Tennessee Volunteers National Signing Day: All-Day Open Thread
by David Hooper on Feb 3, 2010 10:01 AM EST
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PrintComplete list of today's signees and early enrollees (as of 11:45 a.m. EST) with initial impressions up top on the front page.
It's here! Today is the first Wednesday of February, which is famously known to stalkers of 17-18 year old males as National Signing Day.
There are a lot of stories on tap for this year. Like last year, we get to see the handiwork of a brand new coaching staff. (Unlike last year, this one says 'britches'.) We're straight in the middle of football's equivalent of the nuclear arms race with schools like Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Arkansas; there are also those pesky third-world non-SEC players to consider as well.
Here's the way things are working on Rocky Top Talk.
This thread is be the all-day open discussion thread for everything pertaining to National Signing Day. We are going to provide many other posts as well; with each letter of intent that hits the UT fax machine, we'll provide a feature post for that new Vol. (WOO!) However, we kindly ask for all conversation to re-direct back to this post so that we can keep a more organic, sports-bar feel to the day that should be a lot more fun for everyone. It's no big deal if you don't, but you'll find that discussions are a lot easier to maintain this way.
Don't forget about the podcast tonight at 9 PM.
We'll discuss the day and the shape of the football program once we've had a chance to catch our breaths. Like our other podcasts, there will be a post here that you can use to access the podcast in real time (or afterwards if you wish).
[Note by Joel, 02/03/10 6:40 AM EST ] Scheduled announcements, courtesy of GVX's Dave Hooker:
7-7:30 am - Zach Fulton
8 am - Marcques Dixon ([Note by Joel, 02/03/10 8:20 AM EST ] Multiple reports on Twitter say that Dixon's on his way to sign. Should be about 8:20 or 8:30)
8:30 am - Eddrick Loften
8:30 am - Markeith Ambles
9 am - John Probst
9:45 am - Da'Rick Rogers and Nash Nance
10:30 am - Mychal Rivera
11:30 - James Stone
1 pm - Martaze Jackson
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This is gonna get wild.
I’ll be in about 10ish tomorrow morning, exciting stuff here.
"I condone fun things" ~~ Cortland Finnegan
Thanks to everyone at RTT
Without you guys, I wouldn’t be so up to date, out here in California.
Here’s to tomorrow, may our day be filled with great plays that want to all be apart of a great UT tradition!
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Many thanks from Maine as well
where football news of any kind (unless it has to do with the Patriots) comes to die.
Thanks from Wisconsin!
It’s bad enough I’m forced to watch Big 10 11 Football, but I can’t get any SEC news either!
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 3, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
So should we kick this off now?
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/feb/02/lb-crump-commits-vols/
Crump officially commits. LT apparently likes this guy, which is good enough for me. I take it this means Stanley is gone (probably didn’t have the grades anyways), leaving us with 2-5 more spots (depending on whether we oversign).
Rogers, Stone, Ambles, and Robinson would be a great finish. Like our chances with the first two. Tossup with Ambles, imo. I don’t know if Dooley will have a surprise, but if he does, I bet it’s Robinson, which is why I listed him. We’re competing against MSU and Arkansas. We have to still be in it.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 2, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions
I forgot to add to that finish:
Delvin Jones (rumored package with Williams). But he’s a sign and place anyways.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 2, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Certainly could. Rumors have been going both ways with Williams anyway
I was just filling out my first five choices based on what I think we want and what I think is reasonable to hope for (i.e. no Chaz Green).
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 2, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
I’m still getting things ready for tomorrow, but I did notice that. I don’t mind this extra work. ;-)
And yes, Stanley is gone, I’m pretty sure.
Otherwise, I agree with what you say about the finish line.
by David Hooper on Feb 2, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in a training seminar all day.
This is going to get really fun.
by David Hooper on Feb 2, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not bringing my computer to class
I need a letter of rec for PhD programs from this guy. Hopefully, all of our big news happens before I leave at 1:30.
But I can imagine for those with more normal schedules, work may be more or less not happening.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 2, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
rumors rumors
Crump got the offer tonight because earlier Glen Stanley informed the staff that he will be going to USC. Lance Thompson loves Crump.
