Posted by VolPride_13 on May 3, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Man, Now we're talkin', Power Running Backs galore!!

Posted by dqnapier on May 3, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like Toney wants to beat UGA as bad as I do. That's what I like to hear out of our recruits. We need more kids who understand the rivalries we have with UGA, Florida, and Bamalama.

Posted by bamacheats on May 3, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This kid has 'project LB' written all over him.

Posted by AlpharettaVol on May 3, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Us hometown guys are pretty proud right now!

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on May 3, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome to the Vol family Toney. I look forward to seeing you run all over the Dawgs!!

Posted by orangesox on May 3, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with dqnapier. Having talented kids come in from California and parts all over is great, but sometimes they don't understand what it means to line up against the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and so on.

Posted by alfrizzle097 on May 3, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Leave it to them not to say anything about his recruiting ranking

Posted by yemmusdarb on May 3, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I second "bamacheats" notion. I hope this kid enjoys hitting as much as he does being hit, because that's what he'll be doing.

Posted by miamiVOL on May 3, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

good to hear, now lets get some big linemen!!

Posted by kingmufasa76 on May 3, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Running back
Alpharetta (GA) Milton

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 227 lbs
Forty: 4.6 secs
Class: 2009 (High School)
Not ranked coming soon

Posted by KingsportVol on May 3, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

“I like having the ball in my hand,

Now that's what I'm talking about.Free TDTN.

Posted by 99gator on May 3, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

fellas

he wants to beat georgia because they did not offer him a scholarship and that's obviously where he wanted to go.

he could have been given a scholarship to any school that plays georgia and he would want a piece of georgia. this kid knows jack about tenn-georgia. for him, it's personal.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the attitudes and grades these early commits have.They are all at around a 3.0...Vandy was recruiting Williams heavy as well, but probably new their chances were slim.

I believe there is an instate D-tackle that would commit to UT now if they would offer.And yes we are recruiting him.He doesn't have the star power of a Davenport ,but is a rising name, and we need to sign 6-7 DT's(IMO) this yr and not all are going to be 5*'s.The one I'm refering to is:

Curtis King 6-3/270/- Memphis, TN

People around Memphis say he's nasty.This is why I think UT shouldn't wait.

"I grew up a Tennessee fan, but if Ole Miss offers, I'd seriously think about committing," King said on Sunday.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, If that was the case he could have waited.I think for him it was the principle of the matter.

Williams said he has no intention to listen to other colleges, as they will assuredly make a late push. He said he won’t take any official visits, other than to UT, this fall.

That tells me we might have won out anyway.Who knows?

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, It wasn't as if UGA just blew him off.They were in contact w/, and visiting him.Auburn and Bama also have visited w/ him.

"Vanderbilt and Florida are the two schools showing me the most love, but I know some others send letters and some came by the school," Williams said. "Georgia's Coach [Tony] Ball came by to talk with my coach about me and Auburn came by too."

Posted by 99gator on May 3, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

savage

did not see any of that in this article.

however, what i wrote has nothing to do with the kid being a good player or bad player. i don't know anything about the kid.

but, it would appear to me, that he did not receive the kind of love from georgia that he was looking for and seems bitter about it.

there's nothing wrong with that either.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, You may be right , but actually Hooker said something about Georgia not offering not Williams.Maybe he just doesn't care for Georgia.

All I am saying is ,that if a school I wanted to go to was showing interest, then why wuouldn't I wait?NSD isn't untill Feb...

Posted by VOLS85 on May 3, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

blame fulmer

Posted by 99gator on May 3, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

savage

true. kids also say they are done with the process and change their minds, because as you pointed out.....february is so far away.

sometimes a kid can feel "dissed" by not getting the proper love early on and that kid will never open his door to that school again. that could have happened.

maybe he hates mark richt or uga the dog.

but, the whole process is so premature at this point.

what if tenn wins a national title and kids who did not have tenn on their radar all of a sudden want to check tenn out?

what if fulmer is fired?

what if this kid gets hurt his senior year?

so, many things can still happen. there are some kids who are tired of their phone ringing and texting that they make a choice now and stick with it.

this is probably one of those kids.

