That's what I'm thinking. No worries here. Santos is a unique scum bag, in that he had a hidden agenda, and other factors weighing on his choice. With this guy, we will have a bigtime supporter until the end. Not worried about him switching.
Miles' coach said something certain Vols fans should learn to have the same respect for. He said he's happy the kid committed to Tennessee but if he'd not, that'd be fine. BECAUSE it's those kids' decision, not his. We're never going to reel in every commit. Some will bolt for any number of reasons. Didn't CDD have 1-2 commits last year that he let go when someone else became available? Iman or something? CDD had a hidden agenda, so does Saban and a lot coaches when it comes to recruits. If colleges can treat players this way, well, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.
These kids have to make a decision not only on just playing but where is their best chance to enter the pro ranks when done playing. They're young and will swerve and sway even after getting on campus (Arnett), it happens at any school (USC, OK, NEB, ARK etc). So when you turn an eye of disdain and even hate at players who opted to go elsewhere, it darn sure makes them look like they made the right decision. Who wants to play for haters?
Fans like you are one of the reasons we lost Santos and Ortha (?). All that whining and talk about Dooley being fired, unfit to coach, gave opposing coaches fodder for swaying these players away from us. And you call Santos a scumbag? Very funny.
I hated losing those kids too, was mad to be frank but still hoped they did well wherever they went. I also hoped we played their team and beat the snot out of them and had a chance to bulldozer the kid so he'd see sparky little lights when he struggled back to his feet wishing he had stayed with Tennessee. But I'd not call them scumbag or hate on them. Their decision is THEIRS, not yours or mine. Just as it is with coaches who pull offers cause they think they have a shot at someone else who's better and release players to make room for new incoming players and so on. Sometimes I wonder what the h3ll is wrong with some Vols fans.