13' GA S Vonn Bell (Ohio State signee)

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Vonn Bell, the 5-star safety from Ridgeland, nearly committed after the completion of his senior season. One of the main reasons he waited was to give a fair shake to his childhood favorite, Tennessee.

“I waited because I wanted to go visit the campuses again, and give Tennessee a chance because they lost their coach at the end of the year,” Bell said. “I want to give everybody an equal and fair shot.”

How does Bell feel about the Volunteers? “They’re in a slump right now but I think Butch Davis … I mean, Butch Jones, is the guy that will bring them out of that slump.”

Vonn Bell on Nick Saban: “He’s a DB coach, and he’s going to be coaching me” | AJC College Sports Recruiting

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Originally Posted by JCLawyerVol

TFair played in the league til 2005, though. Just sayin.

So you think an 8 or 9 year old would follow the NFL and then know enough about the players and where they played college ball?

I think sometimes us old timers forget how young these kids are and have to realize they followed a much different UT than we did.

[SycloneJoe]

It worries me a little that he messed up our coach's name.

[mrredskin]

Originally Posted by JCLawyerVol

TFair played in the league til 2005, though. Just sayin.

wasn't really that memorable after 97 or so, tho

[LoveDD's]

Originally Posted by ssims6

I wonder if Bell remembers ole TF. Hopefully the hire helps with Bell.

Probably not but remember everyone around Bell are UT fans so the older generation will! Plus his high school coach should! Homerun hire

[JCLawyerVol]

Originally Posted by head1

So you think an 8 or 9 year old would follow the NFL and then know enough about the players and where they played college ball?

I think sometimes us old timers forget how young these kids are and have to realize they followed a much different UT than we did.

No I don't think that. But I do think when a kid hears "former UT and NFL cornerback" it resonates. And even 18 year olds that grew up in TN or in homes that cheered for TN fan may recognize the name.

[InVOLuntary]

Originally Posted by SycloneJoe

It worries me a little that he messed up our coach's name.

I can understand, I've forgotten his name a few times too.

[LynxVol]

Originally Posted by SycloneJoe

It worries me a little that he messed up our coach's name.

World's going to end, IMO.

[SycloneJoe]

Originally Posted by InVOLuntary

I can understand, I've forgotten his name a few times too.

Maybe it was just a slip but it could be a sign that they don't have much of a relationship....yet.

Originally Posted by LynxVol

World's going to end, IMO.

Thanks for your valuable input.

[VOLINVONORE]

Originally Posted by InVOLuntary

I can understand, I've forgotten his name a few times too.

He did not forget his name. He/she is just trying to be cute. They always have to get something negative in there.

[vol_in_ga]

"he's going to be coaching me" sounds like his mind is already made up.

[miggy4vols]

What happens with VB when Saban goes to the Browns?

[WebbCobb]

Originally Posted by vol_in_ga

"he's going to be coaching me" sounds like his mind is already made up.

It may be at this point. But, he's given UT the chance to convince him otherwise. All anyone can hope for. Go Butch!

[ORANGE & WHITE]

Originally Posted by miggy4vols

What happens with VB when Saban goes to the Browns?

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Originally Posted by miggy4vols

What happens with VB when Saban goes to the Browns?

Dont hold your breath.

But boy it would be fun to see what happens to their class if he did leave.