Official Gramps' Memorial Eternal OT Thread

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McDad on the prowl lmao.

Can't say that I didn't see this coming after Louder took his girlfriend to the Flarda game instead of his "big buddy".

You gents are probably already aware, but we got a huge Olineman commit Sunday morning, and a big Dlineman commit yesterday as well. Both are currently 3* guys but that's only because they are in the middle of their junior year seasons of football. Both are said to be high on our boards for 26, and for example the Dlineman Bacon plays at powerhouse Hoover in alabama and has UGA and Bama recruiting him hard. Both will end up as 4* guys for sure next season IMO. Honestly, i am far less concerned about star ratings than I used to be anyway. This staff has shown itself to be great at Identifying the talent they need to run their systems. AP says the staff is thrilled with both of these guys. I heard on youtube that we had over 100 recruits on campus for the Bama game between the 25, 26, and 27 classes. Thats gonna reap rewards longterm. I think we probably have a couple more silent commits that have already made up their minds also ...but CJH has shown over the last couple years that he is very strategic about when these guys announce publicly. He seems to use that to keep positive momentum thru the cycle then close strong at least in 2024 and 2025 . Two guys jumped in immediately, we firmed up a couple guys Bama and UGA had been trying hard to flip in our 25 class as well. We will have more guys in Neyland for the UK blackout game, but no visitors for Miss St due to NCAA restrictions from Pruitts crap. Starting this 2026 class by announcing the no1 QB in the class Brandon as our first commitment was just a boss move by CJH. This staff began recruiting him in 8th grade in Greensboro NC. Brandon wanted to announce way early so he could start peer recruiting. He was here for Bama and is coming back for UK to help host and peer recruit. It doesnt get any better than that. Its like Peyton committing at the start of his junior year in HS and then using almost 2 years to help us build a top 5 class. Outstanding.
 
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marcusluvsvols said:
McDad on the prowl lmao.

Can't say that I didn't see this coming after Louder took his girlfriend to the Flarda game instead of his "big buddy".

You gents are probably already aware, but we got a huge Olineman commit Sunday morning, and a big Dlineman commit yesterday as well. Both are currently 3* guys but that's only because they are in the middle of their junior year seasons of football. Both are said to be high on our boards for 26, and for example the Dlineman Bacon plays at powerhouse Hoover in alabama and has UGA and Bama recruiting him hard. Both will end up as 4* guys for sure next season IMO. Honestly, i am far less concerned about star ratings than I used to be anyway. This staff has shown itself to be great at Identifying the talent they need to run their systems. AP says the staff is thrilled with both of these guys. I heard on youtube that we had over 100 recruits on campus for the Bama game between the 25, 26, and 27 classes. Thats gonna reap rewards longterm. I think we probably have a couple more silent commits that have already made up their minds also ...but CJH has shown over the last couple years that he is very strategic about when these guys announce publicly. He seems to use that to keep positive momentum thru the cycle then close strong at least in 2024 and 2025 . Two guys jumped in immediately, we firmed up a couple guys Bama and UGA had been trying hard to flip in our 25 class as well. We will have more guys in Neyland for the UK blackout game, but no visitors for Miss St due to NCAA restrictions from Pruitts crap. Starting this 2026 class by announcing the no1 QB in the class Brandon as our first commitment was just a boss move by CJH. This staff began recruiting him in 8th grade in Greensboro NC. Brandon wanted to announce way early so he could start peer recruiting. He was here for Bama and is coming back for UK to help host and peer recruit. It doesnt get any better than that. Its like Peyton committing at the start of his junior year in HS and then using almost 2 years to help us build a top 5 class. Outstanding.
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we probably have a top 50 DL committing here in a couple weeks too. apparently has been scheduled with the home state UNC visit for a while, then will commit after that. can't imagine anyone but a true home body taking UNC over us.
 
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LouderVol said:
we probably have a top 50 DL committing here in a couple weeks too. apparently has been scheduled with the home state UNC visit for a while, then will commit after that. can't imagine anyone but a true home body taking UNC over us.
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Yessir. I think he is 2025 though and decommitted from Clempson. He might be 2026 I will check on Campbell. I have been to Chapel Hill for Bball and football. Their stadium is like Vanderbilts ...plus their coach is a lame duck thats likely to be forced into retirement/let go after this season. I think Campbell is definitely a VOL, but as always UGA and Bama are trying to flip all these top players. He was gobsmacked after being here for Bama though, and his family was clearly impressed as well. We are on fire 🔥 recruiting and have been for a very long time. Very thankful for these coaches and our team.
 
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marcusluvsvols said:
Yessir. I think he is 2025 though and decommitted from Clempson. He might be 2026 I will check on Campbell. I have been to Chapel Hill for Bball and football. Their stadium is like Vanderbilts ...plus their coach is a lame duck thats likely to be forced into retirement/let go after this season. I think Campbell is definitely a VOL, but as always UGA and Bama are trying to flip all these top players. He was gobsmacked after being here for Bama though, and his family was clearly impressed as well. We are on fire 🔥 recruiting and have been for a very long time. Very thankful for these coaches and our team.
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Campbell is 2025.
 
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@LouderVol just heard AP say that among the few coaches who wont be at practice tomorrow is Coach Garner because he will be in NC visiting with Campbell. After he was just here for the Bama game and was just raving about UT, gotta think this quick followup visit is an attempt to have Coach G go close this thing and get Campbell in the boat. As bad as we need Dlineman, and with him being a top 50 player in 2025, I am sure we are throwing some serious NIL money at him too. He could actually contribute some next year as a freshman backup if he works hard. Sending the best and most famous Dline coach in the NCAA ranks to him has got to help. Fingers crossed. After watching our Dline just dismantle Bama...I cannot imagine ever wanting to play anywhere else.
 
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Weekly crootin report...

We are killing NC. There are 3 guys mentioned in the first half of this video from Charlotte alone that are bigtime bluechip dudes and we appear to be in good to great shape with all 3 for 2026. (Huntersville is greater charlotte on the south side of Lake Norman. I have to drive thru it daily to get to this jobsite) Matt Ray and AP know more about UT recruiting than anyone. I always look forward to this weekly video. Kinda depressed about not having a game this Saturday to get hype about to be honest.
 
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marcusluvsvols said:


Weekly crootin report...

We are killing NC. There are 3 guys mentioned in the first half of this video from Charlotte alone that are bigtime bluechip dudes and we appear to be in good to great shape with all 3 for 2026. (Huntersville is greater charlotte on the south side of Lake Norman. I have to drive thru it daily to get to this jobsite) Matt Ray and AP know more about UT recruiting than anyone. I always look forward to this weekly video. Kinda depressed about not having a game this Saturday to get hype about to be honest.
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I know about the DL. Who else for are we in good shape with?
 
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