Posted by DadwasaVol on April 19, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK, let's keep em coming.

Posted by bigorangesob on April 19, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Things are starting nicely

Posted by knoxsingle on April 19, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A power back. I like it!

Posted by givehim6 on April 19, 2008 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll say'09's class will look better than 08's was, just hope we will get a few DL's.

Posted by WhitePineVol77 on April 19, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hopefully, two nice recruits. Is it fbs yet?

Posted by utwick on April 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How 'bout some stats on the kid for us out-of-staters?

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by utwick on April 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How 'bout some stats on the kid for us out-of-staters?
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He has only been arrested 3 times.

Posted by jimr07 on April 19, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim--too bad you cannot be arrested for stupidity

Posted by IPOrange on April 19, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looking good!

Ditto what givehim6 said - let's get some big fellas on defense now. Early playing time is a real possiblility for D-linemen.

Posted by budrhon on April 19, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone know where he rates in the state? Or on the News Sentinel list.

Posted by bricker865 on April 19, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ebert and Roper give it a thumb and a half.

Posted by FWBVol on April 19, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcfly, what do you call a kid arrested three times at Florida? A starter Urban refuses to kick off the team.

Posted by General_Watermelon on April 19, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like a FB to me.

Posted by knoxsingle on April 19, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's a pic:

http://www.parispi.net/news.php?viewS...

Posted by dburgVol on April 19, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you check his stats, you have to remember that they aren't as good as they could be because he splits time with another D-1 prospect. He's a big, strong back that could be a Javorskie Lane type guy or a fullback. Great get for the new staff! Keep em coming. Go Vols!

Posted by 55Vol on April 19, 2008 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim....he can kick your arse.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on April 19, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just good to see us getting started on a recruiting class that needs to be strong.

Two of the last three or four years have been subpar by Fulmer standards. That means that the other classes are going to have an even bigger impact than normal.

I agree with the comments about the line. Watching a team with a great defensive line is always fun. How I miss watching Haynesworth and Henderson side-by-side.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You vols are wound way too tight.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here is the Rivals search link when looking up Allen.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/result.asp

Posted by thesavageorange on April 19, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Those who haven't seen them yet ,here are the game stats.

http://utsports.com/uploadedFiles/Spo...

The allen kid does have a teammate that is also interested in the vols, athlete Marsalis Teague.

Right by Allen's side in the newly bricked tunnel was Tennessee's other commitment, Je'Ron Stokes. Allen and Stokes had already exchanged numbers and were working out a strategy to start recruiting other top players to Knoxville.

Posted by knoxsingle on April 19, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim, here's a different search result:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcT9M9...

Posted by dburgVol on April 19, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HOLY CRAP!! knoxsingle that's HILARIOUS!!!!!!
mcbrim has to keep his mouth shut now.

Posted by KingsportVol on April 19, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

knoxsingle that's going to leave a bruise.Kid looks like a FB to me.Tebo looks like a tail back“I’m just a Tennessee boy,” Allen said. Thats what I'm talking about.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Isn't hell that this guy dropped 59 on you weenies last year?

Posted by vols1314 on April 19, 2008 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Im from henry county, i go to every game. We run the spread here with him and he does mighty fine. He is a big boy with thighs you've never seen before. He never got ran over here. Players were intimitated when they saw him coming to run them over. Dominique is powerful. If he can add some speed he will be awesome. Thesavageorange youre right marsalis is awesome too. Him and Dominique have two plays: one marsalis fakes to dominique and takes off with the ball. The other one he gives to Dominque and Dominque runs the ball. The other team doesn't know who has it until one of them is in the endzone. I can't wait till Henry County starts football. We've made to the fourth round the last two years with them together. Henry County has a good chance of going all the way this year. GO PATRIOTS!

Posted by knoxsingle on April 19, 2008 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

59 kisses? No thanks. Incidentally, mcbrim, where were Tebow and Joiner while Tennessee was playing in the SEC championship game this year?

Posted by vols1314 on April 19, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mcbrim: Dominique or Marsalis hasn't been arrested yet. So keep your'e dang mouth shut.

