Dion Bailey Signs On The Trojan Dotted Line...is Jesse Scroggins Next?

Quote: "In an interesting side bar, Lakewood High School also happens to be the team that Jesse Scroggins, the fast-rising, multi-skilled quarterback plays for."

Hmm. Hadn't heard anything yet about how much he'd like to play with high school teammates. Is this guy like a cousin to Scroggins?

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I think

HIs cousin that we won’t offer is actually in Memphis. Not sure though…

Either way, I’m getting to the point that I don’t care. Lamaison or Scroggins, they can both be coached up.

Lamaison could get here this fall, but Scroggins could really blow our recruiting wide open if he commits which would probably be the biggest advantage to getting him.

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

Here's my reply to the USC homer article over on Bleacher...

Very well done. But, why not come to Tennessee, Mr. Scroggins? You can play for Pete Carroll’s Old Offensive Coordinator who put a couple of quarterbacks in the NFL himself. One of them even won a Heisman.

Even better, you can play right away. No lines, No waiting.

As for NFL success of our own, sure, it’s been a bit thin lately (which spells opportunity, son), but we do have one famous QB up there in the League.

And, here’s where it comes full circle, fellas, Kiffin was the OC for USC when Matt Leinart won the inaugural Manning Award for the best QB in the nation. Kiffin’s now at Manning’s alma mater.

Come play football in the best conference in the country in front of 107,000 screaming fans, where every single game is televised and the conference winner plays for the national championship every year. In case, you forgot – because it’s been a while – we have one of those, too.

by memphispete on Jul 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like it was well-received over there.

Maybe it’s because I see things UT-outward, but I was a but surprised that they spent more time trying to explain why USC was a better choice than Florida as opposed to Tennessee. It’s really felt like UF has been out of the picture on this one.

by David Hooper on Jul 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Wish it hadn't been a friendly pat on the head & the UCLA comparison really hurt

But there’s not a lot I can say until we beat UCLA this year.

Nationally, it makes sense for USC to worry about FL. The SEC has a stack of National Championships lately, and we unfortunately have not contributed to the stack. He would hate to see FL reload.

Until we prove ourselves as rebuilt (2010 or 2011, at best), we won’t merit the USC jealously or concern.

by memphispete on Jul 18, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions

I think this is significant due to the press conference aspect.

It was thought that they were arranging a press conference because both Scroggins and Bailey were going to commit to USC at the same time. Now, I think it’s more in the air.

by golfballs03 on Jul 18, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Scroggins puts a lot of focus on playing with HS teammates

Apparently he made it clear that he would like us to offer his cousin in memphis as well. But in this interview video he talks about UT vs USC and how he wants to play with his HS teammates along with the importance of academics in his decision. This is fairlly recent and IMO not looking good for us at all.

http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=108236@kcbs.dayport.com

"I will give my all for tennessee today"

by CT4UT on Jul 18, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

It'll be interesting.

But if we’re reading tea leaves in that video, the clearest one is that Florida’s not in the discussion.

by David Hooper on Jul 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Same thought I had

Nothing but positives about Tennessee and didn’t really even talk about the others. I’m actually more encouraged after watching that.

Rocky Top Talk

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 19, 2009 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I found it odd that the reporter only asked questions about Tennessee.

And I don’t know what, if anything, should be read into that.

by David Hooper on Jul 19, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

This is what I hate about recruiting.

I’m sitting here trying to read into the mind of an 18 year old based on what he says in an interview conducted by a 12 year old…. and I get completely sucked in.

"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."

by Getoffmyvols on Jul 19, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions