'18 SC JUCO DE Dorian Gerald (UT Commit 07/06/17)

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Simonton said he has a new article coming out tomorrow on Gerald, someone asked if it was a commitment article...

No. Gerald technically could pop anytime, but tomorrow's specific story is on him talking about what he likes about each program. As a tease, he has some EXTREMELY high praise about Walt Wells.
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Rishvol said:
To me he's a backup plan for Davis. I think he would've committed a long time ago if the coaches didn't think they have a good chance at Davis
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He's a JUCO and we need immediate help at DE so I highly doubt he is a backup plan for any of the high school DE's. We need a BUNCH of impact DE's both in the high school and JC ranks.
 
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PrattvilleVol said:
You're right. Still one of our many 5 star busts though
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Correct. Injuries hurt his cause, but he was probably a little overrated as a big fish/small pond guy in 2A North Carolina ball.

Big hitter, but big hitters flop often when they lack discipline to diagnose a play and are out of position.
 
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delfonic said:
You know, everyone has told me about how good In-N-Out Burgers are and I think they are completely overrated and not nearly as good as Whataburger. I've analyzed the tape!

-D4H
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I'm not trying to downplay what In-N-Out Burgers achieved in college, but I mainly only care about a burger's ability to attain Hall Of Fame status after going pro. And the stats clearly back my analysis that Whataburger has achieved far more in the pros than In-N-Out Burger. I tried to inform several GMs that this would be the case, but they were too stupid to listen.

-D4H
 
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Dorian Gerald is one of the top junior college prospects in the country, and the defensive end recently narrowed his extensive offer list down to five schools. He probably should’ve just tweeted a Top 2, though. The College of Canyons (Calif.) standout admits he could commit “at anytime,” and either Tennessee or South Carolina stand as his likeliest college choice. The Florence, S.C. native visited both schools in early June, taking his grandmother to Columbia before bringing his entire family to Knoxville. Both schools offer exactly what Gerald is seeking at the next level, too: opportunity and fit.

“The Tennessee that visit was perfect. They treated me, my family great,” he said. “Now, I will say, it was different. When I went to Carolina, only just me and my grandmother went. When I went to Tennessee, everyone went. It was just, they treated my family so well. They showed us everything and they just made us — not only me — but my brother, my dad, everyone feel like it was home. That’s big to me. My family is everything to me. My family is the reason why I’m doing this anyway.

“If my parents can feel that much more comfortable leaving me here, that means a lot. I trust my mother, my dad and my grandmother 100 percent, without a doubt. There’s been many times I thought I was right and it ended up that they were right. They adults were right, so if they’re comfortable, and they feel the coaches are genuine then I’m not going to disagree because I’ve been in too many situations where they were right and I was wrong. So I trust them 100 percent. Like I said, (Tennessee) made me feel like I was right back at home.”

That’s good news for the Vols, and so is this: Among all coaches, Walt Wells has made the closest connection with Gerald. When the defensive end outlined his Top 5, he named a number of coaches with whom he'd developed strong relationships with. Naturally, the follow up question was who stands out amongst the pack?

With the infection on his voice changing, Gerald said, “That’s real hard. Real hard, but No. 1, no doubt, would be coach (Walt) Wells. Coach Wells, he’s definitely my top guy. He’s a great guy. I can’t even describe it. He’s been so real with me since Day 1. Honest. He was the one who actually offered me, and he hasn’t backed down since then. Not since Day 1. “He hasn’t changed on me at all. Even when I was there, nothing changed. It was the same coach Wells I was talking to on the phone. It was the same coach Wells I was texting. Coach Wells, I’ve built the biggest relationship with. He’s No. 1. No doubt.”

Now the question is, will Tennessee be No. 1 for Gerald, too? We should know fairly soon.
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-VQ
 
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Really wish I could see the disappointment in Muschamps eyes when Gerald calls to let him know he's going to UT. 🍊🍊
 
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Ron Swanson said:
-VQ
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Once again, Butch needs to do everything possible to hold onto Wells for a very long time. Make him recruiting coordinator, associate HC, co-HC, whatever. Pay him 7 figures if necessary. If he can continue to recruit at this pace every year, he will be worth every penny. He's slaying it right now!
 
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Saturday has been a popular commitment day.

I am calling one commitment this Saturday from Gerald and a 4th of July boom from Emerson!
 
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OGbabyaviVol said:
Once again, Butch needs to do everything possible to hold onto Wells for a very long time. Make him recruiting coordinator, associate HC, co-HC, whatever. Pay him 7 figures if necessary. If he can continue to recruit at this pace every year, he will be worth every penny. He's slaying it right now!
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Let's see the OL first.
 
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