Posted by KingsportVol on April 19, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mcbrim it is funny that you used Tebow and weenie in the same sentence.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is that the best you have?

Posted by KingsportVol on April 19, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah we can't talk about arrest.They filmed "The Longest Yard"in Knoxville.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So, you guys were shallacked by a gay guy? Is that what you are telling the world? A GAY GUY laid 59 on the MIGHTY VOLS?

Keep that going girls.

Kindest Regards

Posted by knoxsingle on April 19, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wow, you're calling your own quarterback gay.

now back to the important news, which is another great football player committing to be a vol.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh...now your tone changes?

Damn..you vols are so slow....

Kindest Regards

Posted by utwick on April 19, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it just me or did this kid grow 1" in height and 15 lbs. in weight from the original announcement (5'11" and 235 lbs)? I'm going to keep checking this posting. This guy might be a defensive tackle by bedtime tonight.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 9:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bottom line, you can't find this kids name anywere in the top 250 of any recruiting pages.

Posted by pdhuff on April 19, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

William Howard, reborn.

Posted by jimr07 on April 19, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcstupid er mcbrim--does the name Bret Favre ring a bell. not one major offer and southern miss decided they did have one left over to offer him. just because no one, whoever no one is,has not heard of him does not mean he is not a player. again, your stupidity is showing again.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BWAAAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

YOU JUST RECRUITED BRET FAVRE JR?!!

BWAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Posted by hmhawk on April 19, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Utwick,Scout.com has him listed at 6'0/250lbs.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 19, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DE NR Dominque Allen
(Henry County HS)
Paris, TN

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?yr=20...

The next Bret Favre is a 1-Star.

Posted by orange4ever on April 19, 2008 at 11:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If all the hype about the 4* and 5* recruits were really accurate USC, Texas,Florida would always be in the N.C. game.Give me a kid with heart anyday,against some pampered baby, thats who we want.

Posted by FatherVol on April 20, 2008 at 2:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mickie Brim: Why don't you just slither back into the Everglades and get lost in the sawgrass. It's where most of Florida's lowlife, belly-crawling critters live so you'll be more welcome there.

Posted by FatherVol on April 20, 2008 at 2:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was pastor of Holy Cross in Paris, TN, for five years (87-92) and went to every HC home game while there. I still follow them and am glad to see a good strong recruit coming from HCHS to the Vols. Go Patriots!

Posted by beachvol1 on April 20, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I want you to know this young man is the real deal...I officiate high school football in this area and he is as tough as they come and stronger than your average back...will flat run over or around you...reminds me of Mose Phillips from years past...think everyone is going to be pleased with this choice....maybe this will set the ground work to get his teammate Teague to come aboard...

Posted by General_Watermelon on April 20, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the report beachvol1. I thinf Clawson is looking for a few good men at FB as it works well with his multiple sets.

Posted by jimr07 on April 20, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim--you posts just confirms your stupidity. the only reason you come on here is get attention. no one in your life pays any attention to what you say or do. so, you come on here knowing that you will ruffle feathers showing your immaturity and people will actually respond to your blathering. You obviously did not even understand my comment about Bret Favre. But, that does go to show that your i.q. is in the single digits. I really feel sorry for people like you. I bet both of your friends cringe when they see you coming. Father vol nice post about this idiot. I apologize to all idiots.

Posted by dburgVol on April 20, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol, you must know James Counce.

Posted by PaulTheVol on April 20, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dallas Lee committed to Georgia on Saturday. It hurts because he is a top tier offensive lineman and Fulmer wanted him badly. It's really hard to get the top southern recruits out of their home state these days because most all of the in-state SEC schools now have excellent recruiters and lock up their top players. If only Tennessee high school football was on a par with other southern states we wouldn't have to go all over the country to try and find decent players.

Posted by miamiVOL on April 20, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PaulTheVol i agree in general but the state of GA is known for letting alot of talent not get to UGA, i mean, Calvin Johnson the most prized WR recruit and #2 nfl draft pick chose GaTech over UGA and then Eric Berry !!!

