#1 Punter And Fresno State Signee On Official Visit to Tennessee?

by Joel Hollingsworth on Jun 30, 2010 7:30 AM EDT in Rocky Top Talking Points

Talking Points for 6/30/10:

If only we could kick the ball on every play. (Did I just say that?) Matt Darr, a punter who originally committed to USC, bolted after Pete Carroll left, and then signed with Fresno State, is in Knoxville on an official visit. No, I don't know why a signee is taking an official visit to another school that does not employ Ed Orgeron, and neither does GVX. Also unknown: does this portend some negative news about Michael Palardy? I don't have any reason to believe that is the case, but this is just weird. Darr, by the way, is the nation's #1 punter, according to Scout. (Palardy is the #1 kicker.) Thoughts?
News Flash: Diplomacy is not Lane Kiffin's strong point. When Kiffin gave Todd Campbell's #11 jersey and locker to Bryce Brown, did he sit down with Campbell and explain his decision? No, he left a note. Whether that note made Campbell feel better by including a statement that he'd made Campbell a better player than he'd been when Kiffin got there, we don't know.
Scope? According to his Twitter feed, Chris Walker had surgery on Tuesday. "Just a scope," he says, so it doesn't sound like he'll miss any time. For you medical folks out there, is a "scope" sort of a routine maintenance thing, or is an exploratory procedure during which you're trying to find the answer to some problem? I would like the answer to be the former, please.
Some gifts keep on giving. Cameron Tatum says that the one-point loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight last year continues to make the team mean and hungry. Incoming players Trae Golden and Jordan McRae, by the way, are playing well in the Pilot Rocky Top League. Each of them is averaging about 30 points per game, and McRae blocked almost 10 shots one night. No word on whether he fouled any three-point shooters in the process.

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Darr obviously isn't going to Fresno State

It’s against the rules for Tennessee to have contact with a player who is already signed with another school. Therefore Fresno State must have granted him a release to transfer. From what I understand, if they granted him a full release he doesn’t have to sit out a year.

by golfballs03 on Jun 30, 2010 8:06 AM EDT reply actions

He's free to go elsewhere

The Fresno State coach isn’t there any more (can’t recall if it’s the position coach or the head coach, but whichever one it is doesn’t really matter). The article I read at GVX indicated he’s free to sign elsewhere. And, that is the important part.

He originally went to Southern Cal but left when Pete Carroll left (good move) and then hooked up with Fresno State (and their coach moved on). Maybe that’s why he can sign elsewhere (USC, instead of Fresno State)? Dunno.

Maybe someone who’s an expert at deciphering the indecipherable NCAA sign and transfer rules can help us out?

COEXISTence is difficult when core beliefs are mutually exclusive and those on the other side keep blowing up buildings, people, etc.

Muhammed sez: "Don't Lase Me Bro!"

by memphispete on Jun 30, 2010 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

Dooley has said before...

That his experience with the law helps him understand the rule book. I trust he knows what he’s doing here.

by Getoffmyvols on Jun 30, 2010 10:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Another stark contrast with his predecessor.....

COEXISTence is difficult when core beliefs are mutually exclusive and those on the other side keep blowing up buildings, people, etc.

Muhammed sez: "Don't Lase Me Bro!"

by memphispete on Jun 30, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the special teams coach who left

The Stache is still running the show at Fresno State

Rocky Top Talk

by Will Shelton on Jun 30, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

A “scope” is referring to the term “arthroscopic”. While still a procedure, it’s far less invasive than recronstructive surgery. Multiple tools are inserted, with at least one being a tiny camera, to perform the operation…which is normally just winding an ACL or something.

There are no incisions or slashes made into the skin. Nowadays, it’s really not a big deal.

by GhostDance on Jun 30, 2010 10:01 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

My sister went to the PRTL games on Monday

and said she was impressed with Golden. He’s right there among the leaders on a crowded team in scoring, and I’m encouraged anytime we’ve got a guy shooting above 80% at the line.

Steven Pearl is 12 of 26 (46%) at the line in this league. I mean, come on.

Rocky Top Talk

by Will Shelton on Jun 30, 2010 11:13 AM EDT reply actions