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Tennessee to crank up the Woo Machine for Jesse Scroggins this week


As the TFP's Wes Rucker has noted, Tennessee's QB situation is getting more dicey by the day:

The Volunteers are the only Southeastern Conference program with no quarterbacks still enrolled from the last three signing classes, and they have none publicly committed for 2010.

On the "none publicly committed for 2010 front, Tennessee is reportedly telling Lakewood, CA four-star QB Jesse Scroggins that he's their #1 option at this time.

The Vols' wooing of Scroggins will continue in earnest this week when Scroggins arrives in Knoxville for a visit Thursday through Saturday. First, though, Scroggins will camp at Florida beginning on Tuesday. I suggest that each functional part of the Kiffin Chimera call Scroggins every hour on the hour while he's in Gainesville now that it's public knowledge that calling a recruit while he's on another school's campus isn't against the rules. You know, to remind him to be suspicious of Meyer's claims that he's going to change the offense for Scroggins. Shoot, put Jevan Snead on the phone, if necessary.

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Anyway, we seem to be in decent shape with Scroggins at the moment. He's excited about both trips, of course, but the trek to Tennessee will be "a homecoming of sorts," as his mother has a lot of family in the Memphis area and being closer to them is a net positive, although "closer" is most certainly a relative term.

Scroggins loves the Chimera, saying they "have been great over the phone," and he's looking forward to meeting them in person. When he does, he's almost certain to hear more of the domino pitch -- that he's indeed their #1, and that if he commits, "other great athletes will follow." He's also well aware of the vacuum at the QB position for the Vols beginning in 2010. Well, hopefully not beginning until 2010.

 

Scroggins holds offers from both Tennessee and Florida, and although he does not yet have an offer from Southern Cal, but he will be camping there on June 22.

Tennessee beat Florida for Nu'Keese Richardson on signing day, but the battle for Scroggins is even more important considering the QB situation, including the fact that Barry Brunetti -- who left Knoxville high on Tennessee with an offer -- is now in love with West Virginia.

Scroggins says that his plan is to commit to a school sometime in August, but I'd expect the Chimera to attempt to persuade him to see how big of a domino he is and commit to Tennessee earlier than that so that they can start focusing on surrounding him with elite players from all over the nation. Whether they're successful or not, they'll at least know more about where they stand after this weekend. Unfortunately, we fans may not know anything due to the prohibition against coaches commenting on recruits and the new rule prohibiting the media from being present at camps. If Tennessee offers Chase Rettig next week, take that as a sign that the Chimera doesn't feel as good about Scroggins after his visit as they were hoping, as Rettig appears to the Plan B at the moment.

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Considering that a top recruit has a good shot at starting from Day 1, how could they not spring for Tennessee?

by golfballs03 on Jun 15, 2009 8:01 AM EDT reply actions  

I will be concerned

If we don’t land Scroggins. We sort of need him.

Any updates on the Lamaison (sp?) kid?

by kidbourbon on Jun 15, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions  

No

I think he is a Vol if we decide we want him.

Chase Rettig and Tommy Rees are two other names to watch if we don’t get Scroggins. Heck, maybe even if we do get Scroggins.

I think when Scroggins camps this week, we will tell him he has X number of days to commit to us, and, if not, we will open up for commitments from the other guys we are watching.

by rblakeh on Jun 15, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Question: objectively, who do you think has more of an upside for an incoming QB - Gators or Vols?

To me, I don’t think I would want to come in behind Tebow, but Florida might have more tools offensively.

now with less meyton panning.

by Pride of the Southland on Jun 15, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions  

UF has a great offensive line.

And if I’m not mistaken, Brantley only has one year to play.

by rblakeh on Jun 15, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brantley is a redshirt sophomore this season. He’s got two years left after ‘09 if he wants both of them. Next in line would be ’09 signee Jordan Reed and ’10 commit Trey Burton, but obviously those two aren’t above where Scroggins would come in being at this point.

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by Year2 on Jun 15, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

If you want to go to the NFL

I would think the Vols just because we run a pro set. If you want to go to the NFL, you shouldn’t waste your time playing in the spread in college (of course competing for National Titles is very attractive). Anyway, what NFL starter ran the spread in college? Drew Brees?

by golfballs03 on Jun 15, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

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