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Jul 12, 2014 8:11 AM - Eric: Morning, fellas.
Jul 12, 2014 8:20 AM - GTrob21: hey
Jul 12, 2014 8:21 AM - GTrob21: Do you still feel good about the 2 commitments after the dead period?
Jul 12, 2014 8:34 AM - Eric: Yeah, I feel good about two next week.
Jul 12, 2014 8:37 AM - scotts: Good morning. Do you still feel that we are in good shape at DT, if we don't get Glanton?
Jul 12, 2014 8:38 AM - Eric: I do, we think Sellers is going to end up at DT in a couple of years. I was told they wont wait till NSD on Glanton. So they feel like they have some backup options they have a shot with. I am not sure who....But I like Glanton, hopefully we can land him.
Jul 12, 2014 9:05 AM - james hammond: Is Francis Kallon making progress. Surely he has time to learn the game adequately. Is there another problem?
Jul 12, 2014 9:08 AM - Eric: He is just now going into his third season, he is on track. Francis has been working hard and slimed down. He worked his way to second string. This was the expected path for him when we signed him. If he doesn't show something when he is on the field this year then it is time to fret a little.
Jul 12, 2014 9:12 AM - james hammond: How big is Antonio Simmons now?
Jul 12, 2014 9:13 AM - Eric: He is right at 220.
Jul 12, 2014 9:17 AM - james hammond: Who arethe two most underrated members of the class of 2014
Jul 12, 2014 9:20 AM - Eric: Rating wise or just underrated as not getting enough attention from our fans?
Jul 12, 2014 9:20 AM - Eric: Someone like Qua is really underrated but our fanbase knows how good he really is.
Jul 12, 2014 9:23 AM - awbuzz: How close to "a full class" for 2015 recruiting do you think we'll have by August 29th (last day before season starts).
Jul 12, 2014 9:28 AM - james hammond: How is Shamire Devine doing with his weight and his conditioning?
Jul 12, 2014 9:29 AM - Eric: Two most underrated by our fanbase - Jake Whitley,
Jul 12, 2014 9:30 AM - Eric: and Tyler Merriweather
Jul 12, 2014 9:31 AM - awbuzz: Don't forget that Fan Day is August 2nd.
Jul 12, 2014 9:31 AM - Eric: assuming Campbell doesn't get LSU offer, I am going to guess 15. Seems high, but I think its realistic. Especially if we get Wigley on Monday.
Jul 12, 2014 9:32 AM - Eric: Last update I posted on Shamire...http://gtswarm.com/community/threads/shamire-devine-update.2636/
Jul 12, 2014 9:33 AM - SidewalkJacket: Do you know what the honest hope is for Justin Bryan? Obviously great family and cool story, but is there legitimate reason to expect production at any position?
Jul 12, 2014 9:36 AM - Eric: What we know about Bryan is that he is a good ATH, that is all we know at this point. He hasn't played football in a long time. He could come in and pick up and see time or he could not catch on quick. He is a good experiment for us to take on...as it is a win win for us and the Bryan's. I wouldn't "expect" to see production out of him due to being out of football...but can't rule it out either.
Jul 12, 2014 9:38 AM - SidewalkJacket: Thanks. Will be fun to follow!
Jul 12, 2014 9:47 AM - SidewalkJacket: Just trying to keep the conversation going, but you alluded to some hesitation on your part with regard to the Myles Autry situation. Do you feel like there's a chance we don't see him at GT this fall?
Jul 12, 2014 9:48 AM - Eric: I am starting to question it without a doubt. Something just isn't adding up. No info on my side just a feeling. Hope he shows up soon.
Jul 12, 2014 10:00 AM - SidewalkJacket: I am excited about our freshmen OLs. They seem to have a nasty streak. With the Roberts news, do you still feel like Whitley and maybe one more could see duty? Klock is my favorite recruit (not best IMO, just favorite) but I know he probably needs a RS year. Thoughts?
Jul 12, 2014 10:01 AM - shockwaveGT: will there be another season of The Process videos this year?
