Poll: How would you grade UT's signing class?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 52% | 5846 | |
| B | 43% | 4769 | |
| C | 3% | 334 | |
| F | 0% | 42 | |
| D | 0% | 41 | |
| total votes: 11032 | |||
Tennessee's signing class for 2012
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jakethevolguy writes:
I gave them a B because I am thinking B+. If we had signed some more OLs and DLs I would have ranked the class as an A.
GOBIGO72 writes:
Very smooth for signing day - I like this lack of drama that Dooley brings to the table.
badkarma01 writes:
A+...
4UT_N_LEXKY writes:
I don't understand how anyone could grade this signing class any lower than a B considering the turmoil Coach Kitten caused a few weeks ago. I think that Coach DD has done an OUTSTANDING job!!! GO VOLS!!!
orangelovinyankee writes:
A- to B for now. I think any school in the second five of the Rivals Top Ten would be in this range.
RockinTop writes:
Not having a DC/DL coaches in place hurt us with DL's. Its bad timing all the way around. But not knowing who the DC/DL coaches were would have certainly made me think twice.
scott_m99 writes:
F stands for Florida. The few people that grade this class an F are likely from there
asleep#212036 writes:
I gave them an A because of time restraints. Let's face it, any Top 10 class is good for UT. Just look at the Top 10 this year. Alabama, Florida, Texas, LSU, Oklahoma, USC....all nationally prominent programs, all BCS champions since 2000, all perennial pre-season Top 10 rankings, and all with long histories of winning big and recruiting big. Auburn is an anomaly, as is Penn State but still, the fact that we made it into that group with the time restrictions, incomplete staff, and most of our visits already used up.... I think it speaks highly of DD and his abilities. I doubt many, if any, of us thought three weeks ago that we could be here on NSD. I am concerned about the lack of big uglies but that won't really show up unless we have a similar signing class next year. My bet is that half of next year's (smaller) class will be O and D linemen and linebackers. Good job, DD. Go Vols!!!
volunteerintexas writes:
Depends on your perspective. If you want to be an 7-5 team, this is an A-class.
But, if we are going to make a run at the title, then this is a C-class. To win national championships, we need 5-star offensive and defensive linemen. We don't have them...so I don't see how this could be considered an A-class.
When looking at this objectively, this class will help us maintain... but it's not moving us "up" in the competitive ranks. It's an 8-4, 7-5 class.
stratocaster54 writes:
10,oooo times better than 3 years ago, if you get my drift!
jfink45 writes:
Are we expecting any more today? are there more commitments out there?
IBleedOrange71 writes:
The day is not over, but an A so far...especially with just two weeks under his belt!
givehim6 writes:
True, I voted B also wished we had picked up more O&D linemen, someone has to protect these QB's. And rush other teams
BigBadVol writes:
We signed the top WR class in the nation. Yea this class really sucks. NOT! Go Vols!
SandySpringsVol writes:
I gave them an A, but it's really an A-. Would like to have had some more D-linemen, but taking Rogers from Georgia, Stone over Alabama, Neal from Mississippi State while holding onto Hunter, Dixon, James, Smith and others in just a little over two weeks time is incredible.
Way to go Coach D and staff!
Vol_Doc writes:
[Depends on your perspective. If you want to be an 7-5 team, this is an A-class.
But, if we are going to make a run at the title, then this is a C-class. To win national championships, we need 5-star offensive and defensive linemen. We don't have them...so I don't see how this could be considered an A-class.
When looking at this objectively, this class will help us maintain... but it's not moving us "up" in the competitive ranks. It's an 8-4, 7-5 class.]
Anyone know the ranking of the classes leading up to the 1998 NC team?
AGaVol writes:
Markeith was going to vote but he couldn't spell "A"
volunteerintexas writes:
great question. --VIT
Volsfan72 writes:
I believe this has been an above average classes considering the late start they had and fact the high school players were be pulled in different directions.
rockytopron writes:
All things considered, this is a an "A+" class.
Dooley did it!
IBleedOrange71 writes:
I agree, it is a great question, but wasn't the last #1 recruiting class the one after we got rid of the Turf? I really can't remember!!!
SavTnVol writes:
Anyone heard anything from Chaz Green?
NC_Vol writes:
Check this out: http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id...
Thank god Kiffin left.
golfballs03 writes:
this
randyarnold writes:
Every recruiting class in the country gets an incomplete. Let's see how the coaching staff prepares these athletes for games before assigning a grade.
What is now most important is completing the coaching staff and implementing Coach Dooley's system. Those grades will be posted in December, 2010 - but there will be midterm evaluations.
