we have literally just not signed HS defensive tackles in the last half decade. I don’t remember the last one before them either, and they were in ’07. We just had a parade of JuCos and converted DEs. Maybe Mapu was the last one before them
But we are getting a lot stronger at DL and in the secondary today. With young studs in maggett and Johnson, and smith moving into a stand up roll, maybe we will be ok
I actually think we’re pretty good on OLBs when we have DEs moving back, because we have several smallish DEs. it’s guys switching to ILB that I’m not as sure about
How many spots do we still have? And who else are we waiting on? I can think of that DB we had in this weekend and the receiver who was down to us and wake…anyone else
there’s Davis, who is now rumored to sign with Wake Forest but had looked like a Vol for a couple weeks, there’s Leggett, who is Vol or Marshall depending on grades.
some are still holding out hope for Otha Peters. That situation is weird. Rumors are that he liked the parties at Arkansas and committed without his parents’ approval, but that his parents also don’t want to just make the decision for him. Beniquez Brown is a long shot (presumed Mississippi State silent) but is announcing today. That other linebacker from Jacksonville (Cincy commit) will visit us over the weekend and make a final decision next week
Jelks asked if he could come to the UT/Vandy game for his official UT visit. The week after committing to Vandy. We said no. He came on his own dime. I hope he had fun. Hahahahahahaha. Hahaha. Haha. Ha
To go to Arkansas had to do with him hearing that Dooley would be gone after next year. The local media sure helped with this one. I like how Croom’s mom said she had heard that from a lot of places and just decided to call Hart herself to hear his thoughts. Of course what would you expect Hart to tell the parents of recruits. Either way we’ll be fine at LB as long as we can get some good ones next year. Anyone hear how Lathers recovery is coming along?
Back to the previous point on Kentucky's recruiting
When we say they’re last in the SEC, it’s not one of those “14th in the SEC, 25th overall!” things. The Top 10 SEC schools are all in the Top 30 nationally in Rivals. From there though, MSU 35, Ole Miss 45, Mizzou and UK not ranked in the Top 50. Mizzou will rise with that WR signing though.
that means that you average one SEC team every four slots until you run out of SEC teams. That’s a really good mark when you have 6* BCS conferences and a few really good midmajors.
totally flags my cubicle for wasteful internet usage
I can keep up with this because I’m back to compiling and debugging, so I have a lot of wait-and-see moments, but YouTube is one of the sites that sets off alarms, even if it’s relevant to my research. I have to pick and choose my battles.
But now that he is at USC, he's just that lovable little scamp.
Not the epitome of all that is wrong with college football that he was in Knoxville. I have never seen ESPN do such a quick 180 on their attitude towards a guy.
The blithering toadies at ESPN actually used the phrase “He’s getting the band back together!” while breathlessly – and erroneously – reporting that Norm Chow would join them at USC. That jack wagon doesn’t deserve a “Blues Brothers” comparison. Unless it’s a comparison to the Illinois Nazis.
Umm I just clicked on our Rivals page to look at the recruits.
And it said “the selected team does not have a football program, please switch to basketball” I mean I know we’ve been down these past couple of years, but ouch Rivals.
could’ve lost Bourque, McNeil, couple others…plus we got Patterson, who becomes the highest rated player in this class. Yesterday was a little sideways, but today is a good day.
Hard to get Davis to come when we already got WR’s on friend and good one’s in class. Wouldn’t expect him to come to knoxville. I like the class so far tho. I think our offense will be tough and hoping those new DB’s can do something
Just popped on here to see if there was any good news, and got some when I heard about Patterson. Maybe we’ll finally be able to run decently, now that we’ll actually have some threats for Bray to heave it to downfield if opposing D’s put 9 in the box….
