Number of early enrollees for 2016 class?

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We all know that the 2016 class will be smaller than the preceding two classes. And we all know that Butch likes to maximize the number of early enrollees in each class. Does anyone have information on the target goal or maximum probable number of early enrollees that we can anticipate for the class of '16? And, among current commitments, who are projected to be early enrollees?
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
We all know that the 2016 class will be smaller than the preceding two classes. And we all know that Butch likes to maximize the number of early enrollees in each class. Does anyone have information on the target goal or maximum probable number of early enrollees that we can anticipate for the class of '16? And, among current commitments, who are projected to be early enrollees?
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Don't know the numbers you asked about, but Guarantano and Osborne are two that plan to EE.
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
We all know that the 2016 class will be smaller than the preceding two classes. And we all know that Butch likes to maximize the number of early enrollees in each class. Does anyone have information on the target goal or maximum probable number of early enrollees that we can anticipate for the class of '16? And, among current commitments, who are projected to be early enrollees?
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We can only bring in as many EEs as openings we have on the 85 scholly roster in Jan.

So we have to figure out how many current players graduate in December or are already graduated and are planning on not being in school in 2nd semester.
 
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Ericvol2096 said:
We can only bring in as many EEs as openings we have on the 85 scholly roster in Jan.

So we have to figure out how many current players graduate in December or are already graduated and are planning on not being in school in 2nd semester.
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Do players taken off scholarship add to that number?
 
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BruinVol said:
Do players taken off scholarship add to that number?
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I think I understand this, so I'll try to answer.

Scholarships that are open in the fall (I'm pretty sure we're currently under the cap of 85) can be given to EEs.

Seniors who graduate in December also open up a potential scholarship for an EE.

Transfers or players who get kicked off the team do NOT open a spot for an EE.

I'm pretty sure that's right.
 
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highspeed said:
I think I understand this, so I'll try to answer.

Scholarships that are open in the fall (I'm pretty sure we're currently under the cap of 85) can be given to EEs.

Seniors who graduate in December also open up a potential scholarship for an EE.

Transfers or players who get kicked off the team do NOT open a spot for an EE.

I'm pretty sure that's right.
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I think you're right on all accounts, there. Right now, I think we're around 81 on current scholarship players. The only other question in regards to this is if you have a player finish his undergrad, is a senior on the roster, and is taking graduate courses, surely there's an EE spot to take that place, right?
 
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RockyTopInBham said:
I think you're right on all accounts, there. Right now, I think we're around 81 on current scholarship players. The only other question in regards to this is if you have a player finish his undergrad, is a senior on the roster, and is taking graduate courses, surely there's an EE spot to take that place, right?
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I'm pretty sure that depends on if his football career is over.
 
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Say if Maggitt or Jackson decided they wanted to pursue a 6th year.
 
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highspeed said:
I think I understand this, so I'll try to answer.

Scholarships that are open in the fall (I'm pretty sure we're currently under the cap of 85) can be given to EEs.

Seniors who graduate in December also open up a potential scholarship for an EE.

Transfers or players who get kicked off the team do NOT open a spot for an EE.

I'm pretty sure that's right.
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Thanks

Sounds logical
 
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So then- we have 14 current scholarship seniors on the roster. Take Maggitt & Jackson off of that, in case they pursued Medical RS, and you have 12. Plus the 4 remaining open scholarships out of the 85, and there's 16 EE spots for this incoming class.
 
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RockyTopInBham said:
So then- we have 14 current scholarship seniors on the roster. Take Maggitt & Jackson off of that, in case they pursued Medical RS, and you have 12. Plus the 4 remaining open scholarships out of the 85, and there's 16 EE spots for this incoming class.
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Nice. Looks like we will be able to EE any recruit who is eligible and we are ready to commit to.

I wonder if some will be asked to hold off as we pursue some big fish closer to NSD.
 
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Dust10 said:
Nice. Looks like we will be able to EE any recruit who is eligible and we are ready to commit to.

I wonder if some will be asked to hold off as we pursue some big fish closer to NSD.
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Will definitely be interesting to watch. The value of Early Enrollment for these incoming freshmen is so vital for early success. Obviously there are exceptions (Barnett), but we had 10 EE's this past class, and many of them are playing key roles.

Dormady (won backup QB job)
Jennings (contributor at WR)
Kamara (baller)
Hall (now starting RT)
Jones (contributor at G)
Tuttle (arguably best DL contributor prior to injury)
Phillips (injuries slowed down, but still valuable)
Butcher (injured, but showed motor in Spring Game)
Kirkland (starting MLB)
Griffin (injured, but shows tons of potential at S)
 
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unioncityvol said:
Croom graduates I believe but is staying. This doesn't open an EE spot correct?
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Yea the player has to graduate and be finishing up their eligibility.

Just because we have 14 seniors doesn't mean that all of them will be December graduates.

