'13 VA RB Derrick Green (Michigan commit)

[FightingScott]

the bighouse holds alot. 7k more than neyland, im sad to say that a win against sparty seals the deal here once robinson is gone they will become more of a pro formation team and we're a pass happy offense as long as chaneys here. If they lose though i think its 50/50 but i think it comes down to us and mich. Auburn is going to lose to many games to win him over, vt has elite backs already and i see him wanting to play in the sec. I just hope distance is a major factor.

sec! Sec! Sec!

 

[1985Vols]

I hear Green is the next coming of Trent Richardson. Could have used him Sat. vs. FL.

 

[Vol2424]

I think he picks Tennessee. That article sounds really positive. Could be wrong , but one can hope.

 

[ACvol3]

Who would wanna play way up there in the freezing cold?? Especially in that lame conference.. I don't see him going to Michigan..

 

[MarathonVol]

Correct, VOTP claims he almost committed on his last visit. As far as other visits, he has previously visited Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama, Penn State, UGA, Pitt, and VT. He has visited us, Michigan, Auburn, and Ohio State (they are out of it though now) the most.

Great info...I didnt realize he had been so many places. I really hope he is our guy.

 

[FirstAndGoal]

~ V O L ~

:zeitung_lesen:

 

[1orangews6]

-VQ

Sounds like a bright spot shining through from this weekend. We could use this young man badly.

 

[AbarVolfan15]

I hear Green is the next coming of Trent Richardson. Could have used him Sat. vs. FL.

Every time I have watched Le'Veon Bell play for MichSt I see a lot of comparable things in their style of play and body type. If Green puts on 10lbs each year he will be that size, but not sure if thats possible because he looks to be nearing his peak.
Honestly if he came into Tennessee last June, with CJG and the S&C this summer he could be the starter and take the majority of the carries for the VOLS this season. He is better than all of the Rbacks on the roster now. (all of this a hypothetical situation)

 

[Evol]

IMO I think we are the grunt runners. Not just because of what he said about the visit, but he said a while back that he was gonna go wherever he felt the most comfortable with the coaches and players and that's what he said in the article

Freudian slip, IMO

 

[cbbowlingmd]

So should we just pencil him in as our RB? Is this his last OV?

He said he liked the coaching staff and especially CJG. What if that changes? Or are we to assume Kirby is coming in if Dools goes while retaining CJG? Glad y'all are on top of this and feel like he is coming. Hope you are right and that everything falls in line.

Dear God,

Please keep our recruiting forum free from discussions on coaching changes.

Thanks.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

@rivalsmike: I think #Vols might have moved ahead of #Michigan off visit high, #Auburn 1 @crosier2432: @rivalsmike do u think michigan is still top 2?

 

[Barcio39]

I really hope we get green

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Dear God,

Please keep our recruiting forum free from discussions on coaching changes.

Thanks.

Yesyesyesyesyes!!

 

[Ron Swanson]

Green was hosted by Curt Maggitt and A.J. Johnson and arrived Saturday morning.

"They were both good guys, they spoke highly of the program and A.J. is just a huge linebacker," said Green. "I thought the team played hard until the end which was important to me. The loss didn't matter to me, it was more about seeing how they use the running back, how hard they play and if they need help at my position."

"I like the way they use their backs, they have a lot of inside runs but they also throw a lot of screen passes," he said. "They need a running back, that's what the coaches told me. I talked to coach Dooley and Graham about that and they said they need a big, power back to make a difference."

And perhaps no one made a bigger impact on Green then offensive tackle Antonio Richardson, a sophomore standout for the Vols.

"They had just lost the game, it was a tough defeat and they played their hearts out but he took the time to pull me aside right afterwards," Green explained. "He told me what they were trying to build there, how important I was to their future and how much he wanted to block for me. It was a great speech honestly, I was really honored. To do that for a recruit after a tough loss was amazing."

"It's the depth chart," he said. "I want to go to a school that needs a big running back to play right away."

-Mike Farrell

 

[wU-Tang Vol]

-Mike Farrell

Tiny for recruiting coordinator IMO

 

[BearCat204]

Really does sound positive

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

I <3 Tiny. Unbelivable that he would take the time to do that after a game in which he made a lot of mental errors. That kid is VFL, and a future All American

 

[ob79]

I <3 Tiny. Unbelivable that he would take the time to do that after a game in which he made a lot of mental errors. That kid is VFL, and a future All American

Did you seriously just put a little heart in your post? REALLY?

Dan and Patrick DO NOT approve.

 

[UT4LIFE86]

So Mike@ Rivalz is saying auburn is still 1

 

[MarathonVol]

I wish Tiny would stop jumping offsides but reading this helps me forget about all of those false starts!

 

[ericberry4heisman]

Awesome move by Tiny. I feel really good about Henry and Green.

 

[1orangews6]

Tiny is the man. He had a rough night and still took the time to do some recruiting. He is a true VFL!

 

[MarathonVol]

Awesome move by Tiny. I feel really good about Henry and Green.

If we get one outta those two, it will be a huge get. I'm not even gonna let myself think about both.

I'm with you though. I think we have a great shot at both.

 

[SDV]

He's gonna commit really soon

 

[jasonvol18]

We're slightly better than last year, mostly because guys are healthy on offense. That's all. We still can't run the ball, we still have no commitment to running the ball, and we still have massive defensive lapses in the second half that greatly resemble a team giving up and not responding to the slightest bit of adversity. It is what it is, but once again I'm watching a team that simply isn't very well coached. I'd like to say it's just one game but I have 0 confidence that any of the other big games will be any different.

We actually are running the ball pretty well. If Chaney hadnt gotten so pass happy as usual then Neal easily gets 100 yards. Just didnt understand Lane and Watson not getting a few touchs.