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First-year Tennessee running backs coach Stan Drayton put the Vols in the lead for Jarvis Giles. The city of Knoxville sealed the deal.
Giles, one of the top prospects in the nation, didn’t even need to step foot in East Tennessee to realize where he needed to be. The running back from Gaither High School in Tampa, Fla., saw his future home during his inbound flight.
“Oh my God! Is that a mountain? Is that a mountain?” the 5-foot-11, 178-pound Giles exclaimed Friday, recalling his emotions when he first saw Knoxville. “I’ve never seen anything like that. I was trippin’.”
Giles flew into Knoxville on Wednesday. A day later Giles committed, an easy decision once he met the town’s citizens.
“People I don’t even know walk up to me and shake my hand and ask me how I’m doing,” Giles said. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my life. Everybody here’s a family. I respect that.
“There’s a lot of love.”
One of those citizens Giles met was Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summit. Giles was admittedly starstruck.
“I love that lady to death,” he said. “I almost had a heart attack.”
Giles is UT’s second commitment in two days as the Vols hold their football camp this week. Offensive lineman Kevin Revis of Rhea County committed Thursday to UT.
Giles is rated as the 99th best player in the nation and 13th best tailback by Rivals.com. He also has been invited to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
UT beat out Georgia and Clemson, among many others, for Giles’ services.
“It’s a lot of relief off my shoulders,” said Giles, who ran for 1,501 yards and 20 touchdowns on 224 carries last season. “I’m pretty happy about it.”
Giles is a rare prospect. It’s not often that such a highly touted player from Florida has no interest in Florida, Florida State or Miami.
Such was the case with Giles all along. Each of Florida’s big three pursued Giles, but he said early and often that he was determined to leave the Sunshine State.
Giles is the second prospect committed to UT that is listed on Rivals Top 100 list. Receiver Je’Ron Stokes from Northeast High in Philadelphia is rated 51st best in the nation.
With high rankings will come high expectations. That doesn’t bother Giles.
“I’m not going to come in all cocky and think I’m going to run things. (But) I’m going to try to break the freshman (rushing) record and be a Heisman candidate,” Giles said.
Whatever happens on the field, it seems Giles will be happy in Knoxville, far away from the mean looks he says he receives in his hometown.
“I’ve never seen anything like this community,” he said. “Never.”
Giles is UT’s sixth commitment for the 2009 signing class. He joins Revis, Stokes, tailback Toney Williams of Milton High in Alpharetta, Ga., running back Dominique Allen from Henry County High in Paris, Tenn., and athlete Damien Thigpen from Stonewall Jackson High in Manassas, Va.
© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.


Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm sure he's not someone FL would have wanted. Right 99?
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is great news.Giles is a steal.Good job coach Drayton.We are picking up some momentum.
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Savage: You know this kid?
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I said a while back I thought we would get 3-4 coming out of camp.Word is Je'ron Stokes is a big factor in the recruiting game for us and is like having an extra recruiter out there.
I love ya already Stokes.
Posted by auttat on June 13, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So what is the complaint on this kid? Not from Tennessee? Florida's scraps? Only 4 stars? Too small? Too slow? Bad name? Momma doesn't cook well enough? Daddy doesn't make enough money?
Seriously, Mr. Giles, thanks for seeing the light. You will like it here in East Tennessee.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TommyJack ,Nah just how he plays.He is a perfect fit for Clawsons offense.He is rated the #5 home run threat and the #2 rated most dangerous in space in the entirre country.Plus he is another kid w/ no history of criminal or academic trouble.I really like this new staff.Well atleast recruiting wise.
Posted by bshone on June 13, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good work Coach Drayton.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ, I have a serious problem.I spend around 8 hr's a day watching film going on recruiting boards/news sites, and talking to guys at a recruiting service that I worked at for 3-4 yr's.Trust me Giles has the goods.
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tommyjack
he was on florida's radar. this situation is a numbers thing.
florida has a commitment from a kid in valdosta who is a small kid (like giles). between, rainey, the commitment from valdosta, and another player who's name escapes me.....florida has all the small running backs they want.
florida wants a bigger back. so, they were/are done with scat back types for this year.
but, this kid is a good one, that if florida was looking for that type of back.....they would have pursued him more intently.
i'll put it this way.....i don't know why miami and fsu were not after him.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savage, will Myles be at the camp? How does UT sit with him?
Any more DL info?
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Agree on the new staff Savage O. They seem to be sealing the deals(figuratively speaking since nothing is official until LOI day) on these guys early which was a common complaint I had in previous years. It seemed that recruiting for the Vols never really picked up until the final couple of weeks. Sounds like the kid has some big play ability, nearly 7 yards a carry, and we can always use that.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW!!!!! Good pickup! Way to go staff!
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great news! Coach Drayton scores! I can hear John Ward calling that one..."Give him six!"
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just watched his highlight video on rivals and even though it was against highschool kids, this kid looks FAST! Ran well inside too. Just an inch of daylight and he was gone. I like it. I love it. I want some DTs!
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe CPF should have hired Richmond's DC too?
