‘23 MO ATH Samuel M’Pemba

[Dudleys87]

Said he's going to be an OLB/EDGE from here on out

I gotta block you?
Let me clear and clean your path sir.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Said he's going to be an OLB/EDGE from here on out

We in serious contention here you think?

 

[VolByLaw]

IMG standout Samuel M’Pemba is still in town on a multi day visit. Clearly he is intrigued by the Vols but it’s still too early to tell if they will be a factor.

-VQ

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[BigSteve09]

 

[TNfaninMS]

Currently eating at Ruby Sunshine at Market Square

 

[Shadowboxer]

Currently eating at Ruby Sunshine at Market Square

Not creepy at all...

 

[TNfaninMS]

Just makin an observation bruh. Happen to be here too. Hard to not notice 3 UT coaches and some dudes sitting with them.
Edit: coaches were Willie Martinez, Rodney Garner and Jean-Mary

 

[Dudleys87]

Not creepy at all...

It’s one thing to notice it’s completely different to go all fan boy and knock over his orange juice.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Not creepy at all...

How is that creepy if he sees the guy?

 

[jvols1999]

-VQ

Not sure the last time a prospect spent 2-3 days on campus and didn't move us up in his recruitment. Have to think we're going to get in the mix for an OV...

 

[Dudleys87]

Not sure the last time a prospect spent 2-3 days on campus and didn't move us up in his recruitment. Have to think we're going to get in the mix for an OV...

I’m hopeful simply because if Tennessee locks him down too the message boards post signing day will be pure gold.


Tennessee paid all those guys
Tennessee cheated
Tennessee needs to be shut down and investigated
Etc

 

[cncchris33]

Not sure the last time a prospect spent 2-3 days on campus and didn't move us up in his recruitment. Have to think we're going to get in the mix for an OV...

Victor Burley just last weekend, apparently.

 

[DaddyChad]

Victor Burley just last weekend, apparently.

We helped ourselves, just didn’t overcome clemsons lead. If they struggle this season we could see this heat back up.

 

[jvols1999]

Victor Burley just last weekend, apparently.

I guess, but vastly different recruitment

 

[cncchris33]

We helped ourselves, just didn’t overcome clemsons lead. If they struggle this season we could see this heat back up.

Tennessee gained zero ground on his visit here. He’s not coming. Will commit to Clemson sooner rather than later. - AP

Not sure how to interpret that as we helped ourselves. Hopefully he keeps an open mind, but decommits from Clemson are pretty rare.

 

[DaddyChad]

Not sure how to interpret that as we helped ourselves. Hopefully he keeps an open mind, but decommits from Clemson are pretty rare.

I think you’re interpreting AP’s words a little too literally. Did we pass Clemson on his visit? No. Did he like what he saw from Tennessee? Yes. I do think you’re right most likely he goes to Clemson but if it’s any school other than Clemson I think we have a good chance.

 

[jvols1999]

Not sure how to interpret that as we helped ourselves. Hopefully he keeps an open mind, but decommits from Clemson are pretty rare.

That was about Burley, not M'Pemba

 

[DaddyChad]

That was about Burley, not M'Pemba

Yeah. We got off track. Apologies for anyone confused. Discussion was about Burley.

 

[Volnatic]

I think you’re interpreting AP’s words a little too literally. Did we pass Clemson on his visit? No. Did he like what he saw from Tennessee? Yes. I do think you’re right most likely he goes to Clemson but if it’s any school other than Clemson I think we have a good chance.

It's not. AP literally said Burley is likely making his commitment soon, and it isn't to us or Georgia..

 

[cncchris33]

I think you’re interpreting AP’s words a little too literally. Did we pass Clemson on his visit? No. Did he like what he saw from Tennessee? Yes. I do think you’re right most likely he goes to Clemson but if it’s any school other than Clemson I think we have a good chance.

I think both can be true. He can like what he saw, and it not move the needle for him in terms of us gaining ground. The two ideas are not mutually exclusive. And it wasn't like he saw something last week that he hasn't seen already. He's been to Tennessee a half dozen times, or more. He's just already made up his mind, plain and simple. That's how I read AP's comments.

 

[DaddyChad]

I think both can be true. He can like what he saw, and it not move the needle for him in terms of us gaining ground. The two ideas are not mutually exclusive. And it wasn't like he saw something last week that he hasn't seen already. He's been to Tennessee a half dozen times, or more. He's just already made up his mind, plain and simple. That's how I read AP's comments.

Fair enough. I just think this is one you keep contact with in case something happens with Clemson.

 

[cncchris33]

Fair enough. I just think this is one you keep contact with in case something happens with Clemson.

Oh, no doubt. No reason not to stay in contact. I'm with you there.

 

[bigl3327]

I think both can be true. He can like what he saw, and it not move the needle for him in terms of us gaining ground. The two ideas are not mutually exclusive. And it wasn't like he saw something last week that he hasn't seen already. He's been to Tennessee a half dozen times, or more. He's just already made up his mind, plain and simple. That's how I read AP's comments.

The difference with this recruitment is that we likely land two of his current teammates. Peer recruiting can make a major difference.

 

[cncchris33]

The difference with this recruitment is that we likely land two of his current teammates. Peer recruiting can make a major difference.

No, I'm not comparing Burley and M'Pemba's respective recruitment in an attempt to say Burley affects M'Pemba. Burley was just the example I gave to answer the question of a kid who visited for 2-3 days and we didn't climb his list. And I only mentioned him, specifically, because it just happened last weekend.

I think M'Pemba is his own kid, will make his own decision, and Burley will have no effect on it. Landing two of his teammates will only help.