Ralph WIlliams reaffirmed his commitment with the staff, but Delvin Jones is all but guaranteed to end up at Ole Miss and is trying to sway WIlliams that way too. Williams sounds like a UT lean, and hopefully it stays that way through tomorrow.
Stone will be a Vol.
If/when Rogers signs with Tennessee, Ambles is likely to go another direction. UNC is a more likely destination than USC.
Calvin Smith is likely to FSU, but Alabama is a possibility.
If so, then this shouldn't get anybody's dander up. Right? Right?
by David Hooper on Feb 2, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
If he goes to USC
I’m sure the spin doctors will accuse UTK of spreading the low grades rumor…..and he’ll accuse Urban Meyer of cheating.
UTK's playing the low grades rumor?
I thought it would be the cash and cars USC was passing him. ;)
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 3, 2010 6:23 AM EST up reply actions
i actually heard about the grade rumors before he was serious about UT
Da’Rick himself has dispelled them, saying that he will be fine. I trust him
Everyone is saying that Nance
is his tutor. Maybe they can continue. A lot of people are saying he won’t be playing in a year’s time due to grades. We’ll see. Let’s get him on campus first.
Just spent 45 seconds
watching Ambles on ustream. I’ll never get that time back. He’s like a train wreck. Downright silly.
I haven't seen it
but I’ve heard roughly the same thing from everyone who has. If we get Stone and Da’Rick and Ambles goes elsewhere, I’ll still be very happy
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
Dawg fans are claiming academics already.
Given the rumors of missed classes, they might be onto something. But I found that funny, give our own discussion about that move regarding Stanley.
by David Hooper on Feb 3, 2010 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
Didn't he Ambles?
There’s a song in there somewhere…
by David Hooper on Feb 3, 2010 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
i tuned in for a little bit
the coach of whatever school he’s going to called him… he had a legit conversation with him… said there were some other coaches in the room. he wanted to give a shout out but didn’t want to give anything away. said rubio owed him $10.
I am glad someone else was watching too and seen that.
He pretty much gave away that he was going to USC while he was on the phone and didnt even realize it. As I watched his Ustream I couldnt help myself but be reminded of Travis Henry.
Rumor has it that was actually Rubio who called him
his “shout out” was after the fact when he grabbed the Tennessee hat and put it from his knee.
Just a play on Travis Henry's
dependent count. bull4real said Ambles reminded him of Travis Henry.
Trust me, you guys are better off without Ambles
He is a primadonna punk, will fit much better with his new coach. He would have just caused you guys problems, a la Kelley Washington(good skills, head case)
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
I'm with you
Hopefully he helps bring down Runaway Lane and Co. at SC. Granted that won’t be too difficult, unless the NCAA decides to do nothing, which isn’t to hard to believe.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Let's Go!
Let’s get this show on the road…I"m excited!
I've seen enough of Ambles
I’ll take Rogers over Ambles in a heart beat and be happy not to deal with the Ambles prima dona act for the next three years.
"stalkers of 17-18 year old males"
Ah, creepiness. Glad you admitted as much (again), hoop. :)
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Let's Go!!!
Let job productivity grind to a halt in 3…2…1
This is a great job by RTT
Great job guys !! All the cyber VOLS really appreciate your work -this has become my first site to go to . GBO !!
Do you know the time for that?
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 8:11 AM EST up reply actions
Good morning all
I rise at this absurdly early hour to see that we already have our top recruit inked and ready. Let’s get some more.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:19 AM EST reply actions
I know there are more surprising things to happen today
but Michael Palardy sticking with this new staff is still among the most important. Looks like he was even the first to get his name on the dotted line.
So is all player discussion here, as opposed to their own threads?
I do think Palardy is probably our most important recruit, although his two blocked FGs in the AA game kinda nag at me a bit. Now the lines were absolutely terrible (the other kicker, who signed with Bammer, also had one blocked, although he hit it hard enough that it went in anyways), but it’s still a little disturbing. That said, he looks vastly superior to anything we have. I guess we just have to put a line in front of him (how we do that, I don’t know).
