washington would look a lot better if they gave him more than one play to run. he isn't big enough to push people around, but he's got some legs if he can get an opening from the line or go off tackle

8/6/2012 9:49:44 PM

Lost Peek for year, acl.

8/6/2012 10:03:34 PM

That doesn't change the fact that he pass blocks like a matador.

Also Peek out for the year

8/6/2012 10:05:16 PM

that's why i said "better"

8/6/2012 10:10:42 PM

Funny...considering that Washington is our best blocking running back. Oh well...

8/6/2012 10:27:59 PM

Washington has started over Greene and Creecy specifically because of his ability to pass block.

You TWW coaches never cease to amaze me.

Quote :

"Michael Peek out for the season with a knee injury."

Fuck. IT BEGINS. He was one of the few true freshmen to play. Least he has the redshirt year still.

8/6/2012 10:35:38 PM

here's to hoping it doesn't begin, for a change. last year wasn't all that bad for us, but the previous few -- geez

8/6/2012 10:38:17 PM

here's to hoping it doesn't begin, for a change. last year wasn't all that bad for us, but the previous few -- geez

8/6/2012 10:38:17 PM

Last year wasn't all that bad?? Half our fucking d-line was out in the middle of the season. Our fullback was getting major burn as a defensive tackle. We barely got healthy by the end. Wtf are you blabbing about in this thread??

[Edited on August 6, 2012 at 10:41 PM. Reason : .]

8/6/2012 10:41:05 PM

the peek injury was posted on the last page. why would you post in this thread without reading it?

8/6/2012 10:43:39 PM

you seem upset jbrick. maybe it was worse than i remember.

8/6/2012 11:23:54 PM

No jbrick is being melodramatic. We were definitely on the lucky side with injuries last year. (for once)

Well shit we did lose Greene before the season even started. And our D Line was hit or miss with injuries all year. We WERE fortunate last year that our injuries did occur at our deepest position.

8/6/2012 11:53:13 PM

oh lawd... I just knew this was going to be Tdub

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols-football/164885-ncsu-message-board.html

8/7/2012 1:07:17 AM

i can't even be mad at that.

8/7/2012 2:17:05 AM

Every year is bad for injuries under TOB. He usually injures half the team in camp and the other half during the season.

If its bad again this year there won't be anyone left to defend him and his conditioning program. At some point its not just bad luck.

(Not saying one injury already isn't normal, just saying he needs to make major strides in this department obviously from years past)

8/7/2012 7:45:09 AM

Reminds me of the San Diego State message boards before their game. Hope it turns out the same way.

8/7/2012 8:09:52 AM

^^^^One of the posts that they quote from the packinsider board seems to be a troll/plant. No self-respecting State fan would use "NCSt"

8/7/2012 8:19:52 AM

Quote :

"last year wasn't all that bad for us, but the previous few -- geez"

last year was much worse than the year before. as mentioned, muc of d-line was decimated for almost a third of the season. much of our defensive 2-deep was out, including manning and our team captain sweezy. i'm pretty sure the season before was one of TOB's healthiest.

^^^that was ok face, but you can do better. i know you're just warming up for the season, easing in so you don't pull a hammy.

[Edited on August 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM. Reason : ]

8/7/2012 9:15:53 AM

i stand corrected, sorry guys.

8/7/2012 11:05:32 AM

Woot. My tickets arrived today.

8/7/2012 11:20:53 AM

Great. So now, instead of retired jersey numbers, we have more House-Autry and Progress Energy ads.

What a waste.

8/7/2012 1:59:21 PM

Quote :

" Washington has started over Greene and Creecy specifically because of his ability to pass block."

Please cite your sources.

8/7/2012 2:08:58 PM

it's wrong to say that is the ONLY reason he has started over others. Surely his knowledge of the offense, his good receiving hands, speed, and his ability to avoid fumbles had something to do with it.

Don't forget DEAN HAYNES started over Washington

maybe it's that Washington is the least worst at pass blocking

8/7/2012 2:37:41 PM

Yeah, I recall dean haynes starting because of his pass blocking and actually being able to run the ball.

Anyone who has ever seen washington play would not say he can pass block. At all.

8/7/2012 2:45:40 PM

i was gonna say that i thought TOB made reference to it before, but maybe not

8/7/2012 2:47:55 PM

Tickets arrived. Section 134 row 9. Wish we were a few more rows up, but I guess I'll live.

8/7/2012 2:51:26 PM

Sounds like pretty good seats to me. Certainly better than my section.

