GT Swarm Recruiting Live Chat - January 24th, 2015

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Jan 24, 2015 9:25 AM - TechTravis: so, eric, any realistic expectation of sawyers ending up here?
Jan 24, 2015 9:27 AM - Eric: eh, there is a chance. but we are going to be full after NSD so we wouldn't have a spot right away. If a spot opened up later and he hasn't decided then I think we would be a factor...as of now we won't have room though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:28 AM - TechTravis: its after drop-add for most schools. would he even be able to start classes anywhere before summer?
Jan 24, 2015 9:29 AM - Eric: Probably not, so we would have to have someone leave before that time frame...also I am not sure the reason he was kicked off. I know hes been in trouble a few times at UT. Has the talent though!
Jan 24, 2015 9:30 AM - TechTravis: i heard it was the medical exemption thing. is that not true?
Jan 24, 2015 9:31 AM - Eric: The reason isn't clear yet, but it isn't medical that I am aware of. Like I said I know he has been in trouble a few times...he had to work to get himself back on the team once...now hes off again.
Jan 24, 2015 9:32 AM - TechTravis: i hear ya. Well, if nothing else, we should see if we can get him to go to GMC and give him the first spot that opens this spring...
Jan 24, 2015 9:33 AM - Eric: Doubt that would happen....I am sure the coaches will figure something out if they really want him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:34 AM - TechTravis: thats good to know. he and whitehead would look good with the guys we already have...
Jan 24, 2015 9:36 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric I read NEStinger's comment in the OV thread and it got me thinking the same. How do the coaches deal with short numbers when it comes down to deciding when commitment to accept? You've made offers to more players that slot open with the "first come, first served" at this time of year. What do you do now? Must be a very tricky thing to manage
Jan 24, 2015 9:39 AM - Eric: @OldJacket they are all aware it is first come first serve to commit...we will tell them...hey we have 5 offers out and the first 2 to commit get the final spots.
Jan 24, 2015 9:40 AM - TechTravis: so singleton's spot opened....where did the other scholly come from? I thought we were "Full up..."
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - OldJacketFan: Little bit of a lottery at this time of the year I reckon, first two into CPJ's office will be the winners
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - Eric: I was using a example. didnt say we have two spots open although we are trying to fit two more in.
Jan 24, 2015 9:42 AM - TechTravis: ahhhhhhh
Jan 24, 2015 9:43 AM - Eric: It is Oldjacket...but we have a good idea on where we stand with kids...try to put a little pressure on them...if nothing happens we turn the heat up on someone else...Amour is a good example. He didnt commit so we turned more toward Dylan Jackson.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - Oldgoldandwhite: Is there a secret name out there? Have heard whispers.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - conyersmike: Do we feel confident that we will keep most of our commitmenrs until NSD
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - BabyJacket1990: I checked my crystal ball a few seconds ago, I see Dylan Jackskn and Mr. Run away Marshall jackets come tomorrow night
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric, I'm sure they do, that's why they make the big bucks
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - Eric: Oldgold depends on where you heard them from ...there are always guys out there that we are working on behind the scenes. I dont expect to see any surprises come NSD though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Getting paid to make the hard calls both on the field and off
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - Eric: @Conyers very much.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Everything I've seen/read speas about how tight this class it, seem to be becoming a recurring theme!
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - OldJacketFan: speaks
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - BabyJacket1990: I have a feeling some guys plan on not returning in this spring but the coaches are keeping hush hush on that
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - Eric: we will soon find out.
Jan 24, 2015 9:52 AM - Eric: Joshua Thomas is visiting Wisconsin this weekend...hopefully they will take him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechnicalPossum: I haven't heard that name in a while. Looks like he really overplayed his hand
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechTravis: feel bad for the kid. some of those buford kids get their heads filled a little too much...
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - Eric: If Wisky doesnt take him it will be Iowa St.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - AlabamaBuzz: I would not wish Iowa St. on anyone
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: ugh.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: poor guy.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechnicalPossum: what happened to Rocky Reid?
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - Eric: he visited there last weekend
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - OldJacketFan: So Shaq's working on Sawyers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - Eric: Rocky missed the boat here...visited the Cards last weekend, wake this week and WVU next.
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Where would we fit Sawyers? Could he transfer is against our 2016 numbers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - Eric: Indeed he is.
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - conyersmike: Looking back at 17-18 years old, without the right guidance it would be easy to make the wrong decision
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - Eric: The issue is the total 85, not the 2015 or 2016 class...we dont have room right this moment for him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - OldJacketFan: Powerful messager to Michael. Would Shaq reach out without talking to the staff?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - GTrob21: Eric are you expecting two commits this weekend?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - BabyJacket1990: Let's pretend Vic doesn't visit , that's when Sawyers could really be a target
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - Eric: Shaq and Sawyers have known each other for awhile....Sawyers reached out to him first.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - Eric: I don't expect two commits tomorrow, no.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - OldJacketFan: I figured they knew each other given the proximity. I like the initative from Sawyers
Jan 24, 2015 10:00 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Would Sawyers still have to sit out a year, since he did not ask for the transfer?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - Eric: Yeah, no matter what they call it he will have to sit out a year.
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - BabyJacket1990: Eric when is the last time that you can remember recruiting being this fun to follow ?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - TechTravis: 2007.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: we have had a BUNCH of early targets contact us about wanting in.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: Two years of eligibility remaining? or 3?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...probably a long shot, but would love to get him, and it work out. It would be a great story to tell recruits.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: Cam Stewart, Titus Davis, Almonzo Brown, Evyn Cooper, Joshua Thomas are a few off the top of my head
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: First Jr day could be real entertaining!
