'14 CA CB Adoree' Jackson (Signed with USC)

[UT_Tix79]

Why is track such a big deal? He's not going to make millions running track?

He's been a track guy for years. That's why he moved to California. He loves jumping. He's been being recruiter as a track star since before he even went to high school. And before football was even on the radar.

 

[gobravesvols16]

Not been keeping up with the track program. Justin Gatlin was pretty good wasnt he?

 

[NMVol]

He's been a track guy for years. That's why he moved to California. He loves jumping. He's been being recruiter as a track star since before he even went to high school. And before football was even on the radar.

I guess the track program has declined since the late 60's when 7' high jumper Karl Kremser kicked field goals for the Vols and world-class high-hurdler Richmond Flowers played football as well before taking his game to the NFL.

The Tom Black Track was new and one year the NCAA National Outdoor meet was in Knoxville. Think it was the year after the Mexico City Olympics. That would have been 1969.

 

[vollygirl]

Justin Hunter was prepared to make an Olympic run while he was at Tennessee. That didn't work out, but he's in the NFL today. So there's that.

 

[bornbleddinorange]

I guess the track program has declined since the late 60's when 7' high jumper Karl Kremser kicked field goals for the Vols and world-class high-hurdler Richmond Flowers played football as well before taking his game to the NFL.

The Tom Black Track was new and one year the NCAA National Outdoor meet was in Knoxville. Think it was the year after the Mexico City Olympics. That would have been 1969.

Are we seriously talking ab track in the 60's?


back to Jackson, I still think no one knows where he ends up. If he likes UF I think that's where he ends up. I know hes not scared of comp. But he is a day 1 starter other side of Sutton. At UF he will have a lot of talent with him. This is going to be fun at least we are in it!

 

[Phat-Phil]

Not been keeping up with the track program. Justin Gatlin was pretty good wasnt he?

Yeah but he was here a long time ago. The program has definitely regressed since then.

 

[NMVol]

Are we seriously talking ab track in the 60's?


back to Jackson, I still think no one knows where he ends up. If he likes UF I think that's where he ends up. I know hes not scared of comp. But he is a day 1 starter other side of Sutton. At UF he will have a lot of talent with him. This is going to be fun at least we are in it!

Easy there. Not the '60's per se, the late '60s.

 

[joeydupree]

I think Adoree trims his list tonight, or in the morning, and has the Vols making the cut.

 

[joeydupree]

How much money can one make in track compared to the NFL?

SIAP

 

[Phat-Phil]

How much money can one make in track compared to the NFL?

SIAP

Not much outside of endorsements. It's not even comparable to the NFL.

 

[onevol74]

Would it shock anyone if he cut SC?

Not at all.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

If USC is cut, then who is the third team on his list? LSU?

 

[onevol74]

If USC is cut, then who is the third team on his list? LSU?

That is what I have been thinking for a while. The parents want UT and he wants UF. LSU could become a compromise team. And distance wise it compares to Knoxville.

 

[smashmouth98]

He would make more $$ in NFL. Olympians make their $$ in endorsements/sponsors. Compared to NFL he would have a salary & endorsements.

 

[LSU-SIU]

A little too much drama this year, hopefully some real rule changes very soon.

 

[RhodesVol]

He would make more $$ in NFL. Olympians make their $$ in endorsements/sponsors. Compared to NFL he would have a salary & endorsements.

That's if he gets major endorsements while in the NFL. Yes, a lot of superstars get huge endorsement contracts, but in all honesty, I would guess that a fairly small percentage of NFL players have big endorsements. That said, the salary alone wouldn't be too shabby...haha.

 

[YorkVol]

I guess the track program has declined since the late 60's when 7' high jumper Karl Kremser kicked field goals for the Vols and world-class high-hurdler Richmond Flowers played football as well before taking his game to the NFL.

The Tom Black Track was new and one year the NCAA National Outdoor meet was in Knoxville. Think it was the year after the Mexico City Olympics. That would have been 1969.

Long history of track running footballers.

 

[Skullbone]

Willie Gault.

 

[#ButchPlease]

i'm buying season tix if Adoree commits to UT

 

[GoBigOrange_2309]

A little too much drama this year, hopefully some real rule changes very soon.

Like what?

 

[LandonVFL]

That's if he gets major endorsements while in the NFL. Yes, a lot of superstars get huge endorsement contracts, but in all honesty, I would guess that a fairly small percentage of NFL players have big endorsements. That said, the salary alone wouldn't be too shabby...haha.

Iirc CP signed with Puma either right after he was drafted or right before. If you're a prolific athlete and you're going in the high rounds in the draft someone is gonna sign you to wear their gear and promote them.

 

[sanddune50]

Is this guy ancient history too?

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[loggervol]

A little too much drama this year, hopefully some real rule changes very soon.

 

[bornbleddinorange]

That is what I have been thinking for a while. The parents want UT and he wants UF. LSU could become a compromise team. And distance wise it compares to Knoxville.

Cool man, im sure youd love it if he went to lsu

 

[Phat-Phil]

That is what I have been thinking for a while. The parents want UT and he wants UF. LSU could become a compromise team. And distance wise it compares to Knoxville.

If he likes one team and his parents like another, then why would they compromise for a completely different one? Maybe it's just me but that makes no sense.