Posted by pdhuff on May 3, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

son, just keep that pi## and vinegar attitude. We need massive injections of it on the Hill.

Welcome.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator , Believe me I know what you mean.One of my big disappointments so far was Dallas Lee of Georgia.He had Tennessee listed as his favorite, and talked about being disgruntled that Georgia didn't offer.As soon as they did he commited, and has shut down his recruitment.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on May 3, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh no! Another commitment from a quality player. The future looks bleak.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 3, 2008 at 8:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually this kid is originally from Tennessee.He lived here for 13 yr's before moving to Atl.Maybe he was just sick of hearing people down there bash his home state team.

Posted by Madkels on May 3, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Milton is a top notch H.S. here in the ATL burbs. Great teachers/coaches and great atmosphere. Most kids coming out of Milton are great students too. Hope he brings it all to UT. Glad to see us get one from my backyard here in GA!

Posted by pmidude56 on May 3, 2008 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whether he's an RB or a LB...just glad he's all-Vol and has "no intention of listening to other coaches". Just hope he sticks with that attitude even if Mark Richt comes calling!

Posted by sjt18 on May 4, 2008 at 4:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"what if this kid gets hurt his senior year?"

Tauren Poole was underrated in part because he got hurt and alot of schools backed off. CPF and UT never waivered... It's probably Saban you're thinking of...

Posted by DaddyVol on May 4, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sjt18, i couldn't agree more. The player above tauren poole was 4 star and tauren poole was 3 star. Couldn't be that much difference between him and the other guy. But in peoples minds they look at it differently. Without injuries he would have been 4 star easily. Who's to say this georgia boy isn't a 5 star linebacker. This offensive staff is no joke!!! One thing that seems to hold truth is their recruiting abilities and what I here is that they are passionate about hitting the road and meeting parents and the kids. Not like chavez sitting at home like a grumpy ol' hermit and recruiting a player here and there!! GOOOVOLS!!!

Posted by givehim6 on May 4, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

One thing I noticed was he was recruited by Scott. I rememberer when Clawson first introduced Scott Clawson said he was a very good recruiter, hopefully we got our replacment to Trouper. But we need to get some good D linemen. GO VOLS!

Posted by douglasawilliams on May 4, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm glad he is coming to UT. KingMufasa where did you get your stats on Williams? If, accurate 4.6 isn't the fastest back in the world but he has some size at 226 and 6'1" and that does mean something. Hopefully, CPF doesn't try to convert him into a LB because this young man does not lack confidence. Welcome to Tennessee.

Posted by Ashley on May 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"what if this kid gets hurt his senior year?"

What if Teabag gets hurt his jr year?

99gator, tell them down their in Gainesville that we are 120 days from Football Time In Tennessee!!!

Posted by TurboFan on May 4, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anybody remember the recruiting story on Jamal Lewis. Didn't he have a grudge against Georgia too?

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 4, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Posted by bamacheats on May 3, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This kid has 'project LB' written all over him."

What in this article suggests that? Loser.

Posted by marc_ash on May 4, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Doesn't matter if this young man is upset about getting the shaft from UGA. 99gator, I understand what you are saying, but if taking it personally makes him want to give his best every year we play the pups then so be it. I'm still not convinced that if UGA comes along he won't exit stage left.

Posted by marc_ash on May 4, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Doesn't matter if this young man is upset about getting the shaft from UGA. 99gator, I understand what you are saying, but if taking it personally makes him want to give his best every year we play the pups then so be it. I'm still not convinced that if UGA comes along he won't exit stage left.

Posted by agentorange on May 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gaytor, i still have no idea why you read about the vols or post on this site. you must have recevied your blackbelt in "loser" from zook.

Posted by jawbreaker on May 4, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, you are welcome anytime, as you are perhaps the most diplomatic, and knowledgable of the rival team posters.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 4, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40plusVol , Yep.UGA was higher on Jasper Sanks, whom never came close to Lewis.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Another stimulating post from agentorange. BTW, I think Zook's team won the Rose Bowl.

