ORLANDO, Fla. — Tennessee prospect Kenny Shaw committed to Florida State during Saturday's Under Armour All-Star Game. The 6-foot, 160-pound receiver from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando donned a Florida State and did the tomahawk chop to declare his intentions.
Shaw told the News Sentinel this week that he was down to Florida State and UT. Shaw admitted the Seminoles had a slight lead.
"They showed me alot of love through spring ball," Shaw said of Florida State's coaches.
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AtLeastMyTeamHasPerfectSeasons writes:
1st! Dang, FSU somehow has picked up recruiting steam now that CBB is gone..
out_of_town_vol_fan writes:
did no one tell him that we have guns and drugs?
jack_2222#231746 writes:
Dumb kid probably wants to get an education and play football. Not UT's kind.
MTSUVOL writes:
We should have keep Eddie Gran. Oh well.
TN_VOLFAN writes:
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jsm67vol writes:
My vote for most ignorant post of the day. UTs football program has had 1 incident since CLK was hired as HC. And since when have FSU and Miami been competitive in basketball. FSU football will re-emerge now that Bowden has stepped down and younger blood has taken over. Miami made a change a couple of years ago and they have been on the rise again too. And in case you didn't notice, those programs are not 23 scholarships down like UT. The staff at UT got as much out of the available players as possible in their first year. Sure UT has some talent on starting lineup, but when there are injuries and backups come in, it shows as was the case in the chikin bowl.If your going to discredit UT and its athletic program, you might want to study up or shut up!
Voicesnmyhead writes:
Actually funny in a sad kind of way. I don't know what the answers are, just know I luv my VOLS
RoadTrip writes:
My vote for the best post of the day. Fully agree.
Liberal_Vol writes:
What a bunch of cry babies on here - actually, probably trolls and Fulmerites just trying to tear the program down.
I gladly admit the guns, drugs, and thugs we have are getting us some very bad press and need to get kicked off the team. We need to tighten up discipline too I guess - I'm not in the program so can't say we weren't already disciplined short of lock down on all outside activity with people...
True fans won't make comments like I see on here, so they must be trolls or Fulmerites with an axe to grind.
FEARinSEC writes:
No big loss, we will be fine at WR. We have other holes to fill. FSU showed all that love because UT stopped showing love.
Good luck, young man!
Go Vols!!
uttcut writes:
I agree with all but one...it has been 2 incidents, not one
don't forget the shoplifting
oldQB writes:
Michael Taylor named MVP for his team in under amour game.
rockytopvol writes:
What about Taylor getting MVP at ua game go bold we could sure use Dorsey green and stone too
brown-bag-vol-fan writes:
Soggy sucks USCwest can have him
Vol1967 writes:
Starting to look like a pattern here. You can only imagine what these kid's parents are saying about UT and big bad Knoxville. Guns and drugs will get you nowhere, fast.
TennesseeTuxedo writes:
Everyone but a blind, deaf mute knew that Shaw was going to commit to FSU. People want to erroneously give Gran the credit for turning these recruits to FSU. However, they have forgotten that Florida A&M's campus is a stone's throw away from FSU. FSU has unofficially utilized Florida A&M coeds in a way that would make the Orange Pride look like Puritans.
http://www.thevolunteeronline.com
paul5170 writes:
Not so sure we seen the real Scroggins.I'd hate to think we had any of his lineman in his game today coming to tn.All so hope Palardy is better than what this Parkey kid showed.
VolMoment writes:
The people on here who think this is the AD's fault or the coaches fault are the reason this society we live in is like it is. They don't understand the real world and probably live in a glass house. Nobody in management of UT can stop young men or women from doing things in there free time. Check out the number of students that do drugs and carry guns in their auto. You would be shocked, are we suppose to ask the Chancellor and the President to be removed since they didn't baby sit the 25,000 plus students.
I am for removing them from the program, but if you negative posters have someone in your family do something wrong, then remove yourself from the family.
MANVOL writes:
Finally somebody gets it. We are a depleated football team thanks to CFP. Go Vols.
Ayres_Hall writes:
The most stupid comment, so far, in 2010.
gwbask writes:
One of Gran's responsiblity was special teams, and cost us the Alabama game. Plus we didn't have a punt or kickoff return for a TD (at least, I don't think) we had kicking problems all year long. I don't regret him being gone. I think CLK has already replaced him with someone better.
Brentwoodvol writes:
That a boy, keep those positive posts coming!!!!! I need more good news!!!!!!!!!