8/7/2012 3:04:07 PM

#25 Dontae Johnson, True Junior - Pennington, NJ

6'3" / 196 lbs., Starting Nickelback

8/7/2012 3:22:59 PM

Yay! Got my tickets. Section 101 Row 7

8/7/2012 4:34:56 PM

washington knows the pass blocking assignments

he doesnt know how to pass block

8/7/2012 6:59:01 PM

Quote :

" Joe Ovies ?@joeovies #sources RT @RyanTice: Might be a new participant out at NC State football practice today...we'll know for sure a little after 10 "

8/8/2012 9:57:30 AM

Who is Ryan Tice?

8/8/2012 9:59:54 AM

Mustafa? Penn State Transfer? something cool I don't even know about yet?

8/8/2012 10:03:09 AM

He writes for The Wolfpacker. It'd be someone who wasn't playing due to grades b/c the 2nd summer session grades hit yesterday. Hopefully it's Moose.

8/8/2012 10:04:08 AM

Rodney Purvis?

8/8/2012 10:04:38 AM

Is that "out" as in "out on the field" or as in "knocked out of practice due to injury"?

8/8/2012 10:16:12 AM

Out on the field, one would assume.

8/8/2012 10:20:49 AM

that would make sense, just checking

8/8/2012 10:23:38 AM

From the football twitter:

Quote :

"Ferguson back in practice"

8/8/2012 10:25:29 AM

8/8/2012 10:29:27 AM

Via The Wolfpacker:

Quote :

"A.J. Ferguson & Robert Caldwell cleared for practice. Mustafa Greene still waiting for final grades."

8/8/2012 10:33:25 AM

Caldwell cleared to practice

8/8/2012 10:34:10 AM

Tennessee QB Tyler Bray charged on 3 misdemeanor accounts of reckless boating. Possible penalties include $2500 fine and 6 months in jail*

http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols-football/165010-tyler-bray-reckless-boating-charge.html

[Edited on August 8, 2012 at 11:10 AM. Reason : *Haven't actually seen the possible penalties stated. Just something an LSU fan in my office saw]

8/8/2012 11:03:52 AM

Sounds like he was given a ticket for "hot dogging" which sounds a little bit stupid, but coupled with his citation for throwing bottles off his balcony at cars/people it would get him a suspension @ most schools, just not most SEC schools.

8/8/2012 11:07:40 AM

http://m.govolsxtra.com/news/2012/aug/08/bray-to-be-back-in-court-on-boating-charge/

Quote :

"LENOIR CITY — Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray is scheduled in court today over a boating incident. Bray is slated to appear at Loudon County General Sessions Court although the exact time has not been disclosed on charges stemming from a July 4 Jet Ski incident on Tellico Lake. According to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Dewayne Williams, Bray was driving a Jet Ski with a woman passenger when he was observed by Williams "hot dogging" with another Jet Ski. Williams explained the term "hot dogging" as "almost like playing chicken" on Jet Skis. The other Jet Ski tipped over spilling the unidentified occupants into the water. Bray then sped near the swimmers "spraying them with water," according to Williams, who added "he was almost on top of them." Jet Skis are supposed to operate at least 100 feet apart, Williams said. The charges include a Class A misdemeanor for reckless operation of a personal watercraft, and a Class C misdemeanor for failure to have a boating education certificate. The Class A misdemeanor carries a possible $2,500 fine and six months in jail. "This all happened directly in front of me," said Williams of the incident. "That's what I couldn't believe." He said he did not recognize Bray, but said Bray was "polite and nice" when he encountered them. Bray was earlier linked to a vandalism investigation stemming from incidents at his apartment complex last month. Bray agreed to pay for damages to a vehicle that was pelted by beer bottles and golf balls. A second individual who believed her car was damaged in retaliation for reporting the original vandalism declined to pursue the matter after the Landings Riverfront Apartments said it would cover her costs. Knoxville police said Bray would not face charges over those incidents. Last week he said he made a "real stupid decision" that represented a "step back" in his goal of being a team leader."

[Edited on August 8, 2012 at 11:23 AM. Reason : tattoo]

8/8/2012 11:09:55 AM

T-H-U-G

8/8/2012 11:27:43 AM

Bray is trying to catch up with Stephen Garcia for the most criminal charges by an SEC QB.



[Edited on August 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM. Reason : df]

8/8/2012 11:38:30 AM

Even if nothing happens to the guy, it's still funny to read the comments on that Vols message board:

Quote :

"The person that wrote this ticket should be banished from the state. Im more upset at the wanna be cop than I am Tyler. With all the players go through they need to be able to let loose sometimes. Maybe not throwing bottles loose, but nothing wrong with acting a fool on a jet ski. Get real."

8/8/2012 11:39:54 AM

Haha yeah he's so "thug" on a jet ski.

8/8/2012 11:40:06 AM

Anyone think he'll miss the first game if the charges stick? I doubt he'll see jail time but since he did this right in front of an officer, I absolutely believe he will be convicted of something.

8/8/2012 11:41:10 AM