Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits

Hamp · 12-01-2009, 07:26 PM

4* Alec Ogletree is set to visit in January
4* Garrison Smith is set to visit in January
4* Quantavious Leslie set to visit
3* FB Brandon Worle set to visit

Tennessee is on the road in LA, GA, and FL working recruits.

officials for this weekend

3* LB Michael Taylor
3* OL Zach Fulton
3* OL Jose Jose
4* WR Kimbrell Thompkins

should be 2-4 more but haven't locked down names yet. Should be a wild ride over the next few weeks as early enrollees like Jeff Luc start to decide.

Hamp · 12-01-2009, 08:30 PM

4* S Deitrich Riley just told Volquest that Tennessee was definitely his leader.

Hamp · 12-01-2009, 09:01 PM

kiffin and lance thompson were in the home of LaDarius Owens tonight.

kbtrojan88 · 12-01-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamp

4* S Deitrich Riley just told Volquest that Tennessee was definitely his leader.

heard that as well. SC apparently accepted T. Jefferson's commitment

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 05:28 AM

Really? Do they like jefferson more or was it that they didn't want to wait on riley when they could take jefferson?

o_krush · 12-02-2009, 07:12 AM

Key word being trying....

12-02-2009, 07:18 AM

It's still up in the air of Luc will be an EE. If he is he is probably UT/UF. If he is not then I think FSU has the edge.

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:18 AM

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Key word being trying....

yeah but they are pretty good at it. Id be surprised if we didnt get at least 1 or 2 current commits to other teams.

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:19 AM

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It's still up in the air of Luc will be an EE. If he is he is probably UT/UF. If he is not then I think FSU has the edge.

I believe I read an article yesterday where he said he was done with visits and would decide after the playoffs where he will attend in January.

KBNole7 · 12-02-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TDchrisdavis

It's still up in the air of Luc will be an EE. If he is he is probably UT/UF. If he is not then I think FSU has the edge.

Want to explain to me what the difference between enrolling early at UT/UF or FSU?

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:25 AM

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Want to explain to me what the difference between enrolling early at UT/UF or FSU?

he's saying if he doesn't enroll early and waits to february to make a decision he thinks FSU would be the choice but if he decides in the next few weeks to attend school in January then UT/UF.

KBNole7 · 12-02-2009, 07:27 AM

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he's saying if he doesn't enroll early and waits to february to make a decision he thinks FSU would be the choice but if he decides in the next few weeks to attend school in January then UT/UF.

Thanks...I get that and now I want to know why those two would be a more attractive choice than FSU right now.

Outside of not knowing his coordinator and his position coach, I can't think of one and that will be known very soon.

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:35 AM

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Thanks...I get that and now I want to know why those two would be a more attractive choice than FSU right now.

Outside of not knowing his coordinator and his position coach, I can't think of one and that will be known very soon.

yeah just because he doesn't know who the defensive staff will be and may or may not have a relationship with those people. His family is very involved and they are very high on both Charlie Strong and Monte Kiffin. I don't see FSU being a player for him unless for some reason he decides not to be an EE where that gives him and his family more time to examine the situation. Florida is on the verge of being out of the equation when he takes the Louisville job though.

KBNole7 · 12-02-2009, 07:36 AM

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yeah just because he doesn't know who the defensive staff will be and may or may not have a relationship with those people. His family is very involved and they are very high on both Charlie Strong and Monte Kiffin. I don't see FSU being a player for him unless for some reason he decides not to be an EE where that gives him and his family more time to examine the situation.

I know you don't see it....however, he's visited FSUs campus more than he's visit both UF or Tennessee's....

12-02-2009, 07:40 AM

Right, just to get more comfortable with the new defensive staff. Also the potential impact of Charlie Strong leaving. I read it at TN.

KBNole7 · 12-02-2009, 07:43 AM

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Right, just to get more comfortable with the new defensive staff. Also the potential impact of Charlie Strong leaving. I read it at TN.

