'20 AL ATH Damarcus "Dee" Beckwith (Tennessee signee)

[Big Z]

So if I understand correctly, if he comes to UT and plays both sports he would only count as a scholarship athlete for the football team but not for the basketball team? If I'm wrong someone feel free to correct me

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Had no idea he was Lamonte Turners cousin.

Well they are both from Alabama. Odds were good.

 

[OTR_Vol]

So if I understand correctly, if he comes to UT and plays both sports he would only count as a scholarship athlete for the football team but not for the basketball team? If I'm wrong someone feel free to correct me

I believe you are correct.

 

[willinhf]

So if I understand correctly, if he comes to UT and plays both sports he would only count as a scholarship athlete for the football team but not for the basketball team? If I'm wrong someone feel free to correct me

That is correct. Scholarship counts for football.

 

[butchna]

So if I understand correctly, if he comes to UT and plays both sports he would only count as a scholarship athlete for the football team but not for the basketball team? If I'm wrong someone feel free to correct me

That’s how it works. No dual sport athlete has ever taken up multiple scholarships.

 

[jakez4ut]

Desperation heave to keep him from UK. Smdh, is this real life?

I don't think so... Hrs talked to crb several times and we've been recruiting him for a while

 

[millst987]

So, is this kid a take at the 2 sec schools in his state?

 

[jakez4ut]

So, is this kid a take at the 2 sec schools in his state?

Probably not.. Florida USCe TN seem to be at the top.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

We’re desperate

 

[CamSnod1997]

Us offering him in basketball probably puts us up around the top of his recruitment now. We were running 3rd behind FL and KY.

 

[TrippieRedd]

We’re desperate

I feel like if we get this kid then we won’t get DW....it’s been a sad day.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

I feel like if we get this kid then we won’t get DW....it’s been a sad day.

Im so down on this recruiting class right now. I think we’re in big trouble

 

[TrippieRedd]

Im so down on this recruiting class right now. I think we’re in big trouble

Same man, same

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

Vols lead now with the b-ball offer?

We've not talked to him since the bb offer from Barnes. Dee likes Coach Pruitt, I think more than any of the others, and we were 1st to offer, I think that means something to him as well. We have talked to his little brother this week who wants to go wherever Dee ends up, I'm sure all schools are going to let him walk on, some have offered him full scholarship (Ole Miss). I think we may be back in the lead with the bb offer added. If Alabama offers then that's where he will go. He's moving up their board and I wouldn't be surprised if they end up offering. He's ready physically to play right now I believe, he's got a chance to be really good I feel. I'll know more once they finish up with their playoffs. He'll go straight to basketball when football ends.

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

I feel like if we get this kid then we won’t get DW....it’s been a sad day.

This kid is gonna be really good. He's a terrific athlete, physical and tough. He'll remind fans of JJ I believe. He's faster too.

 

[Nashvegas31]

We’re desperate

we are but they were in this kid hard back in spring. He can play so you gotta do what you gotta do to get players you want. He can be a weapon

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

we are but they were in this kid hard back in spring. He can play so you gotta do what you gotta do to get players you want. He can be a weapon

Agreed

 

[Ron Swanson]

Tennessee upped the ante with Alabama athlete Dee Beckwith this week, extending a duel football-basketball scholarship. The Vols were the first Power 5 school to offer Beckwith a football scholarship, but Kentucky and Florida have recruited the Florence (Ala.) standout harder this fall, offering the opportunity to play hoops in college, too. Beckwith is a cousin of Lamonte Turner and did favor Tennessee early in the process. The latest development could give the Vols the edge down the stretch, especially with an official visit remaining as Beckwith was back in town unofficially last weekend.

-VQ

 

[jakez4ut]

c'mon lemonte!

 

[Vol Main]

WR?

 

[benholt06]

WR?

I could see him putting on weight and being a Darrell Taylor type

 

[csprig9]

Well they are both from Alabama. Odds were good.

this sir is funny

 

[Glitch]

chess not checkers

 

[Glitch]

This kid's film looked to be exclusively at wildcat QB. It may have already been talked about, but what are the thoughts about where he would fit in if we get him.

 

[RockyTopTexas]

This kid's film looked to be exclusively at wildcat QB. It may have already been talked about, but what are the thoughts about where he would fit in if we get him.

WR and SF