'15 NC DT Sterling Johnson

If we are only taking 3 DTs this class (hypothetically speaking), and we lead for 2 5* HS DTs and the best JUCO DT, then yes, we are in position to turn down someone like Sterling.

That didn't work so good in 14. Butch can recruit the hey out of skill positions, but was left scrambling for quality DTs at the end.
 
That didn't work so good in 14. Butch can recruit the hey out of skill positions, but was left scrambling for quality DTs at the end.

He did well in the end. DTs are the hardest to recruit because there are so few of them that are talented enough to play in the SEC. It takes time to build those relationships and I think Coach Jones is getting it done.
 
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That didn't work so good in 14. Butch can recruit the hey out of skill positions, but was left scrambling for quality DTs at the end.

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I just have a hard time believing we are passing on a elite DT like Johnson. What happens if we don't land Settle, McKenzie and/or Jones? CBJ knows more about recruiting than all of us on VN put together but I have to question him passing on Johnson. All I can hope for is that this doesn't come back to haunt us in the end.
 
Seriously...."scrambling"? That was easily the most peaceful NSD I can remember for UT AND Butch signed our best DLine haul in many years coming off a 5-7 season. Get real.
 
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I just have a hard time believing we are passing on a elite DT like Johnson. What happens if we don't land Settle, McKenzie and/or Jones? CBJ knows more about recruiting than all of us on VN put together but I have to question him passing on Johnson. All I can hope for is that this doesn't come back to haunt us in the end.

According to what I heard on the Radio is that he did not show out too well on his visits to camps.
 
That didn't work so good in 14. Butch can recruit the hey out of skill positions, but was left scrambling for quality DTs at the end.

We weren't "scrambling" at all. Lambert decided to flip to Auburn at the last minute and we pulled Barnett.
If anything we upgraded.

Dumb post.
 
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I just have a hard time believing we are passing on a elite DT like Johnson. What happens if we don't land Settle, McKenzie and/or Jones? CBJ knows more about recruiting than all of us on VN put together but I have to question him passing on Johnson. All I can hope for is that this doesn't come back to haunt us in the end.

Believe it.
 
I just have a hard time believing we are passing on a elite DT like Johnson. What happens if we don't land Settle, McKenzie and/or Jones? CBJ knows more about recruiting than all of us on VN put together but I have to question him passing on Johnson. All I can hope for is that this doesn't come back to haunt us in the end.

My guess is CBJ *knows* he has Mckenzie and Settle already in the fold, and he is gonna gamble on landing DJ Jones or someone else, knowing that he could reel Sterling Johnson back in at a later time if needed. JMO


I learned a valuable lesson last year, which is don't question Butch's recruiting. Personally, I thought he was crazy as hell when he turned down Chris Williams and that DE from Oregon. Fast forward to NSD and Butch signed 8 DLinemen with 5 of them being 4star level players.
 
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My guess is CBJ *know* he has Mckenzie and Settle already in the fold, and he is gonna gamble on landing DJ Jones or someone else, knowing that he could reel Sterling Johnson back in at a later time if needed. JMO


I learned a valuable lesson last year, which is don't question Butch's recruiting. Personally, I thought he was crazy as hell when he turned down Chris Williams and that DE from Oregon. Fast forward to NSD and Butch signed 8 DLinemen with 5 of them being 4star level players.

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My guess is CBJ *knows* he has Mckenzie and Settle already in the fold, and he is gonna gamble on landing DJ Jones or someone else, knowing that he could reel Sterling Johnson back in at a later time if needed. JMO


I learned a valuable lesson last year, which is don't question Butch's recruiting. Personally, I thought he was crazy as hell when he turned down Chris Williams and that DE from Oregon. Fast forward to NSD and Butch signed 8 DLinemen with 5 of them being 4star level players.

I hope this is the case.
 
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That didn't work so good in 14. Butch can recruit the hey out of skill positions, but was left scrambling for quality DTs at the end.

I think the class played out just fine. Only thing I would say CBJ kind of had fall in his lap was Sawyers and Robertson. Had ole jimmy frank not bailed to psu, I doubt those 2 would have been Vols.
 
My guess is CBJ *knows* he has Mckenzie and Settle already in the fold, and he is gonna gamble on landing DJ Jones or someone else, knowing that he could reel Sterling Johnson back in at a later time if needed. JMO


I learned a valuable lesson last year, which is don't question Butch's recruiting. Personally, I thought he was crazy as hell when he turned down Chris Williams and that DE from Oregon. Fast forward to NSD and Butch signed 8 DLinemen with 5 of them being 4star level players.

And this x another 1000000! I also think that Kahlil for sure and possibly Settle are silents. Flame away, LV!
 

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