Posted by thesavageorange on April 20, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Scout gives players a 1* when they aren't rated a top 250 player.Rivals give them a NR.Henry county isn't the most populated county in Tennessee, so now that folks know who he is,they will pay attention.Right now most of the so-called experts would give him 3*'s.

It adds another deminsion when you have a fullback who can run.Anyone remember the name Shawn Bryson?

Posted by abnermc on April 20, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mcbrim , Missed you in Atlanta last December. Wonder why?

Posted by ThurmondEppy on April 20, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim's real name is Mike McBride. Maybe he won't act so silly with his real name out there.

Posted by 55Vol on April 20, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim...this one star recruit can kick your arse still. And Tebow's and Meyer's ...no prob

Posted by mparker on April 20, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim, sometimes you are a dumba##, but the quip about 'only arrested 3 times' was funny as hell.

as for the other stuff, rivals rarings and what-not...I've stated this about 2 billion times: you want to lose games, let recruiting services dictate your player selections. It's actually a paraphrase of an old Tommy Tuberville interview. he sadi, in essence "We wondered why we were losing games we should win. We figured out WE weren't picking players, the recruiting services where'.

Posted by mcbrim1998 on April 20, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe you guys should hire Tubberville at the end of the season.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on April 21, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go, Dominique Allen! I like the way this "Tennessee Boy" sounds.

Posted by tim.tnfan on April 21, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For those of you concerned with Allen's size.... my son is a classmate and also starting tackle for the Patriots. According to him, at spring physicals last week, Dominique weighed in at 272. (He hasn't been 235 since the 8th grade!) He has always been heavy but most is muscle. He also leads the team in bench pressing (in the mid-300's). He is DEFINITELY a bull-dozer....many times carrying 4 or 5 (or more) defenders with him for extra yards. And he definitely splits time w/QB Marselis Teague (being recruited by Vandy, Miami, et al.) as they indeed run a very deceptive option offense. Combined they had well over 3000 yards last season and scored in record total points and TDs. And, yes, he's pretty good on the DL, too......

Posted by volboy81 on April 21, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome aboard Dominique!
Love to get those Tennessee boys!
GO VOLS!

Posted by Basketball_Jones on April 21, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm moving to Philly in about 3 months, I'll go see this kid from Pa play. We need the receiver from Memphis to sign, lets not lose another Patrick Turner

Posted by brownsvillevol on April 21, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey i live in henry co. on the weekends went to hs there also good to see a home town boy go to ut.

Posted by dburgVol on April 21, 2008 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why don't they have an article about the newest recruit, Damien Thigpen? Dude runs a 4.34 40, committed to the Vols and there is no article! Wow, this looks to be a great class. Keep em coming.

Posted by volinSmyrna on April 21, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dburgVol, I agree. We are already halfway to our 4* total from this last class. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going. If we can land the Memphis WR and some quality DL depth we will have a great class in my opinion. Add a quality QB and you are looking at a great class.

Posted by dburgVol on April 21, 2008 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marlon Brown would be nice. I just hope he doesnt go the Patrick Turner route and choose sun and sand over Tennessee tradition. It will be interesting to see what happens with Damien Thigpen's 4.3 speed.

Posted by KennesawVol on April 22, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is great, but Fulmer and staff need to get the best the state of TN has to offer this year. He's been losing out on top TN recruits the last few years.

Posted by txsvol on April 22, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FWIW, Allen was listed as a DE at scout.com. Don't think of Javorskie Lane, guys, think of Jerome 'the Bus' Bettis, Earl Campbell, etc. Go Vols! SAVol

Posted by vols1314 on April 22, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Im from henry county, Dominique barely plays defense. He is a back.

Posted by volunteers4life on April 26, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We have to do better next year, I cannot believe Mississippi State and South Carolina out recruited us this year, coaching changes or not!!

Posted by awhill00 on April 28, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just finished watching video of this Allen kid and he is a HAMMER with good moves. GO VOLS!!