'15 TN ATH Jocquez Bruce (UT commit 6/17/14)

[butchfan73]

Legend status.

Hope he is remembered forever for this

Totally agree! What a gesture from this young man. I'll be pulling for this kid especially hard going forward. :good!:

 

[Neyland Law Vol]

Thanks Joc! True VFL. Can't wait to see you in Orange!

 

[Catbone]

Then we shall exploit the new rule!

lol:

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

No. Stop. Unless you have a source that says otherwise, the only risk is on UT.

He said himself he would not sign tomorrow. Without signing anything, it's trust BOTH ways. If the scholarship is not there in Aug, other than the PR nightmare someone else mentioned, what could he do? My understanding is nothing. Pay his way or walk. I'll just hope the ship is there when it's time to sign. I want to see Joc in Orange long term.

 

[Manvol]

I just told one of his friends to tell him Thank you for volunteering to do this for, and tell him that is a true VFL. GOVOLS!!

 

[Catbone]

Joc just earned so much respect from me. Helluva team mate and a true VFL

 

[KoachKletus]

He said himself he would not sign tomorrow. Without signing anything, it's trust BOTH ways. If the scholarship is not there in Aug, other than the PR nightmare someone else mentioned, what could he do? My understanding is nothing. Pay his way or walk. I'll just hope the ship is there when it's time to sign. I want to see Joc in Orange long term.

I understand that this is a cutthroat business - but also believe that CBJ would be cutting his own if he didn't follow through for Joc. Especially a hometown kid.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

I understand that this is a cutthroat business - but also believe that CBJ would be cutting his own if he didn't follow through for Joc. Especially a hometown kid.

Trust me, I'm pulling for it to work out for this kid.

 

[Atzar]

He's the kind of kid who will make everybody better by his presence. His hard work and selflessness is a great example for the entire team.

Really appreciate this act.

 

[bigorange]

Wow this is awesome. Joc, big ups to you young man!! Very proud that you're a Vol!!

 

[jave36]

He said himself he would not sign tomorrow. Without signing anything, it's trust BOTH ways. If the scholarship is not there in Aug, other than the PR nightmare someone else mentioned, what could he do? My understanding is nothing. Pay his way or walk. I'll just hope the ship is there when it's time to sign. I want to see Joc in Orange long term.

Tomorrow is LOI day he won't sign one of those. Just FAA from everything I've read.

 

[silentearth1973]

Kid just hit Jacob Gilliam status in my eyes.

True. Vol.

 

[Glitch]

Thanks for taking that chance young man. Hopefully it works out long term. Kid will be a player.

So what does this mean for Bruce going forward? Nothing changes and when he arrives for school, he will be on full scholarship.

"I'll be attending school the same time everyone else is so it's not a biggie," Bruce said. "I'll be on full scholarship. I can't wait to be a Vol."

Maybe you missed this Leb. He will be on full scholarship and he will enroll in school the same time as everyone else.

 

[TriedAndTrueVOL]

The kid us also putting a lot of trust in the promise that it will be there.

Come on, man...give it a rest. He VOLUNTEERED. Kid's the epitome of a VFL. I hope he does huge things in Knoxville. He's already became one of my favorites since he committed. He deserves every success possible IMO.

Guarantee you this kid's spot will 100% be there.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Maybe you missed this Leb. He will be on full scholarship and he will enroll in school the same time as everyone else.

I get that. My concern is the actual signing of something. LOI locks a kid in. Joc is not signing one tomorrow like everyone else. Jave said he will sign an FAA. IF that is correct, then it's no concern. I just had not seen it anywhere confirmed he will sign that FAA or is even allowed to as a BS. I fully understand that there is supposed to be a scholarship there come Aug for him. Would just like to see the kid locked in somehow.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Maybe you missed this Leb. He will be on full scholarship and he will enroll in school the same time as everyone else.

What he's saying is the school is not binding to Joc. UT could still back our and leave the kid hanging. I fully expect Butch to honor his word.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

What he's saying is the school is not binding to Joc. UT could still back our and leave the kid hanging. I fully expect Butch to honor his word.

That's exactly what I'm saying. I also think it will be there come Aug. Just don't like seeing kids get burned. College football, it happens way too often IMO.

 

[butchna]

Nobody bite.

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

Nobody bite.

There is always at least 1 brave soul.

 

[Glitch]

Nobody bite.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Here's to you, young man! Well done!

:salute:

 

[BigOrangeVols]

*Insert meme of butch yelling "I will take as many recruits as I want"*

 

[Nashvegas31]

Kid just hit Jacob Gilliam status in my eyes.

True. Vol.

I don't know many that could hit Gilliam status. What that dude did last year is amazing

 

[VeryBest]

No. Stop. Unless you have a source that says otherwise, the only risk is on UT.

Don't even start with this fella, please sir. He's the only person that could find something to argue with all the positivity going around here.

 

[you]

There is always at least 1 brave soul.

Haven't you learned anything following recruiting, Leb? A man is only worth his word. Butch keeps his word, and Joc is a Vol. He doesn't need a signed contract