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - GTNavyNuke: Thanks for the update on Spignola (Beesball). Recruiting is great news to bide us over. When do we start accepting 2016 commitments?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - TechnicalPossum: and yet none of them came...
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - TechTravis: So those guys thought they could do better and now they want in?
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Really thought Cooper was perfect for us....don't know what he was thinking
Jan 24, 2015 10:05 AM - Eric: I always have fun following recruiting
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: Sawyers would have two years left.
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - OldJacketFan: thx that's what I thought
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: @GTNavyNuke that is up to the recruits...prob end of Feb start of march
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Those guys maybe thought they found somewhere better, liked other or yes thought they do better.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - dhbartlett12: I really think Joshua Thomas could be a star. If he goes to Wisconsin ( a school I hate) he could be yet another great RB for them. I hope they take him.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Cooper made the choice to wait. his family wanted him to commit.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Eric: things still looking good for TaDarryl?

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 10:08 AM - BabyJacket1990: please say yes to Alabama !
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:08 AM - BabyJacket1990: That guy is electric imho
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:08 AM - Eric: Havent talked to him in awhile, he is too wishy washy to get a good feel on....hes going to be all over the place
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:09 AM - dhbartlett12: He seems like a guy who likes the attention. Hopefully not a repeat of "king ocho" drama.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:09 AM - OldJacketFan: How about Tylin Oden?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:09 AM - motynes: So any news on Cm
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM - motynes: Cambell
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is too bad....the wishy, washy guys usually don't end up here. But, that iis probably for the best.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM - OldJacketFan: another Columbia TN product
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM - dhbartlett12: Tadarryl is in charge of his reputation. He just needs to make his mind up.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:10 AM - BabyJacket1990: I think he likes Auburn
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM - BabyJacket1990: He would fit in good with their system
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I heard over here, too, Baby
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM - Eric: havent heard anything on Oden, dont see him coming here though.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM - OldJacketFan: Ah we just to have CAM keep working on him
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM - BabyJacket1990: He prob has a dream of being a tiger which I understand. We need guys that preciate the school first.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM - dhbartlett12: I really think Tadarryl is a top 25 athlete though
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM - BabyJacket1990: Not being caught up in the hype of college football
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM - Eric: Havent talked to Campbell again...and havent heard anything which is good. As far as I know he didnt visit anywhere this weekend...I asked our staff about him and was told if he visits elsewhere he is losing his spot here.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM - Eric: Marshall prefers Bama over Auburn last time I talked to him.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM - BabyJacket1990: Haha then we might have a shot
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM - AlabamaBuzz: No way he ever plays QB for sa(t)an
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM - BabyJacket1990: Does he wanna be Blake sims ??
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM - OldJacketFan: DB at bama or QB at Tech hmmmm, what to do????
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM - motynes: Any news on Jabari Hunt?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Seemed like justafan thinks Campbell had settled on GT
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:14 AM - Eric: Not everyone wants to play QB
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:15 AM - BabyJacket1990: I think that guy does
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:15 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Eric: If CC was visiting somewhere this w/e, we would already know, right?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:15 AM - BabyJacket1990: He knows his arm is really really good
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:16 AM - Eric: He does prefer QB at this time.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:16 AM - BabyJacket1990: I recommend anyone to watch his film a few times. That guy is accurate and his throwing motion is fluid.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:16 AM - dhbartlett12: Its likely CC stays right?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:16 AM - Eric: I think Jabari will be fine...still expect him to end up playing.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - BabyJacket1990: You can't teach those two things. You either have it or you don't.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - Eric: @alabama likely, not 100% though.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - motynes: Best news I've heard. Thanks Eric
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - dhbartlett12: Well one thing about films is you can't tell QB accuracy
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - Eric: @dhb I would put it at 75% we keep him right now.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Well, if CC is not visiting this w/e, then we only have to get through one more w/e, right? And, he is a Jacket!!
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:18 AM - BabyJacket1990: Bartlett12. Just watch his film and you see what I see
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:18 AM - motynes: Anyone checked to see how full LSU is. Still think that's only competition for Campbell
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:19 AM - AlabamaBuzz: LSU can fit him in if they want....hoping they don't want
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM - motynes: Does the coaching staff expect Campbell to stick at QB or have a pos change? Also what's the expectations of Ratliff?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM - GTNavyNuke: Glad on JHD, we NEED him for DL depth this year.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:20 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Yes, we do, Nuke.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:21 AM - Eric: I am not sure, I think they like him at Qb more...I think he ends up at S...Wont know on Ratliffe until he enrolls at GT and takes a physical.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:21 AM - GTNavyNuke: I hope we pick up another DL this year. It seems our cdoaches / system can make great backs and WRs.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:21 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric did Tech ever have any interest in Logan Byrd?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM - OldJacketFan: As for JHD there was a good article on him and his progress in myajc, sounds like everything is heading in a positive direction.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM - Eric: Would love to close with Jackson somehow.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM - Eric: Have never heard him mentioned.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM - OldJacketFan: count in on that Eric
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:23 AM - OldJacketFan: Thx he committed to the hokies but I was a bit surprised Tech didn't look at him given his size
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:23 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Who is hosting Dylan? Do you have any sense of how he and his family are enjoying the visit?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM - Eric: Havent heard anything on Dylan or on the OV's...talked to my friend on the staff this morning about Amour but that was it. I will ask after the OV's are over.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Just watched the 2014 highlight video again...cannot get enough
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM - BabyJacket1990: Why are you unsure on Marshall ?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:25 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Thanks, Eric..what did your friend say about Amour?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:25 AM - Eric: They could have @Oldjacket, he just hasnt been mentioned to me.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:25 AM - Eric: @baby what do you mean unsure?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:25 AM - OldJacketFan: Nah that couldnt happen could it?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM - Eric: @Alabama I have heard he s leaning toward Tech due to not getting into Stanford yet..and I was asking about that. he said he believes we have moved on past him and just not sure that we would take him.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM - Eric: @old I don't know 1/4th of what they do!
