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Ok so lets assume these leads play out the way ppl think

  • Bell to UT
    Lawson to AU
    Ford to AU
    Bellamy to UGA

    Now some guesses:
    Johnson stays at OSU
    Levenberry to UT
    North to UNC

    So let's say we walk out of this with Bell and Levenberry. How'd we do IYO?

    volfan28

  • If Jones lands any of those guys it is a win, IMO. He has been here since Dec and most of the other schools have been recruiting these kids for years. Also, Dooley didn't UT any favors with some of these kids at the end of his tenure.

    LuckyLefty7

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

    Seanbt

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  • 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.

    frostyvol

  • Great question. I did not expect Butch to be a strong recruiter, so if we sign:

    2. Not bad considering turnover but not spectacular. Keeping Carr is a real plus, but I think many other coaches could have come to UT and closed stronger.
    3. I would be impressed and become much more optimistic about this staffs ability to recruit.
    4. I'd be a real believer in Butch. Bell shows he can close against the best, North that he build relationships quickly, Levenverry/Johnson that he can turn committed prospects, etc.

    bavw

  • volfan28 said...

    Bell to UT Lawson to AU Ford to AU Bellamy to UGA

    Now some guesses: Johnson stays at OSU Levenberry to UT North to UNC

    So let's say we walk out of this with Bell and Levenberry. How'd we do IYO?

    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.

    Sogozit

  • volfan28 said...

    Bell to UT Lawson to AU Ford to AU Bellamy to UGA

    Now some guesses: Johnson stays at OSU Levenberry to UT North to UNC

    So let's say we walk out of this with Bell and Levenberry. How'd we do IYO?

    I'd like to get 1 player on each level of the defense. DB, LB, DE... I really like our chances with Levenberry + Bell like you said. Lawson is the Big one. Butch pulls in Lawson I'd give a golf clap.

    hdrizzle21

  • 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.

    This post was edited by TigerVol on 1/29/2013 at 1:05 PM

    TigerVol

  • I think we get Bell, Lawson and North.

    DCVOL

  • hdrizzle21 said...

    I'd like to get 1 player on each level of the defense. DB, LB, DE... I really like our chances with Levenberry + Bell like you said. Lawson is the Big one. Butch pulls in Lawson I'd give a golf clap.

    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

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    dougdejong

  • Johnson is staying with my bucks !

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  • GOBUCKS16X1 said...

    Johnson is staying with my bucks !

    Quality post, brought a lot to the table... GTFO with this at least give a reason

    hdrizzle21

  • 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.

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  • DCVOL said...

    I think we get Bell, Lawson and North.

    I would be more than happy with this get.

    This post was edited by ZoMBVol on 1/29/2013 at 2:59 PM

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  • hdrizzle21 said...

    Quality post, brought a lot to the table... GTFO with this at least give a reason

    http://ohiostate.247sports.com/Article/Linebacker-Trey-Johnson-Is-Locked-In-With-Ohio-State-113870

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