One of the differences I've seen between our team and others

[ReVOLver]

the last few years is in the eye test. When you looked at a guy like Trent Richardson and he was just yoked with muscles and our LBs looked like normal guys, you suspected we might have some issues.

However one of the things I notice from pics I've been seeing is that our guys are really in shape and are starting to pass the eye test. Does that mean it will translate to wins? Not necessarily, but I'd rather have guys that pass the eye test than have guys that don't.

http://www.utsports.com/view.gal?id=122746

[Clockwork Orange]

the last few years is in the eye test. When you looked at a guy like Trent Richardson and he was just yoked with muscles and our LBs looked like normal guys, you suspected we might have some issues.

However one of the things I notice from pics I've been seeing is that our guys are really in shape and are starting to pass the eye test. Does that mean it will translate to wins? Not necessarily, but I'd rather have guys that pass the eye test than have guys that don't.

http://www.utsports.com/view.gal?id=122746

Photo #7. Jacques Smith. 

[BigOrange Maniac]

Meh. Remember the pic of a muscled-up Brian Williams that circulated before his senior year?

Yeah, I do too. 

[ReVOLver]

Meh. Remember the pic of a muscled-up Brian Williams that circulated before his senior year?

Yeah, I do too. 

That was my point.

[ReVOLver]

Photo #7. Jacques Smith. 

Jacques has always been muscled up... he's one of those "show me" guys for me.

Herm Lathers isn't in the pics (I don't think) but that's a guy who looks completely different.

[Clockwork Orange]

Meh. Remember the pic of a muscled-up Brian Williams that circulated before his senior year?

Yeah, I do too. 

SEC sixth man of the year that year. Just sayin'. 

ReVOLver is right . . . much better to have guys that look the part than guys that don't. Odds are, some of them will play like they look. I just hope it's enough of them.

[Clockwork Orange]

Herm Lathers isn't in the pics (I don't think) but that's a guy who looks completely different.

I hope I'm not building him up in my head to something he can't live up to, but I think Lathers may be one of the most important players on this team. He seems to have real character and leadership qualities, and it sounds like the younger guys listen to him.

That, and he would have been our best LB last year. Adding him to the two frosh with a year under their belts should make for a pretty strong middle for the defense. How Jacques handles the jack spot remains to be seen.

[ReVOLver]

I hope I'm not building him up in my head to something he can't live up to, but I think Lathers may be one of the most important players on this team. He seems to have real character and leadership qualities, and it sounds like the younger guys listen to him.

That, and he would have been our best LB last year. Adding him to the two frosh with a year under their belts should make for a pretty strong middle for the defense. How Jacques handles the jack spot remains to be seen.

One of the reasons why we made a bowl game 2 years ago was Nick Reveiz. I'm hoping Lathers can at least provide that sort of leadership.

[BigOrange Maniac]

SEC sixth man of the year that year. Just sayin'. 

ReVOLver is right . . . much better to have guys that look the part than guys that don't. Odds are, some of them will play like they look. I just hope it's enough of them.

Hey, I loved Brian Williams. My favorite player on that team. I was just pointing out that his added bulk didn't really do much for his strength and coordination.