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:28 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Wow!! If true, hope we can figure it out...I think he could be a difference maker for Roof.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:28 AM - dhbartlett12: We wouldn't take Anree? Wow, fire CPJ.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:28 AM - BabyJacket1990: I read you post wrong. Nevermind
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29 AM - Eric: We can't fit everyone into this class
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29 AM - OldJacketFan: Helluva numbers crunch going on now! I can't ever remember this happening
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:29 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Well, you are right, but we can still just hope there is a way

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM - BabyJacket1990: anree,jackson, and Vic would be great!
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM - Eric: Jackson, Marshall, Amour, Stewart, Vic, etc and we only have 1 spot open for sure.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM - OldJacketFan: SMH damn
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM - BabyJacket1990: I say lets take them all
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - Eric: no way we can do that.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - dhbartlett12: Lets talk to the compliance coordinator and see what we can do to make this happen.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - BabyJacket1990: I would do it anyways
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Agreed, baby....put someone on a track schollie....Marshall on track schollie?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - BabyJacket1990: Hell why not ? Everyone else does it haha
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:31 AM - dhbartlett12: I think two sport atheltes have to be on football schollies
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM - GTNavyNuke: Talking about the improvement in recruiting. Two years ago I looked at the average improvement in recruiting based on the previous season. The overall correlation was low - like 20%. I think what we are seeing here at GT is not just a good season, but really good team chemistry / staff that makes kids want to be part of the family.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM - OldJacketFan: or swimming, sounds like Bear's alive again
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Anree on BB schollie? It can't hurt the current status of the BB program...
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM - Eric: Because we can't afford to oversign, would kill us with parents.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM - Eric: Yeah anyone that plays football HAS to be on a football ship...Smelter and Snoddy are examples.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM - dhbartlett12: Time to make a soccer team guys.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Agreed, Nuke. If the chemistry continues, our future is bright
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM - AlabamaBuzz: I guess the Da U does if differently...haha
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM - AlabamaBuzz: it
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:35 AM - BabyJacket1990: How munch influence has Nathan C. had on Jackson visiting ?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:35 AM - kg01: Can we factor in space for TN runoffs?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:36 AM - Eric: Not too much, mostly Roof....and...wait for it. Sewak.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:37 AM - Eric: Haha not as of now.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:37 AM - scotts: who do you think will take the one spot that is available?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:38 AM - kg01: lol, call them orange shirts
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:39 AM - Eric: I say we get two more in...my best guess would be Marshall and jackson right now.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:39 AM - Eric: lolololol
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:40 AM - dhbartlett12: Can't Dylan come as a volunteer. Get it, like a walk on. Cause he's from tennessee. I'm hilarious.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:42 AM - BabyJacket1990: That's was an original one
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM - OldJacketFan: Marshall and Jackson would round out this class quite well, but then you could say that about any of the remaing targets. Quite a nice feeling!
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:46 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Yes, I want all of them....Marshall, Jackson, Amour, Vic, and Sawyers....wow, I am greedy
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:47 AM - OldJacketFan: Alabama we all are!
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:49 AM - BabyJacket1990: I say sign them all and they can get the ships out of the 2016 class
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Yes, Baby, it is easy to think that way, because a bird in the hand is better than 2 in the bush. We cannot know for sure what happens next year...sure wish that were possible
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM - Eric: @baby doesnt work like that..we would be over the limit.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM - AE 87: baby it's the 85 total that limits us
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:51 AM - AlabamaBuzz: If the staff were sure of 2-3 departures, then gray shirts could be offered, like Stewart
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:52 AM - Eric: if the staff were sure of 2-3 departures we wouldnt need greyshirts
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:52 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is even better, Eric
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:52 AM - GTNavyNuke: The 85 limits us. Also, we are already getting 24 and don't want too big of a class this year to limit following years. It all depends on attrition as to how big our classes can be. Last year we had way above normal attrition (for us) and hopefully not again this year.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:53 AM - Eric: You nailed it GTNavy
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:53 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Well, if we have normal attrition (2-4), then we could fit in 3 more on top of Singleton's open schollie?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:55 AM - Sean311: Hey Eric have you heard anything about John Randall Belton and if we are still recruiting him?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM - D-man44: Not really Sean tore ACL 2 years in a row
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM - Eric: we could Alabama but what if we dont have 2-4 depart?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM - Eric: @Sean I just posted in his thread
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:56 AM - AlabamaBuzz: I just meant if we knew for sure, Eric...if not, of course we cannot do that
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM - Sean311: Ha thanks man...dang didn't know about the injuries..feel bad for him seemed like a heck of a talent
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM - BabyJacket1990: I was being funny guys
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM - Eric: Correct...if we knew of more we could add more.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:02 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Just watched Amour's videos again. Just an explosive first step, and knows how to get leverage against tackles
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:03 AM - Chas_Jacket: Eric - everyone seems to overlook our third DT in this class, Scott Morgan. Your thoughts on his impact after a likely redshirt?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:04 AM - Eric: You got that right Chas...very good point. I think he is actually more likely to play than Glanton is next year...has a big body and is a run stuffer, he isnt someone who is going to get a lot of sacks but can get pressure and hold his own at the point of attack.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:07 AM - Chas_Jacket: so you see Henderson possibly playing as a true freshman and Glantton redshirting?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:08 AM - Eric: I see Henderson playing no doubt...I see Glanton taking a RS to add more weight. He is too small right now.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:09 AM - GTNavyNuke: Glanton is listed as 275 and 6' 2". That is bigger than we have had!
