'15 TN OT Drew Richmond (Former Ole Miss commit)

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In the event that he chooses Ole Miss though, I just came across this gem of a GIF, that I just can't pass up.

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TheDeeble said:
I doubt it would have any impact. Wins/losses don't matter to recruits as much as one might think.
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Not generally but this one maybe different. Ole Miss and UT are selling themselves as programs that are rebuilding currently. This could be a measuring stick to which coach is actually further along in the rebuilding process.

The problem is peer pressure on the family in this situation. Ole Miss is surrounding DR's family with other Ole Miss families that are selling their program. UT's staff is probably better recruiters overall but overcoming that constant, consistent peer pressure is going to be difficult.
 
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DaddyChad said:
Not generally but this one maybe different. Ole Miss and UT are selling themselves as programs that are rebuilding currently. This could be a measuring stick to which coach is actually further along in the rebuilding process.

The problem is peer pressure on the family in this situation. Ole Miss is surrounding DR's family with other Ole Miss families that are selling their program. UT's staff is probably better recruiters overall but overcoming that constant, consistent peer pressure is going to be difficult.
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The decision of a single recruit has absolutely no bearing on who is further along in the rebuilding process.
 
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KnoxVillain said:
We need to get Charles Mosley in his ear. His relationship with Richmond was reported as being a big plus for us last year.
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Since Charles was injured is the move to the O-line set in stone? I still think he could be a force on the D-line.
 
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DaddyChad said:
Not generally but this one maybe different. Ole Miss and UT are selling themselves as programs that are rebuilding currently. This could be a measuring stick to which coach is actually further along in the rebuilding process.

The problem is peer pressure on the family in this situation. Ole Miss is surrounding DR's family with other Ole Miss families that are selling their program. UT's staff is probably better recruiters overall but overcoming that constant, consistent peer pressure is going to be difficult.
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If true, I hope he remembers that Freeze has been there twice as long as Butch has been here. I see us being much better than ole miss was last year, and this year, when Butch is in his 3rd and 4th year.
 
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BigOrangeD said:
Good enough. You still hearing good things for us on Richmond?
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I was being facetious with that one.

Like I've said previously, I try and snoop and hear what I can and I let you guys know the general feeling. I heard some positivity from different people (players, assistants, etc) so I thought I would share it. The feeling at the time was "don't worry, we'll get him". Could mean Tuesday, could mean NSD.

Personally, I think drew knows the opportunity is better here at Tennessee but the pressure being in Memphis for Ole Pi$$ is hard on him.
 
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Go Fight Win said:
I was being facetious with that one.

Like I've said previously, I try and snoop and hear what I can and I let you guys know the general feeling. I heard some positivity from different people (players, assistants, etc) so I thought I would share it. The feeling at the time was "don't worry, we'll get him". Could mean Tuesday, could mean NSD.

Personally, I think drew knows the opportunity is better here at Tennessee but the pressure being in Memphis for Ole Pi$$ is hard on him.
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:good!:
 
#2,765
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P Fort when asked where Richmond would pick if his decision was now.

I would say Ole Miss from everything I'm getting leading up to now, but honestly I think it's really close and I don't know that he's come to a conclusion. If he does choose Tennessee, they really did a great job of selling him on the Vols leading up to his announcement.
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People are over analyzing this. His mom wants him close to home and I'm sure he wants to stay closer too. It is what it is. Memphis will never be a pipeline when many other SEC schools are much closer
 
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It's strange that Fortenberry is reporting that but at least a dozen national analysts are saying the exact opposite.

And Richmond himself was telling other players at The Opening he would be a Vol.
 
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NotoriousRPP said:
It's strange that Fortenberry is reporting that but at least a dozen national analysts are saying the exact opposite.

And Richmond himself was telling other players at The Opening he would be a Vol.
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I think everyone is choosing Ole Miss now. It'd be a huge upset if he doesn't choose Ole Miss.
 
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Danny Parker was on with Basilio earlier today. Two quick takeaways:

1. Playing time is Richmond's number 1 concern. Said that PT is a MUST-HAVE for Richmond. He said that Old Musk has a guy that will return at LT next year. He said that this was the reason Jefferson picked UGA. This kinda makes me think that the staff may not be playing Blair to recruit over him and land Richmond (Blair can't be 3rd string/ 4th string bad. That means everyone of the recruiting services whiffed on Blair). I don't think that's true, but it makes me wonder...

2. He's heard from different people different things. A few say Tennessee is the choice. A few say it's Old Musk.
 
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Notorious NIC said:
Danny Parker was on with Basilio earlier today. Two quick takeaways:

1. Playing time is Richmond's number 1 concern. Said that PT is a MUST-HAVE for Richmond. He said that Old Musk has a guy that will return at LT next year. He said that this was the reason Jefferson picked UGA. This kinda makes me think that the staff may not be playing Blair to recruit over him and land Richmond (Blair can't be 3rd string/ 4th string bad. That means everyone of the recruiting services whiffed on Blair). I don't think that's true, but it makes me wonder...

2. He's heard from different people different things. A few say Tennessee is the choice. A few say it's Old Musk.
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Spot on! Also, didn't he say that the UT plan was for Thomas to play LT and He (Richmond) play RT next season? Make sense
 
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