'16 FL CB Tyler Byrd (UT Commit 2/2/16)

[DeekT]

Oh, and D4H. You do make some good points, just try to deal less in absolute statements.

Boom!!!!!!!

 

[Ericvol2096]

Boom?

https://twitter.com/utcoachmartinez/status/692528490105716736

Martinez will be dancing adding Warrior and Byrd to an already awesome DB class!

 

[BigZiti09]

Desperation coming out of Miami

Mwahahahahah

 

[JCLawyerVol]

I'm naming Coach Larry Scott "The Last Mr. Bigg."


Heard he got busted with a Byrd in Tallahasee.

 

[85SugarVol]

Has Richt had his in home visit with Byrd yet?

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Has Richt had his in home visit with Byrd yet?

yes

 

[85SugarVol]

yes

Hmmm. Doesn't show Richt visiting on his timeline.

Do you have a link?

 

[KBVol]

Byrd will beat out Gaulden as easily as Martin beat out Moseley.

Some guys are simply more talented than what we already. Byrd is one of those guys.

Not a chance. Gaulden starts wherever they put him next year, period. Hide and watch brother.

 

[Power T-Rev]

Not a chance. Gaulden starts wherever they put him next year, period. Hide and watch brother.

D4H loves shiny new toys. Incoming high school recruit has to be better than an established player already in the system, right?

 

[volnpowell]

Not a chance. Gaulden starts wherever they put him next year, period. Hide and watch brother.

I have always been high on Gaulden, didn't he have like 37 tackles in one game his senior year of hs?

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

That's how I feel. Maybe it has more to do with TB already decommitting bc of a coaching change. HS coaches especially in the south believe their job entitles them to a say in players recruitmemt. Having an opinion or giving advise is what they are there for. This is completely out of bounds but I don't expect anything less in silly season.

Look. You, BGV and myself are all floridians. Let's not call Naples "the south".

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Especially at power programs and I would consider Naples up there with the success Kramer has had since taking over in the late 90's. Faced Naples in 2 Kickoff Classics in HS and never really cared for him or the program. My cousins graduated from Naples HS (neither played football), they were bball guys, but they didn't care for him when they were in school.

Cue my Uncle Rico story. I had two sacks, a fumble recovery and two interceptions against Naples as a middle linebacker.

My absolute best high school game ever.

 

[KBVol]

I have always been high on Gaulden, didn't he have like 37 tackles in one game his senior year of hs?

Yes. Both Swain and Doug Mathews, and the coaches for that matter, have raved about Rashaan. Kid is immensely tough and talented according to both of them. Mathews actually compared him to Eric Berry and few weeks back on his Sunday show. I seriously doubt that anybody on the current roster or not, is gonna relegate Gaulden to second team. We know what Cam thinks of Rashaan after seeing him wear #7 in honor of him last year. Kid is gonna be an integral part of our defensive secondary whether Byrd signs with us or not.

 

[Big Orange Jeff]

Damn that boy can dance!

 

[LA Vol]

Wednesday night notes: Dolphins draft chatter; Tannehill; UM recruiting; Two UM assistants speak; Heat; Panthers | Sports Buzz

### This is one of the types of subplots that makes sports so interesting: Most recruiting services say the best recruit in this UM class is cornerback Tyler Byrd. And who’s the person charged with taking him away from Miami?

Larry Scott, Miami’s interim coach for the final six games last season. Scott, now Tennessee’s tight ends coach, has been courting Byrd, and Byrd has agreed to take a visit to Knoxville this week. Tennessee began pursuing Byrd vigorously after Scott joined the staff, not a coincidence.

Based on what Byrd has said, Scott apparently isn’t doing any negative-recruiting against Miami. That’s not surprising; Scott is a classy guy.

Another factor that has UM feeling a bit anxious: Byrd lives with Volunteer running back commit Carlin Fils-aime and considers him a brother. Fils-aime has been committed to the Vols since July and will join Byrd in Knoxville this weekend.

UM must hope that Byrd doesn’t fall in love with the Tennessee coaching staff and the UT campus this weekend. Byrd has said Tennessee has a lot of ground to cover to reach Miami’s level in his eyes.


Note: Interesting that the article doesn't mention Latrell Williams being dropped by Miami for visiting UT.

 

[CrunchingTheVolz]

Wednesday night notes: Dolphins draft chatter; Tannehill; UM recruiting; Two UM assistants speak; Heat; Panthers | Sports Buzz

### This is one of the types of subplots that makes sports so interesting: Most recruiting services say the best recruit in this UM class is cornerback Tyler Byrd. And who’s the person charged with taking him away from Miami?

Larry Scott, Miami’s interim coach for the final six games last season. Scott, now Tennessee’s tight ends coach, has been courting Byrd, and Byrd has agreed to take a visit to Knoxville this week. Tennessee began pursuing Byrd vigorously after Scott joined the staff, not a coincidence.

Based on what Byrd has said, Scott apparently isn’t doing any negative-recruiting against Miami. That’s not surprising; Scott is a classy guy.

Another factor that has UM feeling a bit anxious: Byrd lives with Volunteer running back commit Carlin Fils-aime and considers him a brother. Fils-aime has been committed to the Vols since July and will join Byrd in Knoxville this weekend.

