'14 JUCO DT Davonte Lambert (Auburn Commit 12/18/13)

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sjt18 said:
Really? I have always taught my "good kids" that integrity, candor, honesty, commitment to their word... were the types of things that separated the good from the bad.

You just don't do things this way and if you are a "good" parent you don't allow it to happen. If you can't fulfill an obligation or change your mind then you tell the losing party straight up. You don't play games with them.
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I don't like that he went back on his word either, that's not what I meant by saying he seemed like a good kid. He changed his mind and decided that Auburn gave him the best opportunity at furthering his career and if that's the worst thing he does in his life id say he's a pretty damn good kid. I hate it as we needed this guy as much as anyone in this class but it is what it is. And I've definitely had changes of heart before that I'm sure others took as a slap in the face when that wasn't my intent and it was a decision I thought was the best for me so I can't throw stones. And I refuse to believe he is a bad person just because he changed his mind about where he wanted to play football. Trust me when I say that I wish guys would not commit until they were 100% sure that that's where they wanted to be and there was no chance of that changing but unfortunately it doesn't happen that way a lot of the time. If the shoe was on the other foot it would be a completely different story and he would be welcomed with open arms and praised for making a tough decision. But when it happens to us it's not so easy to do. I think the biggest reason I have no ill feelings towards him is because of the news we received about RichRollin this morning, there are much more important things to worry or get upset about than a kid changing his mind about where he wants to play football. Sorry I'll get off my soap box now.
 
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Don't understand why a JUCO DL would want to go to Auburn right now. There front four are pretty locked in for next season if I'm not mistaken.
 
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Hey thread die plz. Obrien, Saulsberry,Carr, Williams, Barnett and co say we gona be fine. My last post in this thread ever. Please follow suit. Lets move to a Vol's thread guys plz.
 
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I am guessing this is how it went down, if in fact it is true that he will not be able to enroll in January. Lambert continued telling the coaches that his grades were good and he would enroll in January. About 3-4 wks ago, he realized he might be in trouble making the grades to enroll early, so he visits Auburn, and we know what happened afterwards with the in-home visits. I think he told Garner that if he didn't make the grades to enroll in January then he would flip to them. I think that's why we keep hearing something happened 2 days ago that changed his mind. I think he got his grades and saw he couldn't enroll; therefore, since he felt guilty for lying to the coaches, he flipped so that he wouldn't have to face them. JMO TIFWIW.
 
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engineerVOL said:
What was the story on the hat?
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I was just referencing when Gabe Wright picked Auburn over us at the last minute, too. He, also a defensive lineman, wore a hat at his signing that said, "Nick Who?". That hat was directed toward Nick Fairly, who was leaving for the draft.
 
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mreynoldsdvm said:
I believe you...wasn't implying that I didn't. Confused... I'm sure the Auburn boosters will pay off someone to change his grades, so that he can be an EE.
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For anyone who doesn't think this goes on at Auburn, just look at Trooper Taylor who got caught doing just this.

All I can say is.........NEXT.....MOVE ON.....DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT U ----------.
 
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HCVF said:
I am sorry but I can't wish anybody who does this to us good luck. I don't expect any different from fans of other schools who have players flip to the Vols at the last second. Why did he not just decommit long before now. I will wish Booth good luck no matter where he goes because he didn't string the staff along until the last minute then $hit in their face. I will never say that I hope a kid gets hurt but I will say I hope his football career is a failure.
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Agreed. I don't want him to get hurt, but I don't wish him any luck whatsoever on the field.
 
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**** lambert. We pushed booth out and have no fallback option at dt that'd an EE. So much wasted resources if he had just decommitted. It's one thing to choose another team, but to completely screw tenn this way is classless. Two faced bastard. Vfl my ass
 
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Sure we wanted Lambert, but in hindsight, it is as well that he chose Auburn, because he sure showed a complete lack of character and morality. We want truthful athletes playing at UT.
 
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The won a lot of football games this year. We lost some REALLY ugly games. That weighs on kid's minds and the Auburn coaches can use it in recruiting. It's life. If we don't like it, we need to win more games.

They won this recruiting battle. We'll win the war.
 
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SCvol333 said:
WDE - Vereen
NT - O'Brien
DT - Carr
SDE - Williams

doesnt get too ugly until you start trying to figure out the 2 deep
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Jaylen Miller, Henderson, Vickers and Barnett are raising their hands
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Tux said:
Sure we wanted Lambert, but in hindsight, it is as well that he chose Auburn, because he sure showed a complete lack of character and morality. We want truthful athletes playing at UT.
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Man absolutely. Just as classless of a move as is possible. If he were to just decommit... No problem. We couldve easily pursued someone else. But to just continually get on Twitter and assure everyone he's coming.... Just pathetic. Gotta question his parents here too. Most players to go on to become stars are hard working, high integrity kids. Hes not the kind D of kid we want representing us. And again, it's not that he chose another school. It's the manner in which he did so. What a weezle!
 
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chattavol420 said:
Man absolutely. Just as classless of a move as is possible. If he were to just decommit... No problem. We couldve easily pursued someone else. But to just continually get on Twitter and assure everyone he's coming.... Just pathetic. Gotta question his parents here too. Most players to go on to become stars are hard working, high integrity kids. Hes not the kind D of kid we want representing us. And again, it's not that he chose another school. It's the manner in which he did so. What a weezle!
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This.
 
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Mike4Vols said:
The won a lot of football games this year. We lost some REALLY ugly games. That weighs on kid's minds and the Auburn coaches can use it in recruiting. It's life. If we don't like it, we need to win more games.

They won this recruiting battle. We'll win the war.
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Yeah, that's all there was to it. And how do 'we' win more games. Last I checked 'we' don't play.
 
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I will admit that I am shocked. I thought he was a Vol, apparently not. Obviously he never really wanted to be here so maybe it's good he flipped. I would much rather have a player that really wants to play for Tennessee and not a phony.

That being said this is a pretty big loss. We needed immediate impact on the D line. Yes we have guys that can play but Lambert is a beast. Also he deserves all the bashing and negative comments. I don't want to hear he is a young kid blah,blah,blah.
 
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