Tennessee is expecting one official visitor this weekend.
Janzen Jackson, a 6-foot, 175-pound cornerback from Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., has been committed to LSU since February. He is considered by many recruiting services as one of the best cornerback prospects in the nation.
Jackson's father, Lance Guidry, is also a candidate to join new coach Lane Kiffin's staff. Guidry is secondary coach at McNeese State.
Guidry had been defensive coordinator McNeese from 2000-04, but left after the 2004 season to become coach at Carencro High for three seasons.
Guidry was also a standout defensive back for McNeese.
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Comments » 94
cterblan writes:
This will be interesting
HonoluluVol writes:
I don't think Coach Kiffin would sign a bad coach. I know that's what it may appear, but whatever the circumstances, if we get Jackson then we get him. We don't currently have a Secondary coach do we?
orangevolz writes:
And if they do....who cares? It is called recruiting.
lomas98 writes:
I thought only the Memphis basketball team hired relatives of recruits they want.
txvolsfan writes:
You're irrelevant
annemarie writes:
Quid - gatorzz - quid
Volumni writes:
5 Star. At least he's not becoming the head coach like Wade Houston! If he's qualified, what's the problem?
This guy flies! Percy Harvin speed.
This will be the first of many five stars to see the Hill! Definite upgrade on talent coming to a National TV near you! Difference is they will be coached up for a change once they get here.
volcycle writes:
No. Did you ever hear of Wade and Alan Houston? That didn't work out too well.
yeavols#228407 writes:
If you would all ignore him..he might stop responding..it's a kid getting his jollies on the VOL board..nothing else.
givehim6 writes:
I do not think it would be a good idea to hire soomone just to get there son, sounds very unkiffin like.
montanavolfan writes:
Houston?
JKW50 writes:
Wade for Allan Houston?
yeavols#228407 writes:
Givehim6...Don't bother ..it's not worth it..it's just a stupid statement to get you to react.
TommyJack writes:
Ignore all interlopers.
yeavols#228407 writes:
^5 Tommy..he'll just post 1000 responses..waste of time to have to keep jumping over them..
agarn59 writes:
Don't enable the interlopers.
yeavols#228407 writes:
I agree Naval..it's a stretch to say that Kiffin is hiring staff just to get a 5 star. It's a little more involved than that.
Joelomite2j writes:
Just looked at some highlights on Rivals on this kid!
I hope we get him!!!
yeavols#228407 writes:
So anyway..it won't be long until the transgressing interloper disappears..actually in about an hour.
gohawks1 writes:
He's from Louisiana and has been committed to LSU - probably won't change. As a matter of fact, the article says nothing about him coming to TN. That's just Mr. Hooker's way of pushing your buttons a little bit.
ctownvol writes:
And the imposters/posers?
JKW50 writes:
With the defensive staff we have, we dont have to give jobs to someones dad just to get him to come here. monte isnt isnt goin that happen, if the dad is the real deal then getting the son is just a bonus.
Vol43 writes:
I thought your DA was in Miami. You are addicted to us.
JKW50 writes:
* isnt going to let that happen
bls8617#370509 writes:
I don't think they're hiring the guy in order to get one recruit. Especially since hiring the guy doesn't even guarantee they get him. A lot of kids probably wouldn't want the added pressure and criticism of being coached by their dad.
senracjr writes:
It's not illegal,you moron.
tinknoz#660213 writes:
good player, hope it works out in our favor
volinlouisiana writes:
Ever heard the name Wade Houston?
TommyJack writes:
Posers are lower than interlopers.
lilesrt writes:
I live in Carencro Louisiana and I am a huge Volunteer fan. Lance Guidry coached at Carencro High in '04. He was a good coach but not iconic by any means. I find it hard to believe he is a serious canidate for Clk's staff. It really makes me wonder how his name got in the mix. I have to believe if he is hired it will be a father son package deal. His son JJ is a stud at Barbe High School no doubt. I just can not help but think their are better coaching options out there.
yeavols#228407 writes:
Exactly..you wouldn't want to risk a bad hire just because a kid is 5 star. Obviously Kiffin is going after him for his coaching skills. Tennessee was already recruiting his son. Rivals has him listed as a medium interest, but is committed to LSU. Like any recruit..anything can change before Feb 4th.
yeavols#228407 writes:
lol TJ..add charlatans to that list.
diggerland17#448133 writes:
The connection is with Coach O. Coach O is a McNesse St legend and offered the kid when he was @ Ole Miss. Guidry and Coach O are long time friends. Hooker how long do u normally wait until u steal articles off Volquest?
bluetick writes:
Good call.
dadavids writes:
What happened to the other kid that was supposed to visit?
cjraney writes:
But you can fire a coach after one season. Once a player is here its unlikely he will transfer.
I say we follow the Urban Meyer recruiting methodology: do and say whatever it takes to get the kid to sign. If they find out the day after signing day it was all lies, you still have overwhelming odds the kid will play for you.
pammyvol1000 writes:
GO SOONERS!!!
cjraney writes:
My favorite Urban story is when he told a QB prospect [was it Jevan Snead?] that Tebow was going to play LB so they still needed to sign a QB. Although Tebow probably could play LB...
bluetick writes:
Dude! They aren't hiring this guy because of his son. That is just ridiculous. So..if his son gets hurt and isn't about to complete his 4 years they fire the coach ? Come on. That's a Fulmer move not a Kiffin move.
volzcrushm writes:
hey, sounds great! this kid is a 5 star?! go defense! bring the dad too....i'd bet monte and ed will know his worth.
volzcrushm writes:
Right-on!!
ctownvol writes:
Yes sir. Yes they are.
Vol43 writes:
Gotta like Tebow, but at the same time it wouldn't hurt me to see gatorzz go to the car early. Sit in the back seat, suck his thumb and cry.
mpm80#1357758 writes:
id say this is alot better than getting a star qb for hiring his high school coach = pig soooie
cjraney writes:
Another factor is that Monte has said he will coach the DBs.
ThurmondEppy writes:
Just watched the National Anthem on the national championship....
it's not "...gave proof TO the night..." it's
"...gave proof THROUGH the night..."
AAARRRGH!!!
adamsck#591720 writes:
I read on the rivals LSU fansite that John Adams is stepping down because Dave Hooker is having his lovechild. True story.
yeavols#228407 writes:
ya..trying to be nice..it was slaughtered as usual by those so called 'artists' that add their own version..it's appalling
FWBVol writes:
Amazing, a Gator groupie so enthralled with UT that they are on GoVolsXtra a few minutes before Florida plays for the NC. It shows me he fears CLK and Company.
txvolsfan writes:
Because E doesn't seem to equal mc2 with you. You're a little slow and don't take hints well!!!
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