Gordon surveying competition, but will wait to decide

I agree.He will choose the Tide.

Hey RockyTop,this is true and i read it,Southern Cal got a commitment for an 8th grader early this year!

Good story on volquest.com about a letter Kevin Simon wrote to Phil Fulmer.Here are a few parts of the story.
So after exhausting his playing days and assessing what was the next step in his life, Simon decided on coaching. After counseling with his father, Simon phoned Fulmer.
I'm glad to see Simon back in orange.Didn't know he was a Grad asst.
And soon thereafter, he authored a poignant letter to his former coach who welcomed Simon back into the Volunteer family as a graduate assistant.

"It was easy just because it's true. It's not like trying to come up with a fictional story for your English 101 class," said Simon, who notched 115 tackles during his standout '03 sophomore season at UT. "There's a lot of truth and thought that went into that letter, but really it flowed right out. It was a good opportunity for me to express to Coach Fulmer just how I felt about him, and I feel like there's a lot of times that these coaches, they do a lot and they've touched a lot of lives, and I don't think it's too often that they are told the significance of their involvement in a young man's life such as myself."
"Basically when you talk about leadership and developing character, and really just becoming a good citizen, I felt like this was the best place in the country for me to go," he said. "Coach Fulmer is a very good mentor."

So good, in fact, that Simon let it be known in writing.

No problem sjt18.Just trying to add some common sense and objectivity.

Also Logan Heastie (6'1 181lb 4.3 sec 4* WR)is coming in for a second visit, and hopes to commit to someone over the summer."I actually just got off the phone with coach Scott at Tennessee," Heastie said. "I talked to Florida coaches and West Virginia coaches earlier today. I just like to stay in touch with them because I want them to know that I am interested in them."

As for his relationship with Scott, Heastie said it is good.

"We talk a lot," Heastie said. "He is a really down to earth guy and he keeps it real. He doesn't just tell you stuff that you want to hear. He is straight with you."
"I went to their spring game last year," Heastie said. "I like the school. It was really sweet down there. The stadium is huge and the people are nice. They like to throw the ball around. I loved my trip down there last year."

Rivals.com ranks Heastie as the 22nd best prospect in the country.

Let's wait till the ink is on the page.

Sjt18, are there any DT prospects out there. I know its a tuff position to recruit, but how did Saban get that flock he rounded up. They can't all play, can they?

Thanks for all the info savage. Good to hear that Pearl and Fulmer are putting on the full court press. He's one that I think we really need to land, for a variety of reasons (need, in-state kid, perception, etc.)

bigbluevol ,No problem.You are right about (need, in-state kid,perception, etc.)
It's amazing how ,when, you sign a big time prospect the others just start rolling in.My GOD,whatever happens,Don't let that kid go to AL!!!

sjt18,just for the record,I have never commented on Abrams Ward.Must have been someone else.

Go Vols

here you go waterfly,much on this during the doldrums!

I was bored yesterday, so I did some research. Considering the BCS is now 10 years old, I put together some numbers for the SEC over the last 10 years. Georgia has the most wins (97) over that stretch, followed by Florida (93), Tennessee (93), and LSU (89). Those 4 teams would be the "first tier" of the SEC. Auburn (83) almost makes it, but they had one great season (2004). LSU has a solid lead in championships, with 4 divisional titles, 3 SEC titles, and 2 BCS national titles. Tennessee ties LSU for divisional titles with 4. Every team in the West has finished a season with at least a share of first place. In the East, only Georgia, Florida, and Tennesse have finished first. There have been 5 outright East champions, and some combination of the 3 teams tied 5 times. There have been only 3 outright West champions (not including Alabama in 2002, when they were disqualified). Since 2001, LSU has won the West every other year (in odd-numbered years).I know these numbers don't mean much, but there they are. In the last 10 years, only 2 SEC teams have gone unbeaten--Tennessee in 1998, Auburn in 2004.

and who was it again that coaches the vols!

99gator: We actually love going through that kind of hell. It focuses the mind. At least for those among us who have one.

Junior day is this weekend , and here is a little of what Hubbs said."That is a really solid list of quality names who have given an indication that they are coming. Now we will see who all shows up, but that’s a quality list. In fact, it’s one of the most impressive lists that I have seen for a Tennessee junior day, and if they all show up it will be the best ever turnout of talent that I can remember in Knoxville unofficially, especially this early in the game. And the good news for the coaching staff is that it looks like the weather is going to be terrific this weekend".Since D-Line is still a priority, I'll list the ones of note.DE Chris Bonds 6'4 265,DE William Ming 6'4 250,DT Derrick Lott 6'4 265, and DE Sam Montgomery 6'4 220.The surprising thing was ,the only one we haven't offered is Lott the DT.Although(by looking at size,40's etc..)only one looks like a DE,Montgomery.He runs a 4.4 40.All are said to be atleast 4* guys, and have all been offered by the who's who.

savage: keep posting this stuff from volquest.com.
I'm too cheap to pay for the site.