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tommyjack
this kid runs a 4.35 40 yard dash.....
so, yes, again under normal circumstances....florida would have been all over him. whether, he wanted to go to florida or not i do not know.
agree with savage....this kid is a good one. again, shows the power of florida state and miami right now.
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey tngeoff! How's things going ol pal? You done traveling for a while now?
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All 5 commits so far are on O... though Williams is expected by most to be a LB... Where is Chavis? I wonder if he's snorkeling with a Bama coach in the Caribbean again this summer?
Posted by auttat on June 13, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Giles also considered Louisville, Clemson, Nebraska and Arkansas."
Forgot to add this to my complaint list: Not recruited by the right schools?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chavis doesn't like to recruit, so he shouldn't have to.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excuse me. That makes six O commits.
Posted by rusty_shackleford on June 13, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It seems that we've got more announced recruited for next year than ever before. I'm wondering if the old strategy was to keep everything quiet and then make a big splash at the end (no pun intended...honest) to create buzz about the program.
Does it that seem that way to anyone else or just me?
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin.
Thank you for having a positive comment. Really, thanks.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99Gator, Meyer offered him a scholarship.
http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/spo...
http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/spo...
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Georgia recruited Giles. He seems to have decided to leave FL and eliminate the instate schools early. Right savage?
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tommyjack
i'll put it even another way. on a gator site, this is a topic of discussion.
one comment....damn, i was hoping he would go somewhere else.
another comment.....best of luck to giles. tennessee got a good one.
so, there you go.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
volinlsuland, You know I seldom agree with workin's pov... but Chavis does have a reputation for not being a very energetic recruiter.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Maybe CPF should have hired Richmond's DC too?"
SJT18, Vandy dropped 41 and Appalachian scored 55 on them in the playoffs so probably not a good idea.
Posted by murrayvol on June 13, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savage: 8 hours a day?? Are you serious? Do you have a real job, a wife/girlfriend, a life? Has KNS approached you about replacing Hooker? LOL
Seriously, many among us appreciate what you do in this arena. If I looked at that much film, I'd be a perfect fit for a plastic jacket.
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invisible....
based on the site i go to....they did not make an offer. but, what would not be surprised if they did.
like i said, i know he was someone florida was recruiting.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invisible... just to play the devil's advocate... that doesn't sound like too much of a drop off.
... and you know how some folks here want CHANGE... even if it is just to have someone new to complain about.
That said, Chavis better get off his duff. These new guys are making him look really bad.
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99gator-Thanks for the insight from the "enemy". Glad to have ya around man.
Posted by DennisVols on June 13, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looking like the prediction of doom for the Vols recruiting was not true.
Less than 3 months to go until we can see what this new offensive coaching staff can do on the field.
Go Vols!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by utchris2003 on June 13, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.rivals.com/video.asp?secti...
Interesting video on this one. He lists several schools on the video, but I have heard that Tennessee has the inside track right now, much in part to Fulmer and Pearl both recruiting him.
Posted by mjohnsonvols on June 13, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey workin great comments and to all great positive comments.
99 thanks for the info.
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt, I was referring to this:
"Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW!!!!! Good pickup! Way to go staff!"
Again, thanks Workin for allowing something of a positive to be posted under your name.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OK. I thought you were referring to his last post.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The thing is now with the O staff's recruiting results, will Chavis get his feeling hurt and will he become "jealous" again of the O coaches?
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18 ,I think we will get Myles in the end.His dad is a fan of the staff and loves how CPF treats the players.I also think he will be as close to a 5 star or actually be a 5* when all is said and done.I am working on the DL thing as we speak.
I think what 99 is saying is that Giles is a bigger catch/priority for UT than it would have been for Florida, and I can't disagree.
murrayvol , I am married ,have 2 young uns, and a beutifull wife.I run my own business, and in my line of work I have lots of free time and only handle the serious issues.When I am not at work I spend all my time w/ the family.
The reason I like Giles so much is he reminds me of one of my favorite Vols...Charlie Garner
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99Gator, I don't follow recruiting closely, just came across that site that I posted the links for while reading up on Giles. Not trying to one up you or anything. It could be erroneous or it may have been a situation where the Gators offered early then didn't pursue him very hard the past few months. Either way, he seems like a good pick up for us.
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 13, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I said it's great...
to be...
a Tennessee Vol!!
Welcome to the family Jarvis.
Good job by the coaches landing this one.
Even Workin has something positive to say. Wow!
99Gator-
Got any more 4.35 40 guys down there you can send our way?
Posted by auttat on June 13, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"The thing is now with the O staff's recruiting results, will Chavis get his feeling hurt and will he become "jealous" again of the O coaches?"
Is this true? Did it really happen? I went to one game last year where I sat close enough to the field to see coach interaction. Chavis and Taylor gave each other a bear hug right before the game.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes sjt, Giles had around 25 schools to choose from.The schools listed in the article were his top 5.That included UF,FSU,and Miami.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That included UF,FSU,and Miami.I meant in the original 25 or so.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18, agreed on Chavis. To be truthful about the matter, my feelings wouldn't have been hurt if he would have went to the Falcons freeing the Vols up to make a push for Muschamp. Chavis has put together some solid defenses but there has been plenty of times, thinking FL in the 90's specifically and most of the past two years, where the defense has been an Achilles heel.
