BigO 316 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Apparently Coleman has REALLY impressed so far at UT. The coaching staff is really impressed with his athleticism and he's getting a long look at Right Tackle as opposed to center. Needless to say that pleases the staff as UT was concerned with OL depth. Obviously its VERY early and they haven't been doing any real practices (pads, etc) but their spring practice begins March 7th. Good stuff for a local kid....and UT player. GBO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Was he a January enrollee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes, he was. catsman2828 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Glad to hear he's doing good. January enrollment is a smart move imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I agree red. There are so many benefits. Get to know your team, get early looks from staff, strength and conditioning program, etc. The down side for the kids is the stuff seniors do...prom, walk at graduation, etc. If you have NFL aspirations its most definitely the route to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 good point, they do lose the senior year stuff. Like you said, it really depends on how far a player thinks he can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Right now, the folks that are "in the know", so to speak, have Coleman starting at Right Tackle and backing up Mack Crowder (Tenn High grad) at Center. This is of course early predictions and based solely on what they have heard from the staff, but, as I said, he's impressing the staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 From Bruce Feldmans twitter page a few minutes ago: Bruce Feldman â€@BFeldmanCBS 3m Name to remember for #Vols: OT Coleman Thomas. Was a 3-star recruit but Butch Jones is excited abt him: "Athletic, tough, could be special" MrSocko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 And it would be great for Coleman if Butch's history came through again: Bruce Feldman â€@BFeldmanCBS 3m Re: Coleman Thomas: Butch Jones' eye for unheralded O-line guys is impressive. Joe Staley & Eric Fisher were Butch guys who became 1st RDers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtom 18 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Started at right tackle yesterday at the O & W game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan1 125 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I saw a few clips from the O and W game. Saw some really good clips and saw a sack he gave up. I was just wondering if anyone knew how well he did overall? I hope he can become a fixture on that O-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thomas named offensive starter for this season. http://allfortennessee.com/2014/05/06/butch-jones-names-an-offensive-starter-more-notes-from-big-orange-caravan/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 He keeps this up, he'll play in The League. Godspeed, young fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 UT lost both their starting tackles so he had an opportunity, glad to see he took it. Hoping for the best for this young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCITYHOO 110 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hate to be the one to ask this, but has anyone heard of any wrong doings at his senior prom? Heard a story i won't repeat until know for sure. I'm not going to start a rumor that's not true. Hope it's no truth to what i've heard cause i'm really pulling for this kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hate to be the one to ask this, but has anyone heard of any wrong doings at his senior prom? Heard a story i won't repeat until know for sure. I'm not going to start a rumor that's not true. Hope it's no truth to what i've heard cause i'm really pulling for this kid. cityofRaven and GMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Wait, how did he / why was he allowed to go to Sr prom if he was enrolled at UT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachm 21 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Dual Enrollment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 got ya. I was under the understanding that he fully enrolled at UT, on campus, college freshmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCITYHOO 110 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 and still could have been invited by his girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 and still could have been invited by his girlfriend. This is the likely answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 True, didnt really think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanFan 21 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Article in USA Today sports page about Tennessee football. A good read. Mentions freshman Coleman Thomas will be starting at right tackle this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtom 18 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 He's a good kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 http://www.knoxnews.com/govolsxtra/football/vols-freshman-coleman-thomas-has-body-brains-to-become-starting-right-tackle_58716627 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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