'24 MS DL Kamarion Franklin (Ole Miss commit)

[PA Vol]

Proximity to home weighs heavier than people think…

Unless from Tennessee.

 

[lfvol]

We could’ve landed those 3 + Wingo and Jordan Ross for 24 commits and we’d still not be tied with UGA for the top spot

If true, that is crazy. Amazing how many elite guys they get and have been getting.

 

[Lars]

If true, that is crazy. Amazing how many elite guys they get and have been getting.

WGWTFA

 

[BreatheUT]

Ain't this a bith. Ole Miss, really?

 

[NighthawkVol]

Unless from Tennessee.

Proximity matters, state lines really don’t.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Proximity matters, state lines really don’t.

But even then it is a huge variable where it falls on each recruits Ben Franklin T. Some high and some low. If family wants to attend games vs happy with the TV is big to determine the time investment and costs for game day.

The impact of the migration from local radio/TV/newspaper only world to the current every game on TV and instant updates on your phone has really changed those dynamics. Still can payoff IF they grow up with colored hats and shirts and saved ticket stubs. Not so much if family is transplanted with other or no allegiances in our highly mobile world.

Not nearly the factor it used to be.

 

[NighthawkVol]

But even then it is a huge variable where it falls on each recruits Ben Franklin T. Some high and some low. If family wants to attend games vs happy with the TV is big to determine the time investment and costs for game day.

The impact of the migration from local radio/TV/newspaper only world to the current every game on TV and instant updates on your phone has really changed those dynamics. Still can payoff IF they grow up with colored hats and shirts and saved ticket stubs. Not so much if family is transplanted with other or no allegiances in our highly mobile world.

Not nearly the factor it used to be.

And many kids don’t want to be really close to home when they go to college. But 2-4 hours can be the sweet spot…far enough that you’re” going away to college,” But close enough that family can come see you play. That’s why being close to Nashville, Atlanta, and Charlotte is great for Tennessee, but Knoxville area kids who are big time recruits like Higgins and Rodgers don’t mind leaving.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

And many kids don’t want to be really close to home when they go to college. But 2-4 hours can be the sweet spot…far enough that you’re” going away to college,” But close enough that family can come see you play. That’s why being close to Nashville, Atlanta, and Charlotte is great for Tennessee, but Knoxville area kids who are big time recruits like Higgins and Rodgers don’t mind leaving.

Timing with those two factored in. I could not have ill will for them under those circumstances. Hated it but……..

 

[Willie Hutch]

Timing with those two factored in. I could not have ill will for them under those circumstances. Hated it but……..

I really hated it, and hated seeing them shine! However, it all worked out in the end. I'm happy with where we are currently, and can look at all the turmoil over the years over the years and know all of those things led to us getting Heupel.

 

[wmcovol]

I was at the Purdue game, clearly the referees had an agenda. Reminded me of the first Pitt game. As a fan, you hope the calls even out, but in the Purdue game, a two tiered infraction standard was in place. IMHO!

Both were called by ACC officials

 

[MarcoVol]

Both were called by ACC officials

All college officiating is horrible. It’s maddening. CFB, and the SEC in particular, makes all this money yet puts a horrid officiating product on the field week after week.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Both were called by ACC officials

There is an anti-SEC sentiment with the ACC that is stronger than anywhere else. Those officials didn’t appear to be making bad calls by mistake. In either game.

 

[benholt06]

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[sjt18]

Proximity matters, state lines really don’t.

That is true... but it will matter more if UT keeps winning. Those who have moved in from out of state will start to become UT fans if they are winners.

 

[LowKey]

Ain't this a bith. Ole Miss, really?

Dmn skippy mississippi

 

[drvenner]

It was a joke. Lighten up Francis, you're taking this way too serious.

Go Vols!!

 

[MoB_MoVols]

There has also been some chatter about Kam Franklin reaching out to Tennessee about a possible visit for the Georgia game but that one still feels like it’s a long way from being anything.

 

[Adam Sandler]

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Just wants a free trip to the best college football atmosphere of the season. Can’t blame him.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Just wants a free trip to the best college football atmosphere of the season. Can’t blame him.

Yeah right

 

[Hawaiian Hammer]

Wonder how much our D line play has contributed to this kid taking another look. Ole Miss defense is pretty cheeks. Seeing our guys getting sacks at will has to be eye opening.

 

[bpalmer28]

I think this guy will be a vol

 

[CAVPUT]

I think this guy will be a vol

I'll take all the linemen(OL/DL) I can lay hands on. In this league, that's where the rubber meets the road.

 

[volKano]

Let him come to Uconn. I dont like a current commit to Kiffen dictating the terms of a visit.

 

[MarcoVol]

Let him come to Uconn. I dont like a current commit to Kiffen dictating the terms of a visit.

A recruit always dictates the terms of a visit.