Posted by Phowell23 on June 13, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Giles has tremoundous potential. He can really pound the ball watching his highlight films and is very fast. He shoots through the middle or on the outside. Put some muscle on him, and he'll have 1000+ yard seasons in the SEC for the VOLS.
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invisible
maybe florida backed off because it was a lost cause. don't know. info from my peeps says that at this point they want a big back.
truth be told, that doesn't sound like meyer. meyer takes 4.35 guys whenever he can get em. so, i don't necessarily buy the info i've got. but, the people i get info from are usually very reliable.
Posted by KingsportVol on June 13, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savage: Thanks for all your info on Giles today.This is an awesome pick up for the new O coaching staff.Hopefully he can persuade some of his boy's that play D-line to take a look at us.Welcome Jarvis.Wear that Orange proudly!!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
who knows if it's true or not? Apparently Chavis wasn't fond of some offensive coaches and his antics. Others have said some of the coaches got jealous of Trooper getting alot of credit for recruiting and that he was the highest paid assistant coach (that wasn't a coordinator). Bear hug or no bear hug, Hamilton gave Buzzball a High 5 after the win vs, Arky in the tournament and then fired him a few days later.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99Gator, it stands to reason that they wouldn't need another "scat" back.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Two of the 6 UT commits are sub-4.4 guys and Stokes is close. That's an indication of where Clawson is headed with the O.
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99/Savage: Thanks to both...good info
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 13, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mcbrim-
Other than a sarcastic post by auttat, you are the only one who has mentioned stars on this thread, so your arogant post is also invalid.
Kindest regards
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savage, do you think UT can get Myles and Gilmore both?
Posted by 99gator on June 13, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ibleedorange
i'm sure there are. florida can't get them all and fsu amd miami can be had.
florida has a high priority for wr's. harvin will leave early, murphy graduates, ingram graduates and carl moore is a junior (as a jc transfer) so, they will want wr's badly. already have one commit there.
they were also interested in the wr from philly who committed to tenn. but, don't know if he was given an offer either.
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 13, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18-
Good observation. I think that is where we have to be if we are going to compete with UF and the rest of the upper echelon of the SEC. It is all about speed.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, nothing was published that came directly from Chavis or Taylor but there was enoough speculation on the subject that that it could well be true. Sort of situation of where there's smoke, there's probably a fire.
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
McBrimming_with_ignorance
I do not think the number of stars this kid has "earned" has even been discussed at any length.
But to play your game...Nobody has said that "stars don't matter". All anyone has said is that sometimes a hometown 3-star is a diamond in the rough and favorable over a 5-star who has a rap sheet and can't qualify with academics. However, I doubt you'll find anyone here who'll "complain" about Fulmer signing a 5* unless there is a known liability like a criminal record.
Please find something actually relevant to poke at us with. You're reaching.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The specific thing I read was that Chavis thought Taylor was a glory hound especially in recruiting. He didn't like his ambition... supposedly.
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mcmoron-The only thing that didn't matter yesterday and still doesn't matter today is you.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mcbrim, I have argued that 3* recruits become great players all the time... and provided some good proof. I also said specifically that the recruiting svcs have a more difficult time rating OL's and DT's. Their required skills don't lend themselves to something you can measure with a stop watch.
OTOH, they hit with a lot more consistency on the other positions- WR, DB, RB, QB, DE, LB.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My uneducated guess is that Chavis didn't like the fact that Taylor catapulted over all of his long time assistants on the pay scale in short order as well sjt18.
Vol_in_LSU_Land, I'll actually give McRib the benefit of the doubt on the stars issue. There was another discussion on the Revis story yesterday about the never-ending recruiting stars count/ no they don't debate.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18 ,Yes.We are in the top 5 for Gilmore.I think we are a silent leader for him, but family ties in SC will keep Clemson and SC in the mix.Jonathan Hefney may be the biggest help we have.Eric Berry being a fast rising celeb isn't hurting on the recruiting front either.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BTW, I even told 99gator that if both of us could have the 4/5* skill players, I'd be willing to take the 3* OL's... then posted last year's All Conf SEC OL as an illustration- two 2*, two 3*, two 4*, and a 5*.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ohh, Gilmore will be here this weekend as well.Who knows, maybe Stokes and Giles can work on him a little, although I think he'll wait.Gilmore will be a corner.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Myles a S or CB?
Could be the makings of a nice secondary if UT gets both of them then Rogers as a S.
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You are a sad little man mcidiot. I feel sorry for you.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18 , Safety.He hits like a Mack truck.We are also in the lead for (SC) S D.J. Swearinger.
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ctownvol.
Hey Bro'! Back for a few...then back on the road. Beware them syreens!
All: Giles is the real deal:
http://www.floridafb.com/ViewArticle....
