Stephen Stansell

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#101
My guess on the issue is that we have more pressing needs in a short amount of time than to focus on a Kicker, no matter how good he is.

I'll throw this out as I did in a thread for another player.. How about MTSU?
 
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Bigblue said:
Birdracer there has been a DVD and a bio sent, phone calls made from me, family members, and long time loyal supporters and even a few e-mails that have been sent directly to Kiffen from a major supporter.
My fealing on this is that Stephen is becoming a victim of the coaching change. When Fulmer and the former staff was there he had recieved a few letters and was invited to "Junior Day" and the Wyoming game. Since the new staff has taken over.....nothing!
Does that mean they think he doesnt fit into there plans or is it because he is a kicker and kickers are at the bottom of the recruiting food chain?
The plan is to contact the football office with a few calls on Monday and try to get an answer from someone.
Stephen was contacted by a PAC 10 team yesterday and a WAC team on Wednesday....dont think those schools are a factor but it tells me if schools from those conferences are looking at a kid from Tennessee then why isn't UT communicating with him?
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These guys are busier right now than any coaching staff in the nation. They are frantically trying to make up ground on highly recruited players. This is not intended as a slight to Stephen, it's just the fact of the matter. They didn't even pursue the punter from Florida very hard and he ended up signing with CSU. I would give it time and hope for more interest after signing day. It sounds like you guys are going about it the right way.
 
#103
#103
Some emails from Vol fans to Mike Hamilton about this guy couldn't hurt. He's likely not quite as busy as everyone else.
 
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johnplemons said:
Being the person who called the Sports Animal about Stephen, he is the real deal and has what it takes to score when the game is on the line. McMinn County went to state playoffs this year a good part leading to there doing as well as they did was due to their kicking game. 98% of all kick offs were through the end zone, due to the way the season played out for the Cherokees there wasn't much field goal activity for Stephen, still the coach didn't have any problem throwing him in to try from 50 plus yards. If I could say that Stephen has one weakness it is that on punts he doesn't know what the coffin corner is and most punts from about 60 yards out ending up in the end zone.
I'm not a family member or a friend, just someone who likes football and would love to have him playing for the Vols instead of against them. He is already as good as if not better than the current kicking team at UT, I would put him up against Lincoln any day, and I believe he could hold his own against Mr. Britton Colquitt. You watch this young man and he seems to have ice water in his veins, he doesn't get rattled, he just does.

On video, I did find a site with video from the Houston Combine, by the way he won the kick off comp and killed everyone in doing it with outstanding hang time as well as distance.
Here is the Link

Stephen Stansell - - ActiveRecruiting.com

Again Stephen has no clue who I am, and UT if you are listening, you could save a scholarship or two by signing Stephen, he can cover all three kicking positions and do all extremely well.

By the Way, there is another kid coming up behind him at McMinn who should step right into Stephens shoes...
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Good first post. Welcome to the board.
 
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I guess it is apparent that UT has no interest in Stephen as tomorrow is singing day and he has had no communication with anyone from the current football staff. I suppose they think he is not good enough to compete at the SEC level? When you have a kicker like Lincoln who went 10/18 on FG's and who cant bust an egg with his leg I believe I would invite a few kickers to walk on. Yet again UT lets a kid who lives within an hour of Neyland Stadium committ to another school.....
 
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Sabanocchio said:
These guys are busier right now than any coaching staff in the nation. They are frantically trying to make up ground on highly recruited players. This is not intended as a slight to Stephen, it's just the fact of the matter. They didn't even pursue the punter from Florida very hard and he ended up signing with CSU. I would give it time and hope for more interest after signing day. It sounds like you guys are going about it the right way.
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Basically this.

If you had the option of calling Marlon Brown and trying to convince him to come to UT, or a kicker, which one would you call?

The dead period ends tomorrow though, so maybe you could get a call then but who knows.
 
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Bigblue said:
I guess it is apparent that UT has no interest in Stephen as tomorrow is singing day and he has had no communication with anyone from the current football staff. I suppose they think he is not good enough to compete at the SEC level? When you have a kicker like Lincoln who went 10/18 on FG's and who cant bust an egg with his leg I believe I would invite a few kickers to walk on. Yet again UT lets a kid who lives within an hour of Neyland Stadium committ to another school.....
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Is he signing with Peay, then?
 
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bburger991 said:
Basically this.

If you had the option of calling Marlon Brown and trying to convince him to come to UT, or a kicker, which one would you call?

The dead period ends tomorrow though, so maybe you could get a call then but who knows.
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You are missing the point bburger991.....sure Brown would be a great addition to the UT program.
When you have a schlorship kicker that made just 55% of his FG's that to me is a point of interest and needs to be addressed. Not to mention you have to have another kicker do kick offs because Lincoln cant get the job done so there is more $$$ spent on the kicking game.
Again I say if you were Tennessee and who obviously has a glaring weakness in your kicking game and you have someone who has great potential would you not at least communicate with him in some fashion?
Apparently coach Fulmer and his staff thought Stephen had that potential because he recieved several letters and visited the campus and attended a game but I suppose someone on the current staff doesnt have 5 minutes to pick up the phone and make a call. I understand they are committed to signing the best players in the country but when they need a clutch field goal made and Kiffen looks at Lincoln to make it I hope he doesnt say damn dont we have someone better then this guy? Because you dont Lane because he will be kicking at Austin Peay.....even though he wanted just a chance and no one at UT wanted to give the kid that opportunity.
 
