Cecil Cherry*spent plenty of time preparing mentally and physically for the Nike Football Training Camp in Orlando. That linebacker MVP award and invite to The Opening were on the*Tennessee*commits mind heading into the camp and he took both back to Frostproof with him.
It was really important (for me to do well), I cant thank anybody but God for everything He did for me. Ive been working hard every day to come out and compete. Ive still got a lot more stuff to improve on before I get to UT, he said.
Im really excited about. Its an experience that I wanted and I thank God for everything.
Cherry says a long list of college are continuing to recruit him including*Florida State,*Arizona State,*Alabama,*LSU,*Notre Dame,*South Carolina, and*USC. Hell likely take some official visits in the fall, but said there isnt a doubt in his mind hell end up in Tennessee.
Thats not possible (for anyone to change my mind), but I still want to go and meet new people, he said.
His brother,*Demetrius Cherry, plays football at Arizona State, so ASU is one of the official visits he definitely wants to take. Still, he says Tennessee fans dont need to worry. Cherry continues to have a great relationship with the Volunteer family and it even extends beyond the coaching staff.
(I talk to coaches) everyday. I even talk to (head) coach (Butch) Jones wife, she calls and checks on me, Cherry said.
I love that coach Jones, he doesnt just care about football. (Linebackers) coach (Tommy) Thigpen, he loves all his position players. They treat everybody the same. Its about becoming a man, not all about football.
Cherry says his final official visit will be to Tennessee.