Anyhoo…off to get some food, then blackjack and poker. I’ll pop back in later to see what our final tally is…
Those signed so far
Jason Croom
Justin King
Deion Bonner
Q. Watson
G. Bullock
LaTroy Lewis
Daniel McCullers
Also, strong news this morning that five-star WR Cordarrelle Patterson will wear orange. Stay tuned.
Brad Shepard - February 1, 2012
Looks like it's official
Per the WWL, though with the way things have gone the last few days, perhaps we should wait for confirmation that the name is, in fact, on the paper.
VolnVA - February 1, 2012
And possibly enrolled in class.
And maybe on the field for the first few games.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
THIS
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Got to get ready and head to work. You guys hold down the fort while I'm out.
Brad Shepard - February 1, 2012
Lookalike Kirven chose 'bama
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
apparently he told our coaches several days ago that he had eliminated Bama
which makes this one extra disappointing
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Saban'd
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
yep
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
espn reporting Patterson chose UT!
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7525156/cordarrelle-patterson-signs-tennessee-volunteers
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
seriously?
I could’ve sworn this guy was Gabe Wright 2.0
Terrific news!
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Rivals reporting we held onto Gray
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Actually it's a retweet of Paul Fortenberry
“Tennessee survives scare from West Virginia and keeps Daniel Gray.”
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Cody Blanc tweeted that last night
I would’ve mentioned it if I’d known anyone was worried
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I wasn't until Brad's post in another thread
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
I guess I'd gone to sleep by the time he posted it
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Danny O'Brien's LOI is in
possibly the most important HS recruit in this class
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
literally, our first 4* HS DT recruit since Rolando Melancon and Donald Langley
I am not making this up
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Oh Lord, I hope O'Brien turns out better than those two busts
phil g - February 1, 2012
yep
we have literally just not signed HS defensive tackles in the last half decade. I don’t remember the last one before them either, and they were in ’07. We just had a parade of JuCos and converted DEs. Maybe Mapu was the last one before them
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Pig Howard LOI is in
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Let's just hope he isn't a redux of the last smallish, speedster we got out of Florida
With a funny nickname
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
haha
I actually follow him on twitter. he’s not.
he can actually be pretty clever and insightful for a 17 year old
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
McCullers in now
VolnVA - February 1, 2012
biggest recruit in this class
no pun intended
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
hmmmm
I think pun was intended. :-)
sddbaker - February 1, 2012
I know the loss of all the LBs sucks
But we are getting a lot stronger at DL and in the secondary today. With young studs in maggett and Johnson, and smith moving into a stand up roll, maybe we will be ok
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
gotta think this might signal staying at 4-3 longer
but I guess it’ll depend on who moves positions
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
You can trim down DEs into OLBs and shift guys inside, too.
That’s on the S&C guy, but just because DEs are coming in doesn’t mean they can’t be OLBs.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
yep
I actually think we’re pretty good on OLBs when we have DEs moving back, because we have several smallish DEs. it’s guys switching to ILB that I’m not as sure about
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I'm more concerned about learning the position than the physical bulk.
ILBs make the D go.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
I think AJ will be a star.
We just need to find a second…
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
yep
Christian Harris, please be all we hoped and dreamed.
(also, depth would be nice too)
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Depth?
What’s that, again?
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
LADARRELL MCNEIL IS IN!!!!!!!
he was our biggest worry, along with Bourque, of being nabbed on NSD
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Massive.
Brad Shepard - February 1, 2012
He's a DE, right?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
safety
smart and hard-hitting. Rivals has him as our best player in the class
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Oh yea
What was I thinking
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
as Rucker said
the first clip on his highlight reel remains a must see
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
dude is a missile!
TMT-GBO - February 1, 2012
absolutely
I think he ended up our only Texas recruit, but we sure made one count
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
And not just a missile
A sticky one that doesn’t just fly by the target. He nabs him.
Joel Hollingsworth - February 1, 2012
okay, that's 19 in. who's left?
is it Bowles and Bourque and the undecideds (Davis, Leggett)?
