'20 NV ILB Vai Kaho (San Diego State commit)

[Jackcrevol]

I couldn't find the article itself, but I think it was in the Athletic this past summer detailing the recruiting services Tennessee pays for. I found a post I made about it back then.

Those are some of the services and costs that are discussed. One of the biggest things I think was the paid version of hudl provides full game film with all 11 and all 22 camera angles so coaches aren't just watching hudl highlights to make decisions. Article goes way more in depth with all they provide though. Really interesting stuff. You can probably Google the company names for more info on what they provide. It is far more than what 247 and Rivals has access to. Also, apparently Chaney, conservatively, spends 16 hours a day watching game film. Hahaha

unbelievable waste of money and resources, why pay all that money?? we get all these insiders for free!!

Seriously, Pruitt is best judge of talent we've has since Fulmer.

 

[lilesrt]

might not get in the class due to numbers per vq

Interesting. I thought this guy was high priority.

 

[PA Vol]

Interesting. I thought this guy was high priority.

Wonder if Tisdol is gonna nab his spot?

 

[lilesrt]

Wonder if Tisdol is gonna nab his spot?

Tisdol seems flakey.

 

[PA Vol]

Tisdol seems flakey.

Most idiot teenagers are. Doesn't seem like Auburn has given him the green light yet and time is ticking if he wants to sign this month.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Interesting. I thought this guy was high priority.

same here

 

[Helton1]

Most idiot teenagers are. Doesn't seem like Auburn has given him the green light yet and time is ticking if he wants to sign this month.

Idiot? Nice.

 

[bigl3327]

Don't believe vq. Unless we have multiple big names jumping in that were not previously expected.

 

[PA Vol]

Idiot? Nice.

lol I work with teenagers everyday. It's with love.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Kaho not signing early so TN will have a much better idea of the numbers and needs after early signing period

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Surprising. Then again @Atlanta VOL did say he was a back up plan. So sounds like things are going well.

 

[benholt06]

might not get in the class due to numbers per vq

Thought he was a super high priority. Hmm...

 

[Lane Train 4]

That's why the fan focused recruiting sites will so often rank players higher if certain coaches pursue them. If Pruitt is successful in finding talent... they'll start ranking his recruits higher.

If two guys look about the same and Saban, Coach O, Smart, etc are chasing one but not the other... the guy they like will get the stars.

Glad to see someone who understands this.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

If this kids a backup plan. Then I wonder who is first that we still have a shot with

 

[bigl3327]

I don't think Pruitt took that many coaches for the in home for a back up plan. I wouldn't listen to vq. Now, if Kaho decides not to sign early and misses the boat, that's on him.

 

[benholt06]

I don't think Pruitt took that many coaches for the in home for a back up plan. I wouldn't listen to vq. Now, if Kaho decides not to sign early and misses the boat, that's on him.

It’s a little over an hour flight to Reno from Vegas where they were already at to visit DW. I think JP likes Kaho a good bit, but he was always a fallback plan. JP already knew the family so he didn’t have to build a relationship with the kid. Pruitt was probably honest with him about it.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Interesting. I thought this guy was high priority.

He was. And maybe he still is. Apparently priority list is changing daily here during silly season leading up to ESD. Should be quite a ride to the 18th and beyond.

 

[lilesrt]

When is he signing?

 

[Jackcrevol]

edit smartass response

 

[jakez4ut]

I don't think Pruitt took that many coaches for the in home for a back up plan. I wouldn't listen to vq. Now, if Kaho decides not to sign early and misses the boat, that's on him.

not necessarily....

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

When is he signing?

Tweeted that he's signing on the 18th. Must've gotten the green light.

 

[TrueVolsGBOInsider]

 

[walkenvol]

Are we convinced it’s UT?

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Are we convinced it’s UT?

He officials on the 13th, and decommitted from Nevada after the UT offer. The only competition for him right now is Colorado.....

 

[Ron Swanson]

Are we convinced it’s UT?

If the coaches push for him, he’ll be a Vol. Lots of shuffling with the board right now so not sure who’ll get the final spots yet. We’ll find out next week.