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HURD COMMITS TO VOLS
Topic Started: Mar 14 2013, 07:36 AM (1,101 Views)
LonzoVol


OrangeRev
Mar 14 2013, 08:28 AM
LonzoVol
Mar 14 2013, 08:16 AM
OrangeRev
Mar 14 2013, 08:05 AM
JollyVolly
Mar 14 2013, 07:39 AM
Holy Crap!!! What a week for Jones! Maybe AV can relax a bit now about his ability to recruit????
I'm still of the mindset that BJ struggles to recruit, however getting Hurd and TK this week and EARLY is huge. Both players were thought to be natural leans to Tennessee, so these are the players that should be in orange ... but getting them early is nothing short of amazing.

Just for reference, this is just the opposite of Dooley losing Andrew Jelks in the 2012 class - a player who was about as orange blooded as they come, yet he signs with Vandy.
Very interesting that you won't allow yourself to celebrate this commitment, but instead must come with a skeptical comment. Oh well, to each his own I guess.
How you can interpret my use of words such as "amazing" and "huge" to be a lack of celebration is perplexing.
And how you can insinuate that your choice of words in the post was a celebration of a huge commitment is, well, preplexing. These players have been leaving the state for years now, going back to the decline and fall of Phillerup Fultanicroom. all three of the guys who have committed thus far, Wharton, Kelly, Jr., and now Hurd could have gone to multiple schools yet something is going on in Knoxville now that enticed them to stay home and play their college ball.
Sorry if you were offended, but was just commenting on what I read. I personally am not prepared to question Butch Jones' recruiting as it has been spectacular with his dazzling start on the Class of '14.
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Mar 14 2013, 09:03 AM
Best HS RB film I've seen since Jamal.
Agreed.

This kid looks like he might turn out to be special.

Great pickup!!!

Congratulations CBJ.
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I've seen great HS RBs in my day....Mr Hurd ranks up there with best.

This is a HUGE get!!
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Jones' recruiting has never been spectacular. Ever. Not anywhere he's ever been, and it certainly was not spectacular in the '13 class for UT. This is exactly why I (and Rev) are concerned, have been concerned, about him being the coach. Everything else looks good.

However, that said: this class is shaping up to be spectacular. I'm in 'show me' mode....and this is a hell of a good start. If Jones can keep this up we'll all be happy. Except with UT's luck as "team cup", he'll be successfull then bolt to go coach Alabama when St Nicky leaves or soemthing.
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http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130314/HENDERSONVILLE01/303140077/Beech-s-Jalen-Hurd-commits-Tennessee

I hear that James Franklin called in sick today. :coolaid:
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LonzoVol
Mar 14 2013, 09:18 AM

Sorry if you were offended, but was just commenting on what I read. I personally am not prepared to question Butch Jones' recruiting as it has been spectacular with his dazzling start on the Class of '14.
I'm not offended, I just don't want my views or my excitement level to be misrepresented.

To be clear...

1. BJ has a 7-year history of average recruiting. For that reason alone, I am skeptical of his recruiting acumen.
2. I want BJ to sign a top 10 class every year.
3. If a player grows up loving Tennessee and dreaming of playing for Tennessee, then I expect them to commit with Tennessee. Stories like those of Vonn Bell and Andrew Jelks are depressing (but those failures are on Dooley, and not Butch Jones)
4. It is not spectacular simply because these players have committed - I expect players that love Tennessee to commit to Tennessee. What is spectacular to me is that they are committing this early in the recruiting cycle, and that gets me excited because the momentum can be huge for the others who might not be so in love with Tennessee.
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That's a very well articulated, reasoned post Rev.

I couldn't agree more.

No Vol fan want's CBJ to fail, but it makes sense to be realistic in our expectations.
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This recruiting cycle, as we have been saying, is one of those 'perfect storm' kind of cycles. Lots of good recruits who are legacies, and lots of really good in-state recruits (which is super rare for Tennessee).

BJ is the 3rd new head coach at UT in the last 5 years: but he's the first one that may actually be stepping into a fairly good situation. Lots of good recruits that are natural recruits to UT, check. Low expectations for next year, but a REALLY good offensive line, big check.