Some like maybe a Von Pearson who may not have taken enough classes to finish may stay in school till May.

Just depends, he would likely just be done and focus on draft but he could stay and finish degree in May on scholly if he isn't finished yet I do believe.
 
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This is my thoughts:

Not sure which ones are Walk-ons

9 Von Pearson WR 6-0 183 SR ??
33 LaDarrell McNeil DB 6-1 209 SR ??
42 Chris Weatherd DL/LB 6-2 226 SR ??
81 Johnathon Johnson WR 5-8 184 SR ??
5 Ralph David Abernathy IV RB 5-6 185 RS SR ??
10 Patrick Ashford H 6-0 208 RS SR Done
31 Nate Renfro P 6-1 205 RS SR Done
37 Brian Randolph DB 6-0 200 RS SR Done
46 Max Arnold DB 5-11 193 RS SR Done
48 Alex Ellis TE 6-5 240 RS SR Done
56 Curt Maggitt LB/DL 6-4 252 RS SR Done
57 Mack Crowder OL 6-2 293 RS SR Done
58 Owen Williams DL 6-0 297 RS SR Done
59 Matt Giampapa LS 6-1 217 RS SR Done
75 Marcus Jackson OL 6-2 316 RS SR Done
77 Kyler Kerbyson OL 6-4 318 RS SR Done
96 Trevarris Saulsberry DL 6-4 308 RS SR Done
Pig Howard Done

This group also could graduate some in the fall if they were EE when they arrived at UT

LaTroy Lewis DL 6-4 256 RS JR
18 Jason Croom WR 6-5 246 RS JR
28 David Priddy DB 5-10 170 RS JR
30 Devin Williams DB 5-8 184 RS JR
38 Jaye Rochell WR 6-2 210 RS JR
47 Joe Stocstill TE 6-2 234 RS JR
51 Kenny Bynum LB 6-1 227 RS JR
74 Dontavius Blair OL 6-7 294 RS JR
83 Cody Blanc WR 6-2 206 RS JR
84 Adrian Gamble WR 6-1 166 RS JR
90 Charles Folger DL 6-4 249 RS JR
95 Danny O'Brien DL 6-2 301 RS JR
97 George Bullock PK 6-1 213 RS JR
 
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Early enrollees are a huge part of getting better as a team. The more the better! However, we should be in a good position to redshirt a lot if freshman in 2016
 
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Any inside scoop as to any preferred walk-ons that may have a chance to have a scholarship awarded during the Winter or Spring?
 
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VFL31 said:
TOS is saying JG will not enroll early bc his HS doesnt allow students to graduate early
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Guess we'll see...may be a new policy. One of the first things he said after his commit was EEing.
 
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ItsAllVols said:
This is my thoughts:

Not sure which ones are Walk-ons

9 Von Pearson WR 6-0 183 SR ??
33 LaDarrell McNeil DB 6-1 209 SR ??
42 Chris Weatherd DL/LB 6-2 226 SR ??
81 Johnathon Johnson WR 5-8 184 SR ??
5 Ralph David Abernathy IV RB 5-6 185 RS SR ??
10 Patrick Ashford H 6-0 208 RS SR Done
31 Nate Renfro P 6-1 205 RS SR Done
37 Brian Randolph DB 6-0 200 RS SR Done
46 Max Arnold DB 5-11 193 RS SR Done
48 Alex Ellis TE 6-5 240 RS SR Done
56 Curt Maggitt LB/DL 6-4 252 RS SR Done
57 Mack Crowder OL 6-2 293 RS SR Done
58 Owen Williams DL 6-0 297 RS SR Done
59 Matt Giampapa LS 6-1 217 RS SR Done
75 Marcus Jackson OL 6-2 316 RS SR Done
77 Kyler Kerbyson OL 6-4 318 RS SR Done
96 Trevarris Saulsberry DL 6-4 308 RS SR Done
Pig Howard Done

This group also could graduate some in the fall if they were EE when they arrived at UT

LaTroy Lewis DL 6-4 256 RS JR
18 Jason Croom WR 6-5 246 RS JR
28 David Priddy DB 5-10 170 RS JR
30 Devin Williams DB 5-8 184 RS JR
38 Jaye Rochell WR 6-2 210 RS JR
47 Joe Stocstill TE 6-2 234 RS JR
51 Kenny Bynum LB 6-1 227 RS JR
74 Dontavius Blair OL 6-7 294 RS JR
83 Cody Blanc WR 6-2 206 RS JR
84 Adrian Gamble WR 6-1 166 RS JR
90 Charles Folger DL 6-4 249 RS JR
95 Danny O'Brien DL 6-2 301 RS JR
97 George Bullock PK 6-1 213 RS JR
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Depending on how things go with NFL evaluations in December, Marcus Jackson and perhaps Maggitt could get medical redshirts if they decide to forgo the 2016 draft.

Also with end of year transfers we could get close to 23-25 scholly's.
 
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