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:27 AM EST reply actions
I vote for keeping it here
I don’t have to click back and forth.
Just like a game thread.
And I watched the Army All Star game, and his blockers weren’t even trying, so I really have no worries based on that performance.
Official MCM Hater!
Dang!
I’d love to see that. Heck, I’d love to see him as a 5th round pick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
Projected and actual
are two different things. I’d love to see this guy prove everyone wrong. He could’ve packed his bags and moved on, but he didn’t and I admire him for it. Best of luck to him.
This host is not very good
Also. . . Lou Saban? My Dad does that all the time.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
TROGAN! Nice.
He enjoyed his time in the spotlight. His personality will work better under Coach X than Coach Dooley.
Boo! Trojan!
Whatever. We didn’t need him anyways.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:32 AM EST reply actions
Hey
We got a higher rated receiver with less drama (it seems), so I say let him have his movie start, diva attitude with the Lane Train far away from here
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 8:37 AM EST up reply actions
Yep. He may change his mind. I say I would be surprised, but I probably shouldn't be.
I wouldn’t mind him catching balls in the checkerboards, but I am not upset he is not coming.
Official MCM Hater!
On Sports Animal, on Ambles to USC:
“Now Heather won’t have to go to the prom”
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 8:36 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
In other good news:
Offensive Lineman Stone is expected to sign with us.
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/feb/03/mid-term-enrollees-get-vols-started-early/
May have been mentioned before, but I just logged in!
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
Yeah, he's a 2* safety
That we’re hoping is Glen Stanley with better grades.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
He's got pretty good size, I think?
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
fyi, if you refresh this page once in a while, you'll have links to the stub articles up top.
That way, you don’t have to leave this page for them.
I hear LT liked him
And that’s good enough for me.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
GIT R DONE
You Da Man Hooper , lets bring em in to the fold, USC and Ambles can kiss my GRITS, GO VOLS , Old Smokey
volman
That's terrible!
And ridiculous. That was one the most important guys in our class.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
Whatever happened to reaffirming his commitment?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
Ugh
Again, I say ugh!
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, Rivals has posted that in their Chat
Says surprise of day
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
It's not over yet
But it’s certainly in the running.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
People are going to question with Copeland
if not having a defensive coordinator/defensive line coach in place hurt us
I'm not worried
I am convinced that Chuck Smith could turn me into Reggie White.
Official MCM Hater!
Maybe it did
At any rate, John Brown qualifying just became that much bigger. Also, if we could pull a similar type shocker with Calvin Smith, that’d help a lot too.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
Eddrick Loften aigns with UT
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 9:00 AM EST reply actions
Hey, well some good news
So far, signing day has been a bit of a downer.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
The body of the post has been updated
With links to the profiles of the guys who’ve signed. Hit refresh.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 9:00 AM EST reply actions
So, including the early enrollees, we're at 17 right now, right?
The 9 in the list above, and the 8 EEs?
Is Prater Official Yet?
Cause that will be a hell of a tandem.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
I know this is gonna sound like sour grapes
But why would anyone who watched any LSU football last year think that they are well coached? In any way, shape or form?
Official MCM Hater!
So DT is all of a sudden our biggest need in next year's class
And we also need John Brown to qualify and Arthur Jeffrey (mystery #1 from last year’s class) to pan out.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:15 AM EST reply actions
possibly the #1 recruit in the country next year is a DT from Florida - Tim Jernigan
we’ve already offered. I hope we make a big push for him
That would be fantastic
But the Gators will be tough competition, as always.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
btw, you all are awesome.
Not to brag on our creepiness, but while other school sites are working their way up to their 20th comment or so, we’ve got 150 already in this thing.
RTT is by far the best team site on SBNation.
That has everything to do with the quality content provided by the administrators. Also, I’ve noticed everyday fans posting quality information an analysis without hesitation. This is an awesome group to be a part of and is a huge part of what makes college football so much fun.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not to Yield.
Fun
Well, I don’t think we’re running up against the scholly limit anymore.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
It's quiet
Too quiet. . .
