Linebacker Shane Gordon from Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Fla., has committed to Pittsburgh, according to ESPN.com.
The 6-foot, 220-pound Gordon chose the Panthers over Tennessee, Auburn and South Florida. Gordon took an official visit to UT last weekend.
Gordon’s high school teammate, running back Jason Douglas, is also committed to Pittsburgh.
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yeavols#228407 writes:
Fodder for the interlopers..Don't respond..There will be a lot of players not signing with Tennessee as well as other schools will also experience the same thing. We still have a great recruiting class. Don't fall for the plants and interlopers comments when a recruiter doesn't sign with us. It's expected.
MidTennVol writes:
A Rivals three-star ranked 54th...
We can do better.
kjneel#238751 writes:
Pittsburgh? Dave Wannstedt? WTF are you thinking? Have fun playing in the cold and useless north against the likes of Bowling Green & Buffalo.
jimmyrayvol writes:
Reading all these negative post is killing me. We have a new coaching staff that only had 2 months to recruit, and has done a pretty good job. Half of the guys that are coming to visit were long shots, but they weren't even looking prior to our coaching change.
adamsck#591720 writes:
This won't be a great class for Kiffin because he got started so late and the uproar over firing Fulmer. But its amazing that he got so many visits from so many top-notch players and that created a buzz. But the buzz doesn't change the fact that the late start made signing a lot of these kids impossible.
With a full year under their belts I feel like next year's class will be great. Only time will tell.
This kid not signing is not only not the end of the world, it is to be expected.
tngivem6 writes:
Just a little patience, yah yah..I've ben walking the streets at night..just trying to get it right..hard to see with so many around
pdhuff#552644 writes:
True, not a good bet to stay 2 years.
SignalMtnVol writes:
Good luck at Pitt, young man.
volinlouisiana writes:
Not to mention this happens every year. Kids change their minds. We will probably lose Stokes and maybe Oku, but when the dust settles it will be an ok class. Half of these guys won't pan out anyway and some of the unexpected ones will grow into stars. Everyone should just relax and enjoy the ones that do want to play for us.
GoVol writes:
His loss, not ours.
orangebloodgmc writes:
We've got multiple good LBs committed at this time (and another Gordon as well). And Yeavols, thanks for reminding me on what not to do; I have been one of worst offenders. Geaux Vawls!
givehim6 writes:
Probably didn't have what it took to make it in the SEC.
tennrich1 writes:
B-I-N-G-0-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bass_Vol_1998 writes:
you i don't like being stuck in the ground. the streets don't change, but maybe the names...
I tried to resist but couldn't
RUSTYVOLS77 writes:
Come on guys! It's not about a lack of intelligence, or ability, or even testicular fortitude. It is about a choice. These kids are getting to do just what all of us who have completed our higher education had the chance to do. They are choosing to attend the school where they feel most comfortable. From the article, it would seem as though going to a school where a teammate is headed was at least somewhat important to him. Who cares! We will get someone else, and if we don't, then we trust in our coaches to develop the talent, which they have been given. The truth is, either we trust the coaches or we don't.
KENVOL writes:
Is anyone coming to UT? All we are hearing about is the ones not coming. Were these guys ever expected to come to UT?
Gchild writes:
If there is a position in this years class that we are solid at its LB. I'm not worried about this loss. Lets grab up Tana Patrick and all will be right with the world. Pearly Graves and Sam Montgomery among the most important recruits that we NEED. Well, other than QB, but it don't look like thats going to happen this year. So, lets build up the defense and run the ball like madmen.
carolinahurricanevol writes:
hi-five rustyvols77!!!!.............u r absolutely right! i made a comment on one of my posts and it was NOT intended to be demeaning to a recruits choice, but a general joking comment. i do apologize. i was wrong.
huntined#565710 writes:
We need to sign Orson Charles this week-end..he is a hoss of a receiver..6-3 about 220..Get this guy !!!
mrsvol writes:
Well...I must confess...this is my first year to follow recriuting this closely. Is it always this stressful? Its been fun and I've slightly become addicted; checking websites several times daily. Anyways, can't wait to see what the upcoming week holds!! Quick question...I've seen some posters on here and Volnation commenting on Reuben Randall (sp?) visiting this weekend, but I've not seen anything official. Any news on this?
yeavols#228407 writes:
I agree MrsVol..I have never followed recruiting much until the new coaching change. It is rather addictive. I have always believed that stars don't determine what you can do, it's how well you and develop once you get into school. I believe for now anyway, that Coach K has a plan, he is surrounded by good staff, he will get good players, and the rest is up to game day. But for now, it is fun to see who we get. For Rueben Randall, he is out of Bastrop, LA near Monroe and it is even a miracle that Coach K got him in to visit. He's still LSU all the way, but you never know since he states he's still uncommitted. He's supposed to visit, but again, these kids are pulled in all directions. He may just cancel. It's still an eternity for a recruit until Feb 4.
yeavols#228407 writes:
One more thing...it's been 25 posts since we have not been attacked by an incoming interloper SCUD missile nor have we responed to any. GOOD WORK..they know that we are on to something.
