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Disasterous 24 Hours for Tennessee Football
Posted by Chad Wilson in High School Football on January 13th, 2010
First it started with the decommitment of top rated linebacker from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Michael Taylor on Sunday. Then came the loss of head coach Lane Kiffin. This also resulted in the loss of defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin and recruiting henchman Ed Ogeron. Now recruits are saying bye-bye to the Vols. Tennessee’s attempt to become relevant in the college football world has been put in a figure four leg lock.
Lane Kiffin leaving is obviously a big deal but the biggest loss for Tennessee is Kiffin’s dad Monte Kiffin. I have spoken to several defensive recruits and the majority have said that the major reason they are considering Tennessee is because of the chance to work under Monte Kiffin and get an “NFL education.” Now that opportunity is gone and so are the recruits, one by one.
Evidence of what I am saying can be found in the fact that over the last 24 hours, Tennesse has lost commitments from top recruits Brandon Willis, Calvin Smith, Delvin Jones and A.J. Johnson. All four of these players along with Taylor who decommitted on Sunday, play on the defensive side of the ball. With Monte Kiffin packing his bags for USC, the appeal of Tennessee to these recruits has dwindled in value like an Internet stock portfolio.
There’s still highly recruited defensive ends Jacques Smith and Corey Miller still committed to Knoxville for now but with others bolting, they may rethink their plans. Anymore jumps off of the Tennessee ship could lead to another disaster for the Vols and that’s a rush to hire leading to another hire that’s “not right” for them.
There are whispers of Mike Leach coming. That will certainly deter some defensive talent from Knoxville unless Leach were hired and saddled up with a high impact defensive coordinator. Oh I tell ya, this recruiting things is crazy. I almost can’t wait for the next piece of big news from some college campus. It’s like “As the World Turns” right now.
Rumors and Wires: Week of September 14, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on September 17th, 2009
September 17, 2009
Top rated Glenville H.S. defensive back and Gridironstuds.com member Latwan Anderson has set his announcement date for birthday October 10th.
Dr. Phillips H.S. (Florida) wide receiver Kenny Shaw has revealed a top 5 as (1) Florida St. (2) Georgia (3) Florida (4) Tennessee (5) Alabama.
Top rated Grandview H.S. defensive end Chris Martin still has the USC Trojans in the mix despite being a Notre Dame commit. Martin is keeping his options open just in case something crazy happens. Along with USC, Martin still lists California and Tennessee as possible options. Also states that he would have an interest in Florida if they were to take an interest. View Chris Martin’s highlight video.
University School (Florida) defensive end and Gridironstuds.com member Max Beaulieu is considering Arkansas, Purdue, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and Wake Forest. View Max Bealieu’s highlight video.
September 15, 2009
Rumor has it that Florida commit Matthew Elam (Dwyer H.S., Palm Beach, FLa) really loved his visit to West Virginia this past weekend and is really considering the Mountaineers according to the website Eersports.com.
Proviso West H.S. (Illinois) wide receiver and Gridironstuds.com member Kyle Prater may be having second thoughts about his commitment to USC according to The Chicago Tribune. link.
Outstanding American Heritage Delray H.S. (FL) wide receiver Darius Millines has committed to West Virginia. Millines is also being recruited by Alabama, Miami, Florida, Illinois, Rutgers and Wake Forest. Check out Millines’ highlight video.
Central H.S. (Oklahoma) athlete DeMarco Cobbs has committed to Tennessee. Cobbs was Tennessee’s third commitment of the weekend. Cobbs is also being recruited by alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma.
Port St. Joe H.S. (Florida) safety and Gridironstuds.com member Darrell Smith has committed to Arkansas. Smith is also being recruited by Toledo, Auburn, Duke, Tulane and Western Kentucky. View Darrell Smith’s highlight video.
Glades Central (FL) safety Travis Bell has committed to West Virginia. Bell is also being recruited by Florida, Florida St., Georgia, LSU, Miami, FL, Rutgers, FIU and Florida Atlantic.
Byrnes H.S. (FL) defensive end Corey Miller has decommitted from Florida St. and has now committed to Tennessee. Tennessee earlier snagged Miller’s Byrnes teammate Brandon Willis.
