gordonr24
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Agree with what Paul said earlier about Richmond most likely picking Ole Miss yesterday. As we make preparations behind the scenes that seems to be the info we are getting. However, I did exchange texts with Richmond today, who told me that he is still undecided. Now, he could be trying to create a little more drama, or he could be telling the truth. At a point earlier in the summer, he did tell me that Tennessee looked like the place he would commit, but as we know his last trip to Ole Miss sort of changed everything.
The bottom line is that I think he might be rushing to make the announcement tomorrow before he's 100 percent decided. Sept. 9 is a day of significance for him because it's the day one of his best friends passed away a few years ago. He credits this friend with helping push him to play football in the first place. With him likely to take five officials, I still think the race is far from over, even if Ole Miss gets his commitment tomorrow. Now that doesn't mean I 100 percent believe he's a multiple commitment guy, but I do believe he will continue to explore his options all the way until National Signing Day.
Per Woody on VQ
Cannot fathom losing the #1 linemen on our board to Ole Miss. I guess every family is different but we were led to believe Shy Tuttle would be extremely hard to convince to go out of state and now we're leading and just waiting for his announcement. Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia yeh that would just be par for a recruiting battle but Ole Miss? Jesus.
If all the recruiting analysts are switching their CBs to Ole Miss, and Hubbs and other respected writers are giving every indication that Richmond will not announce for UT tomorrow, I have no reason to believe otherwise.
However, it would be the perfect setup for Richmond to really "shock" the recruiting world and generate some additional positive attention for the program if he chose the Vols on Tuesday morning after the momentum had apparently shifted so far in Ole Miss' favor.
I'm not expecting this to happen. But, I can't help but leave the door open to such a possibility.
Cannot fathom losing the #1 linemen on our board to Ole Miss. I guess every family is different but we were led to believe Shy Tuttle would be extremely hard to convince to go out of state and now we're leading and just waiting for his announcement. Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia yeh that would just be par for a recruiting battle but Ole Miss? Jesus.
If you are in fact "undecided," and want to take five official visits, what is the point of committing tomorrow? It's nice that he wants to honor his friend, but there are ways to do that other than committing just to get it done by a self-imposed deadline. If you are sure, sure--do it; if not, no rush, man.
The CBs are beginning to switch in mass quantities. Looks like we won't be the team he announces tomorrow.
Drew Richmond's Crystal Ball Predictions
What I don't get is why an "elite" player would go to a school where he has absolutely ZERO chance of playing for a title. Anybody can see the potential at UT for the next 4 years. It's a no-brainer. There is absolutely NO scenario where Ole Miss makes it to Atlanta unless it's the Chick-Fil-A bowl or opening game. Don't players WANT to play for a title????