Talking Points: Eric Berry reportedly slower than his younger brothers

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 17, 2009 7:41 AM EDT in Rocky Top Talking Points

Have you heard we need a QB? Hooper's got everything you need to know about the Lamaison thing, but according to John Adams, history has not been kind to junior college QBs in the SEC. Notwithstanding history, though, Lamaison would be a welcome addition. And Jesse Scroggins? Still not announcing until July 25.
Somebody sell tickets. Eric Berry says there's a race set up for some time next year between him and his younger twin brothers. Evan recently ran the 100 meters in 11.25 seconds, and Elliot almost kept up that pace over 200 meters. Eric's not taking them lightly and is in training for the event already. By the way, Eric said that Evan actually committed to the Vols before he did, so perhaps he is slower. ;-)

Love it. Montario Hardesty on the new offense:

"I love it. I love it, man," he said, literally gushing. "It's the same scheme I ran in high school. You hit the line running, and the holes open up. I love it ... love it."

I love the sound of that.

Talking to the right people. Daniel Lincoln is trying to get his groove back by reaching out to former UT kickers Fuad Reveiz, Jeff Hall, and James Wilhoit (same link as above).

That whole wide receiver thing? This puts it into perspective quite nicely:

The Vols finished spring practice with eight scholarship receivers. When sophomores Ahmad Paige and Tyler Maples decided to transfer, the number dropped to a half-dozen.

Now the six has become three.

Yeah, so having our entire returning receiving corps consist of Quintin Hancock, Brandon Warren, and Todd Campbell means we'll need help from tight ends Jeff Cottam, Luke Stocker, and Ben Bartholomew and incoming freshmen Nu'Keese Richardson, James Green, Marsalis Teague, and Zach Rogers. Lotsa newness in that list of names.

No thanks. The NFL supplemental draft passes on Demetrice Morley.

Cheese. Spencer Hall on Travis Henry's poor decision to take on the feds.

Tougher'n a pine cone toilet seat. And via the magic of sharing on Google Reader (another chest bump to Spencer), another college coach who doubles as a quote machine:

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Like a homely girl on a honeymoon! Busy! Busy! Busy!

Official MCM Hater!
Retire #9!

by gramsey712 on Jul 17, 2009 8:34 AM EDT reply actions

Oh wow

That guy is nuts

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 17, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

It feels like the same story the past 3 years.

Question marks at wide receiver should lead to more catches for our tight ends… I’m not buying it. I have a feeling G. Jones will be fine and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Brown or Oku split out a bit.

"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."

by Getoffmyvols on Jul 17, 2009 9:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

agreed

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 17, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Who is going to throw it to them?

Or are they splitting out to run a reverse?

by wvvol on Jul 21, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Question

If Eric, Evan, and Elliot tie in their race, will the earth open up and swallow all of college football??

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 17, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

Is Eric trying to get his brothers rated at 6 stars?

I mean, if they actually beat him in a race, what kind of ~~internet man-boy stalking~~ prospect watching will they have to put up with – for their entire high school career?

by David Hooper on Jul 17, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions