'15 TN CB Ugo Amadi

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Never count Butch and company out. They've got something up their sleeve and I get the feeling that Ugo isn't the only one that's listening. This class could close out crazy good if we can win out. But gotta find a way to beat Mizz this week first.
 
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jefferyg said:
*had been a number of previous trips for*Ugo Amadi*to the University of Tennessee, from camps to unofficial trips and more.

But until this weekend, Amadi had not fully experienced Rocky Top on an official visit --- or with his family. The Ole Miss commitment left UT Sunday afternoon impressed with the scene and the Vols' football program.

"It was great," said the Nashville Overton four-star defensive back. "I wanted my family to come with me, to get to see the campus and everything. I just wanted them to get an experience of what it looks like as well.

"They liked the visit. They liked what they saw, and the fans as well. It definitely captured everybody's attention."

Considering an educational path in physical therapy, Amadi said he got some questions answered about Tennessee's health and administration program as he continues to learn "what athletes need to do to take care of their bodies and even for nutrition, what athletes are supposed to put into their bodies. I want to know for myself and to help other people out."

The Vols pitched to Amadi the complete Tennessee program, noting in their pitch how they believed Amadi could find success on the gridiron and in life. He was hosted by fellow Midstate native*Josh Malone, a former five-star recruit who picked Tennessee last December and with whom Amadi used to train in the Nashville-based*National Playmakers Academy*program with*Buck Fitzgerald.

"They told me, 'We want you to come here. This is home for you,'" Amadi said. "(Malone) was just telling me it was a good place. And that if you stay at home, people remember your name and remember where you came from. That's pretty much what he was saying.

"It definitely gave me something to think about. All that they put in my ear, it gave me something to think about."

Especially as Tennessee's coaches, from head man*Butch Jones*to special teams coordinator*Mark Elder*and several other assistants, outlined for Amadi exactly how he could fit in the Vols' future special teams plans.

Smart, too, since Amadi emerged as one of the state's most dynamic return men the past two seasons. This year alone Amadi returned four total kicks --- three punts, one kickoff --- for touchdowns before teams largely avoided him.*

"They said they need a lightning player and they said that could be me. Coach Elder sat there and broke it down to me and how I can help in the punt return game, especially," Amadi explained. "That stood out to me, that they took the time to actually break it down and give me a visual. They're being serious about what they're talking about. And they showed me how successful they were at other schools, how they had ranked in the top 10 in punt and kickoff returns at their first two stops (Central Michigan and Cincinnati).

"I really want that opportunity at the next level. I feel like I can raise my stock even more. I like having the ball in my hands. I feel like I can make plays, and I feel like I'm an impact player."

Amadi said he's further felt Tennessee's belief that he could be an impact player by how personally Jones has recruited him as the Vols ratcheted up their pursuit of the First-Team All-Nashville and Hume Award finalist.*

"That really means a lot as well. Coach Butch is really recruiting me and it means he actually wants me, he's serious," Amadi said. "I feel like they're letting me know I'm a missing piece for them to be good next year like they want to be."

And Amadi sees all those fellow Midstate natives already shining for the Vols, only further adding to his thoughts about Tennessee.

"It gives me a lot to think about," said Amadi, who indicated he could return to Rocky Top as soon as next weekend for an unofficial visit. "I grew up with these guys. I feel like if I stay home and excel here, it's giving me something to think about. We all think differently. It depends on how everything goes."

Amadi is a midterm enrollee and said he would like to settle his recruiting process within the next two weeks or in early December.
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If Tennessee really wants him, I don't see how he doesn't flip
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
If Tennessee really wants him, I don't see how he doesn't flip
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Believe me, Tennessee wants him. He's been #1 or #2 on the CB board for a long time. I think they want him over Martin, honestly.

It also helps with Kyle Phillips and Richmond. So, there's also that.
 
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VolDango said:
Believe me, Tennessee wants him. He's been #1 or #2 on the CB board for a long time. I think they want him over Martin, honestly.

It also helps with Kyle Phillips and Richmond. So, there's also that.
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No.

If Amadi was #1 or #2 on our board he would have been a commit months ago. There were 4-5 guys higher on the cb board.
 
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I saw him against FR Ryan who has 4 or 5 D1 players on defense and he tore them up. Kid is small but lightning fast, I think it would be nice if we can flip him.
 
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Amadi said Sunday night that he wouldn’t mind attending the same school with both Phillips and Martin. But he said he’s particularly interested in playing alongside Phillips. “I feel like me and Kyle will probably go to the same place,” Amadi told GoVols247.

I have a feeling we will get all 3. (Amadi, Phillips, and Martin) and Slayton too!
 
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NotoriousRPP said:
No.

If Amadi was #1 or #2 on our board he would have been a commit months ago. There were 4-5 guys higher on the cb board.
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And Richmond too, right? Amadi felt that way over the summer but not since he posted 4 KR/PR for TD his senior season. Butch is now his primary recruiter. If Martin were #1 on the board, Butch would be pressing him instead of Amadi. Both would be nice.
 
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BornToBleedOrange said:
Amadi said Sunday night that he wouldn’t mind attending the same school with both Phillips and Martin. But he said he’s particularly interested in playing alongside Phillips. “I feel like me and Kyle will probably go to the same place,” Amadi told GoVols247.

I have a feeling we will get all 3. (Amadi, Phillips, and Martin) and Slayton too!
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I could do without Phillips based on what we already have, but all 3 of those would be huge obviously. Amadi and Martin could push for the starting CB opposite Sutton. No disrespect to EMos.
 
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VolDango said:
And Richmond too, right? Amadi felt that way over the summer but not since he posted 4 KR/PR for TD his senior season. Butch is now his primary recruiter. If Martin were #1 on the board, Butch would be pressing him instead of Amadi. Both would be nice.
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Yep, and Martin has been a Vol for quite a while now. Its easier to put the Head Coach as someones primary recruiter when you only have 4-6 spots left.
 
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velovol said:
I saw him against FR Ryan who has 4 or 5 D1 players on defense and he tore them up. Kid is small but lightning fast, I think it would be nice if we can flip him.
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FRHS has 3 D-1 guys on defense and I wouldn't expect Darvin to have much of an impact on Amadi's production so that leaves 2 D-1 guys responsible for controlling him; Williams and Rector.
 
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"IMO, Ugo Amadi ends up wherever Kyle Phillips ends up. Right now, Phillips is trending toward UT in a lot of people's eyes. I am starting to trend that way as well, regarding Phillips. Ugo and Kyle are tight."
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-OleMiss247.
 
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