Michael McAdoo, the 6-foot-7, 220-pound defensive end from Antioch High, committed to North Carolina on Thursday, according to Antioch coach Mike Woodward.
UT never seemed to get seriously involved with McAdoo, who only took official visits to North Carolina and Kentucky.
“I just felt more comfortable with their coaches and a couple of their players,” McAdoo told the Tennessean about the Tar Heels.
McAdoo cited early playing time and relationships with former Pearl-Cohn receiver Rashad Mason and athlete Brian Gupton as reasons he picked the Tar Heels. Mason and Gupton signed with North Carolina a year ago with new coach Butch Davis.
“It was kind of hard because I had wanted to stay in the SEC, but I had to pick what school I could see myself playing at the next four to five years,” McAdoo said.
McAdoo was a Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman finalist as a senior, recording 48 tackles, 19 for a loss, including six sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He also played tight end.
In other recruiting news:
n Alabama added Glenn Harbin of McGill-Toolen High in Mobile, Ala. to its list of commitments. Harbin is rated as the nation’s 17th-best strongside defensive end by Rivals.com. The 6-6, 250-pound Harbin had 127 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior and senior.
n Florida pulled one of the top players out of Alabama on Wednesday when Hoover Spain High defensive end/outside linebacker William Green committed to the Gators.
Vanderbilt 93, Tennessee 79, Feb. 9…
Signing day celebration at Neyland…
Notre Dame beats Tennessee 72-44…
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Comments » 22
Pullingguard writes:
Florida just cherry picks them from all over just like the Vols did in the past... Those were the good ole days, but don't seem to be around anymore.
auttat writes:
I second that
BallantyneVol writes:
Doesd anybody know why we didn't go after this guy? Obviously if he's going to UNC he's probably nothing special but he'd be a decent big body to have.
jobrando#216494 writes:
Next year will be Coach Fulmer's
defining year. Will he go on or be done?
chrisw2967 writes:
a dynasty ? at what ? I dont think there is nobody in the state of Bama that can spell dynasty.
BigVolinCarolina writes:
I agree with BallantyneVol--was there a problem with this kid or was he not fast/strong enough?
There's not too many 6-foot-7, 220lb defensive ends. And he can obviously fill out that frame with weight training and time.
Why didn't we even go after him?
pdhuff#552644 writes:
How many more d-linmen is Ala going to take? Are they going to run a 7-2-2? Wow. That makes 8 or 9.
rckymtngator writes:
Another premeir defensive recruit for Florida. Florida has final two 2008 spots reserved for another premier wide receiver and running back. Will not name names, they are announcing on national signing day. Interesting that almost half of Florida's recruits are from outside of Florida. The dynasty is being built in Gainesville. 2009 Basketball class looks pretty good also.
Just having a litlle fun on a Friday, hope you guys finish the recruiting season strong. I enjoy the rivalry and the fun that is SEC Football.
Hunter writes:
sphs is surprised.........
waterskier3#226480 writes:
sphs you seem to know everything why didn't we recruit this guy???? tn is getting zero dl we need some...
also who cares if saban will be their in 5 years... he will beat ut all 5 and win at least 1 or 2 sec championships and maybe a nc... its not about how long you are at a place its how productive you are... we need to get over wanting someone to stay at ut for 20 years... those days are gone folks...
jim_bell#606576 writes:
Who would take Peyton Manning as HC/OC for the next twenty years Waterskier? Longevity does have its merits.
UTfaninYankeeland writes:
who McGivesacrap about this guy? Why is Hooker writing about him?
budrhon writes:
The real question is will they all qualify.
gohawks1 writes:
I'm puzzled too, BallentyneVol. As badly as we need DL players, I wonder why we weren't at least talking to this guy.
cphil writes:
I think budrhon has hit the nail on the head. Bama has to recruit twice as many since the odds are they'll lose half of the ones they sign to academics. They can't be too smart if they believe anything Saban tells them during recruiting.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
IPOrange - 11:44 p.m. - Be not puzzled my friend, blind faith is needed at this hour. It will take us to where we are headed. Father Phil always knows best.
And to ol' Tdtn- sunset and evening star and one clear call for thee,
And may there be moaning of the bar,
When you put out to sea.
Apologies to Lord Tennyson for license with immortal words.
Beat MSU.
NatiVol writes:
I knew we would take a hit this year on recruiting loosing Cutcliffe and Taylor but it seems like Phil and the new staff have closed the gap a bit in the last week. I hope we land a couple 5 stars, but we need more quality than quantity this year. Look back over 2005 class and even 03/04 how many of the 25-30+ guys each year really made an impact? Not nearly as many that should have. It looks like Phil is gaining more control of this program, I hope I am right on that one.
99gator writes:
the clock is ticking.....sphs_vols....i don't think i will ever receive the venom you will if something special does not happen soon.
any good news bubbling to the surface?
pdhuff#552644 writes:
NatiVol 9:07 a.m. Some one needs to gain control. Fast. D-linemen. Fast.
We're still at 44th per Scout. Rivals, being from Tenn, usually looks more favorable on the Vols at 37th. Big day coming on the 5th.
gohawks1 writes:
"I want to believe." - Fox Mulder
NickS4117 writes:
Congrats to Bama, just moved up to #1 in nation on Scout.com. Georgia #3, Lsu#7, Florida #8. If Saban can close with 5* Julio Jones Wednesday, that will seal the deal. Anyone want to get together for a Signing Day Party? Julio will announce on ESPN at 12:30pm. Bunch of prospects Saban is looking at in Tenn in 2009. Looks to be another good year. Saban staying off the Krispy Kreme donuts.
GoVol writes:
Fulmer's done. He's on the 2-year plan. It will be a tough 2 years, and then probably 2-3 more years for the next coach to get the program out of the hole we'll be in. It will get much worse before it gets better, unfortunately.
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