Cornerback Brandon McGee from Plantation High School in Lauderhill, Fla., will announce his college decision at 10 a.m. on Monday.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound McGee said he will choose between Tennessee, Ole Miss, Florida State and Miami. He has visited all but Ole Miss.
McGee, who holds 34 scholarship offers, recently trimmed Ohio State and North Carolina from his list.
McGee said he hasn’t decided which school he will select.
“I think it may go all the way down to even Monday, right before I announce,” he said. “It’s been so hectic.
“I’m kind of confused with the whole process. I’ll just look for guidance from my coaches, family and by praying on it.”
McGee said he would like to visit UT again this weekend to reassure himself before he makes his announcement. That trip, however, seems unlikely because of McGee’s busy schedule.
A drive from Lauderhill to Knoxville would take about 13 hours.
McGee took his first trip to UT in June. He said the visit left a favorable impression.
“The facilities up there were amazing,” he said. “The town itself, Knoxville is a great town. The coaching staff is very down to earth.”
McGee learned more about the staff, including secondary coach Larry Slade, while visiting with some of the defensive backs.
“They were just telling me good things about Coach Slade and different things about the defense,” McGee said. “That was cool to visit with those guys. They have some of the top talent on the team.”
McGee will now focus on his top priorities in choosing a school. He said he has a few factors he will weigh into his decision.
“The stability of the program as far as coaching changes and the chance to play early and step on the field early,” McGee said. “The direction the program is headed as well will definitely be big.”
Whichever school McGee selects will be his final choice.
McGee, who plans to graduate this fall and enroll in January, said he will only take an official visit to the school he chooses.
“I’m not going to play the decommit game and take visits or anything like that,” he said.
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Comments » 36
FWBVol writes:
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.
ThurmondEppy writes:
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!
Jamey1210 writes:
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.
samjrr writes:
Good luck Mr. Mcgee.
FWBVol writes:
give mcfly another punch line.
AlWilson writes:
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.
OrangeCrush writes:
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...
HighlanderVol writes:
woo hoo give mcbrim1998 a another post on a tenn site
gnm53108 writes:
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.
Colliervol writes:
Give Urban Meyer a personality transplant. Talk about looking like one has a perpetual persimmon in one's mouth.
bobbarbilly writes:
mcbrim is full to the rim. with what is a question that has an obvious answer.
OakyVol09 writes:
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.
OakyVol09 writes:
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.
vol1994 writes:
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.
alfrizzle097 writes:
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.
FWBVol writes:
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).
gnm53108 writes:
General...so when did vandy build a stadium?
alfrizzle097 writes:
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.
alfrizzle097 writes:
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?
bobbarbilly writes:
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....
T0MMYJACK writes:
I bet at the WONDREFUL University of Florida, a student could take a remedial spelling course and learn to spell "excel"!?
GreerVol22 writes:
mcbrim, GO BLUE!
regards from me arse...
alfrizzle097 writes:
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.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
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.
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
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.
HotlantaVol writes:
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!!
Go4Two writes:
Word on the street down here in Fla "he's a VOL"
thesavageorange writes:
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.
thesavageorange writes:
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.
alfrizzle097 writes:
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.
orangebloodgmc writes:
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.
TNfaninMS writes:
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?
thesavageorange writes:
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.
RockyTop31174 writes:
Ok, one of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong - UT, FSU, MIA, and ole miss?????? Uh......
TNfaninMS writes:
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.
orangecountry21 writes:
He will go to MIami or FSU. Probably Miami.
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