The guy is doing an outstanding job of exploiting the recruiting advantage he's got right now (meaning: I think Wharton and TK Jr may very well be our most effective recruiters currently, and Hurd is about to join right in with them). If he can coach as well as I think he can, THEN pull in a top 5 class next year? Then we will be back to competitive pretty soon.
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I've been on the fence about Jones' recruiting too. I think he's done great with the 2014 class thus far. I hope he can fill the holes in the current roster. Things are starting to look brighter for the Big Orange Nation!!!
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I understand that Vandy coach James Franklin is taking cheap shots at Jalen Hurd on Twitter.
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ESPN Interview With Vols Commitment Jalen Hurd

Jalen Hurd 247 Bio

Jalen Hurd Rivals Bio

Jalen Hurd Scout Bio

Ohio State Recruiting Thread on Jalen Hurd
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Gary McConaha @BuckeyeInAR

Saw on 11W's..According to today'$ Boarding House via Bucknuts, Jalen Hurd is a near-lock to be a Buckeye. --- Great news if true.
:lolup: :lolup: :lolup: :lolup: :lolup: :lolup:
Edited by TennesseeTuxedo, Mar 14 2013, 12:21 PM.
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Mar 14 2013, 10:35 AM
LonzoVol
Mar 14 2013, 09:18 AM

Sorry if you were offended, but was just commenting on what I read. I personally am not prepared to question Butch Jones' recruiting as it has been spectacular with his dazzling start on the Class of '14.
I'm not offended, I just don't want my views or my excitement level to be misrepresented.

To be clear...

1. BJ has a 7-year history of average recruiting. For that reason alone, I am skeptical of his recruiting acumen.
2. I want BJ to sign a top 10 class every year.
3. If a player grows up loving Tennessee and dreaming of playing for Tennessee, then I expect them to commit with Tennessee. Stories like those of Vonn Bell and Andrew Jelks are depressing (but those failures are on Dooley, and not Butch Jones)
4. It is not spectacular simply because these players have committed - I expect players that love Tennessee to commit to Tennessee. What is spectacular to me is that they are committing this early in the recruiting cycle, and that gets me excited because the momentum can be huge for the others who might not be so in love with Tennessee.
IIRC - the former Gator and current RB coach had a hand in this commitment. I'll say it again hiring RG was a grand slam for BJ and UT.

To BJ's credit - his ability to date, to adapt on a dime to the demands of running a SEC program is quite impressive.

recruiting - while it may not have been his strong suit before making the move to Tennessee - in many ways the same can be said for guys like Urban Meyer, Spurrier, Richt,..
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Mar 14 2013, 12:15 PM
I understand that Vandy coach James Franklin is taking cheap shots at Jalen Hurd on Twitter.
No. Also, coaches cannot talk about recruits in any form of media.

Franklin's Twitter
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Mar 14 2013, 10:35 AM
LonzoVol
Mar 14 2013, 09:18 AM

Sorry if you were offended, but was just commenting on what I read. I personally am not prepared to question Butch Jones' recruiting as it has been spectacular with his dazzling start on the Class of '14.
I'm not offended, I just don't want my views or my excitement level to be misrepresented.

To be clear...

1. BJ has a 7-year history of average recruiting. For that reason alone, I am skeptical of his recruiting acumen.
2. I want BJ to sign a top 10 class every year. HE WASN'T RECRUITING AT ONE OF THE PREMIERE SCHOOLS IN AMERICA FOR FOOTBALL.
3. If a player grows up loving Tennessee and dreaming of playing for Tennessee, then I expect them to commit with Tennessee. Stories like those of Vonn Bell and Andrew Jelks are depressing (but those failures are on Dooley, and not Butch Jones)--AFTER 30 PLUS YEARS OF FOLLOWING RECRUITING, I DON'T EXPECT LOYALTY TO THE HOME STATE, I EXPECT MERCENARIES. IT IS TRULY REFESHING TO SEE THE OCCASIONAL KID WHO DOES LOVE HIS HOME STATE SCHOOL AND COMMIT THERE NO MATTER WHAT THE RECENT HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM MIGHT BE.
4. It is not spectacular simply because these players have committed - I expect players that love Tennessee to commit to Tennessee. What is spectacular to me is that they are committing this early in the recruiting cycle, and that gets me excited because the momentum can be huge for the others who might not be so in love with Tennessee. WELL, IT CERTAINLY ISN'T DEMORALIZING NOW IS IT? FRANKLY, I APOLOGIZE FOR EVEN HAVING THIS DISCUSSION AS I NEVER THOUGHT TO PROBE FOR ANY QUESTION MARKS CONCERNING WHAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW. AM GOING TO TRY AND AVOID THIS IN THE FUTURE!
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