. He was hurt his senior year, but his video's of his junior year play were very good. IF he is healthy, he could be a sleeper. You never know, just have to wait and see.

Written on Jay Graham leaving Vols for Florida State:

Forget about it!! What's done...is done. Hire a good RB coach, and let's move on!

Written on John Adams: No Michael Dyer, even if UT in dire need:

in response to VOLSONTHECOMEBACK:

You guys that are dogging our current running backs need to get your facts straight. Rajon Neal and Malin Lane were both 4 star highly rated running backs in high school and both weigh over 210 pounds. Rajon Neal also runs track for UT and electronically got clocked at a 4.36. That's as fast or faster than any elite running back in the SEC. Rajon Neal averaged 4.5 yards per carry and Marlin Lane averaged 5.5. I agree with you that our production in the running game is not near as effective as it should be. However, it improved nearly 60 more yards per game than 2011. I think the biggest problem is that both our offensive line and running backs have not been consistent. There is no question that our O-linemen are elite pass blockers, but they have struggled against elite competition opening up running lanes. Our running backs have also showed times of greatness and times where they looked like freshmen in high school. Our running backs need to take advantage of the holes that are open rather than trying bounce outside and make a 70 yard touchdown. This is the SEC. You can't make a living bouncing to the outside in hope that you will outrun an NFL defensive end and outside linebacker, unless you're Chris Johnson. You guys need to stop dogging our running backs until you get your facts straight. It's not just our running backs. Our offensive line has struggled also.

Very good post, and an honest and fair assessment of our running game! IF the O-Line can improve their run blocking, I think Neal and Lane will do a good job for us.

To be honest, I'm more concerned about our passing game. New QB's and new receivers, ...will they get in sync?? I hope so! GBO!!

Written on Katherine Webb, girlfriend of Alabama's A.J. McCarron, thanks Brent Musberger for fame:

in response to richvol:

She is stunningly beautiful and seems like a really nice young lady. McCarron better realize how fortunate he is.

Your right she is beautiful! But here is the reality: She is just another pretty face, and there are a lot of pretty faces out there. Even beautiful people have a lot of competition!! It's a dog-eat-dog world for beautiful people too!

Written on Vonn Bell listens to parents and picks Ohio State (with video):

Enough of this! Take this story off the website already! Geez!

Written on UT assistants fired up at thought of full recruiting year:

I'm willing to be patient, because...well I really have no choice. Like it or not we have to give the new coach and his staff a chance to turn this around. And...like it or not, it is going to take two or three years!

Next year they will not be able to use the "31 day" excuse. So the pressure is on to deliver a top 10 class next year. I hope they succeed!

Written on Vols flip Brown from Syracuse:

The Buckyeyes were undefeated last year, and their football program is in a much better position ours at the moment. They have a real shot at a National Championship...and in my opinion that was the difference maker for Bell. Huge loss for sure!

Written on Vols flip Brown from Syracuse:

Dobbs is a VOL!!! Great pickup!

Written on Govols247: Remaining Tennessee targets: Where they stand :

Levenberry picked FSU over the VOLS. Man I was hoping we would get him, but all we can do is move on.

Written on Top 25 class is possible for Butch Jones with a strong finish:

in response to LCPanthers:

I was hoping for more,maybe Bellamy,Ford,Bell,Miller, and Brown and maybe some unknown we don't know about.

As everyone knows, we are desparate for help on defense! Ford is a running back, but all the others on your list would help us tremendously on defense! I'll take every one of them on your list,...and if we are lucky throw in Levenberry also. GBO!!!

Written on Poll: How do you feel about the 2013 football recruiting class so far?:

E J Levenberry will annouce his decision tonight,...so we won't have long to wait until we find out if he chooses Tennessee. We could really use some early momentum going into the NSD, so I hope we get him!

Written on LB prospect commits to Bama, with Auburn tattoo:

"He's smiling and having fun" ...just wait until Saban get's you on that practice field!! You will see the REAL Saban then...and trust me, he won't be smiling!!!

Written on Govols247: Remaining Tennessee targets: Where they stand :

Vonn Bell. Come on young man...you would look great in Orange and White!!!

Written on Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze has rest of SEC in a tizzy:

in response to traderjoe:

Hey, what are you talking about? We just scarfed up another 3 star...stole him right out from East Carolina. How bout them apples? Can you imagine how difficult it was to get a guy to come to TN who had a scholarship opportunity to East Carolina? That's recruiting and dats wat I'm talking bout. LOL

Wow, we're going to be the gnats in the SEC. Ok, give CJ some time...this is the 1st time he's been in the big league and he's used to recruiting up north...but he's the best and we've got the best coaching staff in the country so it's only a matter of TIMEEEEE. Don't know how in the heck the new Auburn coach got a top 20 recruiting class. Must be some luck involved. At least that Auburn guy didn't get our East Carolina guy.

I understand your point, but watch the tapes of Jabo Lee before you pass judgement on him. Pretty good looking running back in my opinion, he is small, but he is fast and shows good vision in running the ball. Could be a real sleeper,...you just never know. I wonder if the coaches went after him, because they don't think we will get Ford?

Written on Poll: How do you feel about the 2013 football recruiting class so far?:

in response to JordanGrindstaff:

If we get lawson and bell. I will be pretty excited! but our whole offensive line is about to leave so you better get some o-line recruits quick fast and in a hurry. also hurting at corner and rb after this year and if neal goes down were in trouble as well!

Lawson is going to Auburn. It's a done deal. For a DE we still have a shot at Miller and Bellemy. We just have to wait and see what they decide to do.

