‘23 FL OT Francis Mauigoa (Miami commit)

He kind of talked like Alabama is Alabama because they get who they want and put them in the league. He talked very favorable of Florida and Miami too. Who knows at this point. Glad we have the last OV.

It’s over.

What else do you expect him to say about those other schools?

He’s not going to say anything negative.
 
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Right.

As an example, 247 just had an article on him and didn't mention us as a top place for him. Callahan responded, "Tennessee is very much in play for Mauigoa. I obviously didn’t write that part."

Have to take national guys with a grain of salt at times...especially when a local guy is closer to the situation, such as after a visit.

Can’t find that quote from RC, mind linking?

FWIW I think Biggins is very good, especially for West Coast prospects. But in this case Mauigoa is no longer that and I agree it’s probably just easier to say Bama is more likely to get who they want than we are.

Of COURSE Bama is in the mix, I’m of the opinion however that we’re in the lead based on everything I’ve heard.
 
Don’t get me wrong, I felt we definitely were in the lead after the Memorial Day Weekend Rocky Top palooza event. I still think we lead here but O wouldn’t say it’s over. Sure be nice if he was a silent commit though. OV’s can change things sometimes. That’s why I’m glad we got the last one and can make that final impression.
 
Right.

As an example, 247 just had an article on him and didn't mention us as a top place for him. Callahan responded, "Tennessee is very much in play for Mauigoa. I obviously didn’t write that part."

Have to take national guys with a grain of salt at times...especially when a local guy is closer to the situation, such as after a visit.
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Can’t find that quote from RC, mind linking?

FWIW I think Biggins is very good, especially for West Coast prospects. But in this case Mauigoa is no longer that and I agree it’s probably just easier to say Bama is more likely to get who they want than we are.

Of COURSE Bama is in the mix, I’m of the opinion however that we’re in the lead based on everything I’ve heard.
Yeah it's in a random thread. Took me forever yesterday to re-find it.

https://247sports/114/Contents/newa...composite-rankings-released-188282926/?page=1
 
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Finally, we spoke with Francis Mauigoa late this week and he can’t wait to get back at the end of the month with his parents. They traveled back stateside earlier today for his official visit to Alabama. He will also visit USC, Miami and Florida before coming back to Knoxville to round out his visits.
-VQ
 

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