NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: ALL-DAY LIVE THREAD!
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 1:51 PM EST
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FEED THE FOOTBALL ADDICTION! FOLLOW THE WHIMS OF 18-YEAR OLDS AS THEY MAKE FRIENDS AND ENEMIES OF MILLIONS OF FANATICS!
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 3:47 PM EST ] Marlon Brown to Georgia. Worst news possible. Dang.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 1:51 PM EST ] Nu'Keese Richardson signs with the Vols!
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 1:45 PM EST ] Marlon Walls signs.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 12:48 PM EST ] Robert Nelson signs.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 11:50 AM EST ] Eric Gordon signs with Tennessee.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 11:25 AM EST ] Surprise! Marsalis Teague is apparently a Vol.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 11:16 AM EST ] Greg King is a Vol.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 10:55 AM EST ] Darren Myles signs with Tennesee.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 10:39 AM EST ] Sam Montgomery signs with LSU. Darn.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 10:35 AM EST ] Mike Edwards signs, and James Green signs.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 10:28 AM EST ] Rumors are really gaining strength that Nu'Keese Richardson is going to sign with the Vols. Cross fingers!
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 9:46 AM EST ] Jerod Askew has signed.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 9:28 AM EST ] Alshon Jeffery to Spurrier. Boo!
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 9:12 AM EST ] GVX is rumoring that Marlon Brown will go to Ohio State. Stay tuned.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 9:03 AM EST ] Aubrey Phillips signed with Florida State. Like the Sports Animal people noted, we can finally move on.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 8:58 AM EST ] Arthur Jeffrey has signed.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 8:55 AM EST ] I'm leaving y'all now in the able hands of hooper now so I can get some work done. Go Vols!
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 8:41 AM EST ] Zach Rogers is signed.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 8:24 AM EST ] Oliver has signed.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 8:22 AM EST ] GVX is reporting that Oku and Phillips are likely to sign with Auburn.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 8:10 AM EST ] Revis has signed.
[Note by Joel, 02/04/09 7:58 AM EST ] Schofield's signed.
In all seriousness, many others and I have joked about the creepiness factor involved in following recruiting, but it is quite entertaining. Like the offseason, recruiting focuses on the hope of things to come. Unlike the offseason, we don't have the pesky reality of 60-minute games to tell us whether our dreams are well-founded. So join us in the fun and frolic on this day; it's not like there's any more football - pro or college - until spring scrimmages. Divert your mind for one more day from the Sahara that is upon us and see what Lane Kiffin's first official recruiting class looks like.
We have already assembled a list of recruits to track; use this link to get the quick information on the names you hear. Courtesy of GVX, here are the expected signing times of some of the more publicized recruits that Tennessee is chasing:
- 8 AM: Eric Gordon, Arthur Jeffery,
Sam Montgomery(h/t rblakeh), Aubrey Phillips - 9 AM: Nyshier Oliver, Kevin Revis
- 10 AM: Alshon Jeffery,
Tana Patrick(h/t USMarineVol) - 10:30 AM: Kendrick Hardy, Sam Montgomery
- 10:45 AM: Darren Myles, Jr.
- 11 AM: Mike Edwards, Zach Rogers
- HIGH NOON: Morgan Moses, Tana Patrick
- 1 PM: Nu'Keese Richardson, Marsalis Teague
- 1:30 PM: D. D. Jones
- 2:30 PM: Kendall Kelly
- 3:45 PM: Marlon Brown
- 6:30 PM: Je'Ron Stokes
Naturally, all times are subject to change and whim. The list is also not inclusive, yada yada yada.
[Note by hooper, 02/04/09 9:35 AM EST ] HAIKU!!!
(As news comes in, we'll post updates in this area of the thread.)