Written on Poll: How do you feel about the 2013 football recruiting class so far?:

So far...average. Not horrible, but not great either. The addition of Bell and Levenberry would be very nice! But we won't know until Wednesday about those two. Unfortunately CBJ is in for a pretty tough first year, especially with that difficult schedule. I'm hoping for a 7-5 record, but we have to wait and see how it all plays out.

Written on Bell, Lawson head big prospects Vols still wooing:

in response to allvol8:

Per Twitter Lawson said he was going to Auburn

Yeah...I saw that too about Lawson. Too bad he would have looked great in orange and white. However...other internet sources are saying that we are in the lead to get Vonn Bell. Has anyone else seen this also?

Written on A road map for getting back: Study shows Vols' fall from glory years:

in response to amyinsparta:

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Great Post!! I agree 100%...it's a new era, let's work hard and get things headed back in the right direction! It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. Keep the faith, and GBO!!!!

Written on Tennessee governor says Vols must fill Neyland:

in response to cobragolfer:

2013 record ... 5-7. That should fill it up, Haslam. Go to Cleveland!!!

In my opinion the 2013 record is 7-5. No...it will not fill up the stadium. BUT...what it will do is demostrate that things are headed in the right direction! Not perfect yet, but at least we stop the bleeding, and start the process of turning the football program around!

That needs to be the primary objective in 2013, just stop the decline, and get it turned around. People need to have some common sense and establish some realist expectations.

We will be fine, just be patient.

GBO!!!

Written on Vonn Bell enjoys his visit to UT:

You just never know about these young men! Hard to read what they are thinking sometimes. I just hope we get at least ONE big time player in this class. Bell, Ford, Lawson...someone!

Written on Tennessee running back Quenshaun Watson away from team due to personal issues; return is uncertain:

in response to 2Geezy:

bring in Derrick Green.

Amen to that!! I believe we are on his short list, along with a few other schools. It would be great if CBJ could land him! Green reminds me of Jamal Lewis. Big, strong, and good speed.

Written on Tyler Bray, Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson, Darrington Sentimore to NFL draft:

Wait until they see the size of the NFL Play book! Wait until they learn they have to attend several meetings, and practice often! There is much more to the NFL than just playing on Sundays. It takes a lot of discipline and a serious level of commitment. Will these three make the adjustment to life in the NFL? Time will tell...

Written on Daniel McCullers returning for senior season with Vols:

in response to JonGrudensAgent:

He needs to improve his technique and conditioning IMO.

Tough to stay low with his height but he played too upright at times and was gassed by the second quarter in most games.

He can be a dominant run stuffer and I think the switch to a 4-3 should help him. Fewer double teams than being the NT

Agree...his conditioning was a problem. I'm no expert, but I think losing some of his weight, might actually help his play. He needs to be faster with his hands and feet. Less weight allows him to come off the line, and get a stronger push. Just my opinion.

Written on By the numbers: The Tennessee that Butch Jones inherited:

in response to KINGKONG:

2013 recruiting class must be a least a top 25 for us to compete with the big boys

Would be very nice to get the big RB Derrick Green!! Nothing wrong with dreaming...GBO!!

Written on Juco DT Ben Bradley no longer a Tennessee commitment:

in response to born2ride:

If we had hired Jon Gruden the top recruits would be lining up to play at UT.

I agree, but it didn't happen...so let it go and let's move on.

Written on Vols' Butch Jones disputes talk of riding on Brian Kelly's successes:

I think CBJ will be fine, IF the fan base will show a little patience. Next year could be rough again, so the fans need to lower their expectations! This year I was overly optimistic,...but I NEVER dreamed our defense would be so bad! With next years tough schedule, new coach and staff,...I will try to be a little more realistic. Hope everyone else does the same.

Written on Central Michigan focus for Butch Jones' coaching staff at Tennessee :

in response to redskinvol1:

The best staff in America will surely land a top ten class this year.I hope Coach is who he says he is.GO VOLS AND HTTR!!

A top ten class?? Are you serious? I will be shocked if that happens! I mean don't get me wrong, that would be great; but...I don't think so.

Written on John Adams: Avoiding Oregon would be worse than losing to it:

in response to tennezz:

I just can not see us matching up with Oregon. They may have the best team speed in CFB and that is our biggest weakness. Our OL is as good or better than Oregon`s, but we are over matched every where else!

I agree, will take a miracle for us to upset Oregon. However I still think we need to play them; can't start to rebuild a program by running away from teams!

Written on Recruiting job one for Tennessee coaches :

Like it or not all of this is going to take some time. Good recruiting fixes a lot of problems. So does good coaching! All of us fans will need some patience, they can't fix everything in one season. We need to be realistic and lower our expectations for next season, especially with that very tough schedule.

Written on Butch Jones' first Tennessee coaching staff introduced to public:

At this point all we can do is hope and pray these guys know how to get it done. The upcoming recruiting will tell us a lot! A lot of college football games are won or lost in the months of January and February, based upon the recruiting. We will need fresh ofsensive talent since the big three look like they are bound for the NFL.

Written on Butch Jones says Cordarrelle Patterson 'definitely going to the NFL' :

in response to voloffaith:

If on Broncos would he drive Peyton crazy?

As good as CP is, to be honest his route running needs a lot of work! I think you will see him used as a punt and kickoff returner. It will be interesting to see where he goes in the draft.

Written on Tennessee WR Justin Hunter bound for NFL draft, while Ja'Wuan James says he'll be back :

in response to OrangeBloodFlood:

Butch Jones understands "wide receiver U" so he will simply re-load....watch him work !

Boy I sure hope you are right! There is a ton of talent at the High School level, but it has to be recruited properly. The injury that Hunter had in 2011 plays a huge part of his decision in my opinion. He can't risk that again, and he wants to grab some of the NFL money while he can. Can't really blame him for that.

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