Todd Chandler maintains he is committed to Miami - even though he doesn't sound like it.
"I'm committed but Tennessee is starting to weigh on me; I can say that," said the highly touted defensive tackle from Northwestern High School in Miami
Chandler visited Knoxville this weekend as part of Tennessee's summer camp. The Vols, led by defensive line coach Ed Orgeron, made an impression.
"That had my mind wandering a lot," the 6-foot-1, 290-pounder said of his college decision. "It was real competitive up there. Coach O taught me a lot of things. He showed me some things I could improve on in my game. All around, it was just a good time."
Chandler also spent time with UT coaches Lane and Monte Kiffin. The attention Chandler received has already warranted a return visit.
"Oh yeah," Chandler said. "I'll definitely take an official visit to Tennessee."
Chandler said he is primarily considering UT, Miami and Georgia. He said he'll visit Athens for a camp in mid-July.
Chandler is also considering North Carolina and Florida International. He'll also visit Oregon this summer.
"It's going to come down to signing day," Chandler said.
Chandler said he's unsure what Miami's coaches will think about him visiting UT.
"I didn't tell them I was in Tennessee," he said. "I told them I was going to a couple of camps and stuff. I didn't go into specifics."
Chandler's teammate, offensive guard Torrian Wilson, did not make the trip to UT's camp as previously planned. Both are considered to be in the top 250 prospects in the nation.
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Comments » 32
state08 writes:
Be afraid miami, here comes the lane train
tums writes:
I like the sound of this, the more the better. But if he does come to the good side, wouldnt that make it about 50 DL commits for next year?
bigtangerine writes:
What about OLs?
The DLs are getting on board, but we need offensive linemen like Wilson much more. Wilson runs circles around Jose on the same high school team.
The OL situation is critical...
belayvol writes:
Rivals has him listed as position player 11 in country. Runs a 5.19 40.
EB4Heisman writes:
Agreed. If Scroggins commits we will have OL and WR starting to commit
bluetick writes:
It will come down to signing day..here we go again. Already saying it will be signing day when he commits. Whatever.
InertGas writes:
Sometimes DL's become OL's.
Voluvr writes:
Exactly. I would never commit to Alabama while being on probation. If they even fart on probation they can forget a bowl game.
n2thecheckerboards2 writes:
Its amazing what this coaching staff is doing. I heard Seastrunk and Luc were also at camp. This is unbelievable.
TommyJack writes:
Seastrunk will end up at the University of Mars.
chad_t31 writes:
What's up with florida international?
tennezz writes:
Good DL`s make great OL`s!!!
golfballs03 writes:
Torrain Wilson would be nice
jdcvols#230433 writes:
Have the same concern..where are the committments?
RollTideJoe writes:
Don't fret yourself over it. Bama is just fine and will have another big season. Worry about your own program; there's enough there to worry about.
hueypilot writes:
Very old school TJ. Methinks your humor falls on some younger deaf ears, but Alex Karras is chuckling somewhere. Or was it Don Meredith?
TommyJack writes:
I new someone would get it. :)
Gator7 writes:
You're right, bama was on probation when they were selling books, repeat offenders, no real penalty. bama cheats! gators suck & cheat! GO VOLS!!!
n2thecheckerboards2 writes:
Worry about our own program???? LMAO, is anyone else hearing this?????? We have a Bama fan on OUR site telling us to worry about our own team.
davemanthevolfan writes:
I understand that the NCAA is starting a new investagation into Bama buying more players. Want they ever learn?
hotrodvol writes:
Here is little Nicky whinning to the press.
http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2009/06/n...
tennezz writes:
If there`s anything we don`t do Its fret any worry over alabama! So you can rest easy over that!
GerryOP writes:
According to Alex Karras, that's where Otis Sistrunk went!
GerryOP writes:
75 -- Fear The Kiffin...
VOLFORLIFE writes:
Gerry, you and TJ are beginning to worry me. I'm beginning to think you guys may be almost as old as me.
I'm glad you remembered Sistrunk's name! I was beginning to stroke out trying to remember who it was. But I can still see the steam rising off that bald head. That was some good stuff.
GO VOLS!!!
JUGHEAD
corrinebrown writes:
Thank you Alex Karras
ThurmondEppy writes:
The powers that be should do away with this "commitment" concept. It has no relevance and no meaning. Unfortunately it's probably a commentary on society in general. Lack of commitment is seen everywhere, fatherless kids, dropping out of school, etc. Now having said that, I'm all for this guy coming to UT.
AllVol1 writes:
The time is at hand...Unite in the Orange Swarm!!
txvolsfan writes:
Marc,
Can you imagine these young mens eyes when they set down and go over defense with Monte?
Especially guys from Florida, they know this guy is the greates defensive mind possibly in the history of the NFL!!!
WOW
AlpharettaVol writes:
I think Otis was captain of the space ship he came in on.
the10sevol writes:
otis always had the cool head-shave going on, didn't he, patterns and designs? and didn't he have a brother who also played in the league? i want to say his name was manny, but when you get to be "our" age, you forget as much as you remember, lol.
GBO
ACKCANE writes:
Chandler is a lock for Miami. He has told everyone he taking his "visits" but there is no way he is playing anywhere other than in Coral Gables next year!
There are players to be had in S. Florida, you'll just have to lure them away from FIU and FAU.
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