The guidelines:
- Keep perspective. Remember that Lane Kiffin had 2 months to work a process that generally takes a year to two (and his staff had less time!). Much of recruiting is based on relationships, and 2 months isn't enough time. Don't expect too much of him and wait until next year to judge the recruiters we have. Also remember that these are 18-year old guys who are taking the college step away from home and public school. Remember those days? It's not all sunshine and buttercups; there's a lot on their minds. (Well, there should be.)
- Keep coming back. We'll keep things up-to-date as best as we can. The goal is to have a one-stop shop where you can find all the information you need, along with the thoughts and opinions of fellow RTT readers.
- Help us out. Amidst trying to keep up, I'll be attending class and getting work done. I can't do this all on my own. If you hear of any news, post it and I'll update the thread as fast as possible. If you can, post a few details with the news, particularly with links. If you don't have that time, post anyhow.
- Have fun! Remember, sports is entertainment. Recruiting, from our perspective, is also entertainment. Be entertained and entertain others. Don't let any recruiting news dictate your general well-being.
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WOO!
There, I said it (despite being on the road driving to a deposition)…
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
If you were a real fan
You’d work a “woo” into the deposition.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 8:19 AM EST up reply actions
Entered into the record and immortalized for all eternity...
I’m your Huckleberry…
(Per a read back from the court reporter at the conclusion of the deposition, with editing noted in brackets to protect the innocent.)
BY MS. [opposing attorney]: Thank you, I have nothing further. Umm, [Lawvol], do you have anything else?
BY [LAWVOL]: If I can have one second. Well, as my friend Jackson always says, ‘Woo!’ I think I am done — nothing further here.
BY MS. [opposing attorney]: Thank you very much Ms. [witness].
Off the record at 3:05 pm
Heh! Beat that one.
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
Of course...
…it’s not like I was screaming and dancing on the table.
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
...sigh
I’m blushing.
Well, now have to drive back home.
Arrrgh
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
Arthur Jeffrey . . . is a Vol
Arthur Jeffrey signs with Tennessee.
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 8:47 AM EST reply actions
Sam Montgomery is announcing at 10:30 AM EST
Not 8AM
Word is that it is between us and UNC.
Also, don’t be alarmed that we haven’t heard from Mike Edwards yet. He is stuck in a snow storm, so he hasn’t gotten to school or wherever it is that he is signing his letter. Hopefully he’s not screwing with us!
Well, that's what you get for living in Ohio
That would never happen here.
Wait . . .
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Of course
Guess what I used for the eyes and the buttons!
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
+2
The +1 was for the signature.
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
Really wasn't that beautiful
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
General note:
If you’re following the comments, the main story info doesn’t automatically update as we post news. I’ll add comments when I’m updating, but an occasional refresh wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
I woudln't put too much stock in the M Brown to OSU story
GVX was also reporting earlier today that Aubrey Philips was going to Auburn. Funny thing is, he committed to FSU LAST NIGHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.
They may very well be right, but there is so much info going back and forth about him right now. Some are saying he is 100% going to Georgia. Others are saying 100% OSU, and others are saying 100% Ole Miss.
I doubt he is going to be so tight-lipped about it all leading up to NSD, and then start running his mouth a few hours before his press conference.
That's why the "rumor" bit.
I don’t know either, but until schools get signatures, it’s all fun and games. And I agree with you; as well put-together as he’s been throughout the process, it wouldn’t make sense for him to let loose like this.
Yeah, I know you were reporting it as a rumor
Sorry if I implied otherwise. Just giving my thoughts on why it’s BOGUS! (Gotta stay optimistic, right?!)
The cows are saying . . .
. . . that Brown’s going to start his own University. I have never received information from a cow that was wrong.
Hee, hee, hee haw-haw.
by Jackson the Mule on Feb 4, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
M Brown, D Myles, M Teague
In my opinion, losing these 3 guys are what will hurt the most. Not only will we be losing talent, but we will be losing it to our rivals (some form of UGA/Bama/UF). Getting 2/3 would be a success (3/3 would be fantastic!) but 1/3 or 0/3 would really, really sting…
Agreed.