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 4, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give the ball to Dupree. He will drive it home.

Posted by pdhuff on May 4, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gen F, I don't know why some would consider him an LB. 900 yds rushing, why just keep loading the offense. We can find eleven to throw out on "D". Maybe Dupree at MLB.

Good philosophy, we SHOULD outscore most people...

Posted by knoxsingle on May 4, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe this kid will meet a lot of SEC linebackers as he runs them over.

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 4, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beefed up running back making defensive tackles? Hm? Fritter Logic.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That dose of "Fritter Logic" is almost as scary as my suggestion of a 2-9 Buzzard defense a few months back. It makes since given that we have what seems like 37 defensive backs and 3 legitimate defensive tackles on the roster.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: we could send the Chief out recruiting.....oh, wait a minute....

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 4, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When will Chavis deliver his baby? And when will he visit Oprah?

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For all the english majors and 4th grade teachers out there, excuse the earlier spelling error...sense.

Glad you caught yourself TJ, Chief doesn't "do" recruiting. He doesn't want to subject himself to wearing a hat backwards to relate to the youth of America.

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on May 4, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This kid looks like a quality back. I think the reason UGA has not looked harder at him is because they have redshirt soph Moreno, redshirt freshman Caleb King ('07 4-star) RB, freshman Dontavious Jackson ('08 4-star) enrolled in Jan, freshman Richard Sameul('08 5-star) enrolled in Jan, Carlton Thomas ('08 4-star) arriving in this summer, and they had a March commitment from Washuam Ealey ('09 4-star). That makes three RB commitments with the 2008 class. There is only one ball to go around so I don't think they are taking another back with this class. UGA will focus on offensive/defensive tackles, tight-ends and receivers the rest of the way with maybe a LB and DB thrown in there.

Posted by BSweet on May 4, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Glad to see some early success at recruiting, but like so many of you others out there, I keep hoping for a rash of DL commits. I just don't understand how a school like UT who has had such success at putting DLs in the league can't seem to get commitments. Arguably the greatest of all time, Reggie White played here! I know that was a long time ago but it's not like we haven't had success since. You'd think kids would want to come here and be part of that legacy. I just don't get it.

Posted by murrayvol on May 4, 2008 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ: Are you talking about "Zook's team" in this year's Rose Bowl or last year's Fiesta??

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Murray: Rose

Posted by sjt18 on May 5, 2008 at 1:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree this kid looks more like an LB at UT than a RB. However, I think Rogan's 40 time in HS was supposedly in the 4.5's... the General reported that he's now the fastest Vol and runs a sub-4.4. Good college training programs can get guys to their optimum speed. Maybe they think Williams has more in him.

Posted by pdhuff on May 5, 2008 at 8:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Could "roids" make him a d-lineman? LOL

Posted by Brama on May 5, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Will be a linebacker in College. Only Rushed for 900 yds & we are beating Kentucky for the prospect. What about Georgia, Bama, Florida, South Carolina. All of these schools are in his backyard & he didn't get an offer from.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 5, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Easy now pdhuff, that kind of talk is acceptable in Tuscaloosa but around here, we pride ourselves on our all-natural 240 lb defensive tackles.

Posted by pdhuff on May 5, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

True, Ikid, I should have known better. We need to insure out 11th ranked "D" will have the material to maintain that lofty rating.

What has happened to us and D-line recruiting?
We have bad breath or need to change deodorant?

Well, lets go get some more DBs.....

Posted by sjt18 on May 6, 2008 at 1:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff, I think UT might have gotten the DT from GA this past year had the conduct problems not been so untimely. Some said UT was in the lead until the marijuana thing with Jones and Paige. They probably lost that OL to Clemson over the same thing... especially considering the image Bowden is cultivating through FCA et al.

Posted by volboy81 on May 6, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what Memphis HS does Curtis King play for? ...anyone know?

Posted by thesavageorange on May 6, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Memphis (TN) Trezevant

Posted by mike122948 on May 7, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHAT ABOUT D-LINEMEN??????? We need some Hendersons, Haynesworths & Walkers!!!!!!!!!!