Kicker to announce choice between UT, LSU tonight

  • By Dave Hooker
  • Posted July 2, 2009 at 5:18 p.m., updated July 2, 2009 at 5:20 p.m.

Michael Palardy has decided where he will play college football.

The highly touted kicker from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will announce his decision between Tennessee and LSU at approximately 7:00 this evening.

“It’s a tough decision,” the 6-foot, 170-pounder said on Thursday afternoon.

Palardy has 13 scholarship offers. He is the No. 1 kicker in the nation according to Scout.com.

More details to come on Govolsxtra.com and in the News Sentinel.

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SCarolinaVols writes:

Come on Down .....Big Orange Nation Welcomes You

Volunatic writes:

Wear the Big Orange! We need a top-notch kicker!

panties4tebow writes:

Come on to Tennessee Michael!

MattDillon writes:

Kick us to the front young man. You will love the great state of Tennessee.

KiFFiNOMiCS writes:

For the love of GOD SON.....PLEASE COME TO TENNESSEE....we need a money man plus a kicker that can boot it in the end zone every kick off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJPqLm...

VolDad4Life writes:

He is ours. Welcome to Rochy Top!

DownTheField writes:

Tennessee welcomes you Michael!

ColeTrickle writes:

in response to VolDad4Life:

He is ours. Welcome to Rochy Top!

source? link?

nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:

Often times overlooked in recruiting and unappreciated... until, there are 2 seconds left on the clock.

amstelman writes:

Another #1 ranked recruit on the hill would be SWEET!! COME ON UP!!

golfballs03 writes:

in response to vol1:

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He's not a good fit for our system. we need someone who can also play QB

ColeTrickle writes:

i like our chances since Eddie Gran has been recruiting this kid and known him for three years

rbhobbs73#226545 writes:

someone tell this kid that Les Miles doesn't kick field goals, even on the last play of the game when 3 points will win it...he runs the make a touchdown or lose play from 20 yards away.

Lane will let him try 72 yard field goals at the end of the half....

If you are a kicker...which coach sounds better?

Wear the Orange son, it will be the best decision you ever make.

Texas_Slim_Bevo writes:

I remember seeing these same postings during the Marlon Brown signing. "He's Ours!" and "Write it Down!" I was looking over your incoming class but did not see his name. Vol fans act like you have been there before. He is a kicker....kicker...not a qb....not a qb

SkimMilky writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

I remember seeing these same postings during the Marlon Brown signing. "He's Ours!" and "Write it Down!" I was looking over your incoming class but did not see his name. Vol fans act like you have been there before. He is a kicker....kicker...not a qb....not a qb

This is Tennessee, right now, kickers put more points on the board than quarterbacks.

pammyvol1000 writes:

Come to Tennessee Michael!!

Texas_Slim_Bevo writes:

in response to Expat:

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Vol fans celebrate about these so-called signings that never pick UT(k) but when they go to another school you say we did not want him...Marlon Brown.

I apologize for being rude. At UT(Texas)we get 4* and 5* players everyday. I wish UT(k) will get this Kicker.

OrangeMan_86 writes:

There are a lot of 'Tennessee fans' trashing the Vols for this article. Wtf.... starting to wonder if some of them are actually interlopers/trolls pretending to be Tennessee fans.

Tennessee needs a quarterback, we know. Why comment about it on a thread for a kicker and act like getting the number one kicker isn't a big deal? Seeing as he is the best kicker he will probably make most field goals with in 40 yards. That's huge for anytime. Most likely W=wouldn't have lost to Auburn or Wyoming last year if this kid was on board.

Texas_Slim_Bevo writes:

in response to SkimMilky:

This is Tennessee, right now, kickers put more points on the board than quarterbacks.

So true! I see that point and now hope they will get the kicker.

OrangeMan_86 writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

Vol fans celebrate about these so-called signings that never pick UT(k) but when they go to another school you say we did not want him...Marlon Brown.

I apologize for being rude. At UT(Texas)we get 4* and 5* players everyday. I wish UT(k) will get this Kicker.

Thanks for sharing. We don't care about the University of Texas. You can post there if you want to talk about them. They don't even play in the same conference as Tennessee so again, who cares.

Also, Tennessee has been around longer than Texas so Tennessee is the original UT.

y9since80 writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

I remember seeing these same postings during the Marlon Brown signing. "He's Ours!" and "Write it Down!" I was looking over your incoming class but did not see his name. Vol fans act like you have been there before. He is a kicker....kicker...not a qb....not a qb

whats your point

y9since80 writes:

in response to OrangeMan_86:

Thanks for sharing. We don't care about the University of Texas. You can post there if you want to talk about them. They don't even play in the same conference as Tennessee so again, who cares.