Jul 12, 2014 10:03 AM - Eric: Me too...I think we will see one G and one T play...that is my guess. I think we really need a T for depth...Klock, Preddy and Stickler are the T's. Preddy is just now getting out of his boot so I rule him out...Then we have Klock and Stickler. I give the advantage to Stickler because he knows the system a little...He is super thin though so who knows.
Jul 12, 2014 10:04 AM - TampaGT: In terms of the overall list of guys that we recruit compared to other schools, how many guys are dropped off our list of potential recruits due to not being able to handle the school load or just grades overall.
Jul 12, 2014 10:06 AM - Eric: Whitley is a ole school, hit you in the mouth guy who loves blocking. i just see him playing this year for some reason. The coaches have been planning on losing Roberts the whole time.
Jul 12, 2014 10:07 AM - Eric: I doubt so on the Process videos considering we committed a violation during it last year.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - shockwaveGT: thats too bad. I loved getting to know our players.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - Eric: TampaGT - The first thing we do with a prospect is review grades, so we know at the start if they have no shot, some or a good chance of getting in school. We eliminate a bunch from the start.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - Eric: yeah they were well done.
Jul 12, 2014 10:15 AM - TampaGT: any guess on what % is eliminated
Jul 12, 2014 10:15 AM - Eric: I have no idea.
Jul 12, 2014 10:21 AM - mqpayne: Will Marcus Allen see the field
Jul 12, 2014 10:22 AM - Eric: we have Nealy, Marcordes, Davis, McNair, Harrell and Hankins ahead of him...So i don't think so.
Jul 12, 2014 10:23 AM - TampaGT: With all the commits we have so far and likely coming compared to most years will we move some focus on the 16 class
Jul 12, 2014 10:23 AM - Eric: Yes without a doubt, we actually already have.
Jul 12, 2014 10:32 AM - wingsrlevel: Eric..gut feeling on the offensive production this year with a new QB,BB and 3 OL starting?
Jul 12, 2014 10:33 AM - shockwaveGT: any update on how players are responding to new ST/OL coach?
Jul 12, 2014 10:35 AM - Eric: That is something that I have been thinking about a lot actually, I think we are going to see flashes of great play followed by plays that leave us thinking what the hell...I just wonder how we can gel and how our consistency will be. My gut feeling is worried, but i think we have some nice pieces and I am excited to get back to basics. I think our offense will do it's part to win games overall.
Jul 12, 2014 10:35 AM - Eric: I have only talked to one player about Ray and he liked his energy, will know more when camp starts.
Jul 12, 2014 10:51 AM - SidewalkJacket: Still feel good about Whitehead's arrival and impact?
Jul 12, 2014 10:57 AM - Eric: I do on both.
Jul 12, 2014 10:59 AM - SidewalkJacket: Awesome
Jul 12, 2014 11:00 AM - shockwaveGT: what dead period question are you most sick of?
Jul 12, 2014 11:05 AM - Eric: haha none really!
Jul 12, 2014 11:17 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric would you expect Gary Brown to get PT this year given how physically ready he appears to be?
Jul 12, 2014 11:57 AM - Eric: No, I expect Whitley to get time at G. Could be wrong though. I think Whitley has a step up on Brown due to knowledge of the system.
Jul 12, 2014 11:58 AM - Jonathan Dees: If like to get Shamire with Tj Barnes. Looks like the light came on for TJ as a pro.
Jul 12, 2014 12:06 PM - jeffgt14: Any news on Harrell? He's seems to be getting buried on the depth chart.
Jul 12, 2014 12:13 PM - Eric: Anthony Harrell?
Jul 12, 2014 12:14 PM - jeffgt14: Yep
Jul 12, 2014 12:18 PM - Eric: He is coming back from injury...he is 100% healthy now and working hard as ever. I can promise he won't get buried on the depth chart. Works too hard. He has been getting some snaps at DE as well as a pass rusher. He could be the first LB off the bench.
