Sully Talking Stuff

Tennessee’s Da’Rick Rogers removed  from Team: Derek Dooley (Tennessee HC) announced that Rogers has been dismissed from the team and that his return to the Vols this season seemed remote.  In a brief statement, Dooley told the media that the #1 hazard in D-I coaching is the unpredictable behavior of 18 year old’s. The coach further stated that no team member was bigger than the program and that any player, irrespective of his on-field contributions, whose off-field behavior violated team rules would be evaluated and dealt with by the established criteria…. period… no exceptions. Personally, I like Derek Dooley (even though he is a lawyer) as I think he tries to do things the right way; knowing fully well the effect of dismissing of Rogers on his (Dooley’s) “Hot Seat” status … he did the right thing… period.. no exceptions! Rogers led the SEC in receptions (67) for 1040 yards and 9 TD’s in 2011 and is/was recognized as one of the best receivers in the country coming into the 2012 season. Coupled with the fact the Justin Hunter (the remaining terrific Vol receiver) is reportedly not fully recovered from knee (ACL) surgery, it is absolutely essential that, Cordarrelle Patterson, the #2 ranked JC receiver, step up…big time… I hope he does!

Texas David Ash Beats out Case McCoy?: Sully’s CFP was hoping that Mack Brown (Texas HC) would come and name a starting QB for the opening game vs Wyoming. So it was disappointing when their offense coordinator, Bryan Harsin, revealed that both David Ash and Case McCoy would… again… be splitting time @ QB. I wonder if the  announcement set off a fire storm in Austin? As a day later, Hooken.con reported that Davis Ash had beaten out Case McCoy and would start against Wyoming! A good decision… or is it…. Major Applewhite (Co Offensive Coordinator) did not mention the change in his presser yesterday …. so is Hooken.com  full of Texas Bull or as right as describing Texas’ four seasons as… Drought, Flood, Blizzard, & Twister! We’ll see!

 ND announces Golson as starting QB: In a move sure to leave the Irish faithful thinking that they have found a pot of gold, Brian Kelly (ND HC) has named Everette Golson as the man to lead the treasure hunt in 2012. Golson beat out Andrew Hendrix and Gunner Kiel, although the general perspective was that it was a two man race between Golson & Hendrix. EG can extend plays with his feet in the pocket and can also escape pursuit to advance the ball up the field. He is a defensive coordinator’s nightmare… as long as Golson demonstrates a command of the offense! Clearly, Kelly has made a good choice… how he handles Golson will be the key! Last year he displayed a tendency to lose perspective to frustration when things went south on the field! This will not serve a red shirt freshmen in one of (if not thee) most scrutinized positions in all of college football!

Georgia’s Ken Malcolm to start @ Running Back: Sully’s CFP is a little surprised  by this move. The general thought here was that after Isaiah Crowell’s dismissal… prize recruit, Keith Marshall would be named the starter. Malcolm ran for only 183 yards on 42 attempts for a 4.1 average per carry in 2011. Hardly impressive numbers, other than the 4.1 YPC which is good …. and … while Keith Marshall is just a freshman & light… weighting in @ 190 …Malcolm is only a sophomore and also light @ 184 pounds (Keep in mind…the defensive beating the front 7’s will put on running backs in the SEC).  Mark Richt (Georgia’s HC) said he is “pretty sure” that sophomore, Ken Malcolm will get the starting nod for the Buffalo game on September 1st. Ok… but Look for Marshall’s playing time to gradually increase as the season progresses… given his talent … this is not a leap of faith… but rather a testimony to his ability!