In a way, it’s really more of a problem if they go to other SEC schools than if they don’t go to UT. I still think interior players are our greatest needs, but I certainly see the problems if the skill positions go to rivals.
A little NSD humor:
Everybody’s twitchy to get the news out. From Rivals:
Looks like he’s so good, he’ll play for two schools! ;-)
Here's hoping.
I’m keeping my ears open as best as I can, but I appreciate any help I can get.
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
By Richardson,
do you mean Nu’Keese or Trent?
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
That's what I thought, too.
But it didn’t hurt to check. ;-)
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Well-spoken kid.
Very respectful and sounds excited.
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Tana Patrick?
Any word on if he is a Vol or not?
Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!
I hope we can pull out with Montgomery
and then get ahead of tech with Graves. Wishful thinking is all.
Nu'Keese is Orange?
a Florida buddy of mine is saying Gallant said Nu’Keese to TN.
The rumors keep pointing that way.
I haven’t seen anything about a fax coming through, so I’m hesitant to post up on it. But it’s gaining strength parallel to the Marlon-to-OSU rumor.
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I have been hering from some reliable people since yesterday that Nu'Keese is all Vol!
We’ll see.
I can't watch TV right here.
Keep me posted please!
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
I'm off to class.
Keep the updates coming. I will probably be offline for a few hours, but I’ll see what I can do.
I hear Tech gets him.
Rumor, but I think it’s pretty solid. Not that he isn’t considering us or anything. We’ll see.
And rumor has it
that Hardy wants to sing with USM.
http://www.examiner.com/r-6206941~Dandy_Dozen_RB_Hardy_sticks_with_USM.html
Woo!
Updating (class hasn’t started yet) now!
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
"I think it's a future championship caliber team. I wanna be a part of that rebuilding."
What a stud.
Seriously.
I’m pulling for PSU for this kid. So just in case Marlon goes to to OSU, this guy can knock him around.
FYI
Janzen Jackson is going to wait to sign at 9 am tomorrow morning. His mom apparently missed her flight… just fyi…
Not at all.
I think it’s just a rumor. I’m pretty sure it’s still UT and UGA in the lead. I don’t see how he would go to OSU over any of his other choices. Even Ole Miss.
From a post on Volquest...
“I have seen MB being a "lock” for all 3 schools in the last 24 hours. I saw below that he is a GA lock(Brent feels that way too), and now Ohio State feels they will get him. I just looked on ESPN chat(10:30EST) and some guy named Billy Tucker says he thinks MB signs with UT tonight…I don’t think anyone really knows..I hope we get him, but won’t cry if we don’t
Go figure"
I think that pretty much sums it up.
Greg King to Tennessee
Updating now.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions
Tana Patrick
To Bama!
Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!
Teague to Tennessee
Updating . . .
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, me, too
! Got it via text message.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Are they updating that as they go along
I’m not really following how Rivals and Scout are updating. Sorta frustrating.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Yes.
I suppose they’re working as fast as they can with all the news pouring in. When I first checked this morning we were at 31.
Bama is taking it on the chin so far...
The Bamaonline.com board had every remaining prospect predicted to sign with Bama. (Hard to believe, I know) I’m not sure about the others, but I do know that Tana Patrick and Trent Richardson have signed.
They missed on Reid (FSU), Myles (UT), and Teague(UT)… and maybe others.
Too funny.
and now Massie to UM
poor Bammers.
(I know, I know, they still have an amazing class. I find their arrogance unbearable though)
Acceptance
I don’t think we get Marlon Brown. I am just seeing too much stuff saying otherwise from guys who are getting everything else right.
Richardson and Kelly look promising, though.
Still...
I think now we’ve got enough forward momentum going today for Kiffin & Co. to stand up and talk positively about both the present and the future.
by Will Shelton on Feb 4, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I agree
Especially if we end up with Stokes. And Orson Charles is still out there.
