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Courtney Easterwood knows who to call if he has a question about recruiting.
Easterwood, an offensive-defensive lineman from Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, has one scholarship offer — from Tennessee.
UT sophomore defensive end Chris Walker could play an integral role in the Vols’ recruitment of Easterwood.
Walker and Easterwood played together at Christian Brothers, and Easterwood said they’ve remained close since.
“I look at Chris like an older brother,” the 6-foot-3, 280-pound Easterwood said. “Any time I have a question about recruiting, I always text him or call him and ask him what to do.”
Walker also tells Easterwood which school he should choose.
“He always tells me Tennessee is the place to go and place to be,” Easterwood said. “Even if I don’t go to Tennessee he’ll still be OK.”
That hasn’t stopped Walker from making his recruiting pitch. Easterwood said Walker talks as much about life off the field as on it at UT.
“He always tells me it’s a big family atmosphere at Tennessee,” Easterwood said. “They focus on football, but they also focus on what you have going on in life as well. That’s important to me, too.”
More schools are likely to come after Easterwood.
He said he’s received strong interest from Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Florida State, North Carolina and Virginia. He has already visited Florida State and still plans to take trips to Alabama, LSU and UT again this spring.
Easterwood said he expects to receive more scholarship offers once he makes visits and participates in camps this summer.
“I’m not worried about that,” he said. “I’m focused on getting ready for next season.”
Easterwood is also focused on keeping an open mind as he sorts through his list of schools.
He has grown up a Florida State fan while also watching football in the SEC.
“When you start hearing from a lot of schools and people saying they’re interested, all that stuff goes out the window,” he said. “The SEC is a special conference. Growing up around here in Memphis I’ve dreamed about going to play in the SEC and play for a program that has a great tradition.”
Easterwood has seen UT’s tradition first hand. He attended the Vols’ 35-18 win over California in UT’s 2006 season opener.
Easterwood said he left Knoxville with a favorable impression of Neyland Stadium.
“It’s so loud in there that you can’t even hear yourself talk or somebody else talking right beside you,” he said. “I just love the tradition when they come out in the ‘T.’ I just get goosebumps all over my arm.”
Easterwood said he’s still unsure whether he will play offense or defense in college.
UT’s coaches have told him he could play on either side of the ball. Easterwood said he’s open to offense or defense.
“Anywhere I can come in and help the team and be best suited for, that’s what I’m going to do,” he said.
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Posted by dburgin0114 on March 30, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds like out kind of player, here's hoping he wears BiG Orange in college.
Posted by hmhawk on March 30, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pack your bags and "come East young man".
Posted by IPOrange on March 30, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We have immediate needs on the D-line. Early playing time has to be a draw for this young man.
Posted by OwensboroVol on March 30, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Son, My life is nearing the end as I enter my later years. There are a lot of things that I have done in my life which I regret, going to college and getting my degree at the University of Tennessee is not one of them and is in fact one of the proudest things I have done. Take it from a man entering his 60's with bad heart disease, when I am on my death bed I will be asking my wife to bury me in my Orange attire. If you decide to attend the University of Tennessee it will be a magic moment in your life and one which you will never regret.
Posted by dvols on March 30, 2008 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
easy owenboro! someone stole my phone there two weeks ago. thanks to you i have new respect for owensboro! hard town to get to!
bring them on! like to get state talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Plasticman on March 30, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you're considering FSU, call Brandon Warren and ask him about the "Noles. Come to K-town and play with Walker and help the Vols get back to the promise land (NCAA Champs!!)
Posted by awhill00 on March 30, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in Memphis and am also a CBHS graduate. I've seen Courtney Easterwood play many times. We WANT this guy. Keep talking to him, Chris. This guy is a VOL!
Posted by Gigavol on March 31, 2008 at 1:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened to my post? Don't shoot the messenger, look at the message!
Posted by wjackson on March 31, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
“I just love the tradition when they come out in the ‘T.’ I just get goosebumps all over my arm.”
Are we recruiting a guy with one arm? John Adams will be all over Phil on this. LMAO
I can't wait to see the new offense once these kids have it down. Go Vols!!!
Posted by givehim6 on March 31, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We always need good linemen. An idea I like, get the school's name out there when the kids are starting to think collages. Then when time comes to pick a school, they already know what to expect.
Posted by fulmersbelly on March 31, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
""wjackson: “I just love the tradition when they come out in the ‘T.’ I just get goosebumps all over my arm.”
Are we recruiting a guy with one arm? John Adams will be all over Phil on this. LMAO""
That comment is a bucketful of WIN!
Posted by FLAVOLS on March 31, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As a Vol and a CBHS alum (class of '85) as well, you cannot make a better choice for your football career.
Go Vols!
Posted by AllVol on March 31, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OwensboroVol, man, you got me all choked up. I am a UTC graduate, but I am also a Chattanoogan. I am also a Tennessean. Anyway, that is damned fine writing, my friend. God Bless.
Posted by AllVol on March 31, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And wjackson, you made me laugh out loud. Good one. I can't wait to see this offense either. Lord, how long is is until Football Time in Tennessee? Go Big Orange!
Posted by awhill00 on April 1, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Easterwood is a monster, and one of the top three prospects in Memphis. We also want RB Gabriel Hunter of Kingsbury and WR Marlon Brown of Harding Academy. Get these three guys, and we've got an awesome class of recruits in the works. GO VOLS!!
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