Nico Johnson

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We got a chance on this kid or is he a lock for bama?

EDIT:found info
 
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Hubbs says that rumor going around Nico might be interested in visiting the Vols again since the arrival of Monte.
 
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Yeah, I don't see it either.If it did happen it would be amazing.
 
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it does show the effect CMK has had on recruiting by name recognition alone
 
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rexvol said:
it does show the effect CMK has had on recruiting by name recognition alone
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And I believe its important to have Top 50 or whatever recruits visit Tennessee even if we don't land them eventually. What it will do, IMO, is have others who haven't been thinking of the Big Orange stop and take a look. We won't land all of them but you can't catch fish if you don't have your hook in the water.

The visits are a much needed part of the process for better recruits to have UT on their radar.
 
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Volsguy12 said:
Hubbs says that rumor going around Nico might be interested in visiting the Vols again since the arrival of Monte.
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He is 100000000% Bama. My wife has family in Andalusia and hes been Bama since birth.
 
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smokey8555 said:
And I believe its important to have Top 50 or whatever recruits visit Tennessee even if we don't land them eventually. What it will do, IMO, is have others who haven't been thinking of the Big Orange stop and take a look. We won't land all of them but you can't catch fish if you don't have your hook in the water.

The visits are a much needed part of the process for better recruits to have UT on their radar.
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Its the similar to Pearl. He had some big names interested in his first couple of years that did not commit. Now he is starting to land the big names.
 
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Hey ill take anyone now....never know what can happen when O, LK and MK work there magic.
 
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Agree with earlier post about the big names coming in is a good thing no matter the reason. Remember we're already recruiting for 2010 2011 2012...
 
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I knew he was an Alabama verbal, so I never bothered to read his actual quotes on his recruitment until this week.

This is what I found puzzling; these articles are off Scout.

on August 25th he said--

"I haven't even started narrowing things down," said linebacker Nico Johnson. "I'd like to wait until signing day to decide unless the pressure gets to be too much. I just want to take my time..."

On Sept 3rd he committed to Alabama.

"Before I committed to Alabama my mom went into the hospital. I decided it was time for me to go ahead and make my decision. My heart was more at Alabama than it was at Auburn. I talked to my mom about it and decided Alabama was the best place for me."

Even when he signed he was talking about taking other visits. It sounds like he never thought the whole thing through and is now starting to see the finality of his decision.

So...his mom went into the hopsital and he makes a quick decisions so he can concentrate on family/school instead of the recruiting blitz?

He committed right after Alabama throttled Clemson. It seems like the momentum was there to make a hasty decision. He went from "signing day" to a commitment in 8 days.

I wonder if after Alabama fizzled and things slowed down for him a bit, if he didn't start to really look at the depth chart at Alabama and some of the pros of going elsewhere.

I know the staff has been interested in him, because it was mentioned in a Rivals article that was put up at USA Today.

Kiffin hits the road in first days as Tennessee coach - USATODAY.com

I know we're probably 9-to-1 at least to get him, but I'd really like to see him de-commit from Saban and his crew. Here's hoping Nico Johnson leaves Alabama and Saban's sacred locker room rug.
 
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Should lock this thread, pipe dream. I am telling you the kid is as hardcore Bama as they come.
 
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head1 said:
Should lock this thread, pipe dream. I am telling you the kid is as hardcore Bama as they come.
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You've been saying we had less than 0% chance with him since June. That was almost seven months ago and during a different staff.

Randall Carroll is a pipe dream and possibly Orson Charles at this point (among others).

I think when Monte talks, recruits listen to what he has to say.

Saban failed in the NFL (as did Lane), but Monte thrived. He also said he never took sides in the UA-Auburn rivalry. If he doesn't take sides in a rivalry that bitter, I don't see why it's such a big jump to think he'd give other schools a chance.

I know it's been reported that Kiffin's crew has increased the "press" on top-level recruits and I have no doubt he at least got a phone call and a brochure. I don't remember if the plane was reported in his city, but I think he at least reconsidered his options for a moment.

Pipe dream, maybe? With his entire month free, I don't think it's unthinkable he'd use one of his free weekends to at least see the facilities and have breakfast with the coaches.
 
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Tennessee Jack said:
You've been saying we had less than 0% chance with him since June. That was almost seven months ago and during a different staff.

Randall Carroll is a pipe dream and possibly Orson Charles at this point (among others).

I think when Monte talks, recruits listen to what he has to say.

Saban failed in the NFL (as did Lane), but Monte thrived. He also said he never took sides in the UA-Auburn rivalry. If he doesn't take sides in a rivalry that bitter, I don't see why it's such a big jump to think he'd give other schools a chance.

I know it's been reported that Kiffin's crew has increased the "press" on top-level recruits and I have no doubt he at least got a phone call and a brochure. I don't remember if the plane was reported in his city, but I think he at least reconsidered his options for a moment.

Pipe dream, maybe? With his entire month free, I don't think it's unthinkable he'd use one of his free weekends to at least see the facilities and have breakfast with the coaches.
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Nico himself said he was 100% BAMA. He was actually recruiting Tana during the AA week of practice. They roomed together. But he did say he might take some visits cause its a once in a lifetime thing to do. Doesnt matter though he'll visit there soon enough in 2010. Maybe the coaches can take him out to eat then. :clapping:
 
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Tennessee Jack said:
You've been saying we had less than 0% chance with him since June. That was almost seven months ago and during a different staff.

Randall Carroll is a pipe dream and possibly Orson Charles at this point (among others).

I think when Monte talks, recruits listen to what he has to say.

Saban failed in the NFL (as did Lane), but Monte thrived. He also said he never took sides in the UA-Auburn rivalry. If he doesn't take sides in a rivalry that bitter, I don't see why it's such a big jump to think he'd give other schools a chance.

I know it's been reported that Kiffin's crew has increased the "press" on top-level recruits and I have no doubt he at least got a phone call and a brochure. I don't remember if the plane was reported in his city, but I think he at least reconsidered his options for a moment.

Pipe dream, maybe? With his entire month free, I don't think it's unthinkable he'd use one of his free weekends to at least see the facilities and have breakfast with the coaches.
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I promise you he is a Bama lock. It wouldnt matter who was coaching at Bama, hes crimson.
 
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