in-state recruits

[randomfan10]

Anybody got a top ten list of instate recruits? I know they may not be a nationally to 10 but I was wondering what you guys think.

 

[alwaysorange81]

Pretty sure GVX had one back in the summer maybe?

 

[mch317]

Rivals.com Prospect Rankings

 

[Orange_Vol]

ON ESPN.com

In just a short time as Tennessee's new coach, Derek Dooley has already made a strong impression on four-star OT James Stone and his coach, Ralph Thompson. In fact, the Volunteers may lead Alabama for Stone's services for the very fact that they hired Dooley.

"What I think is separating the two schools is the head coaches," Thompson said. "I think that he is leaning toward UT just because of his like for Derek Dooley's staff. In James' eyes, Derek Dooley seems like he is more personable than coach (Nick) Saban. I think that is the difference."

Thompson also had this to say about former coach Lane Kiffin: "Flat out, nobody liked Kiffin. I didn't like Kiffin. James didn't like Kiffin."

Thompson added that, coincidence or not, the only members of Kiffin's staff that he liked were offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and LB coach Lance Thompson, who happen to be the two retained by Dooley. "Pretty much everybody else on the staff, we thought were not personable and weren't in it for the kids," Thompson said. "If they would have stayed, James definitely would not have reconsidered Tennessee. And that's a fact."

Let's see: Nick Saban, two national titles. Derek Dooley, nice guy.

 

[tennezz]

I think we made a mistake by not offering O C brown a scholarship!

 

[im4dvols]

According to Rivals, we have several 4 star recruits in the state. I wonder if the new staff called some of these to see if they would be interested. I agree that we should have seen if OC Brown was interested. 4 star ol should not be going out of state to play, unless special reasons. We have such a glarring need at that position.

 

[HootGibson]

What about Alcoa Robinson

 

[randomfan10]

According to Rivals, we have several 4 star recruits in the state. I wonder if the new staff called some of these to see if they would be interested. I agree that we should have seen if OC Brown was interested. 4 star ol should not be going out of state to play, unless special reasons. We have such a glarring need at that position.

I agree with this post. 100%

 

[randomfan10]

How would Brunetti rank with you guys?

 

[jhall014]

How would Brunetti rank with you guys?

Based on the fact that we already have Bray and now Nance, a lack at the offensive line, and the type of offense we run, I'd much rather have Stone than Brunetti, ranking or not

 

[chavisut]

I think we made a mistake by not offering O C brown a scholarship!

Why?

 

[randomfan10]

From all the news articles flashed by the Tennessean and other outlets, I thought the Wallace kid would have gone somewhere big. From what I read, he set numerous records.

 

[tennezz]

Why?

Because we need offensive linemen and I think he is better than some we have now!

 

[jsc1973]

Let's see: Nick Saban, two national titles. Derek Dooley, nice guy.

How many national championships had Nick Saban won after having been a head coach for just three seasons?

 

[volstexans]

How many national championships had Nick Saban won after having been a head coach for just three seasons?

This will really be season 1 for this discussion.

As Boise State proved, its impossible to win a BCS title in the WAC.

 

[chavisut]

nvm.

 

[tennfever]

Weird year so far for in state talent

 

[randomfan10]

This will really be season 1 for this discussion.

As Boise State proved, its impossible to win a BCS title in the WAC.

Not really, if they can stay at the top for a couple of years then they can get in... I know it sounds bad for them but hopefully they can and still not get in. That way, the powers that be may be forced to make a playoff happen.