Where we finish

[smokeyvols]

As a right now, we are #19 on scout and #18 on rivals. When we get more commit on NSD; we should be in top 15 right. :loco: What do you all think.

GO VOLS

 

[gcvol23]

Could be. But other teams are going to be picking up commits on NSD too so its hard to tell

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Just beat Florida at this point :good!: :clapping: :salute: :aggressive:

 

[Special Ed]

We need to pick up some of those FL refugees.

 

[KnoxVillain]

Am I wrong in thinking if we land Wright, Tiny, Clear, Lane and 1 other we are a Top 10 class?

 

[buffaloblue]

I this will make some people angry.

I could care less where we finish, but rather who we finish with.

Who gives a crap about a number if you get the players you want at this point?

 

[Volunteer08]

I would be willing to bet we finish around the 18-14 range...and I'd take that any day of the week and twice on Sunday after the season we had.

 

[TNfaninMS]

I this will make some people angry.

I could care less where we finish, but rather who we finish with.

Who gives a crap about a number if you get the players you want at this point?

I agree. If we get what we need, then who cares?
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[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

I this will make some people angry.

I could care less where we finish, but rather who we finish with.

Who gives a crap about a number if you get the players you want at this point?

Yes.....that kind of sounds like the Va. Tech approach to recruiting......and again finish higher than Florida k:

 

[Beaznvol]

Perhaps we will move up however teams like Miami have about half their class filled and should close with lots of signatures on NSD. They've had about 6 new additions I believe in January.
Forgive me, I just do not believe Golden can do a better job than Shannon. Some of the guys that sign there will regret it.

It doesn't matter how high we close as long as we get the right people in the correct seats on the bus.

 

[#1vol]

Right now we need depth. That was our biggest problem this past season. This class dooley has will fill the needs. But I believe we finish in top 15.
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[volinexile17]

I'd like top 15. I think that's reasonable.

 

[joshc]

I was looking over the Rivals board this morning and my best guess is right about 15.

 

[volunteerlane]

I think Dooley and company are doing an excellent job! Besides Louisville (record of 16-21 and ranked 23) we are the only other team inside the top 25 that has had a losing record over the past 3 seasons (18-20), and the only team that has had 3 head coaches in those years. All this program needs is stability and it can get back to the top.

 

[Beaznvol]

NSD Championships mean exactly Jack Squat. Need we be remined of the 2002 class?
2002 Class - Tennessee Ranks No. 2 Nationally

Player Position Height Weight Hometown Rating
Jason Allen WR-DB 6-1 205 Muscle-Shoals, Ala. 4
James Banks QB 6-3 195 Indianapolis, IN 5
Heath Benedict OL 6-5 285 Highstown, NJ 5
Mondre Dickerson DE 6-4 270 Coffeyville, (Kans.) 4
Cody Douglas OL 6-4 315 Lamarque, TX 4
Omar Gaither LB 6-2 212 Charlotte, NC 4
Jason Hall DE 6-4 245 Chattanooga, TN 4
Chris Hannon WR 6-4 180 Sarasota, Fla 4
Parys Haralson LB 6-2 235 Madison, Mississippi 4
Justin Harrell DL 6-4 280 Martin, TN 4
LaRon Harris DT 6-3 303 Memphis, TN 4
Brandon Jefferies OL 6-5 265 Shelby, N.C. 5
Greg Jones DL 6-6 270 Jonesboro, Ark. 4
Aaron Kirkland TE 6-5 240 Fayetteville, N.C. 5
David Ligon DL 6-5 260 Germantown, TN 4
Jonathan Mapu DE 6-3 265 Kahuku, Hawaii 5
Ruben Mayes FB 6-2 250 Memphis, TN 4
Marvin Mitchell LB 6-2 230 Norfolk, VA 4
Leon Pinky FB 6-4 265 Santa Clarita, CA 4
Gerald Riggs RB 6-0 215 Chattanooga, TN 5
Rob Smith OL 6-4 290 Thomas, KY 5
Antwan Stewart CB 6-0 180 Potomac, VA 4
Jonathan Wade WR 5-11 175 Shreveport, LA 4
James Wilhoit K 5-11 185 Hendersonville, TN 4
Gibril Wilson SS 6-1 195 San Francisco, CA 4

Citation Recruiting Class of The University of Tennessee


Dooley is a developer of players and I am hopefully optimistic, based upon the current results given a depleted roster, that even more guys will be added to our already exceedingly long list of men who play on Sunday.