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:09 AM - WaldoJ: Other than winning, what is the biggest difference with recruiting this year compared to year's past? I've never seen anything like this at Tech.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:09 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Really no room for injuries or other attrition on the D line....need every one of them to stay healthy...still not very deep...love that our O eats up clock
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM - GTNavyNuke: Our O is the best D out there. Bet that Green Bay wishes they had our O! They'd still be playing.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM - Eric: GTnavy he weighed in at 264 on his visit.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM - GTNavyNuke: Thanks, Scout data...... wrong again
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:11 AM - Eric: @Waldo good Q...a lot. having the same staff in play for awhile is key but most of all IMO is the added staff..Waggoner, Khalif and Joe Ham have done wonder...Coach Waggoner gets an A+. He has landed some of these kids himself. They are the key to this up tick IMO.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:12 AM - OldJacketFan: Waggoner was a great pick up for the staff and, man, did he want to be here!
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:12 AM - AlabamaBuzz: CanNOT have enough guys/gals that just focus on recruiting
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:16 AM - BabyJacket1990: What Alabama said
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:17 AM - BabyJacket1990: Who is planning the to travel to south bend this year ? I say les get as many people we can and have a huge tail gate party to kick off the season. What a way it would be to kicked their a55
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:32 AM - Sean311: ND is going to be tough I think they play Navy too..they'll be ready
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:37 AM - Wrecking Ball: Which kids did Waggoner land? And do you think we could get a huge surge in 2016?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:43 AM - UgaBlows: So Eric, are we after Sawyer? Wasn't it down to GT and UT last year?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:47 AM - Eric: Waggoner was huge on a lot of GA kids...Howell, Benson, Lands-Davis and Wigley was him too, that was all him really.

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 11:47 AM - Eric: dont have room for Sawyer ATM...could be something we come back to later.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:51 AM - dhbartlett12: This is CPJs best class. Next year should be even better.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:51 AM - GTHomer: Eric, by 'come back to later', could that mean he could be asked to walk on if a scholarship opens up in the spring/summer?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:52 AM - Eric: He isn't going to walk on...If he waits till the Spring or Summer to find a school then we could have a spot then.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:53 AM - GTHomer: Makes sense. That would be risky on his part however I don't know his financial situation. He may need a scholarship to continue with school.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:53 AM - dhbartlett12: Sad thing but we always lose some.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:53 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric, sounds lie Coach Waggoner is doing a lot of what I would call foundation work.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:53 AM - Eric: Every school does. it isnt just GT.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:54 AM - Eric: He is...he already had great ties and got us in on a kid like Wigley before anyone even knew him. He also promised he would get us back in Buford...he is a good one to have. Knows GA so well.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:56 AM - OldJacketFan: ^likes this!
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:58 AM - UgaBlows: He has to sit out a year anyway so maybe he would be willing to do a pwo and take first available scholly deal?
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:59 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric back to Sawyers for a second, I thought he was a Fr at TN this year, would he not have 3 years after sitting out a year?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM - dhbartlett12: yes, 3 years
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM - Eric: youre correct OJF, he is already listed as a Soph on the UT page.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM - Eric: Sawyers isnt going to walk on.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM - OldJacketFan: Having to sit out would he need to be enrolled to maintain eligibility?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM - Eric: Not sure what you mean by that.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM - OldJacketFan: Or could he work/stay in shape then enroll?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:02 PM - AE 87: even if off the team, Sawyers will finish this term at UT
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:03 PM - OldJacketFan: I guess I'm asking if he has to be a student on active enrollment someplace to satisfy the year requirement
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:03 PM - AE 87: he doesn't need to settle next year right away
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:03 PM - OldJacketFan: Or can he go back home and enroll after the year requirement is up
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM - dhbartlett12: Which helps our chances, because we'll probably have a spot by then
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM - OldJacketFan: Thx AE that would tned to help Tech's chances
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM - UgaBlows: I'd love to have him, big dude and battle ready after his sit out year, could be huge for '16 to play after hi
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM - Eric: Once the clock starts on eligibility clock starts it doesn't stop...so he isn't going to sit out a year. As AE said I am sure he will finish at UT then transfer somewhere. We would just have to hope he doesnt find somewhere before a spot comes open.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM - UgaBlows: So he can play next season for another team?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:06 PM - dhbartlett12: no
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:06 PM - OldJacketFan: I understand the eligibility clock doesn't stop, but unless he transfers down a level he has to sit out a year. In order to fulfill that requirement does he need to be an enrolled student somewhere.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:07 PM - OldJacketFan: I know I'm probably not asking the question correctly
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:09 PM - dhbartlett12: in order to transfer from one FBS school to another, a player needs one year of residency at that school to play
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:09 PM - dhbartlett12: SO he can't just chill then come to Tech
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:09 PM - Eric: Still not sure what you're asking....he has to sit out a year regardless of what he does. He cant sit out a year and then come to Tech. Well he could be he would lose one year of eligibility
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:10 PM - dhbartlett12: SO he can't just chill then come to Tech
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:10 PM - Eric: and then have to sit out another year when he got here
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:11 PM - UgaBlows: So for him to play at GT in '16, he needs to be in school here for '15
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:11 PM - Eric: correct.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:12 PM - OldJacketFan: I think dh cleared it up for me. So the next question is, if he finishes the current semester at TN which would end in May. Transferred to Tech for the fall '15 semester when would he be eligible to play?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:12 PM - UgaBlows: This is the best most interesting recruiting season i can ever remember!
