'13 OH LS Bradley Spelman (UT commit/preferred walk-on)

[UTCVol]

As we mentioned in the War Room, Tennessee was hosting a highly thought of long-snapper, Bradley Spelman, of Hilliard, Ohio, and I just got off the phone with him and he committed to be a preferred walk-on at Tennessee. He had the same opportunities at Penn State, Cincinnati and a few other schools but felt like this was his best opportunity.

He really likes Tennessee's facilities and the coaches have been pursuing him for a long time now. Also, he was very impressed with Tennessee's history of putting specialists in the NFL. He hinted at cheering for the Ravens on Sunday because of Morgan Cox, former Vol and current long-snapper for the Ravens.

- Fortenberry

 

[UTMVol76]

- Fortenberry

Congrats to the young man. Hope he busts his arse and earns a scolly in the coming years.

 

[Crew]

One of those guys you don't know till he screws up.



....here's to a fruitful career in which we never hear your name again.

 

[Ace]

Boom!!

 

[keckjm]

One of those guys you don't know till he screws up.



....here's to a fruitful career in which we never hear your name again.

You are joking right?

 

[LebanonVolunteer]

- Fortenberry

Congrats Bradley! Thank you for choosing to wear the Orange. Walk-on screams VFL like no other IMO. Go Vols!

 

[Vols4us]

Good move by Bradley and the coaching staff. Very important position (VIP).

 

[Pacer92]

Bradley Spelman Long Snapping - YouTube

Looks pretty good.

 

[Biopsyman]

Now I feel better about our recruiting class... I will go back to my winter nap

 

[Spartacavolus]

Perfecting a niche is smart. Surprised more tweener types don't focus on it. Good way to make a living.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Not sure if a preferred walk on long snapper commit is boom worthy.... But I'll give it a "pop!"

 

[bamacheats]

You are joking right?

You didn't get it.

 

[norriscraftbasser]

Now we just need to find someone to kick it. Welcome young man!

 

[Burger]

You are joking right?

You don't ever want to hear about the long snapper. It's always a bad snap. The best long snappers aren't ever heard about.

 

[lincolncovol]

Not sure if a preferred walk on long snapper commit is boom worthy.... But I'll give it a "pop!"

Everytime he hits the punter in the hands or the holder on kicks is worth a boom.

 

[volfrk86]

Giamppa and Spelman is a pretty good duo at that position.

 

[salutethehill]

Bradley Spelman Long Snapping - YouTube

Looks pretty good.

youtube comment says it all

 

[Blood Runs Orange]

You are joking right?

And woooossshh.....right over your head

 

[GLDunlap]

Welcome to Big Orange Country

 

[Vol$4Life]

You are joking right?

Why would he be joking thats the truth?

 

[PineyBluff Vol]

youtube comment says it all

Looks pretty good, compared to Nick Dooley, he should be a good walk-on.

 

[RollerVol]

Now I feel better about our recruiting class... I will go back to my winter nap

Yeah, sure, go ahead. I'll wake you up before the first snap.
GO VOLS!

 

[VolFanHenry]

You don't ever want to hear about the long snapper. It's always a bad snap. The best long snappers aren't ever heard about.

They just go to the league and get paid.

 

[rote]

The University of Tennessee offered the 6'2, 210-lb Spelman a walk-on spot this Winter.
"I knew the coaches from Cincinnati when I went down to camp in the summer and that's how our relationship started," he explained.
Ultimately, that relationship with Butch Jones and his staff was important, but there were also many other attractive parts of the school which lead him to the decision.
"With the combination of the academics, coaches, facilities and fan base, it is just a once in a lifetime opportunity."
Now that the choice is made, Spelman can look forward to achieving his goal of earning a starting spot and a scholarship in the process.
"The best person plays and that's how it was addressed. The best man who wins the job plays and for me, it would be a scholarship."