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Davante Bourque is important for us
If he can’t cut it at RB, boom…we have ourselves a 4 star LB
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Bowles is in!
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
only two faxes we're still waiting for (of current commits)
are Bourque and Patterson. Apparently Bourque is holding off until 7 PM for some reason?
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
C'mon Patterson
WWL did a story on you…send it in!
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
oh hey, Bama grabbed Dalvin Thomlinson too
how do they get ALL the good DTs
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I don't know if I've mentioned this before
but I am just not very fond of that school in that state down south
dmiles - February 1, 2012
I'll just leave this here
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
I don't want to get on memegenerator now, but if someone could give me a "THROW ALL THE VERTS", I'd be much obliged.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
er, RUN ALL THE VERTS
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
X
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
Much obliged, sir.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
I like Holly's tweet on this subject:
Right here…
sddbaker - February 1, 2012
Assuming we keep bourque, and Patterson
How many spots do we still have? And who else are we waiting on? I can think of that DB we had in this weekend and the receiver who was down to us and wake…anyone else
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
assuming those two, we have four spots left
there’s Davis, who is now rumored to sign with Wake Forest but had looked like a Vol for a couple weeks, there’s Leggett, who is Vol or Marshall depending on grades.
some are still holding out hope for Otha Peters. That situation is weird. Rumors are that he liked the parties at Arkansas and committed without his parents’ approval, but that his parents also don’t want to just make the decision for him. Beniquez Brown is a long shot (presumed Mississippi State silent) but is announcing today. That other linebacker from Jacksonville (Cincy commit) will visit us over the weekend and make a final decision next week
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Is the guy fro
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Is the guy froM Jacksonville OLB or ILB?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
rivals lists him at OLB
not sure if he projects elsewhere, but he’s smallish (6’1, 210) right now
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I'm impressed with what the official site has done
That’s as classy as a fax cam is ever going to be. Dooley speaks at 4:30 ET
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
will be in class
hate Wednesday being my long day
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
They have a camera on the fax?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Indeed they do
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
That's so awesome
Is there any commentary, or just a live shot?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Linky
Here. Live shot with list of signees.
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
Just embedded in post up top
Joel Hollingsworth - February 1, 2012
Leggett to Marshall
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Ugh
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
it means we didn't want him
guess we just figured we couldn’t get him qualified
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Yep
His grades must have sucked
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
he went to four high schools
mess
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Patterson's "announcement" is apparently at 11:30 ET
so don’t freak out if there’s nothing official before then
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
247 has us 7th in the SEC, 15th in the country
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
15th in the country barely cracks the top half of the SEC....
Ridiculous.
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
Vols are 13th in Rivals, 5th in the SEC
but only the Gators are ahead of us in the East. Carolina 16, Georgia 19, Vandy 24
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
How are we ahead of Georgia?
They’ve landed some studs
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
not sure
on 247, UGA is #5, Florida #7, Carolina #13, all ahead of us. But we’re ahead of Arkansas and Auburn
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
The non-Otha segment of this class
is actually pretty good
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
non-LB segment
(with apologies to Justin King)
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Does king play ILB?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
he's an athlete
who projects at LB, but I’m not sure which type. option QB in HS
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
There's Patterson, officially
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Cordy's fax is in
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
btw, on 247
5*, #1 JuCo prospect in the country
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Where would Bourque play, if he signs with us?
dmiles - February 1, 2012
RB
probably WR or LB if he doesn’t work out there
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
We could definitely use a good RB or LB in this class
Where have all the OL gone?
dmiles - February 1, 2012
And now I have Paula Cole stuck in my head.
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
we really were only after DJ Humphries (who went Florida) and Andrew Jelks (who took the early playing time at Vandy)
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I'm very interested to see how Vandy plans on playing 150 players at one time.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
This
Getoffmyvols - February 1, 2012
also, on this storyline
Jelks asked if he could come to the UT/Vandy game for his official UT visit. The week after committing to Vandy. We said no. He came on his own dime. I hope he had fun. Hahahahahahaha. Hahaha. Haha. Ha
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
They can try with Dooley next year!~!!!!1!!!
CLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
/trollgaze
//hatersgonnahate
///picturemetrollin
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
I thought they were very good with the maths.
They will figure out something. Perhaps involving clown cars.
Nabb1 - February 1, 2012
They're lawyers and doctors
which are two groups of people I never trust to handle numbers.
Hmm… the lawyers could sue, I suppose. The doctors could go all Human Centipede. Would that count as only one “player”?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
MOAR RECEIVERS!!!!!1
_trey_ - February 1, 2012 via Android app
Otha is officially a Hog
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
also, he chose to attend school at Arkansas
dmiles - February 1, 2012
also true
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Welp
Arkansas seems like a terrible place to me…hopefully Peters likes it
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
I read part of his decision
To go to Arkansas had to do with him hearing that Dooley would be gone after next year. The local media sure helped with this one. I like how Croom’s mom said she had heard that from a lot of places and just decided to call Hart herself to hear his thoughts. Of course what would you expect Hart to tell the parents of recruits. Either way we’ll be fine at LB as long as we can get some good ones next year. Anyone hear how Lathers recovery is coming along?
PrideofTheSouthlandFan - February 1, 2012 via iPhone app
alright, I'm going to take advantage of a brief lull and hop in the shower
got classes all afternoon and evening.
I’m sure the world will fall apart in the next 10 minutes, so if it does, let me know
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Shift-A
Are we doing well, or is Brad on watch?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Somehow, it's both.
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
Patterson is a huge get
everything else is what we thought it would be so far today, I think
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
There are 90 posts here, tops.
Use page down.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
The vague white noise of the faxcam feed
is starting to lull me to sleep.
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
Missouri just signed the number one WR in ESPNU's rankings
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
God the SEC is just Getting better
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
Oh...right
I’m supposed to be paying attention to them now.
VolnVA - February 1, 2012
Yea, I was happy he wasnt coming to the SEC
Then I remembered
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
at this point....
it’s not that hard to believe that TAMU is in the SEC.
Missouri on the other hand…
falconnuke - February 1, 2012
Green-Beckham?
At least he didn’t go to Arky.
NEVER FORGET SLIGHT FROM 12 HOURS AGO
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Khalid Henderson officially commits to Kentucky
I guess people weren’t exactly beating his door down once we pulled our offer
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
UK dead last in the SEC in Rivals' rankings
one four star, 20 three stars
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
A dead-last class averaging three stars?
Ladies and gents, the SEC.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
15 3 stars
4 4-stars
1 5-star
And UT is somewhere between 5th and 7th in the conference rankings…
falconnuke - February 1, 2012
We have 10 four stars on rivals
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
I like the Scout rankings
makes a 5-star look better
falconnuke - February 1, 2012
Scout has consistently had us the lowest of all services
for the last several years
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
We have any RB besides Jill, Watson, and bourque?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012 via mobile
nope
we asked Cross to look around
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
OH SNAP
SOMEBODY JUST PULLED SOMETHING OUT OF THE FAX MACHINE
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
(this is demented lol)
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
/door.jpg
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
ON IT
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
birdjam - February 1, 2012
Oh, my.
Fax spamming on NSD. It’s a wonder that hasn’t been thought of before.
/forgesLOIsforBama
//WhoisJohnGalt?
///SIXstars?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
I should fax a LOI in for that mystery Sabres guy they "drafted" back in '89 or so.
Anyone else know what I’m talking about?
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
I remember that.
Not all the details, but yes.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Found it.
LNIKY
Apparently it was 1974, though.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
By the way, the GM had an awesome hockey name.
Punch Imlach.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Rec'd for Ayn Rand reference.
