August 21, 2015 · 10:24 AM

Depth is just a word, Booch.

Tennessee loses its second experienced offensive lineman to a season ending injury in two weeks.

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21 responses to “Depth is just a word, Booch.”

  1. watcher16
    August 21, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Hate it for the kid, but 2 biceps tendon tears seems pretty rare and likely tied to the S&C regimen. Also hate it that it gives people more excuses if/win the Dawgs win

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  2. PatinDC
    August 21, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    That link goes to CBS but no story there.
    Sounds like TN as the “sleeper” candidate to win the East just became more of a dream than before.

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  3. Scorpio Jones, III
    August 21, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Very sad for the kid, clearly an indication that there are some loose bricks in the UT strength and conditioning program and probably in the nutrition program there.

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  4. Bulldog Joe
    August 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Always hate to hear about players losing their seasons. especially before they start.

    However, I understand Tennessee has a greyshirt OL ready to step in.

    Also, FSU, FAU, and Cincinnati (Tuberville) just upped their COA payments beyond Tennessee’s NCAA-leading payment. Expect Tennessee to reciprocate.

    Time to buy more bricks.

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  5. Cojones
    August 21, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Just means they will lean more on their QB and WRs. Hope Pruitt shares this with the secondary. While it indicates trouble for us as well, the secondary can lick their chops because they maybe won’t have a running game and the sky’s the limit for interceptions, whereas, our D-line and LBs may feast on QB in that game and get more stats than they figured.

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    • Irwin R. Fletcher
      August 21, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Offensive Lineman aren’t needed in the passing game? That’s news to me.

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      • Cojones
        August 21, 2015 at 8:36 PM

        Would think that the new inexperienced replacement won’t be able to keep our line and LBs from……where did you get the idea that I said that? Are you trying to do a buddy a favor?

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  6. Austin
    August 21, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    But this is Tennessee’s year!

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  7. Uglydawg
    August 21, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    “Pyle, can you block, Pyler?”

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  8. Macallanlover
    August 21, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Always hate for any team’s athletes, they work too hard all year to not get on the field. Waiting another year to get back out is a tough pill to swallow. For all the crazy hype we have heard about Sgt. Carter’s group all spring and summer, OL was always the weak spot. To lose two starters before the season begins, and have OU, FU, an Arky before we come riding in will be a major test for Dobbs and company. He is smart, and has talent, but when he faced a rush against Mizzou he looked very flustered. I have to think our pass rush will present major problems for their offense.

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    • Cojones
      August 21, 2015 at 8:40 PM

      Irwin, if you ‘re interested, read here . This is a paraphrase of what I tried to communicate in the 12:11AM post.

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  9. Argondawg
    August 21, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    This will not slow the UT is the next East champion meme. The problem will be that all of these Hillbillys have grand ideas about this season. What happens if Butch face plants? I hope it happens just for entertainment value alone.

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  10. jabo052
    August 21, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Probably happened when that freshman DL was running over guys. McKenzie is scary for a freaking freshman.

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