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Knoxville-area Vols earning respect

  • http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/UT-Vols-Devrin-Young-Knoxville-area-prospects-earning-respect-87279

    Devrin Young tries not to let the stereotype bother him, but it does. It’s always bothered him. He thinks premier Knoxville-area high school prospects can play with anyone.

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  • I hope they keep coming and keep contributing.

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  • Don't forget about Redshirt Junior Joseph Ayres who is also from Knoxville. Ayres earned a scholarship before his sophomore year as a defensive lineman and again this year, but now is playing on offense side of the ball as a tight end

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  • VolAlways said...

    Don't forget about Redshirt Junior Joseph Ayres who is also from Knoxville. Ayres earned a scholarship before his sophomore year as a defensive lineman and again this year, but now is playing on offense side of the ball as a tight end

    Ayres actually went to McCallie School in Chattanooga.

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  • Ryan Callahan said...

    Ayres actually went to McCallie School in Chattanooga.

    He's from Knoxville, though, and his family still lives here. Went to Webb before transferring to McCallie as a boarding student.

    With that said, he played most of his HS career in Chattanooga, so I didn't specifically mention him in the story.

    He's a good ol' Knoxville boy, though. That's for sure.

    This post was edited by Wes Rucker on 8/26/2012 at 5:48 PM

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  • Great story, love to hear positive things about Knoxville area players. I'm hoping Devrin and Cody can really make big contributions this year and give the folks in Bearden and Fountain City something to cheer about.

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  • I believe East TN area players will gain more respect as people see how they produce in D1. I've always felt that these guys are underrated due to the perception of the recruiting services. This is an area where a coach who is a good evaluator of talent can pick up players that fly under the national recruiting service radar. And who doesn't like seeing a local guy do well!

    This post was edited by SWVolfan on 8/26/2012 at 6:43 PM

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  • I know everyone is excited to see CP, I am too, but I have to say I'm almost as excited to see Cody Blanc. I really think he is going to be a sleeper early on in the season.

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  • Who is the best player we have ever had from the local area?

    Could end up being 1 of the 2 potential standouts on the team this year.

    SRDC Vol

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