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:13 PM - OldJacketFan: Mabye spring '16?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:14 PM - Eric: everyone is way over thinking this one lol
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:14 PM - OldJacketFan: LOL!!!!!!!!!! We tend to do that
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:14 PM - Eric: He is going to be in a school by the fall semester.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:15 PM - dhbartlett12: He could practice in spring 16... i think
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:15 PM - OldJacketFan: and I'm hoping it's Tech!
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:15 PM - dhbartlett12: Well this conversation isn't limited to mike sawyers. its worthwhile
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:16 PM - mts315: He can practice with the team as soon as he is on campus. He can not play in a game until the 2016 season.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:16 PM - OldJacketFan: On another note we have a Tech golfer having a pretty good week, Mr. Kuchar's tearing it up!
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:17 PM - bravejason: The guy who got the "gray shirt" offer, does he get a scholly after a decommitt, or only if there are post-NSD schollys available?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:17 PM - mts315: He played 2014 season for UT, will sit out the 2015 season, then play the 2016 season. This is not complicated at all. It has nothing to do with when he leaves his previous school. He could stay at UT and pay his own way until fall of 2016 then transfer and play immediatly.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:17 PM - Eric: I am not sure on that situation and neither is my friend on the staff lol, I really dont know with Stewart...would guess post NSD now but just a guess.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:18 PM - OldJacketFan: mts thx I think I finally figured it out took me a while to get my head awake
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:19 PM - mts315: I am betting the only way that Stewart gets a scholarship with the rest of the 2015 class is if we completely whiff on everyone else on our board.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:20 PM - UgaBlows: I agree mts315
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:20 PM - dhbartlett12: it doesnt work that way. one year residency at the school. I'm a former SA who transferred.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:21 PM - UgaBlows: I meant i agree about Stewart lol
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:23 PM - dhbartlett12: I want CPJ to keep his word. If he said Stewart gets a scholly if singleton decommits, that's what I want to happen. But if he didnt say that...
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:23 PM - mts315: He can at the very least practice immediatly. I am fairly certain we are expecting JJ Greene to practice with the team in the Spring.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:23 PM - UgaBlows: But we don't know exactly what CPJ said so we should stop sweating it and put some trust in him
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM - Eric: @dhb I can promise he will keep his word.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM - Eric: JJ can and will practice in the Spring.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM - mts315: Stewart has to commit first. I highly doubt that we have been telling 4 or 5 guys next 2 to commit get the spots, then go out and tell Stewart we will hold a spot for you if someone else decommits. Those two things don't line up.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM - UgaBlows: He always has, no way he's changing now
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:29 PM - seedjckt: Just noticed the chat was in use 10 minutes ago. Can I get a summary of anything posted before 11:10?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:30 PM - Eric: no way to go back over everything lol.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:30 PM - OldJacketFan: gonna step out for a while, hope Eric will archive this chat, it's being a good one!
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:33 PM - seedjckt: I understand.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:33 PM - seedjckt: What are the chances of both visitors committing this weekend?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:34 PM - Southpaw13: Eric any news on how the visits are going
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:35 PM - Eric: I dont see both of them committing tomorrow, just my guess.

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 12:35 PM - Eric: Havent heard anything, will ask later tonight probably.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM - dhbartlett12: who are the visitors?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM - AlabamaBuzz: OK, Eric. More specific....Which guy would be more likely to NOT commit tomorrow?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM - AlabamaBuzz: Marshall and Jackson
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:36 PM - Eric: Dylan Jackson, Marshall and Cooksey.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:37 PM - Eric: Really dont know. first time either have been on campus. Would guess Marshall is more likely to commit.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM - AlabamaBuzz: Dang. Was hoping for Jackson being MORE likely to commit....
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM - franklinjacket: Jackson seems to have more options to weigh
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM - Eric: tougher competition for Jackson.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM - Southpaw13: I want Jackson bad
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM - AlabamaBuzz: Vandy, LSU and who? Anyway, Vandy is a joke in FB, and LSU is playing games.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM - Eric: and Stanford.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM - AlabamaBuzz: He isn't really considering da U I hope
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM - Eric: He still has a visit he can take the 30th.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM - AlabamaBuzz: If he chooses Stanford, I can live with that, but hope he doesn't
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:41 PM - AlabamaBuzz: If he does choose not to commit, door back open for Amour maybe?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:41 PM - Eric: Amour ending up here is less likely everyday...
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:42 PM - franklinjacket: Does someone like Dawson get an offer if we miss both?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:43 PM - Eric: No, we wont be sending out anymore offers IMO.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:44 PM - DvilleJacket: Why doesn't he staff like Dawson?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:44 PM - Wrecking Ball: lol Eric I posted a question an hour ago when chat was slow and I come back and it's been bumped. Just a short recap - 2016 huge class?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:45 PM - Eric: Stiff and worry how much weight he can add...He could be a good depth guy. Not a big impact guy from what we think
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:45 PM - Eric: 17 for the 2016...out staff thinks it will be another good one.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:46 PM - franklinjacket: I'm sure we will be very selective with 17
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM - Wrecking Ball: As in 2007 good, or 2014/2015 good?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM - Eric: Got that right, prob will end up around 20. Which is a good number.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM - DaddyBill: Just to cheer everyone up, a group of current players went to a skating rink this morning to spend time with some young special Olympians. Now that is good stuff!
