Nichols visit starts tonight...

#127
#127
bleedingTNorange said:
I addressed this, but you didn't respond.

He wants to honor the visit to auburn, and he wants to announce on ESPNU...if he does a spur of the moment committment he can't do that. Also, his family has said in the past no emotional decisions will be made, meaning probably not committing on a visit.
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Yes, I understand. But things look a little different in his recruitment now than they did 3 weeks or so ago.

3 weeks ago, Hubbs committment to the Vols was still news, and the way Austin had set his visits up, UT was going to be last, followed by an announcement the next week. That all lined up perfectly well with the belief that UT had him pretty mcuh sewn up. He'd be there last, and being the last visit is HUGE in recruiting. It made sense that he would schedule UT last if he already knew he was going to commit there. That way, he'd have been on all other visits, and could let the staff know to expect his commitment the next week.

But 2 weeks ago he changed his schedule around. He fit Memphis in, when there was a thought previously that Memphis didn't interest him in the slightest. More importantly, he bumped his Auburn visit to after UT. UT lost the coveted spot of "last visit". Plus, now there's statements out there by Papa Nichols that UT isn't the best fit for his son, in his mind. The totality of the circumstances makes me think that Austin is not as locked up as I once thought.

I'm also reminded by the commitments of Coleby and J3 lately that even the insiders sometimes have no idea what a kid is thinking right before he commits.

I'm interested, to say the least.
 
#128
#128
MemphisCanes said:
Yes, I understand. But things look a little different in his recruitment now than they did 3 weeks or so ago.

3 weeks ago, Hubbs committment to the Vols was still news, and the way Austin had set his visits up, UT was going to be last, followed by an announcement the next week. That all lined up perfectly well with the belief that UT had him pretty mcuh sewn up. He'd be there last, and being the last visit is HUGE in recruiting. It made sense that he would schedule UT last if he already knew he was going to commit there. That way, he'd have been on all other visits, and could let the staff know to expect his commitment the next week.

But 2 weeks ago he changed his schedule around. He fit Memphis in, when there was a thought previously that Memphis didn't interest him in the slightest. More importantly, he bumped his Auburn visit to after UT. UT lost the coveted spot of "last visit". Plus, now there's statements out there by Papa Nichols that UT isn't the best fit for his son, in his mind. The totality of the circumstances makes me think that Austin is not as locked up as I once thought.

I'm also reminded by the commitments of Coleby and J3 lately that even the insiders sometimes have no idea what a kid is thinking right before he commits.

I'm interested, to say the least.
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Certainly, some things have changed a bit over the last few weeks. But, I think he is enjoying the process, which he should do. If I could take 5 visits on someone else's dime, then I would. I think his sister and the social life at UT is a big deal. I also trust Rob Lewis on Volquest. The Volquest staff is very conservative with their thoughts, and they also know people. They still feel very good about AN.
 
#130
#130
MemphisCanes said:
If there isn't a verbal this weekend, I think that means that it's more wide open than people think (me included). I'm half-expecting him to commit before he leaves Knoxville. If he doesn't, it means UT doesn't have him as locked up as once believed.
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I'll give you that but I don't think anyone will really know because I think he lets the staff know he's a Vol but still gets to have his media time. If he verbals to UT that completely kills any national buzz he was going to get. That's a lot more important than people give credit to for these kids.
 
#135
#135
Skeeter tweeted that the bball team got some good news today. Things are sounding good here.
 
#136
#136
dixiebullfrog said:
plural faithful or faithfuls: one who is faithful; especially: a loyal follower, member, or fan
<party faithfuls>

Sounds exactly like BTO's faithful followers!

[directly from your link]
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The very first definition refers to a religious congregation. The fact you read that and skipped it shows you are just here to stir up controversy. That's fine. I got my answer. I wanted to know if you are going to bring valid info and opinions to the board or if you are just here to yank people's chains. Since you have shown you are the latter and not the former, I know I can just skip over your posts when I get to them. Peace.
 
#137
#137
MemphisCanes said:
Yes, I understand. But things look a little different in his recruitment now than they did 3 weeks or so ago.

3 weeks ago, Hubbs committment to the Vols was still news, and the way Austin had set his visits up, UT was going to be last, followed by an announcement the next week. That all lined up perfectly well with the belief that UT had him pretty mcuh sewn up. He'd be there last, and being the last visit is HUGE in recruiting. It made sense that he would schedule UT last if he already knew he was going to commit there. That way, he'd have been on all other visits, and could let the staff know to expect his commitment the next week.

But 2 weeks ago he changed his schedule around. He fit Memphis in, when there was a thought previously that Memphis didn't interest him in the slightest. More importantly, he bumped his Auburn visit to after UT. UT lost the coveted spot of "last visit". Plus, now there's statements out there by Papa Nichols that UT isn't the best fit for his son, in his mind. The totality of the circumstances makes me think that Austin is not as locked up as I once thought.

I'm also reminded by the commitments of Coleby and J3 lately that even the insiders sometimes have no idea what a kid is thinking right before he commits.

I'm interested, to say the least.
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You sir are grasping at straws. Keep your hope alive, or not.
 
#145
#145
May very well be true about Donovan but he also coached AN on that under 18 team. I heard Parrish say that AN was one of the best 6-8 on that team but AN got homesick. I think Donovan would take AN in a second and loves his game. But he knew AN wouldn't stray that far from home. JMO
 
#146
#146
Tifwiw but skeeter is on twitter saying "it looks like the basketvols just got some very good news." His info is usually pretty legit.
 
#147
#147
No thread on Volnation ever stays on topic....

Can't wait for the good news to be official!
 
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