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
Ah, FaxCam
there are now two faxes into the office that we don’t know who they are yet
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
THAT'S ... THAT'S OSWALD MACGYVERSON'S MUSIC!
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
YOU GUYS YOU GUYS
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
What's their fax number?
…oh, no reason.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
OH NO, FAX CAM IS DOWN!!!
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
WHY ARE WE HEARING PHIL FULMER'S VOICE?
IS THERE A COUP?
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Damn you all for introducing me to fax cam
I NOW WAIT WITH BAITED BREATH
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
FaxCam is not equipped to handle this level of insanity
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
WE NEED SCREENSHOTS OF FAXCAM
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
ALL HAIL FAXCAM
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
WERE not going to able to COMPEETE in THE SEC
UNLESS we can CAM THE FAX
FAXES WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS, NOT PASSING LIKE A PAC-12 TEAM
CLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
DOOLEY'S LOST THE FAX MACHINES, CLAAAAAAAY
Ima hang up an lisson.
sddbaker - February 1, 2012
so did two LOIs come in...or was that part of the technical difficulties?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
Schroedinger's Fax.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Hooper's killing it today.
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
I know. I'm mad he's beating me to the jokes.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
It's abstract submission day.
Always makes me a bit loopy.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Really? That sounds a bit
::puts on sunglasses::
recursive.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
You. Me. Lady Vols game.
It must happen.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
one was an LOI that has to be verified by compliance before they can announce it
one was spam, I think
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Back to the previous point on Kentucky's recruiting
When we say they’re last in the SEC, it’s not one of those “14th in the SEC, 25th overall!” things. The Top 10 SEC schools are all in the Top 30 nationally in Rivals. From there though, MSU 35, Ole Miss 45, Mizzou and UK not ranked in the Top 50. Mizzou will rise with that WR signing though.
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
on 247
there’s eight in the top 26 (MSU is #26), and Vandy, Mizzou, Ole Miss, and Kentucky are all in the 40s
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
sorry, 10 in the top 26
forgot we had 14 schools
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I'm enjoying 247s rankings
because Vanderbilt is dead last in them
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
yeah pretty much
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Still, for a 14 team conference,
that means that you average one SEC team every four slots until you run out of SEC teams. That’s a really good mark when you have 6* BCS conferences and a few really good midmajors.
* 6 = 5, but still.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Vandy took a hit,
I’m crying my eyes out for them.
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
so that's pretty much the one commit they've been bragging about all year
well, that and good-luck-qualifying-Kimbrow
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
OH NO
Will Mr. Excitement cancel the limo celebration?
sddbaker - February 1, 2012
Surely. It's not like they won the super bowl or something
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
all they did was finished ahead of Kentucky and Ole Miss, a pair of teams with a combined SEC record of 1-15
oh. oh they didn’t finish ahead of either one? never mind then
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I think Bourque is the only one that's committed but not yet signed for us
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
FAXCAM LIVES
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Can someone get me hypnotoad eyes on this fax machine, please?
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
How about BattleToad?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Great game, Battletoads
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
This
is relevant
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
/click
//immediately close
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
/seesYouTubeinaddress
//fearsforjobsecurity
///waitsuntilhome
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
totally SFW
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
totally flags my cubicle for wasteful internet usage
I can keep up with this because I’m back to compiling and debugging, so I have a lot of wait-and-see moments, but YouTube is one of the sites that sets off alarms, even if it’s relevant to my research. I have to pick and choose my battles.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Hypnotoad will probably be up for the remainder of this signing day
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
There are definite advantages
to being underemployed.
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
And definite advantages to flexplace working.
VPN is modern day proof that God still wants us to be happy.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
And definite advantages to college.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Yais.
That’s partly why I enjoyed staying in grad school for so long.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Grad school.
Sure you can say it’s for an advanced degree and education, but we all know why everyone really goes there.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Because coeds never age?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Exactly
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Alright alright.