Pullingguard writes:
Decent class, some disappointments that would have elevated the class to A status.. I gave it
a B rating, but there is some hope and potential in some of those 2/3 stars that could fool us all.
GEORGIA_BOY writes:
I agree coach DD has been great. But that is not what we are grading we are grading the class. I gave them a C. Coach has done a outstanding job. GO VOLS!!!!
tenntallguy_29#615180 writes:
the other thing i would like to see is where are the four and five star recruits from 5 years ago.....what was berry, williams, hardesty, jones,
winbigvols14 writes:
Coach DD has done a great job. Copeland and Stanley were both big losses but overall a great class. We will need all the big guys we can get next year. We are set at the skill positions for the next couple of years. We need lineman and backers in next years class in the worst way. Coach um up and well see you at the spring game. Go Vols.
gnm53108 writes:
A
A+ if when can add another dt.
SandySpringsVol writes:
If it were raining $5 bills, some people would be complaining that it's not raining tens.
You get top recruits by being a top program. Given UT's 7-6 record and the fact that three weeks ago today, Derek Dooley was just interviewing for Tennessee's head coaching job, to record a top ten recruiting class is pretty phenomenal.
Now it's time to see what Dooley and staff can do with what they've got.
CincyOhVol writes:
Good class. But we are in desperate need of Offensive Lineman. The last 4 years have been slim pickins for us.
jesusvol4 writes:
I graded this class a A- simply because we needed one more OL and one more DL. Other than that, splendid job DD! Class act job!
AlpharettaVol writes:
All stars are irrelevant until September.
roloyo writes:
Announcing at 3:30
BillyVol writes:
Dooley had to hold the class together, recruit, recruit, and he did it. I am not sure if he could do anymore than he did with the time constraint, and you have to believe his two mainstays at coach was a great choice.
A+.
vol88 writes:
You are absolutely right! A class like this in 5 years might be a C+, but CDD hit it out of the park given the situation. If he can salvage this class in two weeks, imagine what he will be able to do at full speed. I like it!
Funny how some of the fans suggested giving up football altogether after X jumped ship.
Yes, this program IS bigger than anybody in it.
jakethevolguy writes:
I agree with you, MoTown, about what CDD has done since he has taken over for the unnamed one. But, based on the needs of the team for the next couple of year, I still give the class a B.
GBO
BigDave486 writes:
I voted "A" . . . simply, CD2 did a great job of holding this class together with just over two weeks! Also, these kids wanted to be Volunteers! Especially the OL Stone from Nashville . . . What a great day to be a Volunteer!!
GBO
V_O_L_S_GO_VOLS_GO writes:
Number fail... :)
jakethevolguy writes:
I agree with you about the stars, VooDoo, but, we still needed a couple more big uglies to make this an A class. Based on need!! GBO!!!
huntined#565710 writes:
fla.
jesusvol4 writes:
As far as ranking of an offensive line prospect, it can be misleading. The developement of that player when he gets to college can sometimes turn a one star into a FIVE star, and sometimes a FIVE star doesn't look like a FIVE star when he gets to college. The OL coach is very important along with the strength and conditioning coach, and hopefully they will be able to meet the needs of these young men. HEART is what is important when you get to college football, you got to be ready to develop yourself on the highest level possible. GO BIG ORANGE! HEART WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Scooby_Doo writes:
I'm proud of the 2010 Class. Coach Dooley did a great job on short notice. These young men got a great school, dedicated Coaching staff, and a fan base like no other. GO VOLS!
HHUUMMBBLLEE writes:
FIRE MIKE HAMILTON
NC_VOLFANATIC writes:
No doubt great job by CDD! Love the class and look forward to the Big Orange rollin through the SEC!
Any chance we get Green or Dorsey???
dynasty101 writes:
How would grade?? Cmon KNS-I know you were shooting from the Hip with this question but some review, would be nice.
A-Dooley Nice Job
Ayres_Hall writes:
We filled every position with at least two good players, except for DT. That and an A+ Kicker and a very good punt return man.
Considering all things. A
VolAlum2003 (Inactive) writes:
For a team with a Quarterback that couldn't pass to himself for half a season last year...we just hauled in the best WR recruiting class in the country. Considering that UT had to deal with Kiffin trying to blow up our ship and a relatively unproven head coach...and NO FREAKING DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR...UT just landed the #8 class in the country.
That deserves an "A" in my book.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Voted a B on actual results. Copeland would have made it an A.
Give an A to Dooley's effort in that constricted time frame.
GBO.
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