Posted by FWBVol on August 5, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't want to read anything into his comment that I shouldn't, but it sounds as if he's leaning toward UT.

(McGee said he would like to visit UT again this weekend to reassure himself before he makes his announcement.)

Of course the good news is if he doesn't choose UT he won't be a Gator.

Posted by ThurmondEppy on August 5, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Brandon, this coaching staff isn't going anywhere and the program is going to play for the BCS championship. Come be a part of it!

Posted by Jamey1210 on August 5, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We are back to being a defensive back U. One year drop off on defense and people was calling for chiefs head, come on. Goodrich, Grant, Fair, Wilson, wade and someone help me. Defensive back has more in the NFL than any other possition. Stats are not my thing but I am sure someone will help. Come to UT that is where you will make a name for your self like so many others have. Oh yeah I know dewayne is in jail but you all know what I am saying.

Posted by volfan5521 on August 5, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Key statement "stability of the program" aka CPF!!! Thanks Coach!! don't listen to the haters.

Posted by samjrr on August 5, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good luck Mr. Mcgee.

Posted by FWBVol on August 5, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

give mcfly another punch line.

Posted by AlWilson on August 5, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When the Vols win the SEC this year and pull in a top 5 recruiting class I think a contract extension is a good idea.

Posted by OrangeCrush on August 5, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This young man is the real deal. QB, RB, Corner, (DT - maybe not). Reminds me of the G-Gun package. I like FS, but Bobby is 80 (WOW!). Houston Nutt Case, well, I think that says it all. He sure could add a "BIG BANG" to the '09 Class. Keep your fingers crossed...

Posted by HighlanderVol on August 5, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

woo hoo give mcbrim1998 a another post on a tenn site

Posted by gnm53108 on August 5, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like a good kid.We are starting to get limited on the # of spots we have available in 09.Not sure about him if early playing time is his main focus.Barring early departures,were stocked for a couple of years.
Good luck Brandon,and if orange is in your blood come on board.

Posted by Colliervol on August 5, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give Urban Meyer a personality transplant. Talk about looking like one has a perpetual persimmon in one's mouth.

Posted by bobbarbilly on August 5, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim is full to the rim. with what is a question that has an obvious answer.

Posted by OakyVol09 on August 5, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like a good kid, but as mentioned earlier, if he is looking to get on the field early he may not be favoring UT. Unless he is much better than advertised, he most likely will be redshirting and then waiting until his sophmore or possibly junior year before seeing significant playing time. The kid looks really talented, but so do a lot of others UT has competing for spots in the defensive back field for the next few years.

Posted by awhill00 on August 5, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Early playing time doesn't mean he has to start. With the awesome secondary we'll have, he will probably get some snaps. Plus, I'd like another 4 star on the list. Bring it, McGee!! GO VOLS!!

Posted by OakyVol09 on August 5, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't get me wrong, though, hope the kid is wearing orange next year. A great athlete who seems to have brains and good morals, you can never have enough of 'em.

Posted by vol1994 on August 5, 2008 at 10:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GOod Luck no matter who you chose young man, but would love to see you dressed in orange on saturdays.

I too feel our program is back on track and will be in the mix of NC game next year or two.

Mcbrim- go to your gator site chief as this is a UT forum. OF course someone said this Mcbrim is really John Adams? who knows and who cares.

Florida may be tough this year but NO NATL TITLE.
UT WIll win a Natl title before florida does.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on August 5, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm guessing the fact he had North Carolina on his list still means that he is interested in a quality education. That being the case, Florida would be the obvious pick out of his remaining schools. Unless he is leaning towards one of a few majors UT excells in.

Posted by RichRollin on August 5, 2008 at 11:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah, sounds like he is leaning towards the Vols.

Posted by FWBVol on August 5, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

alfrizzle, this kid doesn't even have Florida in his final cut. He listed Florida State, Miami and Ole Miss along with UT.

Depending on the major Florida is no better or worse than UT academically. I just hope the school he picks will teach him not to end a sentence in a preposition, i.e. ...one of a few majors UT excells (in).

Posted by General_Watermelon on August 6, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A couple of good ole boys from Murville are visiting Vanderbilt and they are not sure where the stadium is as it is their first trip. One of the Vol fans sees a Vandy student and says, "Heh, can you tell my where the stadium is at?" The Vandy student looks almost offended, raises his nose to the air, and says, "My good man, we at Vanderbilt University never end a sentence in a preposition." The Vol fan waits a second after he finishes and says, "OK.....Can you tell me where the stadium is at you SOB?"

Posted by gnm53108 on August 6, 2008 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

General...so when did vandy build a stadium?

Posted by alfrizzle097 on August 6, 2008 at 12:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Are you honestly criticizing the word I end a sentence with? Believe it is standard spoken English. You know, because nobody says "one of the few majors in which UT excels. I'm aware that you shouldn't put a sentence like that in a paper, but this is an informal opinion site, so quit using grammar as a way to try to invalidate posters' points that you don't want to hear. I just went through the college selection process. For somebody who is undecided in a major, Florida is the more respected school. You can pick your evidence (criminal forensics, veterinary science, business school) to argue UT is better, but Florida has the better reputation for all around education.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on August 6, 2008 at 12:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, note that Florida and State are on different lines. As I was skimming the article I missed that. Do you see what I'm driving AT?

