'16 FL DT Aaron Thompson

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Nashvegas31 said:
His 247 page has Pitt as leader in crystal ball. If Narduzzi approves I approve. kid looks quick for a DT.
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Looks like the USCe offer came from Muschamp, since he is visiting them the 29th. Also Clemson and UNC offers. He has some good ones for sure.
 
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Well-rounded defensive lineman Aaron Thompson isn't exactly sure of when he wants to shut things down and choose one lucky college, but the finish line is certainly in sight for this tenacious senior out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard, who scooped up yet another offer on Sunday evening from Tennessee.

Thompson, who just rearranged his official visit plans with the Volunteers now squarely in the mix for his services, currently has a trio of trips lined up with Maryland (1/15), Tennessee and South Carolina (1/29).
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"It's a pretty big offer and they're in the SEC," Thompson said when asked about Tennessee. "The coaches recently started following me on Twitter and hitting me up. Today, (tight ends) coach (Larry) Scott asked me if I was still open to recruiting and I said yeah.
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volnpowell said:
I do not think I would want to take more than 21, because that would mean we probably lose someone on current roster that we do not want to lose imo.
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By my count we currently have 23 open scholarships for next year, and there will be some attrition; there always is. Of course it's a moving target with the numbers game, but even if S. Jones ends up being the only non-senior player who leaves this off-season, we could still take 23. Now, where that puts us up against the 25 annual max with blueshirts from previous years, and how Butch might finagle a higher number, I have no idea. But, if I were a betting man, my money right now would be on us taking more than 21.
 
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CrunchingTheVolz said:
Kind of late to be dropping commitments. I think Butch would have done it back when he dumped Marshall and Chidi if he was going to.
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Maybe so. But even if you're right and Butch is done culling prospects, some guys move on for their own reasons. There could still be coaching changes, guys getting swayed one way or another by other programs. I just don't think every single player publicly committed to us today, 1/11, signs with us on NSD.
 
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highspeed said:
By my count we currently have 23 open scholarships for next year, and there will be some attrition; there always is. Of course it's a moving target with the numbers game, but even if S. Jones ends up being the only non-senior player who leaves this off-season, we could still take 23. Now, where that puts us up against the 25 annual max with blueshirts from previous years, and how Butch might finagle a higher number, I have no idea. But, if I were a betting man, my money right now would be on us taking more than 21.
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22
 
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I have us at only 19 open spots. I'll list a few guys that you guys may not be counting and let me know if I'm right. I like to keep up with this stuff so I would appreciate some feedback.

Joe Young
Zach Stewart
Riley Lovingood
Trevor Daniel

Those are the only guys I see that you probably aren't counting.
 
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Volnukem said:
I have us at only 19 open spots. I'll list a few guys that you guys may not be counting and let me know if I'm right. I like to keep up with this stuff so I would appreciate some feedback.

Joe Young
Zach Stewart
Riley Lovingood
Trevor Daniel

Those are the only guys I see that you probably aren't counting.
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I also keep a list going. I don't have Trevor Daniel listed as a scholarship player. I also don't have Stewart since he isn't currently enrolled.
 
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highspeed said:
I also keep a list going. I don't have Trevor Daniel listed as a scholarship player. I also don't have Stewart since he isn't currently enrolled.
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Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Trevor was put on scholarship this year.
 
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does anyone think us offering this young man is indicative of our position with Brown? with the late offer of a WR, Slot guy, and DT Butch may have gotten information that leads him to believe we are out of the running for Hardman (iyam we were out a long time ago), And Brown? just analyzing all sides.

Flipside is new coach is bringing in some Fla recruits that he really likes. Just not sure how the numbers work out when were in on so many bigtime guys.
 
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jackcrevol said:
does anyone think us offering this young man is indicative of our position with Brown? with the late offer of a WR, Slot guy, and DT Butch may have gotten information that leads him to believe we are out of the running for Hardman (iyam we were out a long time ago), And Brown? just analyzing all sides.

