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| CB/WR Adoree' Jackson | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 22 2013, 02:30 PM (476 Views) | |
| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jul 22 2013, 02:30 PM Post #1 |
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Adoree' Jackson Cornerback Gardena, CA Juniper Springs 5'11" 185 lbs Adoree' Jackson Rivals Profile Adoree' Jackson 247 Profile Adoree' Jackson Scout Profile Adoree Jackson ESPN Profile http://www.hudl.com/athlete/784402/highlights/37506373 |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jul 22 2013, 02:31 PM Post #2 |
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Adoree' Jackson paid for his own trip from California to Knoxville for Foundation Day. Read up on what he had to say about his trip to Knoxville. http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2013/07/22/tennessee-volunteers-leave-5-star-cb-adoree-jackson-lost-for-words/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Edited by TennesseeTuxedo, Jul 22 2013, 02:32 PM.
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jul 22 2013, 02:32 PM Post #3 |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jul 22 2013, 02:34 PM Post #4 |
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In fairness, Jackson and his Dad came to UT after they had visited family in Belleville, Illinois. The entire trip was not just about coming to Tennessee. Jackson was obviously impressed by his trip to UT. Will he come back for an official visit? Jackson is considered to be one of the 1-2 cornerbacks in the entire 2014 class by national recruiting analysts. He told the coaches at UT that he would like to play both offense and defense in college. Edited by TennesseeTuxedo, Jul 22 2013, 02:35 PM.
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Jul 23 2013, 12:10 PM Post #5 |
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Here is a photo of Adoree' Jackson along with his father on his visit to UT on Foundation day weekend.
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Nov 22 2013, 07:53 PM Post #6 |
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Hearing rumors from a reportedly very legitimate source on GQ, that Jackson and his parents are returning to Knoxville this weekend. He was supposed to be on a visit to UCLA. If this is the case, this would be HUGE good news. |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Nov 22 2013, 09:48 PM Post #7 |
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He is at UCLA this weekend, but is to return too Knoxville in a couple of weeks. |
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| Hermitagevol | Nov 22 2013, 09:51 PM Post #8 |
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I wonder if his parents will return with him. If so, I'd be shocked if he wasn't going to commit. That would be his third visit to UT. |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Nov 22 2013, 09:53 PM Post #9 |
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Both his mother and father are reported to be coming with him. |
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| *OrangeRev | Nov 23 2013, 09:55 AM Post #10 |
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Tennessee's chances would be immensely improved if he makes that third visit on his own dime. But, at this point we are still behind teams like LSU, FSU, USC (Orgeron is really in his ear), and Oregon ... to put this in perspective, when other school recruiting analysts talk about candidate schools for Adoree Jackson, Tennessee isn't even mentioned. Still, his high school coach says that the deciding factor is going to be the coaches: "He's a feel kid. He's taking it all in and wherever he feels he meshes the best, I think that's going to be the one that he chooses." And, I would assume the opportunity for immediate playing time is a huge attraction for him. Thus, Tennessee is a genuine dark horse, and the relational strength of Jones might just be the "it" factor for Jackson ... but will it be enough to do a reverse Beverly Hillbillies and pull him from the glitz of the west to the hills? The stereotype of California prospects in the recruiting process is that they flirt with leaving the state, or at least the Pac-12, and say all the right things about visits and far-away locations. But when it comes time to sign, they usually end up close to home. |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Nov 23 2013, 10:01 AM Post #11 |
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Jackson lives in California, but comes from the St. Louis area, where most of his family still resides. Much has been made of this fact and the role that it will play in his decision. We will see if there is any truth to that. |
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| *OrangeRev | Nov 23 2013, 10:17 AM Post #12 |
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I knew he had grown up in Illinois, but I didn't know when he moved to California. I just looked that up, and it was 2011. Still, that's 8-10 hours from Knoxville ... not exactly an easy drive. Still, that's a big piece of info, because that really opens up the doors for him leaving California. Edited by OrangeRev, Nov 23 2013, 10:18 AM.
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| Hermitagevol | Nov 23 2013, 10:29 AM Post #13 |
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Of all the schools listed, UT is closer to St. Louis than OU, LSU, UF, or USCw/UCLA (duh). I believe Jones is his lead recruiter, thus I like our chances especially if he visits, as rumored, next weekend. |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | Nov 23 2013, 10:57 AM Post #14 |
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It is an 8-8.5 hour drive at 75 mph with a couple of rest stops. |
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| *OrangeRev | Nov 23 2013, 11:55 AM Post #15 |
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As I've thought about it, what exactly does distance mean? It typically means two things: (1) Can Mom and Dad attend the games. Granny Matilda and Aunt Martha may still live in Illinois, but they aren't coming to games. Mom and Dad live in California. (2) Is it close enough that it is a medicine should homesickness kick in (which it does for many, many athletes). The answer for this is "no". That is too far away to cure a case of homesickness. Thus, Tennessee has no more of an "close-to-home" advantage than LSU, Florida, FSU, Oklahoma or most other schools in contention. But, for me, the only reason that the Illinois connection matters is (3) It doesn't cement him to California and the west coast ... |
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