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:47 PM - Eric: Too early to know for sure...but we arent going to land the big star guys with our O. I think it will be a class like this one.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:48 PM - Wrecking Ball: Just imagine if we got a 5 star WR. I could see a true stud number one with JT putting up 1250 yards and 12 TDs
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:49 PM - Eric: 5 starts dont always pan out , Smelter was a damn good one.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:49 PM - Wrecking Ball: Was talking with a UGA buddy last week and he is convinced we develop talent 100x better than Athens
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:49 PM - Wrecking Ball: I think that's definitely true
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:50 PM - UgaBlows: No doubt about that, develop and actually evaluate talant
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:51 PM - UgaBlows: I believe we will start landing more 4 star guys on Defense from Roof effect
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:51 PM - Wrecking Ball: Really, a backs and WRs don't concern me as much as OL, QB, and BBack
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:51 PM - DvilleJacket: I hope your right! Him an Pelton are great recruiters
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:52 PM - Wrecking Ball: I think Quaide and Leggett will be a good combo and the OL is amazing
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:52 PM - Wrecking Ball: Defense doesn't concern me. I have learned to trust roof and CPJ will make necessary suggestions
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:53 PM - Wrecking Ball: I look for the secondary to be outstanding and the DL to improve if JH gets eligible
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:53 PM - TechTravis: Im still amazed people think star rankings matter.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:53 PM - Wrecking Ball: Star rankings are an aggregate of perception
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:54 PM - Wrecking Ball: To some extent perception contains reality
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:54 PM - TechTravis: just find more kids that can play. who cares what rivals thinks of them...
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:54 PM - Wrecking Ball: I don't care about the recruiting sites ratings. I care about a real rating system
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM - Wrecking Ball: JT clearly a five star for us
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM - Wrecking Ball: Jemea - 5. GOTSIS -4-5
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM - Longestday: Eric do you have the inside story on singleton?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM - Eric: What do you want to know Longestday?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:56 PM - Wrecking Ball: No offense to singleton but he was not suited for our O
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:56 PM - TechTravis: word. especially with our "system." I don't think rivals is ever gonna rate 6'1 drive blockers that we like as much as the 6'6 foot-shufflers other places go for...
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:57 PM - Longestday: I heard that he was not suited for our team
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:57 PM - Wrecking Ball: Both
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM - Wrecking Ball: He will be a decent slot guy somewhere. Our slots are A Backs and he isn't built for that
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM - Eric: @Longestday I posted about that in his thread....Our coaches felt he showed a attitude problem and that he was not someone we wanted in the locker room..We removed him from our commit list very soon after he left. I actually was told we werent going to send him a scholarship on NSD.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:59 PM - TechTravis: Wow.
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:59 PM - TechTravis: they were willing to risk the bad press on that?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:59 PM - Wrecking Ball: Eric did 2010-2012 teach our coaches not to offer talent that has a 'tude?
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:59 PM - AE 87: @DaddyBill, shouldn't our basketball team be getting ready for tomorrow rather than skating with football players?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Longestday: oh... I must have missed your infomration in his thread
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Wrecking Ball: Word was that 2010 especially had some BAD apples
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - DaddyBill: LOL
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - AlabamaBuzz: Great that our recruiting is at a point where we don't have to take those chances
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Longestday: Glad we keeping the locker room healthy... i wonder if he was trying to convince others to make other visits
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Eric: @TechTravis they knew he had a eye on other schools and so they kinda got him to do that so he would decommit.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - thwuga: I don't know if the 2010-12 classes came in with attitude... it may have had something to do with these guys knowing some disgruntled Gailey players.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Eric: @Longestday yes....Campbell.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:01 PM - Eric: We have never wanted guys with attitude problems..we passed on Korrin Wiggins who is at Clemson now for the same reason.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:01 PM - AlabamaBuzz: When I saw the photo of them, that is EXACTLY what went through my mind
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:01 PM - Longestday: Eric ... was that on the OV to GT?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:01 PM - Wrecking Ball: So what was 2010's deal, or am I misremembering

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM - TechTravis: AlaBuzz, lots of guys don't smile for their pictures. doesn't necessarily mean anything...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM - Eric: @Longestday from what I have heard, toward the end yes.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM - AlabamaBuzz: That is not what I meant. since I knew he was interested in other schools, and b/c he and CC are both from LA
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM - Longestday: ouch.... bad form
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM - cuttysark: Does Gotsis have any Mates in Australia that also play American Gridiron looking to become Yellow Jackets?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:03 PM - AlabamaBuzz: I am 51 yrs old TT...I don't read anything into young men's photos by their expressions
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM - Wrecking Ball: He was just trying his simmering model glare. Maybe he is a zoo lander fan
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM - AlabamaBuzz: I really don't know what your obsession with my posts are, butagain, please choose to ignore, TT
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM - Longestday: I really hope we land a good QB in 2016. That is a key timing recruitment depending on Jordan's ability.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM - AtWork: looked like a blue steel pose to me
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM - TechTravis: Looking back at the 2010 class, and I'm not sure thats where the bad apples came from. I see one in particular id be suspicious of having a bad attitude, but sneezy was in that class, perkins, deon hill, lots of guys that were good players for us
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:06 PM - TechTravis: and Bamabuzz, i wasn't trying to be critical. Sensitive much?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:07 PM - AlabamaBuzz: You read into a post something I did not say or refer to...expressions
