'14 MD LB Jerome Dews (UT Commit 6/24)

[BruinVol]

Remember he does have parents that guide his decisions!

Welcome and you have my upmost respect for making a "team first" decision!

 

[CWGvol]

Trust me this has been attempted several times. Tried to put together the revolution myself. It everyone ignores then it's like they're not even here.

Well I'm all for it now. I used to think what he does was on purpose but who knows, he really may be this dumb. Either way he's as useless and annoying as they come. I've never seen anything like it.

 

[Ron Swanson]

How much more proof do you guys need to see he's not worth the time? Please, just put him on ignore.

 

[CWGvol]

Welcome and you have my upmost respect for making a "team first" decision!

Yep! From the beginning, just like he/she said.

 

[CWGvol]

How much more proof do you guys need to see he's not worth the time? Please, just put him on ignore.

Done

 

[Phat-Phil]

None of us know what is discussed between the coaches and players on the front end. There is nothing the least bit "shady" about asking a kid if he is willing to grey shirt. In particular almost three months out before signing day. Now if we had told Paulk sorry you got hurt and your scholarship offer is no more then I might have an issue.

This. None of us know exactly what was said to any of our recruits. Yet some continue to take guesses and make assumptions anyways. I don't even know what the point of any of it is. And the worst part is they are doing it when a relative or someone close to Dews is obviously posting in this thread. I don't get the point. Are they trying to make the coaching staff look bad? It's like they want to prove that the coaches lied to him and his family. How could that kind of talk on here do any sort of good? And the worst part is they're making assumption all along as they don't know exactly what was said to Dews and his family.

 

[CWGvol]

This. None of us know exactly what was said to any of our recruits. Yet some continue to take guesses and make assumptions anyways. I don't even know what the point of any of it is. And the worst part is they are doing it when a relative or someone close to Dews is obviously posting in this thread. I don't get the point. Are they trying to make the coaching staff look bad? It's like they want to prove that the coaches lied to him and his family. How could that kind of talk on here do any sort of good? And the worst part is they're making assumption all along as they don't know exactly what was said to Dews and his family.

Yea, only one person claimed to know and he still doesn't get it. Lol

 

[Phat-Phil]

This is all the proof I need for what the kid originally agreed to and how he understand the alternative.

I am very much appreciate he changed his mind(if he did) and I will always hold him at a higher regard for that decision!!

That's my last post on the grey shirt matter.


The kid is a True VfL

Ha wow man that's just flat out pitiful. Even after someone who you admit to believing as being very close to Dews says this...

"Couldn't agree more from moving on, but nonetheless, it was always a possibility he would grey-shirt, that was from the staff, there wasn't anything shady, Jerome always knew that was possible. And him saying he is better than a grey shirt, was a kid not understanding the opportunity being afforded to him at the time."

...and you still want to try and prove that the staff lied to him and that you were correct when that's OBVIOUSLY NOT the case. What's your problem man? Do you really have such a large ego that even after you were proven wrong you're still going to go with your argument that the coaches lied to him? I love how you chose to ignore that post by the way after continually saying you thought they were close to Dews. Very big of you. :hi:

SN: and of course that is your last post on grey shirting lmao, bc you don't have a leg to stand on anymore.

 

[Vol464]

This is all the proof I need for what the kid originally agreed to and how he understand the alternative.

I am very much appreciate he changed his mind(if he did) and I will always hold him at a higher regard for that decision!!

That's my last post on the grey shirt matter.


The kid is a True VfL

admit when you are wrong.

Originally Posted by MDObserver View Post
Couldn't agree more from moving on, but nonetheless, it was always a possibility he would grey-shirt, that was from the staff, there wasn't anything shady, Jerome always knew that was possible, IMO they were waiting on some others to commit which was fine, business is business, because he was not on their radar is why i think they wanted to make room for him. And him saying he is better than a grey shirt, was a kid not understanding the opportunity being afforded to him at the time, sure he has other options, options that may not mean much to some of you, but its big to him, he chose to go with the best staff/program, the best opportunity and the best situation for Jerome, whether it be 2014 or 2015, god willing, Mr Dews will be relocating to Knoxville!!!

 

[BruinVol]

I was under the impression that if you had a poster on ignore you couldn't quote their post???

If that's the case there are a lot of liars in this thread.

 

[CWGvol]

Ha wow man that's just flat out pitiful. Even after someone who you admit to believing as being very close to Dews says this...

"Couldn't agree more from moving on, but nonetheless, it was always a possibility he would grey-shirt, that was from the staff, there wasn't anything shady, Jerome always knew that was possible. And him saying he is better than a grey shirt, was a kid not understanding the opportunity being afforded to him at the time."

...and you still want to try and prove that the staff lied to him and that you were correct when that's OBVIOUSLY NOT the case. What's your problem man? Do you really have such a large ego that even after you were proven wrong you're still going to go with your argument that the coaches lied to him? I love how you chose to ignore that post by the way after continually saying you thought they were close to Dews. Very big of you. :hi:

And don't forget calling everybody out with his so called proof. Then when the real proof came out and he was flat out busted he still wasn't convinced. Yet he thought we should have been. Lol

 

[BruinVol]

And don't forget calling everybody out with his so called proof. Then when the real proof came out and he was flat out busted he still wasn't convinced. Yet he thought we should have been. Lol

From article written when he committed:

Potomac Coach Ronnie Crump said Tennessee initially could not guarantee a slot in the 2014 class and last week had offered a grayshirt arrangement in which Dews would join the 2015 class. But on Monday night, Head Coach Butch Jones, defensive coordinator John Jancek and linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen called to assure him that a linebacker spot in the 2014 class would be available and Dews quickly accepted.




