The CheckerBoard

The place for inside information on the Tennessee Vols

On this Board 1024
Record: 4783 (12/9/2012)

Online now 2231
Record: 6475 (12/7/2012)

Post a New Topic
Back to Topics
Sigs off
My boards ▾
Jump to a board I follow

You have no favorite boards.
Follow board
Follow board

Follow This Topic
5 votes needed to rate this Topic
Pages: 1 | Refresh

Ga. lineman may visit Tennessee

- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Ga-defensive-lineman-Maurice-Swain-may-visit-Tennessee-Vols-112828
A senior defensive tackle from LaGrange, Ga., who's plenty familiar with new Tennessee coach Butch Jones' staff says he may travel to Knoxville as early as this weekend.
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

I have a feeling that we're gonna blow this kid's mind on the OV. I mean, Indiana, UK and Washington? Ha. Easy competition. He ain't seen nothin like Rocky Top. I think he's ours if we want him.

This post was edited by Fear_Smokey on 1/23/2013 at 11:24 AM
"What did he do? All he did was score!" - John Ward
Fear_Smokey ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 93
  1034 votes total
- Daniel Shelton
- Walk-on
- (763)
- 11 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

I think you can never have enough D tackles. Would love to get this kid in orange and see what he can do over the next few years.
Jetervol ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 94
  321 votes total
- Walk-on
- (927)
- 19 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
GhostofNeyland ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 93
  3020 votes total
- Special teams
- (3156)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
DTvols1 ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 97
  1318 votes total
- Special teams
- (2247)
- 22 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

GhostofNeyland said...
Sounds like UGA has him on the string for a backup plan. We need to let him know that. Can't ever hurt having guys like that.

The only problem I have with "letting him know that" is that it is negative recruiting. This is the University of Tennessee! I like to think that we don't have to point out pitfalls of other programs to make kids believe we are the best option they have.
mikeltn
- 5 stars
  Rating: 93
  469 votes total
- Walk-on
- (637)
- 19 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

I understand what you're saying regarding negative recruiting but it goes on everywhere. Heck, my daughter is being recruited to play golf and there has been some negative recruiting going on with her and she is looking at DII, DIII and NAIA schools!
On topic, you can't get enough of these big guys. Would love to see him in orange!
motownvol
- 5 stars
  Rating: 99
  338 votes total
- Walk-on
- (823)
- 19 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

Ryan - don't know if I missed it in the story but what is UT recruiting him as? Will be a OT or a DT? Thanks!
TigerVol
- 5 stars
  Rating: 98
  61 votes total
- Blue chipper
- (173)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
DTvols1 ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 97
  1318 votes total
- Special teams
- (2247)
- 22 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

Fear_Smokey said...
I have a feeling that we're gonna blow this kid's mind on the OV. I mean, Indiana, UK and Washington? Ha. Easy competition. He ain't seen nothin like Rocky Top. I think he's ours if we want him.

LOL I am right with you on that. He's in for a treat.
ninosyjr ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 95
  42 votes total
- Recruit
- (36)
- 17 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

Sounds like he is Georgia's backup plan for Montavious Adams.
RunThruThe T ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 93
  2086 votes total
- Special teams
- (3177)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

247 board says UGA hasn't offered him. Think he's pulling a Te'o on their interest?
Appears he has been offered by Ole Miss and Mississippi State in addition to the Mildcats.
RockytopATL ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 95
  3952 votes total
- Two-deep
- (6872)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago via 247Sports Mobile Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
rexvol
- 2 stars
  Rating: 24
  1112 votes total
- Blue chipper
- (300)
- 33 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
vols4life1969 ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 84
  994 votes total
- raymond barnett
- Special teams
- (3018)
- 17 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
SamVolsam
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  1773 votes total
- Special teams
- (3706)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
Ryan Callahan ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  8989 votes total
- Heisman winner
- (25798)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
4 months ago Premium Post
This post is for members of GoVols247 only. Join now! 7-Day Free Trial
SamVolsam
- 5 stars
  Rating: 96
  1773 votes total
- Special teams
- (3706)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

I wanted to get down and see this kid play(he's about 30 miles from me) but didn't make it. I admit I don't know much about him but there just isn't much buzz on him in this area. That doesn't mean he couldn't contribute.
tnbear66
- 5 stars
  Rating: 97
  2841 votes total
- Two-deep
- (5576)
- 23 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago via 247Sports Mobile

No relation to former Vol Jason Swain huh?
lifetimebamahtr
- 5 stars
  Rating: 92
  95 votes total
- Blue chipper
- (178)
- 29 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

tnbear66 said...
I wanted to get down and see this kid play(he's about 30 miles from me) but didn't make it. I admit I don't know much about him but there just isn't much buzz on him in this area. That doesn't mean he couldn't contribute.

Well i beleive that depth is the key here. we need all the quality starters along with quality depth
ninosyjr ●
- 5 stars
  Rating: 95
  42 votes total
- Recruit
- (36)
- 17 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User
- Reply
- Quote
- Rate Up Rate Down
4 months ago

Wow, can't believe I got a downvote for saying I thought negative recruiting went on. Guess I shouldn't be surprised.
motownvol
- 5 stars
  Rating: 99
  338 votes total
- Walk-on
- (823)
- 19 months
- Send Message
- Follow User
- Ignore User