He will have plenty of time to buddy up to the new DC before decision time. Won't be a factor.

12-02-2009, 07:44 AM

I hope so but the longer he waits the better our chances are IMO, just like Christian Green.

When do you think we name our new LB coach?

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:44 AM

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I know you don't see it....however, he's visited FSUs campus more than he's visit both UF or Tennessee's....

he may like FSU but if his statements about his family are right then they wouldn't even be in consideration until they had a defensive staff that the family trusted with their son. Those haitians are very family oriented. Im not saying he won't go to FSU but if the decision is imminent like he is saying I dont see how they are a possibility givin his prior statements. It would be nice if Luc would tip his hat some.

12-02-2009, 07:50 AM

And you think his family trusts Kiffin and Meyer? I think Luc will let things play out and see the new staff at FSU, then pick us. Obviously our staff is not as proven as Florida's and not as flashy as Tennessee's but of the three it will be the best family atmosphere.

Hamp · 12-02-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TDchrisdavis

And you think his family trusts Kiffin and Meyer? I think Luc will let things play out and see the new staff at FSU, then pick us. Obviously our staff is not as proven as Florida's and not as flashy as Tennessee's but of the three it will be the best family atmosphere.

as it stands right now it seems the UT coaching staff feels really good about him and even better after Monte Kiffin visited him this week. It happened to coincide with him stating he was done taking visits. We'll see, but he vibe in Knoxville seems really good with him right now.

fsu with the best family athmosphere? it seems extremly dysfunctional right now. Maybe the most normal family atmosphere if you are going for the dysfunctional angle.

I dont see Luc stringing it out longer either. He's a kid that doesn't seem to like the recruiting process very much.

12-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
Hamp Heisman Winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,838 Rep Power: 5	Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits 4* Alec Ogletree is set to visit in January 4* Garrison Smith is set to visit in January 4* Quantavious Leslie set to visit 3* FB Brandon Worle set to visit Tennessee is on the road in LA, GA, and FL working recruits. officials for this weekend 3* LB Michael Taylor 3* OL Zach Fulton 3* OL Jose Jose 4* WR Kimbrell Thompkins should be 2-4 more but haven't locked down names yet. Should be a wild ride over the next few weeks as early enrollees like Jeff Luc start to decide.

12-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
Hamp Heisman Winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,838 Rep Power: 5	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits 4* S Deitrich Riley just told Volquest that Tennessee was definitely his leader.

12-01-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
Hamp Heisman Winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,838 Rep Power: 5	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits kiffin and lance thompson were in the home of LaDarius Owens tonight.

12-02-2009, 05:28 AM	#5
Hamp Heisman Winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,838 Rep Power: 5	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits Really? Do they like jefferson more or was it that they didn't want to wait on riley when they could take jefferson?

12-02-2009, 07:12 AM	#6
o_krush That's Nothing. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 41,064 Rep Power: 16	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits Key word being trying.... __________________ But my dreams They aren't as empty As my conscience seems to be

12-02-2009, 07:18 AM	#7
TDchrisdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits It's still up in the air of Luc will be an EE. If he is he is probably UT/UF. If he is not then I think FSU has the edge.

12-02-2009, 07:40 AM	#15
TDchrisdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits Right, just to get more comfortable with the new defensive staff. Also the potential impact of Charlie Strong leaving. I read it at TN.

12-02-2009, 07:44 AM	#17
TDchrisdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits I hope so but the longer he waits the better our chances are IMO, just like Christian Green. When do you think we name our new LB coach?

12-02-2009, 07:50 AM	#19
TDchrisdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tennessee on the road trying to steal recruits And you think his family trusts Kiffin and Meyer? I think Luc will let things play out and see the new staff at FSU, then pick us. Obviously our staff is not as proven as Florida's and not as flashy as Tennessee's but of the three it will be the best family atmosphere.

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