'15 GA CB Micah Abernathy (UT Signee 2/4/15)

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MiamiVol34 said:
It was even more significant, Simmons said, that Tennessee was able to beat out the home-state Bulldogs for “a kid that Georgia wanted.”

“Georgia has a tough gig holding onto the borders of its own state because of how many other programs are coming in and setting down roots, but Tennessee is really making it even tougher,” Simmons said.

“For this to be a kid that Georgia wanted and for Tennessee to come in and go head-to-head, weekend-to-weekend on official visits and beat the Dawgs, I think that really is a testament to where the Tennessee program is. In recent years, it’s really been Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Florida State that have been the biggest contenders with Georgia for the state’s top prospects.

“Tennessee is another one of those schools now that is becoming a problem for (Georgia coach)*Mark Richt.”

Abernathy gave the Vols their 26th known commitment for their 2015 class, which now is ranked No. 3 nationally in the 247Sports team rankings.

With Tennessee on the verge of signing its second consecutive top-10 recruiting class under coach*Butch Jones’ staff, Simmons said the Vols are “getting national championship-level pieces in place right now.”

“Obviously, this program isn’t there yet, but that’s what makes what they’re doing on the recruiting trail even more impressive,” Simmons said. “They went bowl-less last year. They have yet to get that big signature win this year. But it hasn’t slowed the momentum in living rooms.

“I don’t think there is any question that Tennessee will have the horses to compete for SEC titles with the guys they’re bringing in, particularly at the skill positions.”
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Morning wood
 
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Tennessee went into Georgia and defeated the home-state Bulldogs for Scout 300 defensive back Micah Abernathy. What is UT getting? Find out here...

Prospect: Micah Abernathy
Hometown: Norcross, Ga.
High School: Greater Atlanta Christian
Class: 2015
Position: Cornerback
Size: 6-1/182
Ranking on Scout: | No. 25 CB | No. 16 in Ga. | No. 199 Overall
Recruiting: Abernathy kept Oregon in the running after eliminating Ohio State and Penn State, but for a while, this race was down to Georgia and Tennessee. It came down to two official visits, and in the end, the connection with Butch Jones put the Vols over the Dawgs.
Strong Points
Versatility
Quickness
Size
Change of direction
Areas for Improvement
Technique
Press coverage
Tackling
Scouting Report: Does so many things well. Smart young man who picks up things quickly and is very coachable. Grew up as a running back, so athleticism is there, and speed is as well. Very good high school safety, so he is used to playing off the ball more than on it. Good in run support, shows toughness, and flashes some pop, but needs to become a better pure tackler. In coverage, very good burst out of breaks, quick reaction on the ball, and has size you cannot teach. Could play corner, nickel, or safety at Tennessee. Versatile player who has a chance to see the field very early. Right now, better, and more comfortable off the ball, but he will improve a lot in coverage once he settles in at his position full-time on the next level.
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Chad Simmons
 
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Welcome Aboard the Big Orange Train Micah!!!!!

Go VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on Becoming a VFL!!!!


BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:pepper::pepper::pepper::pepper::pepper::pepper:

:fireworks::fireworks::fireworks::fireworks:

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Someone wrote that this is a package deal and we are taking his brother from Cincinnati. How is that going to work with the numbers?
 
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Tennessee went into Georgia and defeated the home-state Bulldogs for Scout 300 defensive back Micah Abernathy. What is UT getting? Find out here...

Prospect: Micah Abernathy
Hometown: Norcross, Ga.
High School: Greater Atlanta Christian
Class: 2015
Position: Cornerback
Size: 6-1/182
Ranking on Scout: | No. 25 CB | No. 16 in Ga. | No. 199 Overall
Recruiting: Abernathy kept Oregon in the running after eliminating Ohio State and Penn State, but for a while, this race was down to Georgia and Tennessee. It came down to two official visits, and in the end, the connection with Butch Jones put the Vols over the Dawgs.
Strong Points
Versatility
Quickness
Size
Change of direction
Areas for Improvement
Technique
Press coverage
Tackling
Scouting Report: Does so many things well. Smart young man who picks up things quickly and is very coachable. Grew up as a running back, so athleticism is there, and speed is as well. Very good high school safety, so he is used to playing off the ball more than on it. Good in run support, shows toughness, and flashes some pop, but needs to become a better pure tackler. In coverage, very good burst out of breaks, quick reaction on the ball, and has size you cannot teach. Could play corner, nickel, or safety at Tennessee. Versatile player who has a chance to see the field very early. Right now, better, and more comfortable off the ball, but he will improve a lot in coverage once he settles in at his position full-time on the next level.

--Chad Simmons


Also it appears we have offered to take Micah's older brother Ralph, whom Butch coached while at Cincinnati. He was awarded a medical redshirt and will graduate before transferring to us with one year of immediate eligibility. BOOM Butches! Good morning VN, Wake UP! :rock::rock::rock:
 
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Orange Venom said:
I'm thinking Micah will commit to us on Friday and his brother will transfer from Cincy to UT jmo
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Word out of AJC is Ralph is indeed transferring
I officially eat my crow

Still don't see how he will have eligibility though...Sr and has played in the first 2 games this year
 
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