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Justin Worley: I'm a junior. I have some experience. That helps.
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Ja'Wuan James: Lots of new coaches, so everyone's spirits should be up. Lots of competition all over the place.
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Ja'Wuan James: I have a lot to accomplish. I want to win more. I want to win a bowl game. I like the new staff. I'm excited to be back and be a senior leader.
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A.J. Johnson: I'm gonna be the quarterback of the defense. I'm gonna be in control. I'm ready for it.
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Justin Worley: We're not worried about last year anymore. It's all about Team 117 now. We're excited.
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A.J. Johnson: If we don't finish each and every drill, we get called out on it.
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Ja'Wuan James: The OL has lot fat and added muscle.
(Seems Butch and Mahoney want 'em leaner.)
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Justin Worley: "I'm not a terrible runner, but I'm not gonna tell you I'm a dual-threat guy."
(Vols have 2 dual-threat guys, but he ain't one of 'em. He's not un-athletic, though.)
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A.J. Johnson: I think Brent Brewer will fit in really well at LB for us.
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Bajakian: I can't even begin to describe how excited I am to finally watch these QBs throw a football.
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New Vols RB coach Robert Gillespie: "I've always respected Tennessee. Some of my most competitive moments came against this university."
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Robert Gillespie said he never got to the checkerboards as a RB at Florida, but he wants his players to get there a lot.
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New Vols DC John Jancek: When you have all the breakdowns these guys had last year, obviously a lot went into that.
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Bajakian: I don't know that you ever feel truly settled during a coaching transition, but all the people around here have been great. The fans have been really great. That always helps.
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Gillespie: There's not one set thing you look for in backs. You want different backs who can do different things.
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Gillespie: Let's be honest, I'm not gonna know too much about my backs until they put pads on.
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Gillespie: I want backs who protect the most important things on the field — the quarterback and the ball.
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Bajakian: "Not being able to use a football (in winter workouts), it's hard to see who can make a guy miss, who can break tackles."
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Bajakian: "We have playmakers. We just have to identify them. ...Who can make plays under stress?"
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ncvolsalum said...
Why are these threads so addictive? I'm going to start a new club called GVX Anonymous. I heard there was an venue opening at the UT Visitors Center.

I get what you are referring to NC,about the room opening up.just read that on the free site & thru up in my mouth.That is totally pathetic! That's the whole reason I hate Bama soooo much,freakin instate Bama fans! To quote the great Buford T Justice: What were dealing with is plain ole Communism!
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Bajakian: "This is Wide Receiver U. Every time these players step out on the field, they are representing a great tradition at that position."
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frostyvol said...
okay...but would he rather have his best players miss an entire game because they played special teams..? lot of injuries on special teams, and depth isnt a strong point for us.. just sayin.

I'm kind of surprised to read that from you Frosty. You've been around long enough to know what happens when you coach scared. God knows we saw evidence of coaching scared against Mizzou last season.
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Gillespie: I want backs who protect the most important things on the field — the quarterback and the ball.

Love this quote!
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