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Young can 'definitely hold my own'

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13 months ago

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Young-can-definitely-hold-my-own-70292
Diminutive Devrin Young knows he might never be an every-down tailback, but UT's sophomore-to-be swears he's not just a quick player who can catch passes and return kicks.
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13 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

I'm really impressed with his scrimmage numbers as of late.
Go Vols
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13 months ago

orangeasylum said...
I'm really impressed with his scrimmage numbers as of late.

Agreed. And I love his attitude. Hope he keeps it up! Thanks for the story, Wes!
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13 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

I have been exicted about this guy since he signed his letter of intent! I always hoped he could be utilized much like LSU did Trindon H. A few years back.He too was a good change of pace for them when the everyd own backs weren't getting it done.I can't recall if Dooley was on the staff then or not,if so maybe what he see's in Devrin.
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13 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

Tony Thompson was about the same size in 1990 as Devrin is now. Tony was the featured tailback (due to an injury to Chuck Webb I believe) and led the SEC in rushing and made all conference. Set your goals high Mr. Young, believe you can accomplish them and then work hard to do so. You may suprise a lot of people.
Go Big Orange! I'll hang up an listen to your comments....
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13 months ago

Dude's got heart. Given his numbers, looks like he's starting to make a name for himself. The Gators' Chris Reiney (sp?) made a lot of people look bad last year, and he wasn't that big, either -- but he was a feature back for the Gators.
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