Jul 12, 2014 12:20 PM - jeffgt14: Cool. Always liked him just hadn't heard much on him.
Jul 12, 2014 12:22 PM - jeffgt14: How much playing time do you think John Marvin will get this year? I thought he played really well in the spring game.
Jul 12, 2014 12:22 PM - Eric: Yeah, he was out for Spring because of his injury is the only reason we havent herd from him.
Jul 12, 2014 12:24 PM - Eric: He is Isaiah's backup right now...So i do think we will see him get some snaps this year.Will likely have a big role in 2015.
Jul 12, 2014 12:27 PM - Ggee87: Eric, realistically speaking... How do you feel the snaps at QB will be split this season? Same as seasons past, or will they use the backup more often in certain situations?
Jul 12, 2014 12:28 PM - gtguy: Any big changes in weight from last season freshmen or upperclassmen?
Jul 12, 2014 12:31 PM - Eric: I personally see Justin Thomas getting a ton of the snaps...That is just my guess. It would seem smart to use TB in short yardage situations. However it TB wins the job i could see him taking all the snaps. either way I expect our starter to get most of the snaps like in years past.
Jul 12, 2014 12:32 PM - Eric: Francis Kallon has dropped a good bit of weight..as has Shamire Devine.
Jul 12, 2014 12:33 PM - Ggee87: thanks. I just hate seeing wasted talent on the sidelines. TB does alot of things well... I guess it depends on JT at this point. We owe him a legit shot b4 we decide to go in another direction
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - Eric: They both have good qualities. Best man will win!
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - gtguy: Quess as to next commit?
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - Eric: Dante Wigley on Monday is my guess.
Jul 12, 2014 12:39 PM - LloydC: Any recent news on Kenneth Brinson? I suspect there are other DEs we have rated higher.. just curious is there is still interest
Jul 12, 2014 12:41 PM - Ggee87: Also MLD looks small in all the pictures ive seen. whats he look like in person? tree trunk legs? big upper body? etc.
Jul 12, 2014 8:20 AM - GTrob21: hey
Jul 12, 2014 8:21 AM - GTrob21: Do you still feel good about the 2 commitments after the dead period?
Jul 12, 2014 8:34 AM - Eric: Yeah, I feel good about two next week.
Jul 12, 2014 8:37 AM - scotts: Good morning. Do you still feel that we are in good shape at DT, if we don't get Glanton?
Jul 12, 2014 8:38 AM - Eric: I do, we think Sellers is going to end up at DT in a couple of years. I was told they wont wait till NSD on Glanton. So they feel like they have some backup options they have a shot with. I am not sure who....But I like Glanton, hopefully we can land him.
Jul 12, 2014 9:05 AM - james hammond: Is Francis Kallon making progress. Surely he has time to learn the game adequately. Is there another problem?
Jul 12, 2014 9:08 AM - Eric: He is just now going into his third season, he is on track. Francis has been working hard and slimed down. He worked his way to second string. This was the expected path for him when we signed him. If he doesn't show something when he is on the field this year then it is time to fret a little.
Jul 12, 2014 9:12 AM - james hammond: How big is Antonio Simmons now?
Jul 12, 2014 9:13 AM - Eric: He is right at 220.
Jul 12, 2014 9:17 AM - james hammond: Who arethe two most underrated members of the class of 2014
Jul 12, 2014 9:20 AM - Eric: Rating wise or just underrated as not getting enough attention from our fans?
Jul 12, 2014 9:20 AM - Eric: Someone like Qua is really underrated but our fanbase knows how good he really is.
Jul 12, 2014 9:23 AM - awbuzz: How close to "a full class" for 2015 recruiting do you think we'll have by August 29th (last day before season starts).
Jul 12, 2014 9:28 AM - james hammond: How is Shamire Devine doing with his weight and his conditioning?