 

[buffaloblue]

That being said with my above statment, I think 12-15 is reasonable.

But a full class addressing our needs is by far the most important.

 

[GetEmVols]

Texas,Florida, and USC finished first last year... look where that got them

 

[Ericvol2096]

I have been saying 10-13 since March, no reason to change that now.

 

[Beaznvol]

My last post got me thinking, Vols in the NFL?

Name 5 Position Team NFL Exp. Draft Yr. Draft Rd. Pick No.
Jason Witten TE Cowboys 8 2003 3 69
Gibril Wilson DB Bengals 7 2004 5 136
Dan Williams DT Cardinals 1 2010 1 21
Scott Wells C Packers 7 2004 7 251
Kelley Washington WR Chargers 8 2003 3 65
Jonathan Wade CB Bengals 4 2007 3 84
Donte Stallworth WR Ravens 8 2002 1 13
Chris Scott OT Steelers 1 2010 5 151
Marvin Mitchell LB Saints 4 2007 7 220
Robert Meachem WR Saints 4 2007 1 27
Tony McDaniel DE Dolphins 5 2006 FA --
Jacques McClendonOG Colts 1 2010 4 129
Turk McBride DE Lions 4 2007 2 54
Jerod Mayo LB Patriots 3 2008 1 10
David Martin TE Bills 9 2001 6 198
Peyton Manning QB Colts 13 1998 1 1
Anthony Herrera OG Vikings 7 2004 FA --
John Henderson DT Raiders 9 2002 1 9
Albert HaynesworthDT Redskins 9 2002 1 15
Justin Harrell DE Packers 4 2007 1 16
Montario Hardesty RB Browns 1 2010 2 59
Parys Haralson LB 49ers 5 2006 5 140
Jabari Greer CB Saints 7 2004 FA --
Omar Gaither LB Eagles 5 2006 5 168
Aubrayo Franklin NT 49ers 8 2003 5 146
Ramon Foster OT Steelers 2 2008 FA --
Arian Foster RB Texans 2 2008 FA --
Shaun Ellis DE Jets 11 2000 1 12
Deon Grant S Giants 11 2000 2 57
Morgan Cox LS Ravens 1 2010 FA --
Brad Cottam TE Chiefs 3 2008 3 76
Dustin Colquitt P Chiefs 6 2005 3 99
Britton Colquitt P Broncos 1 2009 FA --
Chad Clifton OT Packers 11 2000 2 84
Kevin Burnett LB Chargers 6 2005 2 42
Robert Ayers LB Broncos 2 2009 1 18
Jason Allen CB Texans 5 2006 1 16

Eric Berry S Chiefs 1 5
Dan Williams DT Arizon 1 26
Monterio Hardesty RB Browns 2 59


I may be missing some but that's a lot of players. Wonder what it would look like if we stuck recruitng stars beside them?

 

[BigOrangeD]

I this will make some people angry.

I could care less where we finish, but rather who we finish with.

Who gives a crap about a number if you get the players you want at this point?

Me either. As long as we fill our needs with 4 and 5 Star players, I'll be happy.

 

[tennesseety]

I think Dooley and company are doing an excellent job! Besides Louisville (record of 16-21 and ranked 23) we are the only other team inside the top 25 that has had a losing record over the past 3 seasons (18-20), and the only team that has had 3 head coaches in those years. All this program needs is stability and it can get back to the top.

Well put.

 

[oldsmokey67]

More D-TACKLES. That is what we need the most.GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!

 

[YankeeVol]

I say 12-15 range at the end of it all

 

[govolsman]

10-13 is a good range...my guess as well.
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[Volfan76]

It will be in the top ten...my guess is 8-9.