All the eggs are in a basket...

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bleedingTNorange

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That seems to be what has become crystal clear, atleast to me. CCM has gone "All In" on Hubbs and Nichols (possibly Jw3 as well) but definitely the first 2. We basically let Crawford go from all accounts, after the injury didn't show much interest and allowed Memphis to swoop in without attempting to do much. Nick King obviously was a long shot at best, but CCM was on him and we missed. Rimmer was another guy we slightly cooled on and tried to keep on the back burner, but he went ahead and committed to UF. J Johnson could be next, we've stayed in touch, but definitely haven't made him feel like a priority. I think the same is probably taking place with guys like quinton Stephens, aj Davis and Alex foster, we keep in touch, but they are more backups that's hopefully don't committ while we are waiting.

I guess what I'm getting at is, CCM has gone all in on 2 or 3 select guys, and is going to pursue them till the end. If we miss on these guys, this class could very well resemble the last couple classes instead of the ranked classes we became accustomed to under Bruce. No guts no glory though I guess, and that's the way CCM is, go big or go home.

I hope we end the year with a great season and great recruiting class, I've got faith in 'Zo.
 
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I don't take much from recruits retweeting fans, but I have noticed JW3 retweets a lot of Arkansas fans and I didn't even know they were in his top 3? Isn't it UT, Georgetown, Memphis?
 
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Stoked4Zo said:
I don't take much from recruits retweeting fans, but I have noticed JW3 retweets a lot of Arkansas fans and I didn't even know they were in his top 3? Isn't it UT, Georgetown, Memphis?
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Recruits will retweet anyone, it's the same guy over and over I've seen him too.

Tweet him come play for the Akron zips and hell probably retweet it, or come to Tennessee Tech and play with Da'Rick.
 
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I would not be surprised to see Duke make a big push for Nichols over the next several weeks. Coach K has to be concerned about a lack of separation from the pack in the Julius Randle recruitment. He most certainly is no where close to deciding anything. Duke never got in on Aaron Gordon so Nichols is the next PF in line.
 
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Duke has in homes and OV scheduled so they'll make a push. I see us landing Nichols and Hubbs. Not so sure about JW3
 
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All your eggs in one basket makes for a hell of a ride. It also makes for occasional "I've made a huge mistake" Gob Bluth-like seasons.
 
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CatsQueue said:
I would not be surprised to see Duke make a big push for Nichols over the next several weeks. Coach K has to be concerned about a lack of separation from the pack in the Julius Randle recruitment. He most certainly is no where close to deciding anything. Duke never got in on Aaron Gordon so Nichols is the next PF in line.
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They're pretty high on Marcus lee as well arent they?

They're also loaded at forward, and as you eluded to, they're in the running for Randle ago obviously they'd really want.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
They're pretty high on Marcus lee as well arent they?
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Yes they have him scheduled for a late October visit. More suitors in play and less chance for a Nov decision. With Nichols it appears to be pretty much a two horse race with an almost certain early decison. JMO
 
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Man I really hope we can land both Nichols and Hubbs. Jw3 would be the icing on the cake.
 
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What do basketball and having eggs in a basket have in common?? :D


Side note: really looking forward to basketball this year. Maymon and Stokes....can not wait
 
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Realistically, since it may appear that all CCM eggs are in the Hubbs / Nichols basket, what does that say on his future at TN if he swings and misses on both? I'm not trying to be negaitve about CCM, but in all seriousness, can he servive here with another recruiting class of Richardson, Chievous, Yemi, etc type players this year? If so, what does he have to do? Have a hell of a year this year (quite possible) and has to have a top 15 recruiting class next year just to survive? He's only got 2 years with Golden and McRae and quite possibly Stokes. After that the roster looks pretty weak. I think these 2 kids are extremely important for CCM to get for his future here. Oppinions?
 
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johnnybravo said:
Realistically, since it may appear that all CCM eggs are in the Hubbs / Nichols basket, what does that say on his future at TN if he swings and misses on both? I'm not trying to be negaitve about CCM, but in all seriousness, can he servive here with another recruiting class of Richardson, Chievous, Yemi, etc type players this year? If so, what does he have to do? Have a hell of a year this year (quite possible) and has to have a top 15 recruiting class next year just to survive? He's only got 2 years with Golden and McRae and quite possibly Stokes. After that the roster looks pretty weak. I think these 2 kids are extremely important for CCM to get for his future here. Oppinions?
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I don't think you're out of line at all. It is incredibly huge. Hate to say it, but we will probably have to revaluate Martin if we don't land Hubbs and Nichols.
 
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Chris4Vols22 said:
I don't think you're out of line at all. It is incredibly huge. Hate to say it, but we will probably have to revaluate Martin if we don't land Hubbs and Nichols.
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Reevaluate? Geez, you guys are ridiculous. So if he misses on a couple of recruits I say blow his azz outta here. SMH.
 
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Hubbs and Nichols now #12 and #17 in the nation respectively according to Scout. The difference between getting both and missing both is humongous for UT 2013 class.
 
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MemphisCanes said:
Hubbs and Nichols now #12 and #17 in the nation respectively according to Scout. The difference between getting both and missing both is humongous for UT 2013 class.
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It's the difference of elevating our program back to the top 25 or bringing up the rear in the SEC a couple years from now.
 
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Chris4Vols22 said:
I don't think you're out of line at all. It is incredibly huge. Hate to say it, but we will probably have to revaluate Martin if we don't land Hubbs and Nichols.
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Getting skunked in this class would set the program back, but fortunately you can rebuild quickly in this sport. You may see a drop-off for one year or so (assuming you still have the core intact for the '13-'14 season and I'm referring to Trae and Jarnell), but only if you have solid classes in the subsequent two cycles. Wouldn't be the kiss of death, but the staff would have to rebound in a big way.
 
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I have absolutely no doubt Coach knows what he's doing.This ain't his first rodeo.
 
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Indeed. If were going to contend for the SEC, Hubbs and Nichols are a 100% must. Martin understands that or he wouldn't have been at every single game possible. I think we land both but wow if we miss on both its bad.
 
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johnnybravo said:
Realistically, since it may appear that all CCM eggs are in the Hubbs / Nichols basket, what does that say on his future at TN if he swings and misses on both? I'm not trying to be negaitve about CCM, but in all seriousness, can he servive here with another recruiting class of Richardson, Chievous, Yemi, etc type players this year? If so, what does he have to do? Have a hell of a year this year (quite possible) and has to have a top 15 recruiting class next year just to survive? He's only got 2 years with Golden and McRae and quite possibly Stokes. After that the roster looks pretty weak. I think these 2 kids are extremely important for CCM to get for his future here. Oppinions?
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Very good, and rational post IMO.

If he swings and misses on both, I don't think the writing is necessarily on the wall. He has pulled stokes and Richardson two top 15" guys, Q and Yemi both appear to be solid role players maybe eventual starter capability, so it's not as if he's incapable in recruiting.

My opinion, you land these two and immediately were back in the conversation as an every year top 20 program, competing for SEC titles. If you miss on them, I think we're like last years team, an 18-20 win team that's on the brink of NCAA tournament auto bid. I think he's a good enough coach, can spot talent, and the SEC is weak enough, that he could still compete if he missed on those 2, and landed guys like yemi, q and Richardson.

Jmo
 
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Chris4Vols22 said:
I don't think you're out of line at all. It is incredibly huge. Hate to say it, but we will probably have to revaluate Martin if we don't land Hubbs and Nichols.
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I don't know that you reevaluate. If he misses on them, but wins 20+ games and puts us in the tourney, are we really gonna question him staying as our coach?
 
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