Tiger 8,830 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 UT has a lot to offer a kid, it's not a stretch to see them landing some big recruits at this point. They are obviously not on the level as the big boys right now but let's not pretend they are UK or something. They will be back at some point. I agree with this. Although the kids looking at colleges now don't know anything more about Tennessee than the Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley eras. Definitely not complaining, especially if we are going to be matched up head to head with them in recruiting battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman 305 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 UT has a lot to offer a kid, it's not a stretch to see them landing some big recruits at this point. They are obviously not on the level as the big boys right now but let's not pretend they are UK or something. They will be back at some point. I agree with this. Although the kids looking at colleges now don't know anything more about Tennessee than the Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley eras. Definitely not complaining, especially if we are going to be matched up head to head with them in recruiting battles. If Phil Fulmer could go out and recruit nationally 4 and 5 star players then so can Jones. Within the next 3 years TN will be at the top of the east & will be competing for SEC championships each & every year. GA, USCe & FL are all trending down IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle84 0 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 UT has a lot to offer a kid, it's not a stretch to see them landing some big recruits at this point. They are obviously not on the level as the big boys right now but let's not pretend they are UK or something. They will be back at some point. I agree with this. Although the kids looking at colleges now don't know anything more about Tennessee than the Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley eras. Definitely not complaining, especially if we are going to be matched up head to head with them in recruiting battles. If we're head-to-head with them in recruiting, that should tell you they will be back among the SEC elite soon (unless the only thing Butch Jones can do is recruit). I can see them pushing Bama in the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Counsel 64 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 UT has a lot to offer a kid, it's not a stretch to see them landing some big recruits at this point. They are obviously not on the level as the big boys right now but let's not pretend they are UK or something. They will be back at some point. I agree with this. Although the kids looking at colleges now don't know anything more about Tennessee than the Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley eras. Definitely not complaining, especially if we are going to be matched up head to head with them in recruiting battles. If Phil Fulmer could go out and recruit nationally 4 and 5 star players then so can Jones. Within the next 3 years TN will be at the top of the east & will be competing for SEC championships each & every year. GA, USCe & FL are all trending down IMO. With the in state recruiting bases they have, Georgia and Florida won't trend down for long, barring coaching incompetence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot 0 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 First, I enjoy watching Tennessee writhe in the mud, but if I'm being rational we need them to be a very good program so they at least threaten Bama and Georgia. Right now Tennessee isn't helping us at all in the great war against Sauro... I mean Saban. Second, we need to do away with the "they will be back because they were once great" rhetoric. That's not great analysis, and it is entirely possible for a great program to have their foundation destroyed. It's clear that the TN recruiting pipelines were compromised in the early 2000's for various reasons and to compound the issue their AD was a mess (may still be). They seem to be working out their recruiting issues as they will have to do if they ever want to be relevant again, but it's not a given they will right the ship. Yes, they have a lot of fans and that is probably enough for any program to have a fighting chance at greatness, but the other great program catalyst is revenue, and I have heard they are struggling in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,303 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 To be perfectly honest, I agree with A4E somewhat. I believe UT is on the rise and will contend in the East. Over the past few seasons they have gotten some pretty good athletes. I'm not claiming UT to win a NC or the SEC championship but the program is on the rise IMO Well I'll be damn I've seen everything now. My life is complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Finally, someone agreed with me about something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jojo1515 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Finally, someone agreed with me about something. I whole heartedly disagree with every aspect of this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone4jc 2,241 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 To be perfectly honest, I agree with A4E somewhat. I believe UT is on the rise and will contend in the East. Over the past few seasons they have gotten some pretty good athletes. I'm not claiming UT to win a NC or the SEC championship but the program is on the rise IMO Well I'll be damn I've seen everything now. My life is complete Funny Guy ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleDamnWar 0 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Tenn will struggle until they get a legit QB. Gibson doesn't fit their system and will be a mistake if he ends up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,114 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Tenn will struggle until they get a legit QB. Gibson doesn't fit their system and will be a mistake if he ends up there. How does TG not fit their run/pass QB/ spread system when Butch Jones has the players he wants in place? From an athletic QB stand point it's not much different than tOSU's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Finally, someone agreed with me about something. So I am nobody? Thanks for nothing! :Insertgifoftonguestickingout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUcivE09 582 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have to agree with A4E as well.....sigh..... =) If TG doesn't go to AU I would not mind seeing him at UT - if for no other reason than UT needs a QB like this to be legit and force uat to play another quality opponent each season. Its not like we would have to face TG outside of the SECCG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War to the Eagle 364 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Noticed a coupld of CB predictions to TN over on 247 today. Wonder what's up with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Along with another to Ohio State. Only he knows where he's going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Noticed a coupld of CB predictions to TN over on 247 today. Wonder what's up with that. Noticed a coupld of CB predictions to TN over on 247 today. Wonder what's up with that. Tennessee is after Gibson hard. They are telling him he is the QB to bring their program back to the limelight. This is going to be a interesting race with UT and Ohio State, along with the University of Auburn (Ha ha). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnArch13 185 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Along with another to Ohio State. Only he knows where he's going... I think it may be a mystery even to him at this point, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Some friends of mine in Ft. Lauderdale told me that Torrance reminds them of Cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Some friends of mine in Ft. Lauderdale told me that Torrance reminds them of Cam. they might be on to something... Any of your friends ever do any scouting? I don't believe I have ever heard that comparison.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUcivE09 582 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Will be attending BCW per AU Undercover!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,889 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I expect a few ups and downs in his recruitment, but in the end I think he signs with AU. No link, just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausburn 159 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I expect a few ups and downs in his recruitment, but in the end I think he signs with AU. No link, just an opinion. I think some require a link to an opinion. In that case always quote "the missing link". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,873 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Way too early to even have a feeling with this recruitment IMO. Pure speculation at best which serves no real purpose. This will just have to play out a bit before I would venture even a semi-educated guess. Gotta love the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 To be honest, I don't understand why we're not number one on his list. I know it's early in the cycle and blah blah blah, but he fits the mold perfectly for our offense. His talent would shine in the offense that AU runs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,830 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 To be fair, Ohio State looks for basically the same exact type of QBs that AU does. He would be used in essentially the same way at Ohio State as he would at Auburn. And put up comparable stats. In fact, his stats at Ohio State could even end up better because they play such weak competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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