Top 20 Recruiting Jobs

[TnTech_Vol]

Tennessee Ranked 17th

Because of the rise of the talent level within the state of Tennessee, this program makes the list when it otherwise would be considered a tough recruiting job (which is why Phillip Fulmer had to go national to build a power during his tenure from 1992-2005 at his alma mater). The Volunteer State now tracks to produce 25-30 major prospects (high FBS level) annually whereas previously that number was in the 10-15 range. They aren’t all in Memphis anymore, either. Nashville, Chattanooga and eastern Tennessee all have high-level prospects on the horizon. The Vols facilities are second to none and Neyland Stadium’s capacity is more than 100,000. Proximity to Atlanta (four hours down I-75) and other points in northern Georgia help, too.

Texas Longhorns top recruiting job in college football

Even though TN doesn't have as many instate talent, I'd say TN is Top 15 maybe top 10 because of tradition, facility and the name.

 

[Rudy123]

Tennessee Ranked 17th



Texas Longhorns top recruiting job in college football

Even though TN doesn't have as many instate talent, I'd say TN is Top 15 maybe top 10 because of tradition, facility and the name.

Good article but maybe I missed something.

He mentioned Fulmer from 1992 - 2005. (1) did Fulmer get fired in 2005 or (2) did he just quit recruiting in 2005????

 

[TnTech_Vol]

Good article but maybe I missed something.

He mentioned Fulmer from 1992 - 2005. (1) did Fulmer get fired in 2005 or (2) did he just quit recruiting in 2005????

Yeah I saw that, I just assumed the guy had his years wrong and you may very well be right on point #2 and JC Hurtbutt is taking a jab at Fulmer.

 

[volboy81]

Not sure how Oregon, Auburn, Oklahoma & even Michigan are ahead of us...

 

[screenthis]

Tennessee Ranked 17th



Texas Longhorns top recruiting job in college football

Even though TN doesn't have as many instate talent, I'd say TN is Top 15 maybe top 10 because of tradition, facility and the name.

Yes, I admit to being biased. But, I believe several points are missed in the article. It's true, for example, that Florida produces more high caliber talent. But, they also have many more 'top notch' schools. In my opinion, there's really only One top notch school in Tennessee. Also, note how Tennessee recruiting improved almost immediately when Jones came to town. Much of that is due to great recruiters. But, the author downplays the importance of our tradition, facilities, rabid fans, booster support, and so on when balancing factors.