We’ve got some returning talent at WR, and we’ve got some good pickups from this class. I am feeling good.
im still mad about sam montgomery
but we have some young guys that have potential on the D-Line. I feel ok too right now…
And I'm gonna go ahead and do a little CYB
And say that I won’t be shocked if we end up landing Marlon Brown, despite all of the information to the contrary.
[RUMOR] Holy crap...
Nukeese Richardson is wearing orange at school today, and working the phones to fellow Florida commits.
Wow
Heh. Where did you hear that?
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
A rivals poster who seems to have Florida connections
The connections being to some HS coaches and ADs down there. UF has been losing a few commits (two or three last night to FSU, one today to USC, and now possibly two more to UT), and the word is that Urban is none too happy.
He has been saying that Richardson is coming to UT since yesterday. He doesn’t actually believe it, but that is what he is being told. He seems to be a trusted source by the other members.
It happens though, unfortunately
But I agree. I will be more than happy to not have a kid with character like that.
Post that picture I sent you last night of his visit, if you’ve got it. I’m on my lappy.
Gordon's on board
Updating . . .
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 11:47 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, this is definitely not official by any means
They have Bryce Brown to The U, and that is almost certainly not going to happen.
Ha
I am seeing that he committed to Bama and UT… simultaneously.
The guy at BOL (bamaonline.com) is saying he’s coming to…
UT.
We’ll see.
And yet
Still 7th in the SEC. Yikes.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
Jacques Smith - who figures to be the #1 prospect in Tennessee next year - a DE has committed to UT today.
Who knows if we’ll hang on to him, but, wow.
Did he commit because Sam Montgomery didn't?
(back to class…)
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
CRAP
Gotta go to freakin’ Spanish class. Or maybe I’ll drop off my HW and skip… hm…
Back in an hour, prolly.
Yo quero Marlon Brown!
(Did I get that right?)
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
That is a really awkward interview
It’s like the interviewee is the only one in the room who knows he’s on ESPN. Everyone else is wondering why he’s ignoring them. Poor guy.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Coleman
Terrence Coleman to Auburn.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 12:35 PM EST reply actions
Robert Nelson
Nelson’s signed.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 12:49 PM EST reply actions
ESPNU
reporting that Nu’Keese is sticking with Florida.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions
From what I've heard,
that’s correct. Wouldn’t fit CLK’s system. If nothing else, the kid is quick. Our special teams could’ve benefited. Hamilton will honor the scholarship if Thigpen decides to stay at UTK.
I think the Nyshier Oliver commit scared him away a little bit
And also I think he is wanting to be a running back. Not sure on that though.
Speaking of RBs
what’s Bryce Brown thinking? Do we have any shot at him?
Because some other guys who have been right about everything are still sticking by it
He’s either coming, or he’s really, really, really put one over on everybody. And all of his coaches and etc etc would still have to be in on it.
I think his presser is at 1:30… so, we’ll find out soon.
Regardless
the kid is having fun. He’s swaying like Oku who I feel is headed to Auburn. Trooper has lit up that kid.
Ok...
On rival, Nuke is in our “Signed LOI” block…what tha heck…I guess we will know come September.. ha ha
Or maybe not
"this sucks I really started to believe. FYI I just got two phones calls and said someone got to him with in the last hour because he was a vol at lunch today. "
This is fun!
If anyone needs it
ESPNU feed at:
Also here...
http://channelsurfing.net/watch-online-tv-2.php?w=rushvsn<a href=“http://channelsurfing.net/watch-online-tv-2.php?w=rushvsn” target="new">
Hubbs confirming on Volquest
This is the craziest one day roller coaster with a kid I can ever remember
Keep me up to date on others.
I never had Nuke on my list. I’m going back and building his info right now.
I knew I’d miss one…
Will this confirm Brown's
intentions of going to Ohio State or does anyone think this swayed Richardson to us?
If anythign I think this would persuade Brown to UT
A talented receiving corp looks better to a great prospect than being the only guy who is any good.