What was he told on the front end????

 

[Coach Punk]

 

[Glitch]

How much more proof do you guys need to see he's not worth the time? Please, just put him on ignore.

Take this man's advice. When you see a post by the user name in picture one please click on the button in picture two and help keep the Recruiting Forum beautiful and litter free. Thank you.

 

[Dragon18]

From article written when he committed:

Potomac Coach Ronnie Crump said Tennessee initially could not guarantee a slot in the 2014 class and last week had offered a grayshirt arrangement in which Dews would join the 2015 class. But on Monday night, Head Coach Butch Jones, defensive coordinator John Jancek and linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen called to assure him that a linebacker spot in the 2014 class would be available and Dews quickly accepted.




What was he told on the front end????

Seriously Bruin... His Dad just said it was always a possibility. Please let it rest. You are doing yourself a huge disservice by continuing the discussion.

 

[BruinVol]

Seriously Bruin... His Dad just said it was always a possibility. Please let it rest. You are doing yourself a huge disservice by continuing the discussion.

Here's what we know:

Kid says no to an initial grey shirt offer

Kid is assured a spot is available and quickly accepts.

Kid tweets he is absolutely not grey shirting.


We now have an anonymous Internet poster claiming he will grey shirt and was told all along it might happen.


Something doesn't add up.

Hopefully md is correct and the kid had been convinced this is best.

 

[BruinVol]

Sorry I promised I was done posting on the issue.

I am done now or I will ban myself forever here.

My fault for continuing to stoke the fire

 

[eazyTD]

Here's what we know:

Kid says no to an initial grey shirt offer

Kid is assured a spot is available and quickly accepts.

Kid tweets he is absolutely not grey shirting.


We now have an anonymous Internet poster claiming he will grey shirt and was told all along it might happen.


Something doesn't add up.

Hopefully md is correct and the kid had been convinced this is best.

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

Here's what we know:

Kid says no to an initial grey shirt offer

Kid is assured a spot is available and quickly accepts.

Kid tweets he is absolutely not grey shirting.


We now have an anonymous Internet poster claiming he will grey shirt and was told all along it might happen.


Something doesn't add up.

Hopefully md is correct and the kid had been convinced this is best.

Why, why, WHY are you makong this a big deal? This constant detective work about what or what he was not told is tiring. Your argument on here carries absolutely no weight on his decision. If you are trying to figure out what he will do, just lwt it play out. However, you are really only trying to prove your point and say you were right, when honestly none of this even matters. It isn't a big deal man. Relax

 

[Coastypop]

I have not (and do intend) to put Bruin on Ignore, simply because I like to read other opinions than my own and welcome those that disagree with me...it gives me opportunity to evaluate what I believe to be true and allows me to test my own beliefs. I have always thought that if you believe something and it is correct it can take a dissenting view point.

Having said the above... I will refrain from quoting Bruin OUT OF RESPECT to those other posters on this site that find his posts offensive

 

[BruinVol]

Why, why, WHY are you makong this a big deal? This constant detective work about what or what he was not told is tiring. Your argument on here carries absolutely no weight on his decision. If you are trying to figure out what he will do, just lwt it play out. However, you are really only trying to prove your point and say you were right, when honestly none of this even matters. It isn't a big deal man. Relax

I agree. Good post.

That's why I am remorseful fur dragging this out so long.

I am moving on!

 

[Dragon18]

Here's what we know:

Kid says no to an initial grey shirt offer

Kid is assured a spot is available and quickly accepts.

Kid tweets he is absolutely not grey shirting.


We now have an anonymous Internet poster claiming he will grey shirt and was told all along it might happen.


Something doesn't add up.

Hopefully md is correct and the kid had been convinced this is best.

Well... OK. I'm just going to believe MDObserver is who he seems to be and that all of this is really good news and that Jerome will be a VFL. At the end of the day that is what is most important. eace2:

 

[Phat-Phil]

And MD said it wasn't

Somebody want to convince me this kid was told it was a grey shirt from the beginning???

Couldn't agree more from moving on, but nonetheless, it was always a possibility he would grey-shirt, that was from the staff, there wasn't anything shady, Jerome always knew that was possible. And him saying he is better than a grey shirt, was a kid not understanding the opportunity being afforded to him at the time.

Here's what we know:
Kid says no to an initial grey shirt offer
Kid is assured a spot is available and quickly accepts.
Kid tweets he is absolutely not grey shirting.

We now have an anonymous Internet poster claiming he will grey shirt and was told all along it might happen.
Something doesn't add up.
Hopefully md is correct and the kid had been convinced this is best.

This is all the proof I need for what the kid originally agreed to and how he understand the alternative.

I am very much appreciate he changed his mind(if he did) and I will always hold him at a higher regard for that decision!!

Sorry to all who have him on ignore I just couldn't help myself. Laughing at the contradictions and just had to do it. I'm done with the argument as well now. It was unsubstantiated, silly, and pointless from the beginning. Have a great Wednesday afternoon gents. :hi:

 

[KnoxVillain]

I agree. Good post.

That's why I am remorseful fur dragging this out so long.

I am moving on!

My god Bruin...I can usually tolerate you more than most on this board but come on. You aren't making any friends with this argument and losing respect post by post.

 

[BruinVol]

My god Bruin...I can usually tolerate you more than most on this board but come on. You aren't making any friends with this argument and losing respect post by post.

I know. Can't delete them now. My fault