Rival fans on Volnation..

[Domestic Silence]

Speaking of power in the SEC, I didn't see any orange and blue in that SEC championship game the other day...

jus sayin'

Florida will be pre-season #1 next year. They are going to be unreal on both sides of the ball.

 

[UGA insider]

If Rival fans say its a good hire, then they are not threatened and don't think they have anything to worry about. What UT needs is a coach that makes our rivals say "OHH Sh@#!!!!! Strong doesn't do that. unfortunately with what we have left to pick from, there isn't a coach out there that would merit that response unless its a NFL'er not on the list.

I have to respectfully disagree with you.

I know plenty of UGA fans on UGA boards who are really concerned with the possibility of Strong ending up at UTenn. Strong gets a ton of respect from our fanbase.

Early today I see some enjoyment on a couple of UGA boards because of the reports that Strong may end up staying at UL.

I would gladly take Strong as HC of my team. JMO.

 

[99gator]

Yea, strong can get fla scraps and diamonds in the rough. I feel enthused already.

that's not what i meant.

what i meant is that every recruiting class has a number of 5, 4, and 3 star recruits in it.

when strong signs a jordan williams or trevarris saulsberry out of the state of florida, they won't be sitting on your bench doing nothing or out on the field getting exposed.

they'll be able to contribute positively on the field.

i'm sorry to break it to you, but tennessee is going to lose its fair share of recruiting battles in the state of florida, georgia, alabama, etc.

strong will win some of them and lose some of them like everyone else. but, strong will also much better be able to identify other players that can contribute and excel.

the state of florida, as an example, puts out a ton of high school players. florida, florida state and miami don't get them all. i see them playing for teams all across the country.

right now, marlin lane, michael palardy, and pig howard are the only dudes from florida contributing. maybe one day, peterman. that's not a lot of production from a state that produces as much talent as florida.

 

[Dekram]

I really don't think race has any impact on recruiting. I have never seen any evidence of it at any NCAA school.

I can think of one reason, Young black kid being recruited by black coach. If you dont think that goes over well in the living room of some recruits your kidding yourself.

I would not say its would be a deciding reason, but then again i cant say that it isnt. SO forget i ever wrote this....