Following an official visit to Clemson on Nov. 23, Malone seemed to have the Tigers out in front. But a visit from Jones and the entire Volunteers offensive staff, who arrived at Malone's house in a caravan and with a police escort, shifted the tide in the favor of Tennessee.
"It really grabbed my attention," Malone said. "The whole thing was that big of a deal but the main thing was the dedication shown by the coaches. It really grabs your attention because you don't see 12 cars in your driveway pull up at the same time. It was kind of crazy."
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