Probst official yet? 20 more minutes until we truly rest easy on Da’Rick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:26 AM EST reply actions
And I mean quiet in this thread
My apartment is filled with the jolly sounds of Jupiter, the bringer of. . . jollity.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
And we play them the next two years
Which is just a whole lot of fun. Now, the fact remains that they need someone to coach all that talent.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Les Miles is still their coach...
…all that talent goes to waste.
...just apologize for not thanking me.
by kidbourbon on Feb 3, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He always could recruit
Now he may bury them in NCAA investigations, but he always could recruit.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
Look at it this way
He’s taking talent away from the SEC. That’s good although we all wished it was someone else.
So I just realized
The two guys who reaffirmed their commitments this week (Williams and Copeland) both split. Is “reaffirming your commitment” the new “vote of confidence”?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:33 AM EST reply actions
Finally
Some good news. And it’s spelled Propst, right?
Yay!
Not that this is surprising.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone know where to see the Rogers/Nance announcement?
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 9:39 AM EST reply actions
Then VolQuest is probably the best bet
I think they have somebody there at the HS.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Or maybe it's Inside Tennessee (Scout)
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
I know we've lost
out on a few, but have we picked up anyone that we haven’t suspected?
Not yet
I think the only somewhat reasonable surprise option is Robinson. Maaaaybe Calvin Smith. Anyone else would be a massive surprise. Don’t know when those guys announce.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Break out...
…the coffee….the Copenhagen…and the rock music. The life of the party has arrived with more pointless comments, random phrases, in depth insight in to the obvious, and demonstrating infinite knowledge of absolutely nothing.
Yes friends, I have made it finally!
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
Yeah
Was listening to ESPN radio on my way in to work and was asking myself repeatedly why I did not just call in sick today :)
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Rock music
Man, I’ve had Grieg, Holst, and Beethoven. Will rock music wake you up more than “In the Hall of the Mountain King” or “Mars: The Bringer of War”? I think not!
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
I was thinking
Like Fuel “Won’t Back Down”
Don Henley “I will not go Quietly”
Saliva ’Bleed"
But then i do like orchestration and operatic.
But come on, my handle is “BloodSpite”. If that doesn’t scream “Ex D&D Playing heavy metal dweeb” nothing does ;)
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
I hate NSD
No, really, I do. The whole charade with the hats is ridiculous.
...just apologize for not thanking me.
I think the hat parade
is ridiculous, but I like NSD otherwise. USC is up to 5th on Rivals with only 15 recruits.
The only time I pull for Notre Dame
is when they play USC…>THE ONLY TIME
They're my #2 choice for PhD programs
Behind Colorado and just ahead of ’Cuse. So I may be pulling for them more often by Fall ’11.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
USC may very well break the record for highest average stars in a recruiting class
...just apologize for not thanking me.
Yes!
Again, unsurprising, but good.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Certainly possible
We need to pull Rogers and some surprises on both lines. I guess McNeil may be in play now that we lost out on Copeland?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
At least Coach O
didn’t get him. Muckity muck
So...
Being the late comer, how are we looking over all?
I skimmed the main page and I see a lot of Defensive recruits but not so many on offense.
Thoughts?
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
One
Is better than none, I saw some decent recruits there. But I’m not always sold on a guy being 5 star
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed!
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
The loss of DT JC Copeland really hurts
I’m really happy we got Rogers over Ambles though
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Does Nance's father
own a bunch of carpet stores in Georgia? Or did I dream that? If true, his business may go under because these Georgia freaks hold some serious grudges.
2 OL have already signed with MSU this morning.
maybe that weighs on Robinson’s mind??? Thing is, several of his teammates are MSU bound. Hope he thinks for himself and comes to UT
Love it if he does
If those rumors about a surprise are true, he would make the most sense.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
MSU asst coach will be at the coaching clinic I'm going to tomorrow
now looks like I might have to punch him in the mouth
I could barely sleep last night...
Kind of sucks that we did not pull Copeland I really though as of last night he was all VOL
So seeing as I am 2 hours behind you and to amped up...
to check anything else out at the moment, who are we still waiting to hear from and at what time are they expected to announce.
