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| Tnphil | Nov 22 2013, 08:13 PM Post #1 |
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from Vol Report REEVES-MAYBIN TO GET MORE BURN As the Vols continue preparation for Saturday's must-win matchup with in-state foe Vanderbilt, linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen is focusing on the Commodores' run game. Known to run out of multiple sets, Vandy's offensive attack presents challenges for any defense. "They give you a lot of different formations," said Thigpen. "They run the ball out of a lot of formations - they have the wildcat, they've got an empty [backfield set] and a plethora of plays. "Out of one personnel group they can run five different formations and five different schemes at you. They do a good job with the personnel they have. Our challenge this week is to make sure we can stop the run." Thigpen plans on digging deeper into his linebacking corps to do that this weekend, and mentioned freshman Jalen Reeves-Maybin as the likely beneficiary. Reeves-Maybin has made his presence felt in his rookie season, racking up a team-leading nine special teams tackles. He also saw a great deal of defensive action last time out, posting three tackles - all on defense - against Auburn. Thigpen believes it to be Reeves-Maybin's makeup off the field that has translated into success on the gridiron. "He's a smart kid - he really is," said Thigpen. "He takes a lot of pride in what he does and is probably one of the most cerebral kids we have on our football team. He's never on the list - never late for anything and always shows up for his appointments. That will always tell you - if he's on time for everything he's supposed to do as a young freshman - that will carry right over to the field. "He doesn't miss many assignments. He talks in the room with a bunch of older guys and feels really comfortable in the room. So I'm looking forward to watching him grow as a young player." |
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| el diablo | Nov 22 2013, 08:22 PM Post #2 |
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Awesome
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I would settle for if he would just get in on goal line situations. Get Propst the heck out of there. He runs like I do now--very, very slow. RM gives us a chance on a play wide to his side. The nickle is so awful that I don't understand RM not getting more playing time. |
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| Tnphil | Nov 22 2013, 10:38 PM Post #3 |
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Agree el....can't understand it either. |
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