Nigel Mitchell-Thornton

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Mitchell-Thornton said he and many other Tennessee class of 2009 recruits aren’t disenchanted by the Vols’ disappointing season.

“Everybody I’ve talked to that’s committed to them is saying ‘I can’t wait until we get up there,’” said Mitchell-Thornton, an AJC’s The Georgia Top 150 selection.

“Some would think all of this losing would make some of us go away. But the ones I talk to see a great opportunity for us to turn things around.”
 
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Wow now I know who post here???? Anyone who has ever put on pads knows that 225 is 2 wheels on each side of the bar. I now make the recommendation(sp) that if you dont know the specs on recruitment you should stick to Newspaper articles. You want Al Wilson here? and yet the fans cant even speak the big man's language. The players didnt quit the "fans" did. Are you even serious????
 
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Rock33 said:
Wow now I know who post here???? Anyone who has ever put on pads knows that 225 is 2 wheels on each side of the bar. I now make the recommendation(sp) that if you dont know the specs on recruitment you should stick to Newspaper articles. You want Al Wilson here? and yet the fans cant even speak the big man's language. The players didnt quit the "fans" did. Are you even serious????
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.....what?
 
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Rock33 said:
Wow now I know who post here???? Anyone who has ever put on pads knows that 225 is 2 wheels on each side of the bar. I now make the recommendation(sp) that if you dont know the specs on recruitment you should stick to Newspaper articles. You want Al Wilson here? and yet the fans cant even speak the big man's language. The players didnt quit the "fans" did. Are you even serious????
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what are you talking about
 
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Stokes was rocked by the news of Fulmer's impending departure."I was very shocked about it," Mitchell-Thornton said. "I talked to him a few weeks ago and he told me not to worry so this is surprising. I'm still committed, but I'm going to look at other options."

Mitchell-Thornton's future is now in limbo. It's difficult on every recruit and he says that he's going to wait and see what Tennessee does before he decides to de-commit.

"I don't know who they might bring in so I will be interested to see who that is," Mitchell-Thornton said. "I don't think just because coach Fulmer leaves I should change my decision. I'm still committed, but just giving the current situation, I have to keep my options open."
 
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Still committed to UT but visiting Stanford this weekend. We can't afford to lose him, Askew, and Hunter on the D side.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stephenson linebacker Nigel Mitchell-Thornton is scheduled to take an official visit to Stanford on Saturday when the Cardinal hosts Southern Cal.

Two weeks ago, Mitchell-Thornton appeared a lock to uphold his commitment to Tennessee. But following the announced departure of Volunteers coach Phillip Fulmer, the AJC’s The Georgia 150 choice began exploring his options.

“Stanford has been in the picture with me,” Mitchell-Thornton said. “They were in my top five before I committed to Tennessee.”

“They’re a great academic school and play in a pretty good conference.”

Mitchell-Thornton said he’s still committed to Tennessee, “but I’m looking at other options to have something to fall back on.”

He learned today that D.J. Swearinger, a safety from Greenwood, S.C., withdrew his commitment from Tennessee.

“He texted me and said he’s de-committed,” Mitchell-Thornton said. “I told him ‘I understand your decision, but keep Tennessee up there.’”

Mitchell-Thornton had Georgia Tech as one of his original finalists, but is not considering the Yellow Jackets this time around because he does not feel his style of play fits Tech’s defensive scheme.
 
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This is fantastic news, this guy will be incredible at LB for UT! Has tons of speed and shows great tackling technique in his videos, Monte will love this guy!

Did I mention we need LB'ers in this class real bad!

Heard it first here, NMT will see significant playing time/become a starter next season as a true freshman under CMK's Volunteer 2.
 
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"It’s great," Nigel Mitchell-Thornton said, responding to the question about his thoughts on Tennessee's newest Head Coach.


"I heard that he is a defensive guy and I am excited that they got a guy with a great defensive mind," he shared. "I also heard that he has ties to the NFL."


This was from a NMT interview on scout.
 
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I the second quote they asked him about Lane Kiffin. Don't know if he didn't know anything about CLK, or if he thought they asked him about Monte.
 
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CO Vol said:
This is fantastic news, this guy will be incredible at LB for UT! Has tons of speed and shows great tackling technique in his videos, Monte will love this guy!

Did I mention we need LB'ers in this class real bad!

Heard it first here, NMT will see significant playing time/become a starter next season as a true freshman under CMK's Volunteer 2.
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would you like to make a wager?
 
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More news on Nigel Mitchell-Thornton:

"Coach Kiffin is a great choice," Mitchell-Thornton said. "That's all I can say. After I saw the coaches that they were reviewing, I was rooting for Kiffin. I knew how he was at the Raiders and I knew he was good."

"Everything he is bringing is great. With the NFL ties and the personnel I am hearing he is bringing it's great. To be able to play for his dad would be great. The Bucs claim to fame is their defense."

"I haven't talked to anyone yet," the three-star prospect said. "Coach Kiffin and coach Scott are coming to Atlanta on Thursday. And I think they are going to come by the school. I am ready to go, for the most part. I am still deciding about a couple of things, but Tennessee is my future college."

Mitchell-Thornton is also still working the recruiting phones. He regularly chats with commitments Toney Williams, D.T. Shackleford and former commitment D.J. Swearinger, whom he still talks to about going to Tennessee.
 
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nice post OKVOL but please tell me he doesn't really run a 4.92! Thats not running anyone but Crompton down
 
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chavisut said:
I think Donald will jump Reviez.
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Doubtful. He still has a long ways to go. I hope he does though because that will mean he will improve vastly over this off-season. Remeber Gerald Williams is a possibility to move back to MLB, depending on how we deploy our new defense.
 
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therickbol said:
Doubtful. He still has a long ways to go. I hope he does though because that will mean he will improve vastly over this off-season. Remeber Gerald Williams is a possibility to move back to MLB, depending on how we deploy our new defense.
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The Tampa 2 is known for its simplicity, and learning the defense has been Donald's biggest problem. JMO though.
 
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