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:07 PM - Wrecking Ball: No not 2010 CLASS; 2010 TEAM composed of 05-09 classes
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:08 PM - TechTravis: ahh. i got ya wrecking.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:08 PM - Longestday: Oh, if anyone remembers the "fake rocket toss, fake counter dive, double option" in the Orange bowl... I just watch the GSU game agin and we ran it several times there
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:08 PM - TechTravis: thats my fault.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:08 PM - Moonknightatl: I hope the Aussie connection does not dry up. I could envision some quality project linemen are in Australia waiting to be found
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM - DaddyBill: Don't know all of them, but I think GT got some pretty GOOD apples in the '14 class
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM - Longestday: Going to be interesting with new people in the AB and BB spot and how "new" people limit play calling due to experience in knowing the play.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM - Wrecking Ball: We should send Sir Francis and Sir Adam to Australia to recruit folks using the Queen's own English
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM - TechTravis: I had a friend on those teams, and he told me once Dwyer, Bebe, and Burnett left, there were serious leadership issues @wrecking
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:10 PM - Wrecking Ball: Gotcha TT - had hoped it wasn't Anthony Allen being a bad apple. Really like him
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM - BabyJacket1990: When Nesbitt went down it broke the whole teams spirit
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM - TechTravis: He wasn't mentioned. if you wanna PM me sometime i can tell you.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:12 PM - Wrecking Ball: I really wish Tim Byerly were younger. Kind of guy I wouldn't mind starting one season for us at all
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM - TechTravis: word, @wrecking. good problem to have.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM - seedjckt: Any update on Whitehead's weight? It was showing 209 this year.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:14 PM - TechTravis: wish there was a way to use his athleticism. wouldn't be surprised to see him move to b-back if our QB depth gets any more robust...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:14 PM - TechTravis: Byerly, i mean.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:15 PM - GTNavyNuke: I wouldn't mind seeing Byerly play more too. But with JT not putting his body in harm's way as much, I'm a little less nervous.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:15 PM - Wrecking Ball: As tOSU shows sometimes #2/3 QB is a good place to show athleticism
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:16 PM - GTNavyNuke: If JT gets dinged up like he did after Fluke intentionally injuring JT, I'd like to see more Byerly. Never know if we'll have to go three deep to win an NC!
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:16 PM - TechTravis: word. id consider putting him on some special teams. seems like the kind of guy that would do well...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:16 PM - GTNavyNuke: Byerly on ST? Where? I think we have better returner options ......
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM - TechTravis: covering kicks and punts.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM - Wrecking Ball: Snoddy is going to have a huge year. Just need a WR to separate from pack
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM - TechTravis: just a thought.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM - dhbartlett12: We'll be fine at WR
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM - GTNavyNuke: TT - that makes sense. Byerly is a great athlete.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:18 PM - Wrecking Ball: i have not been impressed with WRs behind Waller/Smelter
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:18 PM - redmule: Somebody tell me that Cooksey and Mitchell the second coming of Brooking and Rogers. Looks like Roof is going to make us LB U .
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:19 PM - TechTravis: @wrescking to be fair, we haven't asked guys behind them to do much. I like ricky jeune. think he'll be a good player.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM - dhbartlett12: They havent had chances. I wasnt impressed with Waller until halftime against uga. Harland Howell will be a year 1 player too.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM - Wrecking Ball: That's also true. I loved the messick NCST TD
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM - dhbartlett12: They havent had chances. I wasnt impressed with Waller until halftime against uga. Harland Howell will be a year 1 player too.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM - TechTravis: music's got that good size.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:21 PM - TechTravis: lol. messick.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:21 PM - dhbartlett12: that was a nice play for sure.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:21 PM - Wrecking Ball: I would like to see higher completion percentage to the wide open a backs I see every game
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM - TechTravis: we'll get there, wrecking. next step for JeT.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM - Longestday: which young WR made that huge hit this year
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM - AE 87: Summers is a star, imo
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM - Eric: Messick
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:23 PM - Wrecking Ball: Yes and once JeT learns to look for those options, we are going to hang 35 on bud foster
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM - Longestday: I want to see more of Smelter's hitting... he was so physical.... hopefully Messick can continue the tradition of "can't wait to crack block"
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM - TechTravis: i like summers a lot. gotta find more ways to get him the ball.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM - Wrecking Ball: Lol you Summers people. Based on what evidence? He has gotten most "next guy up" chances these last two years and done very little
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM - TechTravis: pure athletic ability.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:25 PM - Wrecking Ball: I hope the guy blows the doors off but calling him a "star" at this point is lol
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:25 PM - TechTravis: when you have that kind of natural ability, you get more chances than other people. not fair, but thats how it goes.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:26 PM - Longestday: Always give people the chance to have the light come on... like Snoddy
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:26 PM - dhbartlett12: I havent seen summers do much. I dont really care. I know somebody will step up, and I dont care who it is. And calling him a star is a projection, perfectly fine thing to do.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:27 PM - Longestday: for some reason is see Andrews really showing out this year
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:28 PM - TechTravis: andrews is a high-effort guy. ferocious blocker. like him.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:28 PM - Wrecking Ball: Saying "will be a star" and "is a star" are not the same
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:30 PM - TechTravis: true
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:31 PM - dhbartlett12: well woops no need to make and issue out of it
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:32 PM - TechTravis: wrecking, when we say that, we mean he has star level measurables. he has everything one needs to become a star...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:32 PM - gtwin: hoping Harrell gets a shot next year. love his physical play.