So....
will all the GVX commenters who spent the last 3 weeks banging on Nuke take all their words back? :-D
(this worked last time)
I am going out on a limb and saying Marlon Brown stays instate and goes to UT.
While we're waiting on more news, what's your take on the Vols for next year?
I still think we’re a little too thin on the lines, but I think the skill positions are in good shape. The big question mark is the quarterback position, but I think the biggest reason it’s a quarterback is because we all have visions of the first year of a WCO installation in our minds – something that’s impossible to do with the NCAA rules on practice time.
I am confident
I think our line will be fine on both sides. They won’t be world beaters and we won’t be winning an NC in the next couple of years, but I see a complete turn around from last year on the offensive line.
I don't know
but I’m guessing Chris Donald will have a breakout year.
Not sure who all we've got returning
But Nelson, Askew, Walls (if he stays eligible) and a few others will make GREAT additions.
Nick Reviez is the only other returning name of note
I think if Fulmer was still here, he’d be starting in the middle this season. But with Lane, I wonder if we’ll ever see him again.
Funny, if true...
From the Florida board, posted at about 12:45 EST
"I just got done texting Richardson and this is how our conversation went down:
EA: Any chance of a switch to UT today?
NR: I doubt it…
EA: What time are you signing with UF?
NR: 130"
Nu' Keese
Yesss…… And the crowd says…. Nuuuuuuuuu…….
Nuke presser...
Nuke’s announcement quote from my Gator friend:
“I wanted to go to a scholl where things are a little easier. You see I don’t want to study, I don’t wanna go to class, I don’t wanna have to bother with all dat junk. I do wanna drive a nice new Escalade, with ground FX that will drive the hunnies wild. Which is why I choose…the University of Tennessee.”
funny stuff.
Obviously he's joking
Ask Tee. We give out Chevy Suburbans
by ChattVol on Feb 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Getting close to 300 comments in the thread.
That’s usually about the point where things begin to buckle under the load. Is it possible we could break the comment machine over National Signing Day?
That’d be just sweet…
If it's for breaking records
I’m all in. I’ve been trying to keep my distance and not jinx anything. But since I’m posting, I might as well say it: This class has me absolutely giddy, and if Marlon Brown signs on, I gonna freak.
Scotty Hopson...found!
We have a ways to go to elevate our game, though.
RBR’s up over 1,000 in 2 threads.
Not that I’m using Alabubba obsessiveness as the standard…
We're doing a decent job at picking up WRs.
The question is: who throws it to them this fall?
We'll have to sit and wait on that one.
It’s not entirely fair to judge the QBs on last year. Clawson’s system (as we found out too late) requires 2 years unless the QB was already the starter from the previous year. There’s just too much thinking going on for the QB to be in sync with the players.
That said, I’m not exonerating Crompton. But WCO’s typically fail at the college level because of their complexity. Just ask UCLA.
WCOs rely on throwing into space
plus it usually happens within 15 yards of the line of scrimmage. That doesn’t need a big arm like Stephens or skip passes from Crompton or an option run from Coleman. It should be interesting. I’m going to remain positive and convince myself that CLK will do his thing.
He will.
His “pro-style” is not a WCO. It doesn’t have the same level of complexity, so the learning curve should be easier to handle. That means we’re probably looking at actual position talent as the limiting factor.
I do recall a conversation
on the local radio sports show down here in Chatt. The hosts were interviewing Dewey Warren aka Swamp Rat (a good contributor to the WCO implementation at BYU) and he swears by Coleman. This was even after the Vandy game. Either way, #3 should be a beast this year so I’m not that worried.
That's what the Orang and White game is for
Let Kiffin evaluate what he’s got. Personally, I hope they all struggle against Berry and Myles roaming around for Monte’s defense.
Scotty Hopson...found!
Exactly how hard was Kiffin working when he first signed on?
It was what, 2 weeks before he had any of his other staff members? Didn’t he only have 4 holdovers – of whom they expected no more than 1 to stay on?
