'13 TN WR Josh Smith

I agree those are major problems.

 

It's a process. We must be patient.

 

Got a summary of our two commits over the weekend from a guy who 1) knows CAK inside and out and 2) should know something about evaluating SEC talent. His thoughts:

1. Smith is legit. Was one of the top athletes at whatever they call that combine deal in Atlanta. Ran a legit 4.5 with a bad start. Terrific talent, has trouble being motivated for every play and also in the classroom.

2. Kendrick is a project. Excellent pass blocker, tends to be passive in run and needs a lot of work on technique. Athletic enough to make it but needs to play angrier. Probably needs a redshirt. Excellent student.

Probably nothing new here, but I thought it worth reporting.

 

Thanks, makes me feel a bit better

 

I've been told Smith is a legit ball player and Kendrick can be when he wants to be.

This was a CAK homer that told me this, so take it for what it's worth.

 

Smith does not fit the "white receiver" mold that the posters on TOOS were giving him. He is very talented, with a reputation as a lazy player and student. Far from the typical blue collar that they love.

When he wanted he took over games in a way that reminded me of Dennis Rogan and Harrison Smith. 3A East TN corners to SEC corners will be quite a step up though.

I think he is more talented than most Vol fans are giving him credit for. From what I understand he did little to no camping and was only at Tennessee to work out with the QB High the day they offered.

 

Nobody is more critical than me and I think Smith can play.

Nonetheless, anyone who has seen Kendrick play and thinks he's anything more than DI-AA is insane.

Thanks for the update though, cotton.

 

Out four to six weeks with a broken collar bone.

 

Damn.

 

100% accurate; BK is a little lazy and needs to develop an o-linemen "attitude". Can't see him playing until later in his career at UT. BK is a great kid though... he can dunk, is a great passer and probably our best 3 pt shooter as well!

 

Truth.

 

You guys are getting good information.