Jul 12, 2014 9:29 AM - Eric: Two most underrated by our fanbase - Jake Whitley,
Jul 12, 2014 9:30 AM - Eric: and Tyler Merriweather
Jul 12, 2014 9:31 AM - awbuzz: Don't forget that Fan Day is August 2nd.
Jul 12, 2014 9:31 AM - Eric: assuming Campbell doesn't get LSU offer, I am going to guess 15. Seems high, but I think its realistic. Especially if we get Wigley on Monday.
Jul 12, 2014 9:32 AM - Eric: Last update I posted on Shamire...http://gtswarm.com/community/threads/shamire-devine-update.2636/
Jul 12, 2014 9:33 AM - SidewalkJacket: Do you know what the honest hope is for Justin Bryan? Obviously great family and cool story, but is there legitimate reason to expect production at any position?
Jul 12, 2014 9:36 AM - Eric: What we know about Bryan is that he is a good ATH, that is all we know at this point. He hasn't played football in a long time. He could come in and pick up and see time or he could not catch on quick. He is a good experiment for us to take on...as it is a win win for us and the Bryan's. I wouldn't "expect" to see production out of him due to being out of football...but can't rule it out either.
Jul 12, 2014 9:38 AM - SidewalkJacket: Thanks. Will be fun to follow!
Jul 12, 2014 9:47 AM - SidewalkJacket: Just trying to keep the conversation going, but you alluded to some hesitation on your part with regard to the Myles Autry situation. Do you feel like there's a chance we don't see him at GT this fall?
Jul 12, 2014 9:48 AM - Eric: I am starting to question it without a doubt. Something just isn't adding up. No info on my side just a feeling. Hope he shows up soon.
Jul 12, 2014 10:00 AM - SidewalkJacket: I am excited about our freshmen OLs. They seem to have a nasty streak. With the Roberts news, do you still feel like Whitley and maybe one more could see duty? Klock is my favorite recruit (not best IMO, just favorite) but I know he probably needs a RS year. Thoughts?
Jul 12, 2014 10:01 AM - shockwaveGT: will there be another season of The Process videos this year?
Jul 12, 2014 10:03 AM - Eric: Me too...I think we will see one G and one T play...that is my guess. I think we really need a T for depth...Klock, Preddy and Stickler are the T's. Preddy is just now getting out of his boot so I rule him out...Then we have Klock and Stickler. I give the advantage to Stickler because he knows the system a little...He is super thin though so who knows.
Jul 12, 2014 10:04 AM - TampaGT: In terms of the overall list of guys that we recruit compared to other schools, how many guys are dropped off our list of potential recruits due to not being able to handle the school load or just grades overall.
Jul 12, 2014 10:06 AM - Eric: Whitley is a ole school, hit you in the mouth guy who loves blocking. i just see him playing this year for some reason. The coaches have been planning on losing Roberts the whole time.
Jul 12, 2014 10:07 AM - Eric: I doubt so on the Process videos considering we committed a violation during it last year.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - shockwaveGT: thats too bad. I loved getting to know our players.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - Eric: TampaGT - The first thing we do with a prospect is review grades, so we know at the start if they have no shot, some or a good chance of getting in school. We eliminate a bunch from the start.
Jul 12, 2014 10:08 AM - Eric: yeah they were well done.
Jul 12, 2014 10:15 AM - TampaGT: any guess on what % is eliminated
Jul 12, 2014 10:15 AM - Eric: I have no idea.
Jul 12, 2014 10:21 AM - mqpayne: Will Marcus Allen see the field
Jul 12, 2014 10:22 AM - Eric: we have Nealy, Marcordes, Davis, McNair, Harrell and Hankins ahead of him...So i don't think so.
Jul 12, 2014 10:23 AM - TampaGT: With all the commits we have so far and likely coming compared to most years will we move some focus on the 16 class
Jul 12, 2014 10:23 AM - Eric: Yes without a doubt, we actually already have.
Jul 12, 2014 10:32 AM - wingsrlevel: Eric..gut feeling on the offensive production this year with a new QB,BB and 3 OL starting?