You're right
The experts were predicting Fulmer’s class to drop like flies. They were also predicting Fulmer take a bunch of kids to his next job. Do you think the fact he didn’t land anywhere affect the kids that stayed? I don’t think so. Just shows the importance of recruiting. I like our chances for 2010 and beyond with our staff.
More to the point
Kiffin and this staff have been recruiting for less than 2 months. Give them a full year, choose the prospects they really want and go after them for an entire summer/fall, and imagine the possibilities. The future is bright.
Scotty Hopson...found!
early start on 2010
sorry if you guys have already talked about this…Jacques Smith commits per GVX.
This kid is near me at Ooltewah.
My former boss’s kid lined up against him this past year and he looked like a college kid on the field. Hope we can hold on to him.
[RUMOR] Janzen Jackson
“From Scarborough…. "Now we are being told that Janzen is going to sign today. Hold on to your hats. If something funny happens, watch out for Tennessee.”"
I'm gonna go out on a limb here...
Janzen Jackson to UT :)
I mentioned earlier about the rumors swirling this morning. It is firming up. I am feeling more confident.
We’ll see.
If anyone is watching ESON
watch this if you haven’t already
Yeah this is a very good piece
Saw this earlier this morning…fascinating to me that this kid still says he doesn’t know why he did it.
On the kid
Who orchestrated a recruiting hoax last year, holding a press conference to say he was going to Cal over Oregon, and neither school had ever heard of him…then tried to blame it on a ficticious recruiting agency. He’s playing at some juco now in California.
Oh, yeah
I remember that.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
If you haven't figured it out yet.
SBNation is having issues. Please be patient while they work like heck to turn this thing around and get back on track…
Down to 23.
I can think of a few names that could help that.
Dang.
- corner in the country, Dre Kirkpatrick, is heading to Alabama. Hoping he would land in TX since there was no chance of him headed here.
Saw that.
It was obvious where he was headed. Between the two hats on his table, the Alabama hat had been fussed with; the Texas one hadn’t. (Even though he did that whole wrapping-in-a-box-in-some-stuff-in-a-duffel-under-the-table thing.)
was that a Braves cap
good observation on the Bama cap
The Right Reverand Nutt
can preach, that’s how. He pulled some amazing classes at Arkansas, but could never live up to the hype.
Scotty Hopson...found!
I'll bet Hargrave and some JUCOs
land a good bit of these guys.
Not a clue.
I like that we’re the closest to home of the schools that he’s considering. That’s usually a huge bonus.
I will say this; the kid has been quite mature through the process. I haven’t seen any chain-yanking from him so far, so I feel pretty confident that he’ll make a sound decision. Whether that’s UT is anybody’s guess.
If he doesn't go UT
I am hoping he goes to Ohio St. because Georgia with Brown and AJ Green will be a daunting task.
Scotty Hopson...found!
Honestly, all three schools have that question mark right now.
Pryor is still a run-first guy. It remains to be seen how much Tressel will up his passing.
Joe Cox, Logan, Aaron Murray, or Zach Mettenberger.
Don’t go to sleep on Joe, he can play and he’s shown to be a leader so far this off-season. After him we have a wealth of talent, it is unproven granted, but great talent none the less.
Not trying to troll here, but what QB at UT will throw to him?
Also i was just as shocked as any that we landed Brown. But Nuke looks like a good consolation none the less, good job stealin’ him from the gators!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Feb 4, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
It does seem like the Gators got the short end on that switcheroo. Something we can all be happy about.
We don’t know who’ll start at UT either. You can find anybody who’ll champion Crompton, Stephens or Coleman. It’s hard to tell, what with the Clawfiasco from last year.
Did Kiffin not recruit a top 10 QB
I know you used to have one commited a few months ago, was it too late find another one?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Feb 4, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
I think it was too late
He essentially told the top 10 guy (Tahj Boyd) that he wouldn’t fit. Told another guy the same thing, essentially. From reading Meat Market, Orgeron and the guys think that all of the good QBs are out of play early, so they’re just focusing on next year.