JTinCharlotte writes:
yaevols I agree with you that the stars don't mean everything. Scouts has a list from the 2005 class - the 5 star bust. UT had 3, Coker, Crompton and Morley. They have a list of 50.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/834245.html
Maverick1921 writes:
Geez have you guys seen the article Paul Finebum put out in the last few days. If you haven't read the childish rant filled with tears, then go to ESPN.com college football blogs and check out Chris Low's link to the article. I think it is under Chris Low on 1-28-09. What a freakin butthole, and imagine this... He's from Bammer... I wonder which he is more upset about... Kiffin or not being able to find a hair restoration product that will fix that horrible eye sore!!
RoyaltyVol#280778 writes:
His loss, not ours!
JTinCharlotte writes:
mrsvol, I have been a volaholic for many years, but until this year didn't follow recruiting as closely as I have since the coaching change. Now I feel as though I might be becoming a recruitaholic.
DaveVol writes:
Though I am still somewhat skeptical on hiring Kiffin. I don't believe he can be judged by this recruiting class. He and his staff got a lte start. We'll all see what kind of coach he is by the product this fall and the 2010 signing class.
MrBamSeydu writes:
Good. We have enough LB's already.
We don't need any more DBs or LBs, we need DTs / OLs / WRs / Athletes who run 4.1 40s
mrsvol writes:
Thanks for the info! I knew LSU was leading with him but I wasn't sure if he was planning on a visit to Knoxville. I teach high school and you're right its hard to predict what's in the head of a 17/18 year old. I am excited to see some competitive football played with some pride in the fall though!
Docrok writes:
All of these guys are late comers to the UT boards and few if any were expected to even give TN a look! KNS is putting this out as a loss and while the kid chose to sign somewhere else it is important to note that UT wasnt in the running two months ago! So the visit was a positive! And maybe he didnt like UT or maybe he didnt like who he was going to be competing with for playing time! Remember we already have at least 4 LBs in this class, one the 7th rated player at his position!
Docrok writes:
I agree on Randle visiting. Just the fact that he is giving us a look says something about the staff! I agree that I think his heart is in LSU but with their QB troubles, the lack of utilization of the WR's there, and their devotion to the ground game he may feel he has a better shot at NFL and 1st round draft pick at TN
Regulator writes:
http://www.al.com/sports/press-regist...
Seems as though Coach Kiffin has ruffled a few feathers around the SEC. Keep up the good work!!
Regulator writes:
Here's another good read:
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-4-13...
Docrok writes:
I agree on the pride and the competitiveness! Another thing I hope to see is consistency!
feathersax writes:
Finebaum? For cryin' out loud...this so-called sports journalist has his probiscus so far up Nick Satan's rectal regions he'd make a procotologist wince. Hey, anytime we can ruffle SEC coaching feathers, I'm all for it. GO VOLS & Go Coach Kiffin!
rusty_shackleford writes:
118 other DI programs times 20 (avg) per signing class means a TON of guys are going elsewhere. Some posters need not take it as a personal insult!
No one knows what goes through these young men's mind or what is attracting them. Maybe they believe it when a coach tells them they will start as a freshman. Maybe they really don't want to compete. Maybe they were persuaded by a pretty "host." 3000 guys sign scholly's for 3000 reasons.
DisorientedVol writes:
If anyone is interested, here is an article with a positive slant(about Lacy) which this site does not seem to promote.
http://tennessee.rivals.com/content.a...
mlbrown5454 writes:
Don't think Randle is coming.
Oku iffy and visiting Auburn.
Thigpen will go because we will get Lacy.
Volunatic writes:
Please stop posting that. It's kind of irritating after the first 5 times or so.
yeavols#228407 writes:
Thanks DisortientedVol..So far so good..the interlopers haven't destroyed the forum yet. Remember..don't respond to their hate filled sarcasm. =)
invisiblekid writes:
Askew, Mitchell-Thornton, Shackelford, Walls, and hopefully, Greg King looks to be a very solid group of LB's coming in with this class.
Best of luck to Gordon, Wannstedt knows defense.
GreerVol22 writes:
white pine....one word for this kid....skeered.....
mtnsvol44 writes:
If he is too dumb to see that he would be more prepared for the NFL after playing for UT than the Pitts, then he was too dumb to to play for Vols
utdefender88 writes:
Wow another fan. Welcome on board. Thanks for paying so much attention to the vol nation!! congrats on the one good year!
mlbrown5454 writes:
he will look good in that crimson end zone wearing an orange uniform.
wouldn't mind him or oku.
yeavols#228407 writes:
Thanks for not responding to the interlopers..we have taken our board back..it just steams them if we don't respond. Good Job! On another note..we'll all share updates when we get them. Have a good day..
mlbrown5454 writes:
actually, i'll post to whoever i want to, thank you. good job policing a free board.
some of you act about as bad as some of them.
bama987 and 99gator are actually interesting when not provoked by the insults.
jhayes0926#638474 writes:
what are they thinking? doesn't make sense to want to play with your buddy more than to play with what we will have in 2 years. somebody gave this boy some bad advice.
utmdm writes:
What will Thigpen have to do with Lacy? Don't think Lacy is project to be a slot receiver.
utmdm writes:
Where is this proof as to CLK telling him to move on?
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