UM must hope that Byrd doesn’t fall in love with the Tennessee coaching staff and the UT campus this weekend. Byrd has said Tennessee has a lot of ground to cover to reach Miami’s level in his eyes.


Note: Interesting that the article doesn't mention Latrell Williams being dropped by Miami for visiting UT.

It will be a bad deal for Williams if Miami dropped him for taking the visit and then UT doesn't have room for him after pushing him to visit. Can't blame the canes though. If a kid is taking visits in late January, he isn't committed.

I wonder if Richt drops Byrd if he makes the visit?

 

[LA Vol]

It will be a bad deal for Williams if Miami dropped him for taking the visit and then UT doesn't have room for him after pushing him to visit. Can't blame the canes though. If a kid is taking visits in late January, he isn't committed.

I wonder if Richt drops Byrd if he makes the visit?

MR has to finesse Byrd-- he's their prize recruit. If Miami threatened to drop Byrd for visiting UT, he could decommit. He's already said he's visiting no matter what. If Byrd visits with his family-- and they're headed to Knoxville tomorrow-- I think he's a Vol.

Williams is probably a backup for us. We might not have a spot. I don't know much about him-- except he was an unknown 2* until recently. Canes could regret this, if true.

 

[jave36]

Wednesday night notes: Dolphins draft chatter; Tannehill; UM recruiting; Two UM assistants speak; Heat; Panthers | Sports Buzz

### This is one of the types of subplots that makes sports so interesting: Most recruiting services say the best recruit in this UM class is cornerback Tyler Byrd. And who’s the person charged with taking him away from Miami?

Larry Scott, Miami’s interim coach for the final six games last season. Scott, now Tennessee’s tight ends coach, has been courting Byrd, and Byrd has agreed to take a visit to Knoxville this week. Tennessee began pursuing Byrd vigorously after Scott joined the staff, not a coincidence.

Based on what Byrd has said, Scott apparently isn’t doing any negative-recruiting against Miami. That’s not surprising; Scott is a classy guy.

Another factor that has UM feeling a bit anxious: Byrd lives with Volunteer running back commit Carlin Fils-aime and considers him a brother. Fils-aime has been committed to the Vols since July and will join Byrd in Knoxville this weekend.

UM must hope that Byrd doesn’t fall in love with the Tennessee coaching staff and the UT campus this weekend. Byrd has said Tennessee has a lot of ground to cover to reach Miami’s level in his eyes.


Note: Interesting that the article doesn't mention Latrell Williams being dropped by Miami for visiting UT.

I love how they have 0 OL committed. Miami is in for a rude awakening if they think Richt will get them on par with where he had UGA any time soon.

 

[CrunchingTheVolz]

MR has to finesse Byrd-- he's their prize recruit. If Miami threatened to drop Byrd for visiting UT, he could decommit. He's already said he's visiting no matter what. If Byrd visits with his family-- and they're headed to Knoxville tomorrow-- I think he's a Vol.

Williams is probably a backup for us. We might not have a spot. I don't know much about him-- except he was an unknown 2* until recently. Canes could regret this, if true.

I think Bruce sticking with Miami could have helped them make the decision to turn Williams loose.

 

[True North Vol]

It will be a bad deal for Williams if Miami dropped him for taking the visit and then UT doesn't have room for him after pushing him to visit. Can't blame the canes though. If a kid is taking visits in late January, he isn't committed.

I wonder if Richt drops Byrd if he makes the visit?

There's the Leb I remember.

 

[LA Vol]

I love how they have 0 OL committed. Miami is in for a rude awakening if they think Richt will get them on par with where he had UGA any time soon.

Yeah-- and they call us delusional. Canes fans are dogging UT bigtime, saying that Byrd will quickly see how our facilities and Neyland can't compare to theirs and how he'll realize that they're going places and we're not.

 

[jave36]

Yeah-- and they call us delusional. Canes fans are dogging UT bigtime, saying that Byrd will quickly see how our facilities and Neyland can't compare to theirs and how he'll realize that they're going places and we're not.

Hahahahaha

 

[VolnJC]

Luke Stampini
‏@LukeStampini Most amazing stat of the 2016 recruiting cycle, 24 decommitments for the Miami Hurricanes.

 

[LA Vol]

I think Bruce sticking with Miami could have helped them make the decision to turn Williams loose.

Wonder if MR reacted too strongly, and in haste, because it was UT? That loss still smarts, I bet. It contributed to his getting the boot from UGA when he didn't want to leave.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Yes. Both Swain and Doug Mathews, and the coaches for that matter, have raved about Rashaan. Kid is immensely tough and talented according to both of them. Mathews actually compared him to Eric Berry and few weeks back on his Sunday show. I seriously doubt that anybody on the current roster or not, is gonna relegate Gaulden to second team. We know what Cam thinks of Rashaan after seeing him wear #7 in honor of him last year. Kid is gonna be an integral part of our defensive secondary whether Byrd signs with us or not.

Healthy Gaulden is a starter. Kid is a stud and the type of dude that brings attitude to defense. He won't let anyone beat him out. I'd watch him to move to S