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tngeoff-Glad you made your trips safely. Enjoy being home as much as you can. We thought you was a toad!
Posted by diehardvol on June 13, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in Tampa now and this kid is a gamebreaker. Can take it to the house at any moment from anywhere on the field.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Beat you to the punch McRib.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruit...
ESPN likes two Vol commits.
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ctownvol.
I am really looking forward to my next trip to Los Angeles. That one is all fun! My wife and I are going to the UCLA game and my Sister-in-law and her hubby are die hard UCLA fans. I really...really hope that we start off the season with a huge win!
If not:
I'm gonna visit those foreclosing son-of-a-guns at the Indianola Savings & Loan, slap that money on the barrelhead and buy back the family farm. You ain't no kind of man if you ain't got land.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
FWIW, Scouts, Inc that does recruiting for ESPN rated Revis a 77... They also rate Bullard a 77.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recrui...
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They rated Halapio a 73... How's that mcbrim?
Posted by ctownvol on June 13, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hear ya Geoff. That is classic indeed! I'm sure your L.A. trip will be one of great pleasure and excitement.
Well that's it boys. I've been redeemed. The preacher washed away all my sins and transgressions. It's the straight and narrow from here on out and heaven everlasting's my reward. Come on in boys. The water's fine!
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
iam4ua , I hate to tell ya smart fella ,but Giles is on schedule to graduate in December.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Uh-oh... not only is he fast... he's smart too. That pretty much disqualifies him as a Saban recruit... that, and his lack of a criminal history.
Posted by txsvol on June 13, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The last I checked, Texas had 19 prospects, all in state, with one '*' among them, another site had 4 'NR' for the same 19 prospects. So, I would think that as the summer camps are held these '*' or 'NR' prospects would be observed and would have an upgrade. That Texas has 19 commits, and most of the remaining on their recruiting lists are '****' & '*****' shows the advantages of having high-quality high school football being played in a state--take those willing to commit early who might play, and be very selective on the final few scholarships. We may not be able to hold on to the best high school football players in Tennessee, but I'll offer that many of the '***' star players from high quality football-playing states, like Florida, for example, will do quite well for us. I reviewed the films on the Tampa kid a couple of weeks ago--we're going to be glad he's a Vol! His family will just have a 12 hour drive. Go Vols! SAVol
Posted by GreerVol22 on June 13, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99 gator, I think that fact that FSU and Miami are passing on kids like this is the very reason the only competitive team in Florida sits in Gainesville.
Nice pickup and he's in love with all things Orange and the mountains, what more can you ask of a recruit?
Posted by GoVol on June 13, 2008 at 4:19 p.m.
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Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"They dont call it the FULMER CUP for nothing ;)"
Actually... they pretty much do. That whole deal is a creation of a couple of Gator fans. For a double felony they award 6 points while a DUI gets 4... that is pretty much skewed to favor Bama and UF.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Greer, savage can probably confirm but I'm pretty sure the kid passed on Miami and FSU rather than the other way around.
In fact, I'm 99% sure that FSU went after him fairly hard.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
iam4ua ,In case you didn't know ,teams get extra points for felonies, so the Tide are in prime position to take home the trophy.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
iam4ua ,In case you didn't know ,teams get extra points for felonies, so the Tide are in prime position to take home the trophy.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GreerVol22 , Giles was offered by all 3 Florida schools ,but made it clear early he wanted to leave the state.
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
McDingleberry...also those "defending him".
Not so fast my friend. Up until you posted your comment that "stars don't/do matter" today vs yesterday, nary a discussion had been made about Giles' star rating on Rivals. As someone else mentioned in passing, the poster "auttat" posted a sarcastic comment that someone was bound to heckle him for "being only a 4* " and that was the ONLY mention of it up to your post.
So no, your comment is about as out of place as a hamburger at Thanksgiving Dinner. Please connect the dots for us...why are we "dweebs" again?
This thread is about a quality RB commitment, supposedly a good player. He's not EVEN a 5* at this point. The commentary here is that we snatched up a *good* running back out of Meyer's back yard. For those of us interested in recruiting and the abilities of our new offensive staff this is good news. THAT is what this article is about, THAT is what the discussion has been, and THAT is what we invite you to comment on. Please keep up with us, conversations from yesterday are over. We do understand is yesterday's discussion is just now sinking in though.
Posted by pdhuff on June 13, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats young man.
Leave Chavis alone. If he's good enuf to keep Phil happy, he's good enuf for us.
Slurp...
Posted by orangebloodgmc on June 13, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The article does not say that Florida State and Miami and Florida have no interest in him; it says HE has no interest in THEM. Now if they know they can't sway him, then they might try to save face by saying he was not what they need right now, instead of more honestly saying that he has great potential and they would love to have him, but it was not meant to be.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is who I think the next 2 commits will be:
Antonio Foster 6'4 285lb OG from (GA)
&
Nyshier Oliver 5'10 170 lb ATH/DB from (NJ)
No promises ,but I think this will happen tomorrow or Sunday.
