Tyler Harris to transfer

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by keckjm

I truly believe Martin has a true idea what he wants... If he's not smart enough to figure out we need guard help then we are in serious trouble. Every guy Martin is going after in 13' at the guard position can score. I trust Martin, and if we win some big games this coming year I think Martin can pull a top 15 class easy.

We may need post help more than we need guard help in next years class. Obviously we need improvement at both positions, but I'd say more immediate help is needed in the post.

[zansdad]

Originally Posted by EastT

but im guessing he didn't come to UT to begin with because Pearl got fired. However, hes possibly considering transfering to UT. Which gives me yet another reason to appreciate the job that CCM is doing!

Tyler committed to NC State while Pearl was still at UT.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by zansdad

Tyler committed to NC State while Pearl was still at UT.

He claimed at the time that he didn't want to follow his brother.

[zansdad]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

He claimed at the time that he didn't want to follow his brother.

Probably a good idea. Expectations of fans are often unrealistic.

[Kelley_VFL]

It doesn't matter if the team has room or not. He can transfer wherever he wants. I am sure big bro will pick up his education if needed.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

He claimed at the time that he didn't want to follow his brother.

IIRC Tennessee didn't show too much interest, or pursue Harris all that hard. I know they weren't in his final 3 or 4 at the end as well.

I'm sure part of it was following Tobias, but I remember there being a lot of talk that Tyler quite frankly wasn't as good of a prospect as Pearl wanted.

I'd be surprised if Tyler doesn't give Tennessee a lot of consideration. It's a good opportunity, a position of need for us, fits CCM's rebound and defense style, and has a brother who will sell UT more than anyone.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by Kelley_VFL

It doesn't matter if the team has room or not. He can transfer wherever he wants. I am sure big bro will pick up his education if needed.

Exactly what I was saying earlier. I'm not 100% on the transfer rule, do they take up a scholarship the year they sit out? I went on to say, the Harris family is wealthy even moreso now, I'm sure if Tyler wants to come to UT his family will make it happen.

[rickyyrs]

Originally Posted by ORANGE & WHITE

Just read over at VQ that Tyler Harris (Tobias's bro) is planning on transferring from NC State. He is waiting to see what coaches call before making a decision where he is going. Would we be interested? Discuss...

Why is it that wne someone transfers people get on here and think they want to be a Vol?

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by rickyyrs

Why is it that wne someone transfers people get on here and think they want to be a Vol?

Well the fact Harris was considering UT initially, coupled with the fact that his brother went to UT and recruits guys to UT, and it would appear UT will be a consideration.

[govols46]

i also live in bristol, sdowell

[Shaun1985]

Originally Posted by sdowell

yeah, i've lived in bristol all but 10 years of my life. i love the area. born and raised here. see ya

I was thinking of transferring up to there. I love the area.

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

IIRC Tennessee didn't show too much interest, or pursue Harris all that hard. I know they weren't in his final 3 or 4 at the end as well.

I'm sure part of it was following Tobias, but I remember there being a lot of talk that Tyler quite frankly wasn't as good of a prospect as Pearl wanted.

I'd be surprised if Tyler doesn't give Tennessee a lot of consideration. It's a good opportunity, a position of need for us, fits CCM's rebound and defense style, and has a brother who will sell UT more than anyone.

Correct. I don't think UT showed a great deal of interest. Harris, in turn, showed little interest in following in his brother's footsteps regardless of UT's interest.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Correct. I don't think UT showed a great deal of interest. Harris, in turn, showed little interest in following in his brother's footsteps regardless of UT's interest.

So you don't expect Harris to give Tennessee a serious look?

[cncchris33]

Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange

So you don't expect Harris to give Tennessee a serious look?

Well, he could now that his brother will be three years removed from his time here before Tyler is eligible. I just don't think he had any interest in coming in the year after his brother and attempting to live up to the expectations.

[bleedingTNorange]

Originally Posted by cncchris33

Well, he could now that his brother will be three years removed from his time here before Tyler is eligible. I just don't think he had any interest in coming in the year after his brother and attempting to live up to the expectations.

Definitely can understand that.

Would be a good pick up IMO. We need the experience in the post in the 2013 class and he'd definitely provide that. Hopefully hell give us a good look.