'16 TN ATH Darel Middleton (Tennessee signee)

[Nashvegas31]

Hard to tell till you get them here. Gooden was a lazy bum before he got here too. We got him rolling quickly

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I think it's premature to make a judgment about what kind of player he's going to be to the point of wishing we had picked someone else.

That is almost exactly what we all do and basically the sole purpose of this forum - to discuss these recruits and our preference on who joins our team.

 

[Skullbone]

Yeah, and in this particular instance I think it's premature to make such a bold judgment. I can say that. It's also the purpose of this forum and in no way oppresses your free use. The forum is not just for negative critiques. Furthermore, Middleton is on the team. He's not some random recruit we may or may not take, he's a Vol. I choose to not be a negative nelly towards our players who haven't even been given a chance yet.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

.....

 

[volfanCLT]

https://m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?params={"fundraiser_campaign_id":412794306177776,"source":"feed"}&path=/fundraiser/

Gonna donate as soon as I find my wallet. Shouldn’t be hard to take care of.

This seems like a violation lol

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

https://m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?params={"fundraiser_campaign_id":412794306177776,"source":"feed"}&path=/fundraiser/

Gonna donate as soon as I find my wallet. Shouldn’t be hard to take care of.

WTH. @Atlanta VOL we need you.

 

[GoVolsDR]

This can't be legit....

 

[Ron Swanson]

Man, we’ve been recruiting this kid a long time. I created this thread over 6 years ago.

 

[Vol Main]

Man, we’ve been recruiting this kid a long time. I created this thread over 6 years ago.

Is Middleton any count?

 

[Blake25p]

Is Middleton any count?

I think it’s a wait and see type situation.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Is this a violation?

 

[jwells]

https://m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?params={"fundraiser_campaign_id":412794306177776,"source":"feed"}&path=/fundraiser/

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Donated. Shouldn’t be hard to take care of.

I didn't really think he'd ever play at UT. Didn't think it would be because he broke NCAA rules and took money from boosters.

 

[VolInDayton]

Seems very weird UT cant just get hits transcript situation handled internally. I bet there will be a followed up " I got hacked" post

 

[Catbone]

Wtf? This aint it chief

 

[901LookAlive]

I see the kid still isn't that bright or really struggling financially. This doesn't seem like something he should have a problem getting UT to handle without putting out fpr the world to see

 

[Nashvegas31]

I see the kid still isn't that bright or really struggling financially. This doesn't seem like something he should have a problem getting UT to handle without putting out fpr the world to see

Def one of the strangest thing I’ve seen and pretty stupid to put your eligibility in danger before making it to campus

 

[SDV]

I hope this is not real. If so, he’s a real dumbass

 

[901LookAlive]

Def one of the strangest thing I’ve seen and pretty stupid to put your eligibility in danger before making it to campus

I knew the kid was a headcase in HS, but I had hope he matured. Wouldn't suprise me if he doesn't make it on campus now. Which is a shame because i really like his size and athleticism.

Edit: just checked and he raised all the money in 1 day it seems. This is going to be a problem.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

I just read up on the rules and since the money was not collected for Football. His eligibility is not in jeopardy. Since the donations were for his education he is eligible to receive them without hurting his eligibility.

I’m sure if it is brought up he will be required to show proof that he utilized the donated funds for his “education.”

 

[GoVolsDR]

Seems like online crowdfunding is a pretty nebulous area. Hopefully this doesn't come back and end up biting us. I'll just leave this here. But I mean sheesh, $600 is like entry-level bagman tier stuff.

NCAA approves crowdfunding for student-athletes, when adhering to guidelines
NCAA: None Can Argue Anymore, Crowdfunding is Permissible

 

[AustinMem]

Owes $515 because of academic "hold"...
Asks for $1000 in fundraising on Facebook....
did he have another $485 in holds elsewhere?

 

[Sleegro]

I just read up on the rules and since the money was not collected for Football. His eligibility is not in jeopardy. Since the donations were for his education he is eligible to receive them without hurting his eligibility.

I’m sure if it is brought up he will be required to show proof that he utilized the donated funds for his “education.”

You mean people may be overreacting to a social media post in here? I for one am shocked.

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Owes $515 because of academic "hold"...
Asks for $1000 in fundraising on Facebook....
did he have another $485 in holds elsewhere?

It did say a goal of 1K, but once the $500 was reached the fundraiser closed. Did he have unpaid parking tickets from School security?

 

[PoweredByTheT]

What's the difference between "crowdfunding" and "boosters"? Seems like boosters are just crowdfunders with a gold star by their name

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

What's the difference between "crowdfunding" and "boosters"? Seems like boosters are just crowdfunders with a gold star by their name

Boosters are a funny thing. Once you are at the school they are able to provide you with certain things... and help the athletic department. Boosters just can’t help directly with recruiting people.