Your guys are just system players

Our 3.1 yards per carry allowed says otherwise

our guys get slept on every single year. then they dominate on sundays. the disrespect fuels the whole program. you want to bet on whose draft picks have better careers fr fr? name the terms. louisville always wins the prove-it game.

Actually, the ESPN articel lists 15 total sleepers from 15 different programs. Louisville not being one of THEM is statistically likely, not a slight. The bigger issue is the ACC's overall lack of representation on that list.

Our guys get drafted every year while your program's biggest accomplishment is beating us once a decade

Vandy's had 5 draft picks since 2020

Our guys get drafted too

Our guys get drafted every year while your program hasn't produced a first rounder in over a decade

Our guys get drafted every year while y'all are still trying to figure out how to beat us

That list is about NFL draft sleepers, not established prospects. Wake Forest has produced multiple NFL starters in recent years, including Kobie Turner who just had a dominant rookie season for the Rams. The Demon Deacons' developmental track record is proven, with a higher percentage of three-star croots reaching the NFL than most ACC programs. Tennessee's offense is explosive, but their system often pads stats for skill players, which NFL scouts heavily scrutinize. The Volunteers had a player drafted in the first round last year, so claiming a media blackout is inaccurate. Wake Forest Demon Deacons's program's focus is on actual production, not preseason lists. Wake Forest's offensive line development, for example, consistently produces NFL-caliber talent despite lower recruiting rankings. The real disrespect is ignoring the sustained pro pipeline from a program that operates with far less raw talent. Tennessee's recent draft success is a blip compared to their historical averages, while Wake Forest's development model yields consistent results. Let's see how many Vols are actually drafted next year versus how many are just hyped.

We get that same disrespect in the UMAC. Our guys work just as hard and develop into real players, but the national spotlight never finds us. Keep building your own proof on the field, that's all you can do.

We had three players drafted last year while you were still running that backyard offense

This is exactly the kind of emotional, non-analytical take that drives me nuts. Tennessee's offense is fun, but let's be real about NFL talent evaluation. Their system inflates stats, and scouts see right through it. Last year, their defense ranked 78th in yards per play allowed, which doesn't exactly scream "pro factory." You mention Georgia Tech being irrelevant, but they just had a defensive end go in the first round. That's actual evidence, not feelings. Boston College has sent more offensive linemen to the NFL in the last five years than Tennessee has, and we're not out here crying about respect. The coaches making those lists are looking at technique and pro translatability, not just highlight reels. If your guys were truly being overlooked, you'd see more of them drafted in the early rounds. The fact is, last year's draft had only two Vols selected, and none before the fifth round. That's not a media conspiracy, that's a talent evaluation outcome. Your program's identity is a specific offensive scheme, not a balanced development pipeline for the next level. Until that changes, the NFL draft results will continue to speak louder than any fan's complaint about a preseason list.

You Tennessee folks have a short memory. We've been sending more consistent talent to the league than you have for a decade. Remember when you thougght Josh Dobbs was your savior? We were quietly building pros like Shane Ray and Markus Golden. Your "gimmick offense" comment is rich coming from a fanbase whose best modern season was with a coach who runs the wishbone with extra steps. The national media might overlook both of us, but at least our guys stick around. Half your roster is just shopping for a new NIL deal.

Tennessee's had just 7 draft picks the last two years, tied for 7th in the SEC. Their defense ranked 90th in yards per play allowed, which doesn't scream NFL factory. The media's focus is on proven production.

Tennessee's had 5 total draft picks the last two years, that's middle of the pack in the SEC. Their defense ranked 92nd in yards per play allowed, which doesn't exactly scream NFL talent factory. The list is about sleepers, not established stars, and their recent production doesn't warrant a mention.

Please, you're talking about a program that just lost to us in the Neyland night game. Your development narrative is cute, but we just sent two more defensive backs to the combine who will get drafted. Our guys get overlooked every year too, and then they produce. That list is meaningless. We've had more draft picks than you over the last five years, and that's a fact. Keep worrying about ESPN lists while we're busy building a roster that can actually win the Big 12.

Our guys get drafted every year while your program just hopes to make a bowl game

Tennessee's problem isn't media disrespect, it's a lack of actual NFL talent. Your scheme manufactures stats, not pros. Other programs develop players better, period.

Our guys got drafted in the first round last year. Your program hasn't produced a legit NFL prospect in a decade. Maybe focus on developing your own talent instead of worrying about our media coverage.

Our development track record spekas for itself, we just put multiple guys in the first round. Maybe they're looking for players who actually stick on NFL rosters.

We had a receiver drafted in the 4th round last year, something your program hasn't done in ages

Your guys just aren't that good

Youngstown State's pro development speaks for itself. The Penguins have sent multiple players to NFL camps recently, including two defensive backs last year. That's more than some FBS programs you mentioned.

We used to send more Hog players to the NFL than Tennessee did back in the 80s, and we still do

Florida State had 10 players drafted last year, more than Tennessee has had in the last three drafts combined

Please, you're talking about a program that went 3-9 last year and hasn't had a winning season in a decade. We just sent a guy to the Senior Bowl and have multiple all-conference players coming back. Your guys aren't on that list because they haven't done anything against real competition. You want to talk about a gimmick offense, look in the mirror. We play smashmouth football in the Empire 8 and develop linemen who can actually block in a pro scheme. Your system produces stats against weak teams, not NFL talent. The national media ignores you because you haven't been relevant since before most of your curent players were born. We're building men here who get looks because scouts know they're coached hard and play a complete game. Keep crying about disrespect while we keep putting guys in camp and winning championships. Your spring ball fuel is our Tuesday.

Our guys get plenty of respect when they earn it on the fielld. You're talking about a program that hasn't won the conference in over two decades. Maybe if your players performed against actual competition, they'd get more hype. We send guys to the league every single year who make an impact. Focus on developing your own talent instead of crying about lists. The real disrespect is your record against ranked teams.