Voicesnmyhead writes:
I agree to some of your post LV and disagree with some. Let me start by saying noone bleeds orange deeper than I do NOONE,but when these things happen we have to look at ourselves and call a spade a spade if it fits. We need to "weed" out the problem people in both fb and bb take our "shots" of criticism from hecklers and go on. What goes around comes around eventually. Winning will shut the real trolls up faster than anything else.
adamsck#591720 writes:
I think its interesting that the coaches that leave are the two that had responsibility for two of our most glaring weaknesses this year: special teams and wide receivers. i wondered when Wilson and Gran left if it was because Kiffin had made it clear that their production was not acceptable. That is pure speculation on my part but I don't believe in coincidences. It certainly didn't appear that Kiffin made any effort to keep them and and then we know Kippy makes a ton more than Wilson did. And I expect that guy from the Bucs will make significantly more than Gran did as well. I guess my point is this--if Wilson and Gran had been indispensable Kiffin has shown he knows how to keep people. And he didn't keep Wilson or Gran. Just a thought.
ghob67 writes:
totally agree... some of these people are just ignorant that have no clue about playing ball
tlallman writes:
His favorite was Florida State all along. We need some good news. Coaches better get busy recruiting next week.
rockytopvol writes:
there are 6 uncommited prospects in UA game that we have a good shot at,not to mention 7 that are commited that we're still hounding..Army game next sat. same deal several uncommited guys that we're there on and some commited we're hard after.We'll end up with a great class, signing a whole lot of kids.Look for 30 to 32 signees there are 4 spots they can float so go UT.
volover writes:
anybody see the guys holding the "come to auburn" sign? They had to be donors or alum to hold a sign like that... I can see the NY Times being all over this with a NCAA investigation soon to follow
Jedgarhoover writes:
I'll stick up for you since obviously the people who have responded think that driving around with a couple of guns in the car with weed in it is not a big deal and is worthy of a second chance.
When I see the words guns, drugs, police across two major sports teams in the athletic department, I question the effectiveness of leadership.
We can argue over a misdemanor versus felony, who the car was rented from (last time I checked at Hertz they didn't give me a 357 magnum under the seat option), and whether they are guilty or not. There were guns involved and you don't accidentally happen upon them. I know who I associate with and whether they might have a couple of guns on them. Unless they are a hunter, or are trying to legally protect themselves, chances are they are a bit shady. And yes these same folks can be students at a university who if caught one time would be booted right the hell out.
Bottom line the athletes wear an orange and white shirt. They represent a university. Guarantee you that a UPS driver would be fired for hauling a weapon under the front seat of the truck. UPS has an image to protect. Do we?
Now, if a shooting happens in the near future from a player in our athletic department, we can all say well gee we didn't have a warning sign and we just didn't want to up our standards on behavior and don't you know it's the individuals responsibility to monitor his own behavior.
Why don't we just throw our hands in the air and demand less from our leaders. Wake up folks marijuana is not legal even though it causes less harm to the body. You can't work for a major company, hell you can't drive a commerical freight truck if you test positive.
Not saying one test for weed in your urine and you are out, I do think twice and you are gone. Get caught with a weapon in your posession once and don't let the door hit you on the way out.
I wonder if we could train Smokey to find weed and turn him loose in the dorms. I also wonder how many times he'd run on the football field or basketball court during a game (provided we could move him from the student section).
We keep it up, more than the KPD well be involved.
Ringside writes:
would have been nice to have had some real receivers thursday night.
arkyvol writes:
160? unless he can ourrun mcclusker (which i doubt) and has 6 fingers on each hand, i'd to f.s.u., take him with our blessings.
crimsonviper writes:
Taylor looked extremely good today...
Nice pick-up for the Vols..GBO.
rockytopvol writes:
All except Dorsey and he played really well today.Besides Easley he stood out more than any one else out of Floridas commits.He said he was 55 percent commited that means we are in good shape to steal him.
rockytopvol writes:
He won the obstacle course in the skills competition also, he has a motor that runs nonstop
scvols writes:
What is going on???? Should we be worry??? Can we still have a top 5 class???
jawbreaker writes:
Jedgar, I didn't have time to read your long post..I'm sure it is well thought-out and reasoned; but, I am curious, are you currently wearing that fluffy black dress with flounces and laces?
jobrando#216494 writes:
Phil is back
Jedgarhoover writes:
Thanks for the laugh. I usually just blow my lid every 5 years so I'm on a roll.
