'22 TN ATH/RB Dallan Hayden (Ohio State commit)

[onevol74]

Sometimes kids leave a school because of the 3 year relationship they built with the school they transfer to,instead of staying with the unknown staff they have to put their trust in.

That would be considered tampering.

 

[BruinVol]

Seems like an odd tweet if this is over



Any chance??

 

[VFLEST94]

Is he a better fit then Justin Williams?

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Is he a better fit then Justin Williams?

Take them both

 

[CAVPUT]

Take them both

 

[Vols4us]

Ncaa not going to do anything crazy. That much was made known when we announced our self imposed penalties and we did it in the basis of their own bylaws. We had a very smart law group working along with ncaa and SEC. they should have a solid idea of what was needed and how ncaa would respond to their decision.

Keep in mind we took some really drastic steps. This wasn’t a situation where we got caught and then worked with ncaa. We turned ourselves in because certain folks made it impossible not to because it was no longer ability to deny knowing anything for people that typically are shielded from these things. We not only fired a coach. We fired an entire coaching staff and recruiting department and AD. We also told kids involved they needed to transfer to continue their eligibility elsewhere. It was a pretty smart move imo to reference the NCAA own bylaws in our statement to not punish people that have no involvement. We have completely new everything in the building. I also like the comment that mentions don’t punish the innocent when the guilty are allowed to transfer elsewhere and compete in postseason

For all the "denial" folks whining about it, the approach they took was kick azz, IMO. It's the new way to do things since the old way of doing things no longer applies with all of the changes. The NCAA would have to deny their own rules and regs combined with applicable laws to rule against UT and heavily sanction as you point out. If they tried that it would leave them wide open to a lawsuit and black eye they would not want to handle.

 

[NighthawkVol]

For all the "denial" folks whining about it, the approach they took was kick azz, IMO. It's the new way to do things since the old way of doing things no longer applies with all of the changes. The NCAA would have to deny their own rules and regs combined with applicable laws to rule against UT and heavily sanction as you point out. If they tried that it would leave them wide open to a lawsuit and black eye they would not want to handle.

Yep. At which point, they'd have a lawsuit on their hands.

 

[VolOld]

I just watched the seniors talk about their experiences at UT on The
Josh Heupel Show. They were all very well spoken, I will miss them.

Edit: wrong thread

 

[Volnatic]

I just watched the seniors talk about their experiences at UT on The
Josh Heupel Show. They were all very well spoken, I will miss them.

Do they ever put that on YouTube or on the university website anymore like they used to? I don’t live in market and can’t watch it when it airs on tv

 

[thunder5]

I just watched the seniors talk about their experiences at UT on The
Josh Heupel Show. They were all very well spoken, I will miss them.

Edit: wrong thread

Future all pros…every one of them…book it

 

[UpstateVol613]

 

[LittleVol]

Like Sampson just as much. Hayden is an awesome player, but it if it's between he and Justin Williams, then I want Williams.

Good luck at OSU young fella.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Like Sampson just as much. Hayden is an awesome player, but it if it's between he and Justin Williams, then I want Williams.

Good luck at OSU young fella.

I love legacy stories, but if the Haydens are happy I can understand the make my own legacy appeal of going elsewhere. Guess I am glad he chose to do so outside the SEC. Not as much in your face potential there. Like all kids choosing to not be VOLS above board I will wish him good health and nothing more and nothing less.

 

[lilesrt]

Hopefully we’ll sign good players at some point. Wish this guy all the best.

 

[Maxwell865]

Hopefully we’ll sign good players at some point. Wish this guy all the best.

Justin Williams is rated higher on Rivals.

 

[OrangeDog]

Hopefully having 2 Freshman RBs getting Freshman of the week this year will get some attention.

 

[P810sDaMan18]

Henderson is there and will be the #1 for a few years. Why go there when you can be the man in your own backyard.

 

[fxvol]

The expression on Dallan's face is one of regret, like he wants to change his decision and come to Tennessee, but hates the idea of telling that guy on his right.

 

[JVol76V2]

The expression on Dallan's face is one of regret, like he wants to change his decision and come to Tennessee, but hates the idea of telling that guy on his right.

I was thinking the same thing. Those smiles on both their faces look forced.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Columbus is a great town, but Fort Collins is a fantastic place to live. If don’t know why anybody would turn down that offer, should it happen.

 

[RhodesVol]

Ooooh, baby! If Hayden's position coach leaves, the door could crack here.

 

[MadWorld]

Time to go Back Home Tony.

 

[yourstruly23]

Huge if here, but IF Hayden wants to flip, do we take three backs? assuming Justin Williams is in the boat...

 

[Blake25p]

Let it go guys, he’s not coming here.