Posted by sjt18 on June 13, 2008 at 4:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I still want the kid from Lovejoy... need to keep that pipeline going.
Foster is the guy UT is going head to head with UF for, right?
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PD: I would like to have the Chief's agent. Now there's a talented man.
Posted by auttat on June 13, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Can I be the first to comment that I hope he was not being literal when he said he was "trippin"?
I'm just saying, it's been known.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At one point Foster had UF ,and G Tech in the lead.Since then it's changed and UT is the Clear favorte right now.
Foster on UT:"I hear all the things," Foster said. "I just want to get there and see it for myself. If it's as good as they say it is, I'll commit."
Posted by KnoxVol_in_TX on June 13, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just want to say that I love the Tennessee Volunteers. There are only a few things in my life that I enjoy more. Family and, well, actually that's about it.
I hope for a great season, but I just cant wait to see these guys in action again.
Great pickup! Keep em comin'!
Posted by ETownVol on June 13, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why would Florida want this kid anyway? He's a running back, a position that's irrelevant in Meyer's offense. :)
Posted by KingsportVol on June 13, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ LOL Chief's agent.
Posted by memphisvolman on June 13, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I really believe the Vols will be solid this year and surprise many other teams. That UCLA game will be a great early test but we should pull this one out with some good Defensive play I'm so ready for Football Season!
They are gearing up here in Memphis for the Tigers-- Local High School Football is more exciting than the Tigers!
Posted by Brama on June 13, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WoW
Posted by jimr07 on June 13, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savageorange--Charlie Garner was also one of my favorite vols. do you have any idea what became of him?
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 13, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jimr07-
He toted the rock for the Raiders for a while I think, but I have no idea what he is doing now.
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jimr07 ,
He ended up rushing for 7097 yds and 39tds in his 12 yr NFL career.He also had 419 grabs for 3711 yds and 12tds.I heard he might play another season in Tampa this yr.
Garner goes abot 5'10 190lbs
Posted by givim6 on June 13, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Keep the faith fans, the new coaches are going to
"git her done"!
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You're exactly right about one thing McRib, your posts are the equivalent of chum. That is, they are decaying organic matter thrown overboard, usually because they stink and are of no further use.
Posted by txvolsfan on June 13, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Savage, didn't Swearinger used to play point guard for the Vols!!!
Thanks for the info. man, it's nice to get some real info. since KNS can't seem to keep up.
GO VOLS
TXVOLSFAN
SOON TO BE FLAVOLSFAN
MOVING NEXT WEEK
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
McBS
Dude, if you haven't noticed most of the posters on this site do not even aknowledge your comments. I on the other hand do. I am not one to shy away from calling out a bunghole to the mat, especially a gator bunghole. So you "own" us on this site eh? Cool. Honestly there fella, if you get personal satisfaction from being a troll on an internet site and your self worth is gratified by it, please be our guest. As long as I've been browsing blogs and bulletin boards, I've never understood how people like you fail to realize how utterly foolish you look when you seek out your attention. But have at it man, don't let me stop you from continuing to "own us". rotflmao
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
kid: chum...haven't heard about that since "Jaws"...lmao
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Funny thing Vol_in_LSU_Land, I don't feel "owned" LOL.
Posted by Vol13 on June 13, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For whoever asked about early commits vs. waiting until near signing day way above.......
There has been a trend change the past several years of more big-time guys committing early vs. late. Earlier this week, I think 44 of the Top 100 Rivals players were already committed and we're not even halfway through June yet. With Giles, that makes 45 and I am sure there are others who have committed to other schools this week.
UT was a little late in taking advantage of this trend (IMO). Our motif used to be to try and amass a bunch of silent commits from out of state and spring them on the world come signing day. We had both success and failure with this approach. And more recently I think we've had failure, thus a push for more early commits.
Hope this helps.
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't particularly feel "owned" either invisiblekid. Actually at the moment, I feel pretty pumped about going to a local establishment called Sullivan's and hearing the live band tonight. I wonder if I need permission from my "owner" to go out.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ, I used to work construction and there was a greasy spoon that we would stop at for lunch. The running gag was that they had "chum puppies" on the menu, a nasty first cousin to hush puppies. My girlfriend at the time wasn't into seafood and I jokingly suggested she try some chum puppies one night at a surf and turf. Danged if she didn't ask the waiter for an order. Look on his face was priceless as I nearly spit out my drink.
Posted by dvols on June 13, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
anybody know what tim tebow had for breakfast today?
Posted by BSweet on June 13, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Savage, I am a huge fan of recruiting and enjoy your insights. Any idea where we stand with the Moses kid from VA? I hear he's a real man-mountain. Also, any info on DTs? Thanks!
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds good Vol_in_LSU, brew and music are always a favorite pasttime of mine. I think the "boss" will let you slide LMAO. I still get a kick out of anonymous names on a computer screen "owning" anybody. When will we ever get past the antebellum days on the internet?
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 13, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dvols-
Left over foreskins?
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO. He's now attempting to insult my language and spelling. What next? Come on big guy, show us whatchya got!