Thanks
We could really use Stone, has there been any rumors as to what way he is leaning? Also does anyone know if there may still be a surprise guy out there still.
Wes Rucker speculating
That perhaps Kiffin had something to do with Copeland.
http://twitter.com/wesrucker/status/8590391244
Arrrggghhh!!!!!
Thats it!!
Kiffin is now a name no longer allowed to be uttered!
From now on call him “Demolition Man” as he just need a NCAA Investigator to walk around with him handing out Violations every time he opens his mouth
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
wesrucker
“Wonder if Kiffin’s tweet about J.C. Copeland and subsequent one-visit-only punishment from NCAA had an impact?”
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Marteze Jackson is a VOL
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:07 AM EST reply actions
Clay Travis
Reporting James Stone via Twitter
ClayTravisBGID
Volquest also reporting that James Stone has faxed LOI to Vols even before he announces. Big get for Dooley over Saban and Bama
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
LOL
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
We
Just keep doing that don’t we? First it was FanShots now this lol
GMTA I reckon
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
This is a huge get for DD
Makes the Copeland pill a bit easier to swallow
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Indeed it is
Copeland loss is still tough, but this would’ve been decimating if Bammer got him.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
devastating*
Same number of syllables.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder if the Rogers pick up
will have any effect on this. Will Garza be a factor?
i would be shocked to see hunter go elsewhere.
2 factors at play. he’s also being recruited by the UT track & field coach
Good point
Forgot about that little tidbit.
with any luck
They’ll get Captain Kangaroo
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Is that the guy
With the boxing gloves?
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Darn
So much for pleasant surprises today. Glass and McNeil then?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Well I think that wraps things up
any other uncommitted signees would be a monumental surprise. Chaz Green is all that I can think of, and we have about a 0.00001% chance there
Morning All
From Rainy Northern California. Catchin’ Up Now.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Welcome
to the party
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
So if that pretty much wraps up are recruiting efforts for the day
I wonder who is left out there that we can fill the rest of our spots with. Is there a fallback or too, heck maybe DD has something up his sleeve.
Walk on's
Perhaps
but I do not think the day is over. Course for me its barely 9:30 so I’m biased
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
I'm thinking he's feeling pretty good
with what he has. Let’s just hope his lawyering skills show up tomorrow and he keeps the accusations to himself.
And given
the amount of Drama 14 days earlier.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
early enrollees help
but looks at Rogers, Stone, and Hunter. BIG time grabs for dooley there. Dave Clark is also a great get… although he had been looking at La Tech when Dooley was there…
Wendi Nix is live in Knoxville on ESPNU now
talking about Dooley selling the Vols to Da’Rick Rogers using NFL experience on the coaching staff
I wish it was like NCAA10
And we could go straight to playing the games.
Official MCM Hater!
by gramsey712 on Feb 3, 2010 10:34 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Life would be generally better if it were more like a video game.
The other day I shot an 11 under in wii golf, enough said.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Feb 3, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
The other day
I saw Russia invade Washington. So maybe only like some video games ;-)
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Justin Hunter announces at 1:30 today
supposedly people in Virginia think that UVA is making a late push for him – per Rivals radio. I would be flabbergasted
I hope not
We really do need a 4 WR class.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
they are still rumors
but the rumors have spread. sports animal repeating them, but nothing substantial. oh this would not be good! garza didn’t help. and then getting rogers didn’t help. i bet he is less cetain than when he committed, but certaily he is still a Vol lean!
He'd be close to home.
Would be the #1 guy for sure.
Haven't been following recruiting until now (work sometimes gets in the way)
But I’m excited about Rogers, it’s nice to land the #9 commit in such a short time.
This is a great piece of Wilcox
Chadd Cripe of the Idaho Statesman says that if Boise State were to lose defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox to Tennessee, the impact would be felt on the recruiting trail as much as on the field. Wilcox is one of the Broncos’ top recruiters, having landed QB Kellen Moore and WR Kirby Moore, and that role might be more difficult to replace than his role as DC.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
he might be a great evaluator
boise state doesn’t typically bring in highly touted recruits, but they are good at getting the right players and developing them.
