Milwaukee to East Lansing: 4h47m
to Durham: 13h25m
to Knoxville: 9h20m
to LA: 29 hours (psh)
Looney is on record as saying DISTANCE TO A SCHOOL of his choice is paramount.
I don't see how you can make the argument that Tennessee has the leg up when you look at his most prioritized factor (closeness to Milwaukee*) and the Fighting Izzos geographic situation.
Sure, it's dumb luck. Sure, it's the same old story for some UT recruits. Just think we miss and MSU hits.
* - I realize the closeness of Madison. From everything I have read, I have no reason to believe Wisconsin is seriously involved. I'm considering the travel distance to finalists.