Posted by thesavageorange on June 13, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BSweet , Moses is very hard to read and keeps very quiet.He took an unofficial to Va Tech ,but will not take any more visits this summer.The kid doesn't have a cell phone, a myspace page,or any other communication device, and his recruitment is handled by his coach.He won't decide anything untill his officials are over in the fall.
The DT thing is up in the air right now but here are the known players who I think will put us in their top 5.
Chris Davenport (LA)
Darrington Sentimore (LA)
Isaac Holmes (NJ)
Brandon Moore (AL)
Raynard Randolph (MD)
Curtis Porter (NC)
Akiem Hicks (CA)
Their are others , but they are still being evaluated.The late summer camp usually brings in a few more guys than early camp.
Posted by Bigger_Al on June 13, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Welcome to the Nation, Mr. Giles!
Posted by BSweet on June 13, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Savage, thanks for the info! I really hope we get some quality DT commits. With our history of putting D-linemen in the NFL, I'm surprised we haven't done better in recruiting them the last few years. I would think that UT would have a huge appeal to DTs, considering our depth and desperate need at the position.
Posted by ncvol on June 13, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rocky Top ,you'll always be home sweet home to me.Welcome to Rocky Top , Giles. We love the mountains, too. Go Vols!
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 7:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TommyJack:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=U5PtSJEfaj...
For all:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AYSeKm1IrZE
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 8 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ncvol:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sTj5cJJ-yi...
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Geoff: That's it.
Posted by utchris2003 on June 13, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
savage,
I really believe that we are in the lead for Brown out of Memphis. I know for a fact that Fulmer himself is pulling out all the stops for this kid along with the other offensive coaches and Pearl as well (since he is a 2 sporter). He has star power written all over him.
Posted by soddydaisy777 on June 13, 2008 at 8:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just leave 99 gator alone. I respect him. I've been a ticket holder for over 30 yrs. Just missed one game during that time. I'm glad he is on here alot.but, just him I respect from other fans. 99 how do you get on the gator talk. Boy, this year Florida & Tenn. game going to be lot different. I think its is going to be a slobber knocker game this year.
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 13, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.bruinsnation.com/2008/6/12...
Interesting UCLA fan blog and discussion. Seems their fans have more faith in Tennessee than some of our own as they all count that as a L.
Posted by pdhuff on June 13, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ, Chief has an agent. His initials are Phillip Fulmer. The business card has the three monkeys on it.
As Sgt. Schultz said, "I see nothing, nothing"!
Sloggin' onward....
Posted by abnermc on June 13, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mcrimmer, I ask again: how many 3 ,4 & 5 *'s gators were in atl representing the SEC east ?
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PD: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_wi...
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'd like to say that I am quite surprised that Mr. Giles comitted to Tennessee today despite my comments. Or do my comments just affect the ones that don't comitt to Tennessee!!!!
Posted by pdhuff on June 13, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ - liked it. "Willingful blind eye". How appropriate....
Workin'- some think these recruits are all lowbrow when I would guess most are far ahead of us in the electronic communications world. I have a steam powered computer.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
pd, I mean I am shocked that he didn't listen to any of my comments and not let them affect his decision to go to Tennessee.
I was hoping someone else (maybe a Fulmeron) would have realized this through out the day at some point.
Posted by Tenn_Dawg on June 13, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It appears that the Vols got a good one here. Very good looking back with speed. It seems like all your verbals and visits are on the offensive side of the ball. Is Chavis and company working this offseason?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 9:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NO, Chavis and the old mustache gang (Brooks, Caldwell, Slade) aren't working. Chavis doesn't like recruiting so he shouldn't have to. He'll just let Clawson and CO. do all the work, eventually get jealous, and tell Foolmore that the best athletes should play defense instead.
Posted by TommyJack on June 13, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chavis is rounding into form as we speak.
Posted by tngeoff on June 13, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
pdhuff:
http://texasholdemblogger.files.wordp...
Gotta' roll. Thunder out.
Posted by ncvol on June 13, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks tngeoff for the Rocky Top on youtube. I love that..
Check it out everyone !
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sTj5cJJ-yi...
Go Vols !
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The old Mustache gang (they were sort of cool in the 80s - mustaches that is:
Steve Caldwell
http://www.utsports.com/football/coac...
Dan Brooks
http://www.utsports.com/football/coac...
Larry Slade
http://www.utsports.com/football/coac...
Johnny Chavis
http://www.utsports.com/football/coac...
Posted by TurboFan on June 13, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some chum to ruminate on: are the rumors of Chavis' retirement in the next few years perhaps affecting his ability to recruit?
Posted by WildWeasel on June 13, 2008 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Charlie Garner came down here to Tampa to play for the Buccaneers a couple'a years back, got injured, and retired.
ww
Posted by FWBVol on June 13, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
workin, who's side are you on any way?
Let's see, other UT football staff members with mustaches, Stan Drayton, Latrell Scott (Sp), Greg Adkins. Also in that group would be former Vol assistant Trooper Taylor.
The fact is more football assistants have facial hair than those that don't.
