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I wouldnt be thrilled but also wouldnt be on suicide watch. I do think 3 of these players is realistic at this moment.

i dont know about those results..im going to say i probably wouldnt be thrilled..I dont think it's enough to come out of this with "just" those two. dont get me wrong, it's better than missing out on all of them..but i still think our class would significantly trail most of the SEC... If we could pull Lawson, Ford and North in addition to those two, on the other hand...yikes! im going to keep hope alive for that to happen.

What we all have to remember is this: Sunseri's D-scheme did not fit the players we had. A jump from 4-3 to 3-4 was a drastic change to most. Because of the short time they had to adjust, the way they coached it and not being as fast as other 3-4 schemed D's, they were destroyed. Not to mention how our backfield played as a whole. Going back to a comfortable scheme, and getting some help in the BF, LB's, and ends, we could all be surprised how we actually stack up next season. Getting North with what receivers that have committed, and what we have already, would be very solid and highly competitive if the QB(s) and WR/TE are on the same page. If we have a solid roster for 2013, then 2014 should be a blockbuster class IMHO.

I think you left off Dobbs - a top 247 and 4 star QB. Not sure how you'd peg him leaning for the time being, but my default assumption is to the school the kid is committed to until there's clear evidence otherwise.

Regardless, I honestly expect CBJ to pull at least 2 of the possible 8 kids. I don't think that's unreasonable given the strong consideration they are giving UT. If he fails to get any of the kids, then that'd be a bitter disappointment. I wouldn't blame CBJ given his short time on the job, but if you're a elite recruiter then you have to be able to close kids that heavily weighing your school. This is the SEC, and it's going to be rare when you're not fighting tooth and nail to pull a kid away from another top echelon program.

Just to be clear - not saying he has to get ALL of them. I just believe that if you have the requisite recruiting chops required at TN given it's unique geographic limitations, then you should be able to close a couple of them.

I agree on at least 1 player on each level of the defense and think that should hold true for just about every class. However, I'd give a bit more than a golf clap. Lawson has been my #1 for a while

Johnson is staying with my bucks !

Lots of people getting their hopes up for a grand ending and they will be the most vocal in their disappointment if we don't get Bell, Lawson, Ford at a minimum. But your guess of Bell and Levenberry is the most likely. Gotta manage your expectations.

I would be more than happy with this get.