Josh Nunes - QB, Upland, CA

[govols182]

Originally Posted by chavisut

I guess you're right, but I still think it would be easier to sign two highly rated RBs. I'm not saying we will sign both, but I don't think its impossible.

I definitely agree with that. I think I said that earlier actually.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by govols182

I definitely agree with that. I think I said that earlier actually.

[westside]

I would be shocked if we didn't sign 2 highly rated RB's. giles, Oku, Conner and wingo are all possibilites. I'd be shocked if we didn't atleast sign 2 of these guys...thigpen and williams will both be defensive players.

back to nunes... he had this to say about his recent orange offer...

"I talked to Tennessee on the phone today during my PE class with (UT offensive coordinator) Coach Dave Clawson," Nunes said. "It was a real positive and upbeat conversation and he offered me. He let me know that they didn't want to wait to get an offer out to me and wanted to make it official before he gets out to my school next week."

" It was a real honor to be able to receive an offer from such a powerhouse organization with such a great history at quarterback," Nunes said. "I'm excited to get to know the staff better and be able to have such a great option like Tennessee."

"They're definitely going to be at the top of my list as I begin to narrow down my choices by the end of this May," Nunes said. "This made losing Cal as one of my top five a pretty easy pill to swallow.

sounds like he is more than a little interested! the only thing that worries me is that he wants to make an early decision and we were very late to offer. regardless he seems like tennessee is huge option, but bridgford sounded like this too after he got an offer and commited to cal the very next day

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by westside

I would be shocked if we didn't sign 2 highly rated RB's. giles, Oku, Conner and wingo are all possibilites. I'd be shocked if we didn't atleast sign 2 of these guys...thigpen and williams will both be defensive players.

back to nunes... he had this to say about his recent orange offer...

"I talked to Tennessee on the phone today during my PE class with (UT offensive coordinator) Coach Dave Clawson," Nunes said. "It was a real positive and upbeat conversation and he offered me. He let me know that they didn't want to wait to get an offer out to me and wanted to make it official before he gets out to my school next week."

" It was a real honor to be able to receive an offer from such a powerhouse organization with such a great history at quarterback," Nunes said. "I'm excited to get to know the staff better and be able to have such a great option like Tennessee."

"They're definitely going to be at the top of my list as I begin to narrow down my choices by the end of this May," Nunes said. "This made losing Cal as one of my top five a pretty easy pill to swallow.

sounds like he is more than a little interested! the only thing that worries me is that he wants to make an early decision and we were very late to offer. regardless he seems like tennessee is huge option, but bridgford sounded like this too after he got an offer and commited to cal the very next day

He is a smart kid. The best way to get exposure is to talk this highly about every school that offers you.

[VolByBirth]

New article up on Scout (not a subscriber so I can't read it) saying Florida is after him now as well. I don't know if that means this kid is "that good" -- but he is garnering attention from across the US by two top SEC programs. (No, don't let the thread turn into a debate about whether or not UT is a powerhouse -- stay focused people)

I know nothing about the kid but now that UF is after him. I want to get him -- just so UF doesn't.

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by Volsguy12

4.6?? damn

Extra credit?

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by VolByBirth

New article up on Scout (not a subscriber so I can't read it) saying Florida is after him now as well. I don't know if that means this kid is "that good" -- but he is garnering attention from across the US by two top SEC programs. (No, don't let the thread turn into a debate about whether or not UT is a powerhouse -- stay focused people)

I know nothing about the kid but now that UF is after him. I want to get him -- just so UF doesn't.

Tennessee is as much of a powerhouse as FSU or Penn St is right now...

[UTLCA]

Originally Posted by Rasputin_Vol

Extra credit?

Most likely out of a 6.0 grading scale.

[Volsguy12]

they have those?

[droski]

honors classes and AP classes are on a 5.0 scale for most high schools. take self reported GPAs with a grain of salt though.

[VOLnMiami]

Originally Posted by tennisguy

I think I like Forcier better. Clawson will be visiting him also. Check out his video and notice how he can throw on the run. He can throw it deep too. Also notice the 77% pass completion.

Tate Forcier - Football Recruiting

I like Forcier better too...He reminds me so much of Heath Shuler with his passing ability...And he's faster than a hiccup and thats a big plus when the pocket is breaking down

[UTLCA]

Originally Posted by droski

honors classes and AP classes are on a 5.0 scale for most high schools. take self reported GPAs with a grain of salt though.

Obviously you know more about the CA school system than I do, but in reference to the post right before, there are also schools with the 6 point scale as well.

I've actually never heard of the 5 point scale.

[charleshaynie]

that is more than likely his QPA(quality point average)...like someone pointed out thats on a 5.0 scale..but in the 4.0 system. That's how my school does it atleast. I have a 4.0GPA, but a 4.768 QPA.

[rexvol]

Clawson's Call: As expected, UT offensive coordinator Dave Clawson spent much of his recruiting time during the spring evaluation period looking at quarterbacks.
The Vols seem most focused on Josh Nunes from Upland (Calif.) High, as he was one of the first high school quarterbacks who received a scholarship offer from UT.
Clawson, as per NCAA rules, can't comment on specific prospects, but was willing to provide some insight into what he's looking for in a high school prospect.
"At the quarterback position, it starts with the intangibles," Clawson said. "You want a guy that's a good leader and a good citizen. The next thing is the ability to make every throw we ask a quarterback to make and the athleticism to protect himself."
In other words, after character Clawson is looking for a passer. Much like the previous regime under David Cutcliffe, Clawson wants an athlete but not necessarily a running quarterback.
"There's got to be some degree of athleticism," Clawson said. "They can't just be a standing target."
Clawson said he has a history of adapting to a quarterback's strengths. At Richmond, Clawson said his offense relied on everything from sprinting a quarterback out of the pocket to sprinting receivers downfield for a laser-accurate pass.
Much of UT's quarterback recruiting success will be based on which sport signee Casey Kelly decides to play. If the Sarasota (Fla.) High athlete chooses professional baseball, that will be less competition for an incoming player.
If Kelly chooses football, much of the Vols' recruiting efforts likely will be lost as prospects see hefty competition for snaps in Knoxville.
That decision won't be made until after the amateur baseball draft in early June. But clearly, the Vols are preparing for life without Kelly.
The Vols' focus now is on finding the right quarterback. UT's coaches will spend the coming weeks evaluating tape and head into June with a short list.

go vols

[NEW COACH]

we have a 5.0 scale here with AP classes.