I think it's all relative really
I mean, he probably didn’t have a chance against the big school’s and their recruiting power. Thus he really must have done his homework, which I can appreciate.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
PIECE OF WILCOX, WOW
Piece on Wilcox
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Drew Edwards Reporting the Justin Hunter Officially ALL VOL
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:42 AM EST reply actions
He reiterated it on Twitter
says it is official
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Josh Ward reporting this too
It is done!
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
I love how Twitter has become "Official"
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Right
“Ohh ohh I saw it on Twitter so it must be true!”
So long NORAD!
:)
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Yes
I just think it’s interesting
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Exactly
It is about the people, not Twitter itself
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
I'm mostly poking fun
Because I do the same thing. Got Josh Ward, Clay Travis and Wes Rucker among others on mine like every other Vol fan.
but its still a funny sentiment…akin to “I read it on the Internet so it must be true!”
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Feb 3, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Drew Edwards has not confirmed Stone yet though
Which makes me worried, but only very slightly.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:45 AM EST reply actions
Josh Ward seems to think so
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Come on Big John Brown!
You will make this class that much better!
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions
Caveat emptor
Never once got in shape or excelled in the classroom in Gainesville.
Team Speed Kills
SBNation's SEC Blog
Probably due to the atmosphere there
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Classroom part I'm especially worried about
especially without Copeland, we need him
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
That Doesn't Mean that going to a lower division school
hasn’t changed his bad habits
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
But don’t put a lot of hopes in him. Lots of Gator recruitniks still feel burned.
Team Speed Kills
SBNation's SEC Blog
I don't think you can put lots of hope
in any of these recruits until they actually produce on the field
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
supposedly UT is in the lead for Dalvin Glass
now that their are spots for him. not a first choice, but a fine pickup nonetheless
Isn't he a sign and place though?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Could this be the "Decent" pick up?
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
3SIB claims that he already signed with Ole Miss
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
?
they must be the only ones. not a peep from anyone else. haven’t even seen any miss outlets reporting this
me neither
But that’s what they say
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Scout
lists his top two schools as Kansas State and Tennessee. Rucker thinks he’s a long shot. But that was before. developments today could change things
Well we already beat KState out for Rivera
Maybe lightening strikes twice
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Also, any truth to the rumors that Montori Hughes has grade issues?
If so, we’re even more humped at DT than I thought.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:50 AM EST reply actions
What's the word on Chaz Green?
Rivals seems to think he’s going orange
Rivals' info is way, way out of date
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
IIRC
Rivals is generally thought to be the best at evaluation but Scout is more up to date.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I heard that rumor yesterday
but I was just curious if they will announce today or are we still a few days out on an announcement
Rob Lewis on Volquest
says that Markeith Ambles didn’t want to come here because of Rogers and Hunter. And I’ll again say that I don’t want guys who are scared of competition (pay link here)
Amen, Brother!
He was a diva anyway, so he will fit in well at USC with O and Kiffins
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
I agree 100% competition makes everyone better
and if your scared or you cant run with the big dogs then stay on the porch.
Makes me feel even better
About feeling alright not getting him.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Someones a bit insecure, no?
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
"I didn't want competition
So I picked USC over Tennessee." Aahh I love hearing that ;-)
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Eddrick Loften on Sports Animal
Saying that Garza was recruiting him hard for USC. Good for Loften for sticking to his commitment.
Douchecanoes at USC. All of em.
Official MCM Hater!
"The important thing to know is, Tennessee hasn't changed"
great program, great traditions, etc…
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
talking about having to sell himself
and not being something that can be done in a sound bite
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
"I don't really view this as a make or break day"
WARNING: MASSIVE SABANSPEAK ALERT with this guy. Process, process, process.
Still, nice to see and hear him for the first time since the presser
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
It's true though
Getting good players is important. Developing players well is just as much if not moreso.
Team Speed Kills
SBNation's SEC Blog
With UGA as the other end of the spectrum
Do you know how many D-linemen they’ve put in the league? If my memory serves me correctly, there are 14 current NFL D-linemen that went to UGA. It’s crazy.
