Rain couldn't put a damper on Tennessee's Junior Day on Saturday. The Vols hosted nearly 100 prospects and some of the top high school players in the region.
Here are some notables:
n Markeith Ambles: One of the elite receiver prospects in the southeast, the wideout from Henry County High School in McDonough, Ga., has scholarship offers from most every school in the region.
UT is looking for more tall receivers. Already 6-foot-2, Ambles could grow enough to fit the bill.
n Barry Brunetti: The athletic quarterback from Memphis University School is one of the more intriguing prospects in the state. Ole Miss, Duke and Mississippi State reportedly have offered Brunetti a scholarship but it is unclear how he'll fit into UT's plans. The Vols are thought to be focusing on pro-style passers.
n Storm Johnson: UT was one of the first schools to offer the tailback from Loganville, Ga. Interest is growing in Johnson, who recently transferred from Buford, Ga.
Georgia could prove a formidable foe if it decides to make a strong push for Johnson, whose mentor, highly touted cornerback Branden Smith, signed with Georgia last month.
n Denzel McCoy: UT is one of many schools that have offered a scholarship to the defensive tackle from Northview High in Duluth, Ga. McCoy is one of the elite prospects in the Southeast and perhaps the nation.
n Jacques Smith: The defensive end from Ooltewah had high school coaches talking all last season. Now, college coaches are equally impressed. Likely the top prospect in the state, Smith committed to UT on Feb. 4.
n James Stone: One of the most coveted prospects on UT's board. The offensive lineman from Maplewood High in Nashville would fill a major need for UT's 2010 class. Immediate playing time will be a strong sell for Stone, who is one of the elite prospects in the state.
n Zak Tait: After suffering a serious knee injury during the 2007 season, the Catholic offensive lineman/defensive tackle sat out the 2008 season. He returns to the field for spring practice and once he proves he's healthy he will be one of the better prospects in the state.
Tait has one scholarship offer - from Colorado - but has several other schools interested. Stanford, Oregon and Georgia Tech have shown strong interest.
UT will judge Tait in spring practice.
n Brian Vogler: The tight end from Brookstone School in Columbus, Ga., would be a great fit for UT, which has seen two tight ends move to other positions in the past week. Vogler is one of the best tight ends in the region.
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Comments » 61
stayingorange writes:
Here's hoping UT is the first choice for all these guys.
tnbigg writes:
Good.
gohawks1 writes:
"The Vols are thought to be focusing on pro-style passers."
THOUGHT TO BE? If not, then somebody has some 'splaining to do about why Tajh Boyd wasn't welcome with open arms.
gohawks1 writes:
Biggie, where in the wide world of sports have you been lately, brother?
gnm53108 writes:
Would really,really,really like to see some linemen signed,both ol and dl.
Did I mention really.
volroadwarrior writes:
Yes, we need to load up on OLs and DLs, plus a couple of QBs.
volstasis writes:
Do you think that Jacques Smith can talk any of these guys into committing before time to go home?
bluetick writes:
What about OC Brown ? Wouldn't he also be a top priority? I'm surprised you didn't do a write up on him as well. Vogler would be a good catch even if we do land Charles.
gohawks1 writes:
Really?
bluetick writes:
OC Brown
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.as...
volstasis writes:
Charles seems to be the quiet one of the bunch. I've been looking for some news on him, but I haven't found anything. I did hear that his high school coach is ready for him to make a decision though. He's already scheduled the press conference for Friday.
gnm53108 writes:
Really.
gnm53108 writes:
I'm sure they are taking a look at em.
And remember the fence coach Kiffin talked about.That might give a few more borderline Tennessee kids a chance.
I'm not saying Brown is borderline just speakin of the coaches opinions,not mine.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Studied this post in depth and decided it is definitely
Odd Oggish.
bluetick writes:
Off topic a bit but a nice interview with OKU most recently on why he moved and his stance on schools.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruit...
GerryOP writes:
http://www.halcyon.com/jmashmun/npd/h...
tnbigg writes:
Hey Bro'! I've been runnin' ragged on the road! The first quarter for me is insane! Hope you're well.
bluetick writes:
According to Scout and many others he is one of the best in the country. Well no sense in banging any heads against the wall but just thought GVX would have mentioned more about him. Here is his scout profile
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&...
16 yrs old in one of these clips. Look how fast dude is at 315. Jesus!