TennesseeTyrants - February 1, 2012
Dangit, I told myself I wouldn't do this.
I have stuff to do today. And here I am watching a webcam feed of a friggin fax machine. #ifyourenotpartofthesolutionyourepartoftheproblem
danmarcel - February 1, 2012
AND IS PRODUCING PIECES OF PAPER THAT MAY BE FIVE STAR BEASTUDS
OR FREE PASSES TO DOLLYWOOD
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
WHY MUST YOU BE SO AFFORDABLE WITH YOUR DISCOUNT OUTLETS AND MASSIVE SALES, PIGEON FORGE
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
There's Bourque on the board
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
/traded to Colorado
//gets parade in Boston
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Clearly we need more athletes with this name
can he bring Oates and Neely with him?
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
yais
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Herschy-derschy-doo isht der ver
Bourque Bourque Bourque!
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
At long last!
birdjam - February 1, 2012
BOURQUE signed
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
woo!!!
everybody’s in!
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Gribble says all UT commitments are now accounted for
Does that mean this is over?
birdjam - February 1, 2012
Ha!
Quinshad Davis, at least
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Davis choosing at noon
apparently, Vols, Deacs, and Heels all feel like they have a good shot.
and there’s that Bynum kid visiting this weekend
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
And now, the end is near...
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
What is the total count, btw?
For those of use playing the ‘minimal internet footprint’ edition at work.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
21
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
remember when we were worried about having to grayshirt players?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
that was BS
(before Santos)
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
even if we got both santos and peters
we’d still only be a 23
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
Thought we had a real shot at Kirven
with Davis that would be 25
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
hive'd
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
not that long ago
we were leading for Davis and Kirven and everybody thought that Bullard had to count as part of this class
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Davis is apparently announcing at 11:30
but most think he’s a wake lean
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
I will be on a bus to UNC at the time
hopefully Davis is not also on his way to UNC
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
i'd trade his committment for a ILB
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
a good one
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
official sight listing Bourque at 6-1
trying to making him look more like a running back
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
Fun fact: Who's the last 5 star QB we signed?
dmiles - February 1, 2012
rick clausen
goldballs - February 1, 2012
I've gotta say Jonathan Crompton
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Crompton
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Crompton was a four star on Rivals, I think
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Tajh Boyd?
/trollgaze.gif
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Jesse Scroggins?
/trollgaze.gif
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Matt Barkley?
/youknowtherest
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Jim Bob Cooter?
Not really, but I just wanted to type “Jim Bob Cooter.” And while he may not have been a five-star prospect, he had a five-star name.
Nabb1 - February 1, 2012
I can't remember if Boyd was 5* either
but that never stood between me and a good barb.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Pretty sure he was
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
I think he was a 4*
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Well, 5 on scout
anyhow
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
no one listens to scout about anything
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
4* on Rivals
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
I don't think Scroggins was a five star either
But like you said nothing should stand in the way of a good barb
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
How in the heck did that guy not play in '05?
dmiles - February 1, 2012
Terrelle Pryor?
/gettingthehangofit
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Could be
never happened – Rivals rankings only go back to 2002
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Its in there
dmiles - February 1, 2012
Chris Simms
/hatersgonnahate
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Oh wait, is it James Banks?
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
that's gotta be it
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Ding. Correct
dmiles - February 1, 2012
Good ole James Banks
caught the hail mary in the Swamp and was the decoy that allowed CJ Fayton to catch the 4th & 19 at Alabama
dmiles - February 1, 2012
thats the one when he fell down.right?
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
Alright just got out of class
Which fax are we anticipating from fax cam
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
FAX CAM FELL DOWN!
GET UP, FAX CAM!
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
GET THE TRAINER OUT THERE STAT!
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
WHY ARE WE RECRUITING THREE STAR FAX CAMS WITH NO HEART
WE NEED FIVE START FAX CAMS WHO BLEED ORANGE AND WANT TO BE HERE.