...just apologize for not thanking me.
Ever Since His Pree Conference
I have thought he sounds a lot like Saban. Not the way he talks about things, but his actual voice is very Saban-esque
The Sheriff
by SheriffOfNottingham on Feb 3, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
being that Nick Saban just got a ring
I think it’s a positive comparison
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
It is back to normal now
For some reason I hit refreash and the whole page turned black with just parts of the comments shown in orange writting, I thought maybe something new, but now it is back to normal.
RTT GOING BLACK UNIS!!!!!11
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
Low Reporting Robinson to Miss. St.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Well have you seen him?
:)
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
ESPNU
Just reported that Ambles signed with UT.
At least ESPN never gets any better at what they do.
Official MCM Hater!
Is this the same network that dedicates a week of coverage for Brett Favre in the offseason?
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
FYI, we're updating the main page
with info and video on the early enrollees while things have slowed down here
I was just gonna comment
That I clicked out of this page for the first time in a few hours
And Joel and Hoop are rockin on the front page. Workin’ overtime!
Official MCM Hater!
Dirty
BFeldmanESPN
RT @gregauman Miami Central lineman Jose Jose — wearing a USF cap just an hour earlier — has signed with Central Florida, his coach says.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Remember Jose Jose?
He has been committed to S Florida. Was wearing a S Florida had this morning, sent LOI to C Florida
Great name though.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
probably faxed it
to the wrong number
and signed the wrong letter
He's from Flordia no?
Makes sense.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Hope he didn't get confused and sign his name backwards
by crazylegs28 on Feb 3, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
probably the whole reason
his first and last name are the same. Its really hard to remember two names.
THE NEW/OLD MEXICO JOKE IS GONNA BE THE JOKE OF THE DAY
Stop trying to outdo us!
Official MCM Hater!
per Dave Hooker
all Tennessee committments have been accounted for except John Brown. He is CRUCIAL!
Only other kids with UT on their radar: Dalvin Glass and Calvin Smith The former much more likely than the latter
If you want to see Tennessee beat Alabama in football
the James Stone announcement is coming on ESPNU next.
That mug also has a Tennessee State hat on the table
3's a crowd
IMO
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Nice Bow Tie James
I like the guy already.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
Yeah
Before I announce, I’ve gotta thank the Lord, thank my family, thank everybody, and I’m playing at TENNESSEE.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:31 AM EST reply actions
James Stone
I saw a change in stability
On coaching change at Tennessee.
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
"I look pretty sharp"
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
The ESPN guy thought the Tennessee State hat was an LSU hat
Fail.
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:34 AM EST reply actions
We should start an ESPN fail thread
Official MCM Hater!
by gramsey712 on Feb 3, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That would be awesome...
A long-time-running thread for ESPN fails. It’d be awesome.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Awe Inspiring
… perhaps.
Tennessee Fans: We win at teh Internet!
by bobo_the_vol on Feb 3, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
James Stone
Could be the corenerstone of our O-Line
"We've got weapons, we've still got weapons... That's terrible, I apologize."
- Bruce Pearl
James and James
At tackle? We need people inside though. We already have Douglas. and Schofield?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions
Hey Lane, take a look
Dooley’s been on TV twice this morning, and he didn’t have to act like the south end of a northbound mule to get there.
Why would you want the TV and the stereo on at the same time?
'Cause I like to party.
So I assume when he meant we're done he was assuming John Brown would not surprise negatively?
Does this mean that we pulled out of the running for Glass and McNeil?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:41 AM EST reply actions
McNeil apparently signed with MTSU
Brent Hubbs says John Brown was/is delayed by television at his presser, but is going to sign with us
by Will Shelton on Feb 3, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Okay
So the only remaining question then is glass. And he’s going elsewhere, I presume?
by Incipient_Senescence on Feb 3, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
Rucker seyz
Brown to Vols and for all to just be patient
http://twitter.com/wesrucker/status/8594349213
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
New thread
With a complete list of current signees up top on the front page.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 AM EST reply actions
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