Talk about it in The General's Quarters
While many elite players these days don't camp at places that have offered them, Waycross, Ga., defensive lineman Steven Wright would have none of that.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive end made the trip to Knoxville to show the Vol coaches and those in attendance he's earned the offers from Tennessee, North Carolina, Nebraska, Georgia Tech and others that have come his way.
It was the first time Wright has visited Knoxville, and he came away impressed with his experience.
"It was fun. It was my first time at Tennessee.I took a tour halfway around the school, but that was it. I got to see the weight room and the training rooms and all of that," Wright said. "It's a new experience. It's something I'd have to get used to and something I would want to see again."
Wright spent most of his time with linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen and liked being around the veteran defensive assistant.
"Really, coach Thigpen. He's a great guy and he loves to joke and he's fun to be around," Wright said.
Wright said the Vols are No. 2 for him behind Auburn right now and could see himself ending up in Knoxville.
"I could see myself playing here and fitting into the environment. I really liked the coaches," Wright said.