No, I've upgraded to a Lady GaGa/Marilyn Manson get up. Makes it easier to conceal the big heater I've got strapped on my thigh (I still have my 1928 gun permit). I wish they'd bring Clinton back as these polticians nowdays just don't have the flair.
VolInIndy writes:
Another bright spot at the UA game besides Taylor was J. James. Analyst stated hewas the best OL this week. He looked good on all but one play where a speed-rusher faked him outside and cut back inside. Blew guys several yards down field more than a few times. Looks like a potential starter at OT to me.
rockytopvol writes:
He was great also, add green and stone and cullen and robinson and OL looks tuff,Miller was a little quiet but Lemonier played well, should land him too.
carlsusanellis#574472 writes:
The reason we are down on scholarships is because CLK ran them off.
kman29 writes:
What exactly is Meyer lying about? Returning as the coach? lol! Now what sense would that make for him to plan to not return, but lie to the recruits that he was? If he wasnt going to return or didn't plan on it, selling recruits on coming to UF wouldnt benefit him at all. As for UF still getting the recruits, well yeah its Florida, it sells itself. The same reason bozo Zook after multiple 5 loss seasons still kept bringing in top recruits. And while Florida got some good commitments today, the best is still to come with prospects like Sentel Henderson OT, Ronald Powell DE and Jordan Hicks LB still having UF high on their list and UF projected to get at least 2 of those if not all 3.
By the way, good to see those top rated skill players like Chris Dunkley are not interested in a non NFL type offense like Florida. lol!
rockytopvol writes:
It's a real shame what happened to Tebow, a great kid and competitor.Florida didn't do the kid justice, he could have been a top draft pick if he was in the right offense and coached up,but he'll lose millions just to be a gator.Kids will wake up eventually and stop being brainwashed especially on the offensive side of the ball..
kman29 writes:
If Dorsey comes to UF he comes, if not there are still plenty of DBs in a UF class that is starting to look really good and balanced.
QB- Trey Burton 3 star
RB- Mack Brown 4 star
WR- Quinton Dunbar 4 star
WR- Chris Dunkley 4 star
WR- Robert Clark 3 star
WR- Solomon Patton 3 star
TE- Gerald Christian 4 star
TE- Michael McFarland 3 star
OT- Ian Silberman 4 star
DE- Dominique Easley 4 star
DE- Neiron Ball 4 star
DE- Lynden Trail 4 star
DT- Leon Orr 4 star
LB- Gideon Ajaqbe 3 star
DB- Demar Dorsey 4 star
DB- Jordan Haden 4 star
DB- Cody Riggs 4 star
DB- Joshua Shaw 4 star
DB- Jaylen Watkins 4 star
Ath- Travon Van 4 star
Ath- Jonathan Dowling 3 star
And then hopefully 5 stars OT Henderson, DE Powell and LB Hicks to round out the class.
kman29 writes:
Yeah its a real shame that Tebow came to Florida and only won 2 national titles and a heisman trophy. lol! Maybe when the Vols stop getting so infatuated with what they can have their players do in the NFL, they might start focusing on what they can do in college and win at that level. Thats what coaches like Meyer get paid to do. Not based off of where his 2 time national championship/heisman trophy QB gets drafted.
rockytopvol writes:
better check your draft boards dummy.Berry is top three overall picks on all of them.Tebow is 4th round.
MathMan writes:
You choose..."A stressed and tired UF Coach with (2) National Championships who knows when to step back and regroup / recover" or "A loud mouth punk of a UT Coach who has yet to win a Big Game".
CoverOrange writes:
Being down 23 schollys is bad enough. Factor in that over 20 seniors and one junior will not be here next year either. Even if CLK signs the max 25 for 2010 they are still down 15+ come September. Doubtful they can find that many quality JCers to fill in. Walk-ons will continue to be seen on the field probably.
MoralVictory writes:
Let me see Urban had 8 recruits in the UA AllAmerican game. UT 2-3? Urban has 2 more commit during game and UT zero. What happened to all that Lane pizzazz? Maybe it doesn't exist. What exactly is Lane doing better than Urban who is currently disabled? Talking is not the same as doing..Our recruting class is sick! Sorry FSU will now start stealing those fringe recruits from you guys.
MathMan writes:
My problem is with Kiffin's punk attitude and his non stop mouthing!
I believe that BAMA and the GATORS are solid. If Kiffin shuts up and does something on the football field, we will see how the VOLS do. The verdict is still out on Kiffin and HIS VOLS!
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