I'd dare say one quarter to one half the college football coaches in the country have facial hair. That just leaves me to believe that you were only looking at a way to take another shot at the UT coaching staff.
Get a life!
Posted by Plasticman on June 13, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have not seen this kid (Giles) play but I did hear his interview on Sports Talk in Knoxville this afternoon and he is hyped about Tenn. I have never heard a kid so excited to be coming to UT/ Knoxville. He said he never was going to go to FL even though Drayton was recruiting him and he LOVES COach Drayton. Yes, he said "Love". He said Drayton's move to Tenn. made his decision an easy one. He is also coached in HS by Frank Emanuel's (former UT All-American LB) son. THis kid is full of energy and excitement and I can't wait to see him play and wear the Orange!!
Posted by WildWeasel on June 13, 2008 at 10:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
FWBVol,
Ancient bit of VOL-trivia: Lo, those many years ago when young Bill Battle was elevated to be the VOL Football Head Coach at the ripe old age of 29 or so. Seems there was this, well not really quite as young athlete on the track team who threw the javelin. Guy was a stevedore or something from New York who discovered he could throw the funny spear and wrangled a scholarship to UT to play on the track team and get his degree and so forth. He was about 32 or so when he enrolled. And he was good enough to be touted as an upcoming Olympic contender. Well this guy had a mustache - which would normally not be a big deal, except that one day he ran into Coach Battle in Gibbs Hall (the old "athletic dorm"). Battle saw the offending facial hair and told the young(?) man to shave it off. He refused. Lost his position on the team, lost his scholarship and so forth.
Interesting how time changes things ...
Posted by mparker on June 13, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
two things:
east tennesse is one of the prettiest places on earth
-the people are fiiendly and civil. they also tolerate 'messups' in life more than other places where it can be once-n-done.
Posted by BillVol on June 13, 2008 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, why does this guy get to be a TB but Dennis Rogan doesn't? Aren't they both roughly the same size? What is an inch and five pounds? I don't understand.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 11:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Turbofan, hard to say with any certainty that those rumors about Chavis are affecting recruiting but it stands to reason that they could be. Especially given the fact that he lit a fire under those rumors himself and also interviewed with the Falcons a few months back.
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2007/n...
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/f...
Posted by KingsportVol on June 13, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BillVol an inch and five pounds seperates the men from the boy's unless you have one that is one inch and weighs five pounds.Free TDTN.
Posted by invisiblekid on June 13, 2008 at 11:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
McChum, we discussed Demps a few weeks back. I know it's difficult, but try to keep up. To offer an article to update you on your own recruit:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports...
Demps focus seems to be on the Olympics right now, so it's not likely he will make much, if any, contribution to the Gators this year.
"If the track thing doesn't work out, all my focus will be on football," he said. "But I know I've got a good chance to make [the Olympics] now, so I'm going to try."
Posted by Volsrule92 on June 13, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I saw where UT offered a guy named jerquari schofield that is an o-line prospect. he lives in my home town, he's a monster and i was with his dad when he made his highlight tape. He might not be the best player in Aiken for the class of 09 though. It will be interesting to see how his recruitment plays out.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on June 13, 2008 at 11:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry but Trooper had a goatee, which is different from a pure mustache like the others. NIce try though.
Posted by RJ_Vol on June 14, 2008 at 12:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm getting excited about next year's class of recruits (though one can never be sure until these players ink their names). I'm impressed that he liked our mountains. I always look out the window when taking off from our area just to see them. We are blessed to be where we are. I'm continually impressed at how our current group of coaches(in all sports) work together to help each other out. What's impressive is that two of the nation's winningest coaches are from Tennessee - Summit and Fulmer! Pearl painted himself orange to support the Lady Vols. They have worked together to create an atmosphere where their players can feel at home away from home. I think Giles recognizes this and I hope he continues too.
Posted by UTVols1698 on June 14, 2008 at 12:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
People were talkin earlier about Clawson getting guys with speed. Don't forget he has also said he plans on using Eric Berry 8 times a game on offense, another guy who runs under a 4.4 40.
And as for Marlon Brown, that would be great, Tennessee should have a good shot at a lof of these guys who want to play football and basketball, I was hopin that would land us Terrelle Pryor but maybe we can get Brown.
Posted by GuckingFatorHaternFLA on June 14, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
you beat me to the punch invisiblekid...
No way in heck Demps doesnt make the olympic team, fortunately for McClueless we can do the homework for him on his beloved gators.
McBachelore...59-20 we didnt win last year, did you hear?
Posted by movol77 on June 14, 2008 at 6:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"You dweebs are SO EASY!"
"Dweebs?" OK, so you really are the little girl named DJ from Full House! That explains everything we've been reading from you.
Posted by piledriver on June 14, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Is that a mountain?" Saaaayyyyyyyy I LIKE this Giles kid! 1st time I ever hearduva mountain receruiting somebody. Whatever it takes...
