North Side defensive lineman Greg Emerson was at University School of Jackson on Tuesday to see where Smith would choose and said now that the USJ product will be in Knoxville it doesnt hurt the Vols at all. Its definitely a positive since I would know someone that knows where I came from. Its really a plus for Tennessee, Emerson said.
Butch Jones and coach Strip came through last week, Emerson said. They came while we were lifting and I have a bunch of Tennessee fans on our team and I told them Butch Jones was in there and they were all like, Quit lying. Then they opened the door to let everyone see him and he waved and it was really funny.
The coaches. Coach Strip and coach Ollie, Emerson said. Theyre funny. But, its really how they coach their players to be hard workers and they push their guys to the maximum limit.
It has a lot to do with them and a lot to do with the community. I dont think anyone wants to go where theres lots of clutter. Knoxville is a good community and the people there are good.
Emerson plans to visit Clemson and Tennessee once again in the near future.