The times on Wednesday that propects are expected to sign.
7 a.m. - Casey Kelly
9 - Carson Anderson
10 - Prentiss Waggner, E.J. Abrams-Ward
10:30 - Herman Lathers, Willie Bohannon, Dallas Thomas
10:45 - Enrique Davis
10:40 - Preston Bailey, Ben Bartholomew
11 - Montori Hughes
3 - Jerrell Harris
Vanderbilt 93, Tennessee 79, Feb. 9…
Tennessee 69, South Carolina 57 men's…
Vanderbilt 65, Tennessee 47, Jan. 24…
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Comments » 29
Vols1998 writes:
Welcome to the Big Orange!
bigOmuscle writes:
Hold on, Does this mean we have commitments from all of these individuals or is this just the times they're supposed to commit to thier respective schools? Please God tell me this is for real!
OrangeBlitz writes:
They could be a little more speciffic couldn't they.
MrBamSeydu writes:
the latter, bigOmuscle.... Harris has already scratched us off and Davis is probably sticking with Auburn. or signing day is going to blow hard!
MrBamSeydu writes:
*our signing day
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Oh well. We'll get some.
bigOmuscle writes:
It says signing day for UT commits. Anyone have an inside track on this?
ctownvol writes:
bigO-Unfortunately nobody has the inside track... especially not the KNS. Must be a type-o. While we may get a few of them, we will not get all. Although I will be asking for a little divine intervention...
bigOmuscle writes:
I just e-mailed Hooker. Maybe he'll oblige us w/ a little clarification.
VolsorCat writes:
ctownvol: You beat me to it. KNS is so out of touch that they are getting ready to call Carter as the winner in Georgia Democratic Primary!
ATLVOL1 writes:
herman lathers
“Herman is going to be signing with Tennessee tomorrow,” said Scotlandville running back Brandon Bolden. “He got so tired of all of the phone calls that he quit answering his phone. He’s ready to get it over with tomorrow but there is no question
davehooker writes:
It is not commitments, only times of prospects, committed and otherwise. Sorry for the confusion. Dave Hooker.
vol1994 writes:
Looks bleak guys. Davis will most likely go to Auburn but Maryland feels they have about a 40% shot of landing him as he will be able to start next year most likely for the terps.
Ward- committing to NC (go to sirrus sports talk in chapel hill, NC - conducting a recruiting talk show now.. The analyst also said there were a couple other kids that look like they will commit to UNC rather than the UT but I did not catch their names.. Butch Davis is on a mission.
utmdm writes:
Sounds like old Butchy may be down mouthing us almost as much as Saban.
vol1994 writes:
Not sure about that Utmdm but I use to live in raleigh and can never remember a time when a radio sports talk show discussed football recruiting for the Heels. Even when they had mack brown as head coach.
How times a changing...
dburgVol writes:
Isnt it phooey! Are these schools hiring car salesmen? They all do a great job recruiting, but come on. UNC a good program? What? Does anybody remember their record this year? 4-8. They are awful. They beat Duke in OT. Can you say watchout David Cutcliffe? Bad coaching good recruiting. I will trade the number one recruiting class for a great season everytime. All of these uppity bama fans need to look at their season record and remember that their phooey does stink.
cjraney writes:
If all these top guys want UNC over UT its hard to understand. But at the same time, if someone is really interested in a situation like UNC [perennial bottom-dweller on a very slight upturn in a 2d-rate football conference], they would never be happy at UT [perennial contender in the toughest football conference]. So while its frustrating to not get some of these guys, if that's what they're looking for UT is not the place for them.
cjraney writes:
Some guys will always choose to be the big fish in a little pond rather than face the best competition in the country and see if they've got what it takes. After all, many [if not most] of the top recruits consider college ball the NFL's minor league and you can't hide your weaknesses when strapping it on in the SEC. Go Vols!
vol1994 writes:
If you think about it, the same thing holds true with UT basketball. We were horrible under buzz peterson. Pearl comes in with all the enthusiasm in the world and is able to recruit stating that freshmen will be able to play immediately and have an impact turning the program around.
I guess Butch Davis is using the same philosophy Pearl used.
The ACC is down now so I guess UNC may be able to compete the next few years if Davis continues to recruit..
Timed_vol (Inactive) writes:
I'll be kinda okay with sighing day if they sign a bunch of o-linemen and d-linemen, especially defensive ends. Remebmer when we used to get tons of DT's and DE's?? Now, we are always short.
I'll stand by this: you can put a freshman in at QB, or WR, or running back....but not on the o or d line.
I think a lot of fans will be upset. Too much negative tone about last season, I think it hurt us. The more vol fans female dog and bellyache, the worse the recruiting will be.
dburgVol writes:
I see your point vol1994 and I always like your attitude, but it is different when you only have to recruit 2 or 3 guys really hard versus football when these coaches are chasing 30-possibly 50 recruits over a two to three year period and they have to develop the talent that they do get. I do have faith in Fulmer to get the job done, ESPECCIALLY in the recruiting department and an off year is the exception, and not the norm with him. I just feel that some of these guys are wheelers and dealers and alot of kids are going to be missing out on a GREAT opportunity to play for the Vols and run through the T.
ATLVOL1 writes:
PER RIVALS:
Later today, Baton Rouge, Louisiana offensive lineman Dallas Thomas will sign his National Letter of Intent and after weeks or wondering by everyone Thomas told Volquest.com late Tuesday night that he will indeed be signing with the Vols.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
sjt18 - anything on Enrique Davis? He could start this class upwards. Scout has us back at 45th, Rivals at 39th.
Figure-
Kelley -baseball
Walls - impact player
Poole - project -but capable
orvol writes:
Rivals is reporting 4* Abrams-Ward is a Vol.
ATLVOL1 writes:
YEAH ABRAMS-WARD JUST SIGNED
wyomingvol writes:
Go Vols! I'll hang up and listen' to Ya.
ATLVOL1 writes:
WE LOST COPLES,MCCLAINE,AND ENRIQUE
UTBEATEMALL writes:
We didn't lose them, because we didn't have them. My belief with McClain is that he went to the All-Star game in Florida and the Clemson guys at that All-Star game convinced him to go to Clemson. They had a ton of talent at that game and I'm pretty sure they made quite an impression on him. Daquan Bowers is a beast and if the RB Harper signs there, I'll bet anything that they are the biggest reason for him signing with Clemson. There are a ton of players that want to be a part of a GREAT recruiting class that should have a shot at a National Championship together.
UTByrd writes:
I just read an article by Rich Cirminiello of Scout.com in which he re-rated the signing class of 2004. Out of 30 Five Star signees, 14 were rated a 3 or less with 4 receiving zero stars and 6 no better than a 3. 8 retained 5 star status with 3 getting 4.5. It is not 5 star rated players that are necessarily a team's savior--it is quality depth. Just look at UT and Memphis hoops. Without their depth, they each are mediocre. Also, quality coaching means so much. For that reason, I am extremely excited about UT's future no matter how signing day is analyzed. There is no better time to break in a new quaterback than to be able to do so with a new off. coor. I can see us losing 4/5 games next season and not be too disappointed, just patient.
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