Flipside is new coach is bringing in some Fla recruits that he really likes. Just not sure how the numbers work out when were in on so many bigtime guys.
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I think so. Offer goes out to Thompson in case they miss on Brown. Offer out to Williams as it looks like they miss on Callaway. Richards still a possibility.
 
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CrunchingTheVolz said:
I think so. Offer goes out to Thompson in case they miss on Brown. Offer out to Williams as it looks like they miss on Callaway. Richards still a possibility.
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seems to me some may wish to temper their expectations for this class. the writing is on the wall...heck. anything can happen; obviously if Brown etc change their minds, you dont say no to them. Just that the new coach at Georgia is new, and; has no track record. It worked for Butch, and looks like its working for Kirby now.
 
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highspeed said:
I also keep a list going. I don't have Trevor Daniel listed as a scholarship player. I also don't have Stewart since he isn't currently enrolled.
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I know Daniel was put on scholarship and I imagine he will keep it as long as he is the starting punter. I went ahead and counted Stewart since he will be a RS FR when he gets here in the Fall. I'm not sure where the other 2 scholarships differ. Here are my numbers by position:

QB-2
RB-4
WR-8
TE-3
OL-12 counting Stewart
DE-7
DT-6
LB-10
S-3
CB-7
SP-5 (counting Lovingood and Daniel)
 
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jackcrevol said:
seems to me some may wish to temper their expectations for this class. the writing is on the wall...heck. anything can happen; obviously if Brown etc change their minds, you dont say no to them. Just that the new coach at Georgia is new, and; has no track record. It worked for Butch, and looks like its working for Kirby now.
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New staffs mean kids have a shot to start. New coaches can sell the idea, "you're my guy". Makes sense to me recruits buy into it and think the path to starting day one is there.

I do think NSD will be much quieter than some think. Warrior choosing our Vols will be huge. That should help lessen the blow to missing on other top targets.
 
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CrunchingTheVolz said:
New staffs mean kids have a shot to start. New coaches can sell the idea, "you're my guy". Makes sense to me recruits buy into it and think the path to starting day one is there.

I do think NSD will be much quieter than some think. Warrior choosing our Vols will be huge. That should help lessen the blow to missing on other top targets.
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its a double edged sword. def not making excuses...no matter what Butch hangs his hat on recruiting. Cant have an off year in SEC. this aint the MAC.
 
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CrunchingTheVolz said:
Good coaching can make a roster full of 3 star talent with some 4 star talent sprinkled in play an elite level of football.
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Great coaching can make a roster full of 5 star talent with some 4 star talent sprinkled in beat all other elite programs and win multiple NC's. Since that is Saban's maxim we can't ignore it since Bama is historically our main rival.
 
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Kid has a peculiar offer list. I'm on the fence about whether he's a take or not. He's going to need a year or two in the weight room for sure.
 
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TGVol said:
Great coaching can make a roster full of 5 star talent with some 4 star talent sprinkled in beat all other elite programs and win multiple NC's. Since that is Saban's maxim we can't ignore it since Bama is historically our main rival.
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Bingo. Unfortunately saban has championship blueprint and TN im not sure about. TN in game coaching against upper echelon teams are still in question. Must have elite talent at most positions to single it out imo. We must go get elite players...every yr if the number is 10 or 30. I want TN to dethrone bammer and take over
 
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pharmDvol11 said:
He's going to need a year or two in the weight room for sure.
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Not a big deal, especially if we also manage to get D. Brown this year.

O'Brien, Vickers, Tuttle, McKenzie, and Johnson are all ready to go now and Piccou will also be coming off of a red shirt year.
 
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Kevin Dodd and Dj Reader from Clemson were out there causing problems for bama. On Rivals, both were 5.6 and 5.7 respectively. Its about development. If this kid needs a yr to redshirt then so be it. Thats fine. But he is talented.
 
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