#TeamHangUpandListen
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
FAX CAM CAN'T GIVE UP ON THIS TEAM LIKE THIS!!!
WHAT IS THIS KENTUCKY?
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
I'm sorry that was much too soon.
I apologize.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
The problem is we don't coach 'em up enough
dmiles - February 1, 2012
Auburn has the best fax Cam in the counrty
But it cost them $200,000.
birdjam - February 1, 2012
How did anyone miss this
RECD
bsmithinc - February 1, 2012
Dude, you *don't* want to hang up and listen to a fax.
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
In retrospect, I think dubstep originated from someone calling a fax machine.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Also, Joanna Newsom
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
That's the mating call of college football.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Ed Orgeron just got a funny feeling and he doesn't know why.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
To Catch an Orgeron?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
...wait, five *start* fax cams?
NuKeese transferred already, man.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
If that had happened earlier in the day when things were more uncertain
it would’ve been much more dramatic
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
STOP FUTZING WITH FAXCAM
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
FAXCAM IS A FICKLE, EASILY BREAKABLE GOD
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Josh Ward tweets
we’re going to get a walk-on spot from TE/LB Charles Folger from GA
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
cool, cool
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Good to the last drop?
birdjam - February 1, 2012
What is "Georgia's WR corps", Alex?
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Way to earn that rec'.
Caban - February 1, 2012
/fumbles rec
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
alright, y'all
off to catch my bus to campus. should be able to check in for a half hour or so before classes actually start. fingers crossed for Quinshad
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
(also, one of the few moments I wish I had a smartphone)
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
It's totally worth it.
But it also means I don’t pay attention in class, like at all today.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
As opposed to when?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Compared to what?
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Okay, okay so you got me there.
But usually I take some notes, there’s not even a slight chance of that happening today.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Okay so about 11 minutes in on continuos Hypnotoad.
I think that sound is telling me to kill everyone.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
ALL HAIL HYPNOTOAD
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Anybody got a video link for the Davis announcement?
/alreadynotworking
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
I'll take a video link to fax cam
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
http://www.utsports.com/signingday/
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Kiffin with a recruiting violation live on ESPNU
or really, Shelley Smith with an assist – apparently Kiffin texted her this morning and said “We need to get Nelson”, which she just said on ESPNU
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
But now that he is at USC, he's just that lovable little scamp.
Not the epitome of all that is wrong with college football that he was in Knoxville. I have never seen ESPN do such a quick 180 on their attitude towards a guy.
Nabb1 - February 1, 2012
Aw look at that lovable little scamp
With his cute little violations……..
Oh god it’s gotten to me. ESPN must have a Hypnotoad of there own.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
ALL HAIL HYPNOFAVRE
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
ALL HAIL HYPNOTEBOW
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
I'll never forget when he headed to USC
The blithering toadies at ESPN actually used the phrase “He’s getting the band back together!” while breathlessly – and erroneously – reporting that Norm Chow would join them at USC. That jack wagon doesn’t deserve a “Blues Brothers” comparison. Unless it’s a comparison to the Illinois Nazis.
Nabb1 - February 1, 2012
Yet more evidence proving that ESPN hates us.
phil g - February 1, 2012
Out of curiosity does anybody even go on 247Sports?
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Well, I did when I had a free trial
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Yeah
I use them like VolQuest – get on there and see what the mods are saying, that’s it
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
The UT site for signing day really needs to get a different symbol for who enrolled early.
When I see a red cross, I immediately think injury.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Dude, spoilers.
Chris Pendley - February 1, 2012
Umm I just clicked on our Rivals page to look at the recruits.
And it said “the selected team does not have a football program, please switch to basketball” I mean I know we’ve been down these past couple of years, but ouch Rivals.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Davis livestream, apparently:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/NCPreps
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
I mean, I can see people and hear noises...
but he could’ve announced for or against the Vols ten minutes ago and none of us would know it
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Yeah, totally unwatchable lol
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
It's also really zoomed out and blurry.
