Volquest answers your Tennessee football, basketball & recruiting questions in the May 9 mailbag

Volquest answers your Tennessee football, basketball & recruiting questions in the May 9 mailbag
1:33 Ubervol - ZZ has another year of eligibility left after this upcoming season, correct? Think he takes it?
2:40 Lfvol - Given graduation and expected transfer outs post 2024, does the recent thinking that we get only 3 WRs reflect our low probability with elites beyond Smith?
2:57 While Brent’s podcast hypothetical tiered employee scenario might simplify the university side, doesn’t it ignore outside NIL opportunities which legally cannot be restricted?
12:21 CMD - Not complaining one bit about our offensive production over the last 3 years, but why do you feel that CJH has been so screen averse? Seems as if we hardly ever run them.
14:56 Vol_I_Am - Who is the most important recruit for the football staff to lock up here in the next 1-2 months
18:28 MarketSquareStreaker - What types of changes/accommodations in Lindsay Nelson will there be for Regionals/Super Regionals? Ex. More seating/restrooms? Also, any talk of block party outside the stadium during that time?
20:25 Andrew Akens - If Tennessee was a farm team for the NFL, what draft grade would you give the guys that are likely to leave next year and who are the guys that will eventually get there?
27:46 The ADaug - Which SEC coaches do you think are on the hot seat this season? Which SEC coaches do you think are most likely to make a move after this season?
33:24 Gbmfo - Everyone seems to rave over Boo Carter and expect him to have a big impact this year. Why doesn’t the staff just start him day 1 instead of Jourdan Thomas. You would think that would only help his development.
34:23 Zvols - O/u 5.5 defenders with 6+ TFLs next year. In 2023, 4 reached that threshold. They were Pearce, Baron, Beasley, and Norman Lott. Likely candidates in 2024 are Pearce, West, Thomas, Norman Lott, Eason, Josephs, Pili, Carter, Telander, and Jourdan Thomas.
36:23 Volstar88 - It looks like Peyton Lewis is going to be a great RB for us. I think he could make a big impact as a freshman. Do we know when he will be healthy enough to practice with the team when summer practice begins? Will he be ready by game 1?
37:18 Pine - Georgia goes undefeated Ole Miss, Texas and UT all are 10 win teams. Would you rather play UGA in the SEC Championship game and the loser gets no bye and plays a road game in the playoffs OR UT gets a bye by not playing in the SEC championship and gets a home playoff game?
39:10 Athrun - There has been so much talk about Offensive Tackle Recruiting this cycle. How many Interior Offensive linemen are we taking in this class? both Guards and Center position.
40:11 Have we nailed down who are main RB targets are in Recruiting yet to this point?
40:36 3 spots left in Basketball, lets assume Lanier takes one if available. does rick leave them the last two scholarships open, take 1 HS kid that he finds like ZZ and Tobe or do you think Rick will try to find 2 like ZZ and Tobe?
42:57 Dale1972 - One of the issues that causes a lot of portal activity that nobody talks about is the 85 scholarship limit. You are always going to have massive moments when you have a 85 scholarship limit. I believe college football could reduce the number of scholarships to 70. If you need practice players you can backfill with walk-ons.
44:46 KbUSMCa5 - IMHO I think with the talent at WR, I think UT will incorporate certain packages in different situations. For example, I see them going big physical groupings in the red zone this year (Thornton/Brazzell outside with McCoy / TE inside) for critical mismatches. Thoughts?
46:01 Dekalbcountyvol - Tony V and Josh Heupel both inherited rosters and teams who weren’t ready to win championships when they arrived. They both flipped that script seemingly in a couple seasons. They are polar opposites or it seems that they are. What differences and similarities do they have that makes them both successful?
49:32 Volken - What are some of you guys best stories of recruitments that didn't happen because the initial interaction between staff & player went REALLY crazy? Any sport.
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[@stevenguerrera9657]

I think the shovel pass takes the place of the RB screen in this offense.

[@user-yt8jr3ec9u]

As soon as AP hit it off the first tee, Sherry said “ now that a country mile”, AP got on one knee and popped the question

[@dexculpepper-py1jr]

Austin and Grant are back 🙌

[@davidsteagall9147]

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[@drwaltchack]

Such a good show with lots of fun. Is Cain gone?

[@markowenby4237]

He’s on vacation

[@barrygaylord1666]

Beamer and Napier probably both gone after this year! I would hate to see Kiffin at Fla. I know most of you hate Kiffin but he’s a very good coach!

[@andersonhutsell8368]

Cain joining BB on Talkin Vawls permanately

[@jeffreylawson3645]

😮 So exactly how will these new communications headsets benefit Tennessee on offense and on defense.? So will those headsets speed up the offense more like our 2022 team.? Will the headsets help our defense and if so exactly how.? Will HC JHeuple be on either headsets during the game or only the OC and DC be the only voices be heard by the QB1 and the defense captain.?

[@volsbravos9124]

GB🍊

[@davidsteagall9147]

Hubbs is the goat

[@stoor79]

Two biggie fries 😂😂

[@Bigtime1972]

Let’s not crown Heupel he was 4-4 in the conference last year. The book is still out.

[@timoliver7265]

Compare him to oredeccesirs

[@joshuawhite7515]

Nico bettwr get better at throwing and his timing.

[@dexculpepper-py1jr]

Transfer portal and NIL will destroy college football watch and see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@R.KennethPope]

Agree 💯

[@andersonhutsell8368]

Duh, Duh Rob......ah, uh, duh

[@markowenby4237]

A P definitely has ADHD