Also, Tennessee has been around longer than Texas so Tennessee is the original UT.

if not for tennessee there would be no texas

lebvol writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

I remember seeing these same postings during the Marlon Brown signing. "He's Ours!" and "Write it Down!" I was looking over your incoming class but did not see his name. Vol fans act like you have been there before. He is a kicker....kicker...not a qb....not a qb

As others have stated, we could care less about UTex(UT is in Knoxville). Why don't you find a UTex(UT is in Knoxville)site to talk about the Longholes. Thanks and have a great day!!!!!

utchris writes:

decision delayed until 7:25 eastern

volpreacher writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

Vol fans celebrate about these so-called signings that never pick UT(k) but when they go to another school you say we did not want him...Marlon Brown.

I apologize for being rude. At UT(Texas)we get 4* and 5* players everyday. I wish UT(k) will get this Kicker.

So, let me get this straight. Texas, (not the real UT) got 14 four and five star players in last years class, Tennessee (the real UT) got 11 four and five star players with a staff that had to work from behind. And Texas gets them all the time and UT (Tenn) don't? Know your facts before you brag ok?

NoogaVol55 writes:

in response to y9since80:

if not for tennessee there would be no texas

So true....TX would be part of Mexico (It is debatable that it already is) if it were not for some brave "Volunteers".

Screw Tex-Azz

kiffownsfla writes:

we sure need this guy!

CorchUrbenMyers writes:

vol qwest has just reported his choyce!

HollySpringsVOL writes:

in response to volpreacher:

So, let me get this straight. Texas, (not the real UT) got 14 four and five star players in last years class, Tennessee (the real UT) got 11 four and five star players with a staff that had to work from behind. And Texas gets them all the time and UT (Tenn) don't? Know your facts before you brag ok?

So why can't your team or conference beat the SEC for national championships with all those good players you get every year. Must be suck @ss coaching.

VOLMAN40 writes:

lets see, what do you get from tex-azz, steers and qu**rs??

chad_t31 writes:

Hope we can "palardy" hard after his decision!

give_him_6 writes:

Well?

Hounddog writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

I remember seeing these same postings during the Marlon Brown signing. "He's Ours!" and "Write it Down!" I was looking over your incoming class but did not see his name. Vol fans act like you have been there before. He is a kicker....kicker...not a qb....not a qb

Let's play football. Hounddog

volsgirl writes:

Michael..........Welcome to Rocky Top we need you.

PepperGrinder (Inactive) writes:

in response to SkimMilky:

This is Tennessee, right now, kickers put more points on the board than quarterbacks.

The kicker is often the leading scorer. It's like that with most teams.

GreenDevilVol writes:

in response to nicksjuzunk#646117:

Often times overlooked in recruiting and unappreciated... until, there are 2 seconds left on the clock.

Very true nick, this kicker should not pass by without some love from this staff.

Here is one that should not get away....like the General said.......

"Games are won on defense and the kicking game"

pms151 writes:

He has nothing to lose coming to UT. Great kicking school and even if the new regime falls flat he will be kicking even more. Lsu is falling, UT is climbing.

GreenDevilVol writes:

in response to Expat:

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Or that it is any of your business !!!!

txvolsfan writes:

in response to Texas_Slim_Bevo:

Vol fans celebrate about these so-called signings that never pick UT(k) but when they go to another school you say we did not want him...Marlon Brown.

I apologize for being rude. At UT(Texas)we get 4* and 5* players everyday. I wish UT(k) will get this Kicker.

If Texas is so good then why can't Mack keep Kindle out of a car!!
and if you are so good why does Mack only have 1 Nat. Champ. with all those 4 and 5*'s? Does that mean your coach is no good???
Just questions you started it, deal with all your talent and your lack of championships!!!

GreenDevilVol writes:

I do believe that Paladay sees the writing on the wall,come to TENNESSEE and be the first four year starter since Reviez !!!!!!!

txvolsfan writes:

in response to txvolsfan:

If Texas is so good then why can't Mack keep Kindle out of a car!!
and if you are so good why does Mack only have 1 Nat. Champ. with all those 4 and 5*'s? Does that mean your coach is no good???
Just questions you started it, deal with all your talent and your lack of championships!!!

AND, If not for a super human effort from Vince Young you would not even have the 1 championship!!! So, how does it feel to be an average team with 4 and 5*'s everywhere???

pammyvol1000 writes:

in response to chad_t31:

Hope we can "palardy" hard after his decision!

Cute Chad!

GreenDevilVol writes:

in response to utwhinesalot:

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No we had to recheck the fax machines !!!!

utchris writes:

UT !!!!!

ColeTrickle writes:

it done! it is Tennessee!

GREATVOLSAFIRE writes:

Good deal, GO VOLS!!!!

rockytopman writes:

in response to marc_ash#231781:

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Great news....welcome MR. Palardy...

y9since80 writes:

in response to marc_ash#231781:

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great news marc

vailvol writes:

i am can't believe i am this fired up for a kicker!! it will be nice to put kickoffs in the endzone for 2010-2013 seasons.

give_him_6 writes:

Wooo-Hoooo!!!!
Welcome to UT Michael!!!!!!!!!!!

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