Posted by bobbarbilly on August 6, 2008 at 4 a.m. (Suggest removal)

alf, there should be a hyphen between all and around and there are probably more cats in Florida than elsewhere due to all of the available seafood....

Posted by T0MMYJACK on August 6, 2008 at 7:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I bet at the WONDREFUL University of Florida, a student could take a remedial spelling course and learn to spell "excel"!?

Posted by GreerVol22 on August 6, 2008 at 7:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim, GO BLUE!

regards from me arse...

Posted by alfrizzle097 on August 6, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommyjack: You probably could. Too bad I'm going to UT. :) Chose it because of proximity to the national labs in Oak Ridge. Gives plenty of opportunities in physics. Guess it's a good thing I'm not majoring in language studies.

Posted by pdhuff on August 6, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ majored in Budweiser with a minor in Killians.

Wrote his thesis on "Why best thoughts come at 3:14 AM while imbibing".

Short paper was on ranking pretzels.

Just morning tidbits while watching the red-yellow-green-purple prism reflections dancing on the screen from ol' sol.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on August 6, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'se talk prefect english! In school, dey give me lots a A's! I cut em all out and pasted em' to my dresser. Everyday, I called it the A-dresser!

So, like I was saying. Scout has him as a 4*, #10 prospect at DB. They also report that he is down to three schools... we didn't make it. OK, just kidding, he has apparently dropped Miami. It's TN, Miss, and Florida "transfer over my dead body" State.

Posted by HotlantaVol on August 6, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There will be plenty of room for this kid. This might very well be Berry's last season as a collegiate athlete. Plus, we will lose Morley. There will likely be some position switching next year and, if this kid is any good, he could easily find himself in the rotation next season. Especially if he goes through spring practice with the team.

Let's see . . . did I spell everything correctly and use proper grammar and punctuation? Phew!!

Posted by sjt18 on August 6, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hotlanta, Berry is only a Soph. He can't leave until after 09.

Posted by mikevol on August 6, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Word on the street down here in Fla "he's a VOL"

Posted by sjt18 on August 6, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks mikevol. That seems consistent with his comments but he could be wanting to take that trip to avoid any regrets about "not" committing to UT.

I like UT's chances but the instate draw is pretty strong too. Interesting that he shunned the Gators when they're in need of CB's....

Posted by thesavageorange on August 6, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

At one point I said UT, but this is getting a little tricky.I really think we are his favorite, but he is getting alot of pressure from family and friends to stay home.Hopefully the lure of being part of "The Goon Squad" is enough.

I think what McGee does has some bearing on what Gordon decides to do.

Posted by thesavageorange on August 6, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't like the fact that Miami is back in it.He had previously eliminated UM & just recently put them back in it.Both UM & FSU guys in the know of their programs have been saying UM even when he supposedly eliminated them.

I still like our chances, but it's going to be close.

Posted by gator4life on August 6, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Scott, The Gators are not really at "need" in CBs. Maybe safeties, but the CB numbers are not lacking. Not sure why UF isn't after this kid, but no school is going sign all the talent Florida produces every year :-)

Posted by LazhilUT on August 6, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Stable Program:
No championship in 10 years;
Players get away with almost everything;
No need to worry about academics;
No need to worry about press and fans coming after you if you play bad...the coach is always "proud of our boys"
Conservative game play...no need to improve your football IQ...we still use the same system of 15 years ago and everyone has surpassed us.

Either way I hope we land him and that Foolmer's ineptude won't cost us chances at titles because of wasted talent like this guy.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on August 6, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Stable Program:
Whining Fans
Moaning Fans
B!t(h!ng Fans

Either way, I hope we land him and that LazhilUT's constant whining won't cost us chances at landing top recruits.

Posted by sjt18 on August 6, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

True about signing all that FL talent gator4life. I think there's like 50 4/5* players this year in FL... and that doesn't count the 3* players the scouting svcs are wrong about.

alfrizzle097... You forgot ignorant fans in your list. The lazhil doesn't know what he's talking about.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on August 6, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Coaches who failed to get their teams to the SEC championship game last year: Tuberville, Richt, Meyer, Saban and Spurrier.

Maybe your team will make it THIS year, Laz.

Posted by TNfaninMS on August 6, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rivals has posted McGee only has three choices. And Oku has dropped another team and we are in his final four. From what I have heard Lacy is having some academic issues so SAVAGE what do you think our best option is as far as OKU and LACY? I feel pretty comfortable with Oku coming in and getting PT because he is explosive, and Lacy is kind of up in the air? What do you think?

Posted by thesavageorange on August 6, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TNfaninMS ,Oku.I like both, but the academics are the concern.Plus Lacy is going to wait and see if LSU offers.If they do I think he gives them the nod.If we get neither we will still be in good shape over the next 2-3 yr's.

Posted by RockyTop31174 on August 6, 2008 at 8 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok, one of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong - UT, FSU, MIA, and ole miss?????? Uh......

Posted by TNfaninMS on August 6, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage,
How do you see the rest of the signing class panning out? Do you think we can have a solid top 5 or 10 this year? Things are looking good from a working standpoint on this years class. Looking up for the boys in orange.

Posted by orangecountry21 on August 10, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He will go to MIami or FSU. Probably Miami.

Posted by awhill00 on August 10, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT!!