Jul 12, 2014 10:33 AM - shockwaveGT: any update on how players are responding to new ST/OL coach?
Jul 12, 2014 10:35 AM - Eric: That is something that I have been thinking about a lot actually, I think we are going to see flashes of great play followed by plays that leave us thinking what the hell...I just wonder how we can gel and how our consistency will be. My gut feeling is worried, but i think we have some nice pieces and I am excited to get back to basics. I think our offense will do it's part to win games overall.
Jul 12, 2014 10:35 AM - Eric: I have only talked to one player about Ray and he liked his energy, will know more when camp starts.
Jul 12, 2014 10:51 AM - SidewalkJacket: Still feel good about Whitehead's arrival and impact?
Jul 12, 2014 10:57 AM - Eric: I do on both.
Jul 12, 2014 10:59 AM - SidewalkJacket: Awesome
Jul 12, 2014 11:00 AM - shockwaveGT: what dead period question are you most sick of?
Jul 12, 2014 11:05 AM - Eric: haha none really!
Jul 12, 2014 11:17 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric would you expect Gary Brown to get PT this year given how physically ready he appears to be?
Jul 12, 2014 11:57 AM - Eric: No, I expect Whitley to get time at G. Could be wrong though. I think Whitley has a step up on Brown due to knowledge of the system.
Jul 12, 2014 11:58 AM - Jonathan Dees: If like to get Shamire with Tj Barnes. Looks like the light came on for TJ as a pro.
Jul 12, 2014 12:06 PM - jeffgt14: Any news on Harrell? He's seems to be getting buried on the depth chart.
Jul 12, 2014 12:13 PM - Eric: Anthony Harrell?
Jul 12, 2014 12:14 PM - jeffgt14: Yep
Jul 12, 2014 12:18 PM - Eric: He is coming back from injury...he is 100% healthy now and working hard as ever. I can promise he won't get buried on the depth chart. Works too hard. He has been getting some snaps at DE as well as a pass rusher. He could be the first LB off the bench.
Jul 12, 2014 12:20 PM - jeffgt14: Cool. Always liked him just hadn't heard much on him.
Jul 12, 2014 12:22 PM - jeffgt14: How much playing time do you think John Marvin will get this year? I thought he played really well in the spring game.
Jul 12, 2014 12:22 PM - Eric: Yeah, he was out for Spring because of his injury is the only reason we havent herd from him.
Jul 12, 2014 12:24 PM - Eric: He is Isaiah's backup right now...So i do think we will see him get some snaps this year.Will likely have a big role in 2015.
Jul 12, 2014 12:27 PM - Ggee87: Eric, realistically speaking... How do you feel the snaps at QB will be split this season? Same as seasons past, or will they use the backup more often in certain situations?
Jul 12, 2014 12:28 PM - gtguy: Any big changes in weight from last season freshmen or upperclassmen?
Jul 12, 2014 12:31 PM - Eric: I personally see Justin Thomas getting a ton of the snaps...That is just my guess. It would seem smart to use TB in short yardage situations. However it TB wins the job i could see him taking all the snaps. either way I expect our starter to get most of the snaps like in years past.
Jul 12, 2014 12:32 PM - Eric: Francis Kallon has dropped a good bit of weight..as has Shamire Devine.
Jul 12, 2014 12:33 PM - Ggee87: thanks. I just hate seeing wasted talent on the sidelines. TB does alot of things well... I guess it depends on JT at this point. We owe him a legit shot b4 we decide to go in another direction
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - Eric: They both have good qualities. Best man will win!
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - gtguy: Quess as to next commit?
Jul 12, 2014 12:36 PM - Eric: Dante Wigley on Monday is my guess.
Jul 12, 2014 12:39 PM - LloydC: Any recent news on Kenneth Brinson? I suspect there are other DEs we have rated higher.. just curious is there is still interest
Jul 12, 2014 12:41 PM - Ggee87: Also MLD looks small in all the pictures ive seen. whats he look like in person? tree trunk legs? big upper body? etc.