Our QBs this year played awful, but I’m seriously thinking it was really that the system was too complicated for any guy to get down in one year, much less with split reps out of desperation because it wasn’t until about half way through that we realized we didn’t have two years.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, yes it is.
Plus, with Stokes bailing on us, we have an opening at WR, come on Marlon!
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How quickly can our defense
adapt to the Tampa 2? Do we have enough skill players to make it work?
Should be too hard
The D-Line has got to get better penetration, especially since Ayers is gone. It looks like our linebackers are going to be solid, and then of course, we have Eric Berry, so I have no fear.
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I was thinking about that
we have to rename it since Monte’s on Rocky Top, not in Tampa. Does the “Tenn 2” work, as in 10 (players) +2 (Eric Berry).
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I know Marlon Brown is supposed to announce at 3:45
Anyone know if there is any kind of live feed?
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Just think
about how dynamic we can be with marlon, richardson, green, and all the others that are returning.. boy….
Marlon's at the table with four people beside him, each in a different hat
Including a blone in a UT hat…not sure what kind of sign that is…
Somebody plug that hole in the fence.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions
Marlon Brown as expected...
Oh well, at least it’s the SEC
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lawvol: Gate 21 - Life, the Universe, & the Bounce of the Ball
If we could go back in the past and take Eric Berry
We would give you Marlon Brown, and Rontavious Wooten straight up!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Feb 4, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
No deal
I don’t think Vol fans would trade Eric Berry for your entire class this year. Thanks for him!
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
He needs to redshirt
Crunch Berry is on the prowl
It is gonna be nice to see him walking off of Shields-Watkins with his tail between his legs
after the dawgs get their rear ends handed to them this fall.
Georgia? That makes no sense. And all of this recruiting stuff is supposed to make sense.
Where were you when Alge fumbled? I was in 339, hatin' Music City Miracles!
Berry will be worried about A.J. Green
moreso than Brown. Believe me.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Feb 4, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
That's it for today
Je’Ron Stokes was supposed to wait until later.
It seems as though we did so good
yet here we are, with the 6th best recruiting class in the conference! Jeebus, how good/stacked is the SEC, seriously.
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We DID do so good.
For 2 months after a coaching change, this really is probably the best we could have expected.
And yes, the SEC is absolutely loaded.
You're right
that is a heckuva job by a staff with only 2 months to work with. Kudos to Kiffy!
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Phew!
Busy day. And there’s still a bball game tonight. And Pat Summitt’s 1,000th win tomorrow.
Even with all the ups and downs, it’s a heck of a time to be a Tennessee Vol!
Even with losing brown and stokes..
I’d say this was a still a quite nice class with the time Kiffin and Crew had. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say we win atleast 8 next season and a bowl win.
Call me crazy,
but I’d lean towards more. We’ll lose to UF and ALA, otherwise, we can beat everyone on the schedule. Go Vols!
/the eternal optimist speaking
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I'm drained right now.
I’ll be on my way home soon. I’ll probably let my thoughts collect and write a wrap-up later, but it’s time to rest.
Do stay tuned for the basketball news (thread, news about tomorrow, etc.) NSD may be basically over, but a Vol’s day has just begun!
Yep, I'm out for awhile
I’ll have the basketball thread open an hour before the tip.
Hope to see y’all then.
Go Vols!
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 4, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
So the count is...
WR 3 Richardson, Green, Rogers
LB/DE 1 Walls
LB 3 Nelson, King, Askew
CB 2 Gordon, Edwards
DB 2 Miles, Oliver
QB 1 Teague
DT 1 Jeffrey
C/OG 1 Revis
OT 1 Schofield
Am I missin anyone?
I have no idea right now.
I hope you got ‘em all, though; that’ll make my life much easier later on.
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