Posted by DarthVol on June 14, 2008 at 8:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Kind of an intense discussion over a kid who probably hasn't decided who he's taking to the senior prom yet, aint it? It seems like college football fans turn into Sally Fields winning an oscar when a highly rated recruit chooses their school. "You love us! You REALLY love us!" It's not really about achievement for the player, is it? Because most fans who are over the age of 7 understand that the whole *star rating thing* is not an exact science...in either direction.
Then you have the other crowd who wants to run around telling everyone that there isn't a Santa Clause, trying to ruin the fun. Relax. This is supposed to be a good time when we can percieve greatness without it ever being achieved. It's June. He signs 8 months from now. He doesn't get to be on the obligatory lose-my-redshirt-season-so-I-can-play-special-teams-squad until 7 months from then. (That's a joke, for those who aren't paying attention)
But, for those wanting to be angry, defensive or antagonistic...keep posting. The comments are much more entertaining than the article could EVER be.
Posted by tigervol9802 on June 14, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can we beef him up to play D-tackle?
Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 14, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Personally, I am in great favor of the Stache. I sported one for a few hours after I dropped the bottom off of my goatee. The wife was not amused.
On the other hand. I heard that Terelle Pryor would have come to UT last year had Coach Fulmer grown a pencil thin. That's just a rumor though.
I really think that a nice thick handlebar or some Rollie Fingers type action would really help recruiting.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...
Posted by UT_LAW_2011 on June 14, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds like a great person on top of being a great player. Coming from out of state as well, I had a similar reaction the first time I came to Knoxville.
Go Big Orange!
Posted by pdhuff on June 14, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nicksj-8:52- Beloved Phil with a Rollie Finger! Warms the cockles of ones heart. He would look like a Black-Bart villian in a Tiny Tim movie.
Imagine the scene with him finishing off a fritter with apple dregs dangling from the Rollie while hitting on sweet Mary. Ah the glory.
Posted by tigervol9802 on June 14, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Funny nicksj, I heard Pryor didn't come here because he wanted to play for a top-notch program that wins conference titles, plays in BCS games, and whose school's athletic department doesn't consider a 4 loss season a good season.
Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 14, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tigervol9802,
I beg to differ sir. The Stache woulda' clinched it.
Posted by TurboFan on June 14, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Regarding Giles' impression with the Great Smoky Moountains: good thing he wasn't being recruited by Colorado. Of course, what cinched it for me to go to UT were the mountains of Dolly Parton, but that was a quarter century ago.
Posted by waterskier3 on June 14, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
if he ends up like travis stephens or henry... I'll take him...
Posted by tngeoff on June 14, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ncvol.
You're welcome Bro'. I'll be over in Pinehurst, NC in July. Keep the Faith! Go Vols!
Posted by rubbervol on June 14, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Get ya sum in the Fla game !!!
Posted by Indianavol on June 14, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey McDumb@ss;
Can't wait to bury the Gayturds in Knoxville this September!
By the way, way to lose Michigan in the bowl game; made SEC look bad!
Posted by ThurmondEppy on June 14, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mcbrimm's real name is Mike McBride
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on June 14, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I fully expect this kid to dominate come his senior year after he picks up our blocking scheme.
Posted by johnlg00 on June 14, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't follow recruiting all that closely, so I had never heard the name of Jarvis Giles before this article. He is already one of my favorite Vols, though, for what may seem like an odd reason. I just LOVE his openness to joy in life! So many young people these days, especially high-profile athletes, are SO blase about everything around them. They are committed to the death to the "cool pose". Nothing impresses them; nothing excites them. Jarvis openly expressed his happiness with the school, the area, and the people of Knoxville. I wish I were in the area to welcome him personally! I really, REALLY hope he does well and never loses his good feelings for UT and Knoxville. Thanks for being such a breath of fresh air, young man! All the best to you here!
Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on June 14, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened to the interview article with Ben Bartholomew? I posted a comment last night but the article disappeared. Hey KNS?
Posted by RichRollin on June 14, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Losing Foster and Hardesty which makes Creer the only proven back for 09'. Could have a chance at early playing time, especially if he is a good receiver out of the backfield. Really good pick up for vols.
Posted by volfan5521 on June 14, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mcbrim: you and workin should have a baby
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 14, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mcrib-
Whenever that punk sees the field, we'll be sure to tear his head off his shoulders and send him back to the track where he won't get hurt anymore.
Posted by volfan5521 on June 14, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
he is the #2 all purpose back in the country/I'm sure he was on the gaytors radar.
Posted by IBleedOrange444 on June 14, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mcrib-
BTW, this Demps kid you are claiming is all workld is only 5'-9" 162lbs and only funs a 4.46 40. He's gonna get slobberknocked out there if he doesn't bulk up. He better just stick to the track.
http://florida.rivals.com/viewprospec...
Posted by ncvol on June 14, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tngeoff - are you going to get a chance to chase that little golf ball around in Pinehurst?
Have a good trip in July.
Posted by tngeoff on June 15, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ncvol.
I hope so...but it's business. At FirstHealth of the Carolina's. There are many golfers in the healthcare system for sure...somaybe...just maybe! Keep the Faith and GO VOLS!
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