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=146&am...
tnbigg writes:
I sent the info to a contact at Ogg Hall up in Wisconsin and that was the general consensus of the evaluation of the information imparted by me to them Re; Above listed column.
Keep the darters hidden. Big darter demand coming up. It's in the stimulus plan.
gnm53108 writes:
Not disagree'n but I thought that was Marlon.
gnm53108 writes:
He looks like a stud.
txvolsfan writes:
YAWN
bluetick writes:
That was Marlon Brown, not O.C.
jmillran writes:
I could be wrong...but, I'm pretty sure you're thinking of Marlon Brown.
elizabethtonvol72 writes:
Dang! The Kiff's have some pretty good moves!
gnm53108 writes:
Thanks bluetick and jmillran.
I thought that was right.
ctownvol writes:
You need to do better than that zz if you want to boost the number of posts on this thread. Good luck Dave.
gnm53108 writes:
Damn good start.
gohawks1 writes:
Sounds like a winner. 3700 yards as a junior is impressive. He has the size and build, too.
blitzshoot writes:
QB hunt in progress.
dvhill100 writes:
ESPN had an article that a new coaching staff is best judged by their second recruiting class. Here's hoping LK and company do the deal and bring in a top 5 class.
utmdm writes:
You know, I still don't understand, you know, the whole thing. You know, this this whole high school celebrity thing is out of hand....you know.
bluetick writes:
I guess I know now. :)
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Thanks.
Doing some work on a new hill's coat-of-arms and so far we have a Ogg in the center extracting a Bud can from a ditch. Darters and herons will be the next to be added.
Stay tuned.
bobbytodd writes:
Blog exclusive: Not enough people are talking to ZZ so he is trying to get you to ask for his source. However, I have my own exclusive. ZZ's Mom is giving 2 for 1's at Pull and Park trailer park. Mention this add and get a coupon for a reverse reach around.
Sorry for the distraction. Now back to the football talk.
volstasis writes:
I know. That seems to be, you know, the only thing Oku says, you know. No, I personally do not know, or anybody else as far as that goes, you know. I thought that's why they interviewed him, so we may know something, but I still don't know anything, you know.
rockytopatl writes:
Hey dude, that's how the KNS computer times off the story. Hooker doesn't put the time on it.
Go Vols... get these guys!
invisiblekid writes:
Good lord Mr. Hooker, cite your source or at least stop trying to pass it off as your own work. Journalism 101 bro:
http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
invisiblekid writes:
Just trying to do my part to boost the numbers in a tough economy by responding to Ramon/gatorzz.
bluetick writes:
And Tennessee hasn't been in contact with Brown either, according to someone who talks to him online.
invisiblekid writes:
http://missouri.rivals.com/viewprospe...
GGun09 writes:
Vogler the TE is a beast. I live in Columbus and saw him play alot this year. Boy has great hands.
bobbytodd writes:
I wouldn't either. Can't say I would 100% drop out of the race for him if he is that good but I wouldn't get on my knees for him either. I am just afraid he will end up getting us put on probation.
gohawks1 writes:
Big dude. No interest from TN?
bluetick writes:
Tennessee has somewhere around 70 guys here for the day. Obviously, the weather was terrible and some who said they were coming didn't make it.
The two biggest in-state guys in town were James Stone and Barry Brunetti. Barry told Austin Price that he really enjoyed getting to know the coaches more and isn't in any hurry, but he likes Tennessee a lot.
bluetick writes:
Yea I agree. Could be we work with what we have already and I'm fine with that. Those million dollar recruiters are also million dollar coaches and I'm sure can make something happen even if we don't get OKU or Brown. Either way I'm OK. :)
utmdm writes:
Nice read on the Kiffin hate
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/13...
invisiblekid writes:
Sorry, forgot to include this:
http://www.kansas.com/sports/lutz/sto...
"When I talked to Schuckman on Thursday, he added Oregon and Tennessee to the mix."
invisiblekid writes:
Thanks for the link, this guy actually knows what the deal is:
"I think SEC fans/teams are reacting much in the same way. Fans and coaches of other teams love to see Tennessee football spiraling into irrelevancy and their outrage at Kiffin’s largely innocuous comments are most likely in response to the programs productive movements. If they can discourage the program’s growth by repeating the anti-Kiffin mantra, they will do so ad nauseum until the notion becomes almost factual."
In other words, the rest of the SEC is nervous, not that any of our respective troll-boy squatters would ever admit it.
ZR writes:
What about Hannah Montana?
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