UT = Checkmate
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otey
247: Low 3 star... 33rd best player in the state
espn: Fringe 4 star and not in top 300
rivals woody: Top 100 player
knox
247: 3 star, 15th best player in state
espn: Low 4 star. 266th best player in country
rivals woody: 53rd best player in country
washington:
247: Fringe 4 star not in top 247
espn: Fringe 4 star not in top 300
rivals woody: 33rd best player in country
Someone posted this on VQ
Otey
247: low 3 Star... 33rd best player in the state
ESPN: fringe 4 Star and not in top 300
Rivals Woody: top 100 player
Knox
247: 3 Star, 15th best player in state
ESPN: low 4 Star. 266th best player in country
Rivals Woody: 53rd best player in country
Washington:
247: fringe 4 Star not in top 247
ESPN: fringe 4 Star not in top 300
Rivals Woody: 33rd best player in country
Someone posted this on VQ
Otey
247: low 3 Star... 33rd best player in the state
ESPN: fringe 4 Star and not in top 300
Rivals Woody: top 100 player
Knox
247: 3 Star, 15th best player in state
ESPN: low 4 Star. 266th best player in country
Rivals Woody: 53rd best player in country
Washington:
247: fringe 4 Star not in top 247
ESPN: fringe 4 Star not in top 300
Rivals Woody: 33rd best player in country
Yeah, I like Woodi as a player and have been told by several coaches around the country that he's a "championship level player." I'm not sure why Tennessee is adamant about the whole camp thing, especially since he has verifiable times and excellent film and I think they have taken other prospects from out of state without seeing them camp.
However, a lot of programs like to see guys camp and I think that's how Alabama does it so clearly the new staff is trying to bring that with them to Knoxville. I can see both sides of the camping/not camping argument. As evidenced by Woodi camping elsewhere, I don't think it's something he's opposed to doing, but clearly it's not in play now that he's hurt.
I do think that in order for Tennessee to have success they can't let talent get out of the state. That doesn't mean they have to agree with me on who the best players are in terms of recruiting the guys ranked high by Rivals and others, but if I think if guys are going to Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Florida State, etc. then if I'm a Tennessee fan I want to see those guys on my team.
Lol when bama does it, its fine. Ok sure. Its the same mentality the media took when the fanbase rebelled against schiano. Be happy and grateful. To hell with that, if the big boys hold their programs to a high standard and expectation, why cant we?
This is tricky. On one hand I get what you are saying. Hold to a high standard and I agree. I think Pruitt and his staff know how to spot talent.
But, Look at this instate talent so far. Its looking like we may get 2 of the top 10 players in the state. Now the problem is, Pruitt made a public statement that he was gonna lock down the state in recruiting. He may have made a huge mistake in saying that.
This is tricky. On one hand I get what you are saying. Hold to a high standard and I agree. I think Pruitt and his staff know how to spot talent.
But, Look at this instate talent so far. Its looking like we may get 2 of the top 10 players in the state. Now the problem is, Pruitt made a public statement that he was gonna lock down the state in recruiting. He may have made a huge mistake in saying that.