"That's where I wanted to be from day one. Tennessee has always been number one." Lee said. "They are a big-time football program and they are moving to the spread which fits what I do really well. East Carolina, they were obviously upset, but I have to do what's best for me and put this decision in my hands. It's a business and football is football."
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"They are a great program and I know we are going to come back up with myself and others. It's a perfect fit for me," Lee said. "It's been on my mind for a couple of weeks now and after being on the phone for a couple of hours with coach Graham it was the best choice."
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"He's a cool coach. When he was back with Cincinnati I watched some of their games and the running back, Isaiah Pead, he was nice and when he was there I watched them when they played against Tennessee and the running game was on point," Lee said.