I can’t even tell which table Davis is sitting at.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Blue hat
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Heels it is
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Yeah that's disappointing
Is that our first miss of the day though?
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Well, Kirven, etc.
But really a pretty good day
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
We avoided the total meltdown
could’ve lost Bourque, McNeil, couple others…plus we got Patterson, who becomes the highest rated player in this class. Yesterday was a little sideways, but today is a good day.
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Haha
I was about to write pretty much the exact same thing. We held onto everybody today. I’ll admit I was a little scared after yesterday.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
he went UNC
I sit cursing across the street from UNC’s stadium
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
I'm really glad fax cam's available in HD.
It really makes that serial number pop.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
When is next one?
Anybody know next player that has vols on the radar
C.J. Smith - February 1, 2012
Honestly, I think we're pretty much done today
Davis to UNC, so.
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
That sucks
C.J. Smith - February 1, 2012
Good WR
Hard to get Davis to come when we already got WR’s on friend and good one’s in class. Wouldn’t expect him to come to knoxville. I like the class so far tho. I think our offense will be tough and hoping those new DB’s can do something
C.J. Smith - February 1, 2012
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing
With this class we’ve already got the best WR corp in the league, pretty easily.
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Dooley speaks at 430
We’ll have our podcast at 930
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
I'll be in class at 430
and on my way back from bible study at 930. I miss all the fun. I guess I can always listen later
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Dooley's speech:
In other words, it’s the same speech we’ve heard since these things have begun.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
other teams [Arkansas] use hot sauce
we use character
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Yeah I don't know how they could shake those speeches up though.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
They could stump for unsigned players.
Anybody who is signed is here for good. Go after the procrastinators and make your case why you need them.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Also
Dave Hart and I have a great relationship
Will Shelton - February 1, 2012
Workin like heck
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
behind the times
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Yeah, I know.
I had just gotten so used to it.
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
#TeamNostalgia
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
I'd love to see Dooley throw it out there.
Maybe that can be the coach version of throwback jerseys. Throwback speeches
Ben Miller - February 1, 2012
Hey, are we having a live thread for the Dooley presser?
If so, it HAS to be written up as the NSD presser drinking game. I think we have all the conditions in the comments.
(I’d do it if I were at home.)
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
I'm in class from 1:15 to 6:30 with a couple 10 minute breaks
so I’m out. but it does sound fun
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
so I think this confirms Baggett not being a big deal on the trail
#TeamHinshaw
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Yeah, 4 top-50 WRs in one class
is pretty alright
_trey_ - February 1, 2012
Greetings from Tunica
Just popped on here to see if there was any good news, and got some when I heard about Patterson. Maybe we’ll finally be able to run decently, now that we’ll actually have some threats for Bray to heave it to downfield if opposing D’s put 9 in the box….
Anyhoo…off to get some food, then blackjack and poker. I’ll pop back in later to see what our final tally is…
GBO!
darthbubba - February 1, 2012
Morning All (West Coast Time)
I’m gonna start at the top, hopefully catch up with you all soon.
bsmithinc - February 1, 2012
we've pretty well slowed down
all of our targets either have their LOI in, have gone elsewhere, or have said they’re waiting until after NSD
Incipient_Senescence - February 1, 2012
Looks that Way
I’m all caught up now tho.
Bummer on Davis, but great we held everyone and got Cordy
bsmithinc - February 1, 2012
My name is Inego Montoya
Caban - February 1, 2012
rec'd, naturally
Who knew Who was worth 150?
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
Damn
Florida State got 3 of the tip 10 DTs in the country, including the top 2
VolsnCards5 - February 1, 2012
Bet we're not half as upset as Florida.
/Somuchforrecruitingquarterbacks.
David Hooper - February 1, 2012
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