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Bigblue said:
You are missing the point bburger991.....sure Brown would be a great addition to the UT program.
When you have a schlorship kicker that made just 55% of his FG's that to me is a point of interest and needs to be addressed. Not to mention you have to have another kicker do kick offs because Lincoln cant get the job done so there is more $$$ spent on the kicking game.
Again I say if you were Tennessee and who obviously has a glaring weakness in your kicking game and you have someone who has great potential would you not at least communicate with him in some fashion?
Apparently coach Fulmer and his staff thought Stephen had that potential because he recieved several letters and visited the campus and attended a game but I suppose someone on the current staff doesnt have 5 minutes to pick up the phone and make a call. I understand they are committed to signing the best players in the country but when they need a clutch field goal made and Kiffen looks at Lincoln to make it I hope he doesnt say damn dont we have someone better then this guy? Because you dont Lane because he will be kicking at Austin Peay.....even though he wanted just a chance and no one at UT wanted to give the kid that opportunity.
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I completely understand you, and it does suck that UT seems to not be giving him the time of day, but NSD is only the FIRST day you can sign a LOI. Why not wait a little while before he makes his decision? Also, when you send Lane Kiffin an email, something like what you've said above would definitely get them thinking. Or hell if you really think he's D1 material go to UT and beat down Kiffin's door until he gets his chance. If it's his dream to play for UT, go out and get it.
 
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the.one.the.only said:
I completely understand you, and it does suck that UT seems to not be giving him the time of day, but NSD is only the FIRST day you can sign a LOI. Why not wait a little while before he makes his decision? Also, when you send Lane Kiffin an email, something like what you've said above would definitely get them thinking. Or hell if you really think he's D1 material go to UT and beat down Kiffin's door until he gets his chance. If it's his dream to play for UT, go out and get it.
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+1

110% correct. You don't HAVE to sign on NSD. Let the madness die down then make your move. It's cliche, but if you/he want it bad enough, go and get it. Don't take no for an answer.

Good Luck
 
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the.one.the.only said:
I completely understand you, and it does suck that UT seems to not be giving him the time of day, but NSD is only the FIRST day you can sign a LOI. Why not wait a little while before he makes his decision? Also, when you send Lane Kiffin an email, something like what you've said above would definitely get them thinking. Or hell if you really think he's D1 material go to UT and beat down Kiffin's door until he gets his chance. If it's his dream to play for UT, go out and get it.
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I agree... the guy needs to unofficial visit so many times that they offer him just to make him stop coming around. Force Kiffin to say "show me what you got" and then impress him. But the parents/family will get no where by whining about it.
 
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#115
That video is great! PLEASE tell him not to sign tomorrow with Austin Peay. I have to agree with others here; give it a few weeks after NSD. Let things calm down a little bit and then try some more. If you want to get his attention make sure you mention the 2 scholly's he could save.
I am behind you 100% on this one BigBlue. Not only is he one heck of a kicker, he bleeds orange! I sure hope this works out for him.
Take him to Knoxville and have him kick balls at the windows of CLK's office or something!
I guarantee you you'll get a reaction if he puts one through CEO's window and knocks over a Red Bull!
 
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#116
Stephen will be signing with Austin Peay tomorrow......UT had every opportunity in the world to call or write or even yell and they chose not to. No one can convince me that someone on that staff couldnt take 5 minutes and call Stephen and say "hey we dont have a scholly for you right know but we would like to invite you to come walk on and earn a spot. If they would have done that I think Stephen would have accepted that offer but in reality that never happened and thus another player passes by.
Good luck CLK.......we still love the VOLS but we cant understand the lack of communication from the new coaching staff!
 
#117
#117
let's not get all huffy blue...the kids a great talent, but kickers don't make a program, so don't get so offended.
 
#119
#119
Well I just sent an e-Mail to everyone at UT in the athletic department who had an address on the contact page..
I agree with all of the other comments, tell Stephen to hold tight, there is no need to jump into a commitment with AP this week. I can only hope that once all of the dust settles from the high profile recruits they have been courting that UT will come a calling. Stephen give them some time, you always have Austin Peavy to fall back on..
 
#121
#121
I tried to tell him to beat the doors down, flood the e-mails, ring the phones off the hook, but it seems he only wanted to whine about them not calling.
 
#122
#122
I mean come on...all it took was a poster on a message board to send a mass email to get a phone number request? Good job John.
 
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They must not have tried very hard...recruiting is a two way street. You need to do some self promotion and you have to makes some calls yourself.

You can't just sit back and wait for them to come to you.

Good job John.
 
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johnplemons said:
Surprise, got an eMail back from UT asking for Stephen's number.... Maybe there is light at the end of this tunnel...
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So who called? And what # did you give them?
I have a hard time believing this BS because we have sent e-mails, made phone calls, talked to C. Hallaway in the football offices and as of Monday talked again to the football office and was told there was NO imediate interest.
 
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