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 1:34 PM - dhbartlett12: Harrell will be a starter. Hows that for a shot?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:34 PM - Tech93: Yes, Harrell is tough...we need him out there
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:34 PM - dhbartlett12: I'll say this about Harrell: we wont miss Nealy.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:34 PM - gtwin: Eric...how confident are you on DSmith holding down a S spot? to be honest, i have some concerns.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:34 PM - Longestday: do you think L Griffin sees the field more in 2016?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:35 PM - gtwin: dhb...that's a good place to start
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM - TechTravis: idk. nealy was a good player here for a good while. Thats a bold statement.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:37 PM - TechnicalPossum: The way Nealy hawked turnovers, I thnk he will be missed.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:39 PM - BabyJacket1990: Wrecking ball I see where your coming from but JT didn't target summers much at!
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:39 PM - gtwin: i can't help thinking AJ is going to wow people like Morgan Burnett
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:39 PM - TechTravis: Yeah, NEaly wasn't always in the right place, but he made a lot of plays.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:39 PM - gtwin: did as a freshman
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:40 PM - BabyJacket1990: We need to be recruiting some Safety's more. Seems like we're always moving athletes to that position
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:40 PM - TechTravis: @baby, safety is a good place to move athletes to. You can recruit guys at QB, a-back, and corner and move them there...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:41 PM - gtwin: as long as they are physical
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM - TechTravis: as much spread offense as we see, they've gotta be able to run...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM - gtwin: true
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM - BabyJacket1990: I disagree with you.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:43 PM - TechTravis: thats fine.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:43 PM - BabyJacket1990: Yes you always can move guys around but that doesn't mean their "good" at that position.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:43 PM - TechTravis: i don't see anything wrong with recruiting safeties. its just nice to have a backup plan.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM - mqpayne: AJ Gray is a physical fast safety
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM - BabyJacket1990: I would like to see some natural guys that have played there through out high school. Would be nice to find those guys that are 6'2 200-220 range
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM - BabyJacket1990: Yes he is! Why not have one more with his size ? We have 12838k running backs
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM - TechTravis: i agree. in the 4-2-5 set we seem to be basing out of, thats about the right size for the SS positions.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM - gtwin: i wonder how many schools tried to get in with AJ
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM - mqpayne: A bunch
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM - BabyJacket1990: We need to be multiple these days!
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:46 PM - gtwin: A-Back U baby!
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:46 PM - BabyJacket1990: That makes no sense
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:47 PM - gtwin: ha
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM - BabyJacket1990: I know is rare to find a natural Saftey but that is your QB on defense. When is theast time Tech had a true stud back there could come up and play at the line and also have the range to play the deep ball ? It's been a longti
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM - TechTravis: you gotta remember, many of these guys play more than one position in high school. So, even if we recruit them as an offensive player and they moved to safety, its very likely they have played DB before...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM - BabyJacket1990: Long time
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM - dhbartlett12: I watched him in the champ game. His effort (or lack thereof) is why they lost. I was cheering for his team until mid 4th quarter. The other QB had a 3rd and long, down a score, and broke 3 tackles for the first down. After that I changed sides. Unfortunately that is my impression of AJ Gray
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:49 PM - gtwin: excited that the OL remains in tact. Erin Joe's rise from dead was impressive. he played like a nasty SOB out there
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:50 PM - mqpayne: Calhoun wore him out as a strategy.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM - gtwin: kid was clearly exhausted
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM - dhbartlett12: time for o'reilly to rise from the dead
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM - dhbartlett12: time for o'reilly to rise from the dead
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM - BabyJacket1990: Time for O'reily to graduate to open up that ship for Vic Alexander
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM - gtwin: last dance, why not
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:52 PM - gtwin: ouch
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM - BabyJacket1990: Do not be surprised if this happens with in the next few weeks. We will lose a few to graduation.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM - TechTravis: gotta keep it under 85.
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM - TechTravis: or at 85, rather...
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:54 PM - dressedcheeseside: any update on how the visits are going?
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:54 PM - BabyJacket1990: I'm sure the coaches have kept quite about who is leaving and who is not
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:54 PM - BabyJacket1990: They can't spill the beans just yet
Jan 24, 2015 at 1:58 PM - DaddyBill: @Eric...do you happen to know when spring practice gets underway and when the spring game will be?
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:06 PM - shockwaveGT: cooked trolling the dawgs was priceless. need more of that.
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:06 PM - shockwaveGT: *Cooksey
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:13 PM - BabyJacket1990: Coosky and Mitchell are two big white pus
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:13 PM - BabyJacket1990: Boys****
Jan 24, 2015 at 2:40 PM - GTech63: Brant Mitchell tweeted he was officially official having being admitted. Another source of opening, would be any that are committed, having trouble getting past admissions. I would guess the coaches would know who have applied and what the admissions see as to probability to be admitted. Although they failed with Custis.
Jan 24, 2015 at 3:29 PM - BabyJacket1990: Huh
Jan 24, 2015 at 3:42 PM - Mechaniik: I watched the state championship game too, and I think it's ridiculous to state that Gray lacked effort - where does that come from?
Jan 24, 2015 at 3:55 PM - kg01: Agreed on Gray in the Championship game; Kid wasn't lacking in effort, was clearly exhausted
Jan 24, 2015 at 3:55 PM - kg01: If anything he was trying to do too much
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:01 PM - Longestday: Is Christian on a OV somewhere
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM - danny daniel: No. In colorado on a senior HS trip, not a college OV
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM - albanyjacket: Whew!
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:06 PM - kg01: danny d you shoulda let the board blow up for a while. We deserve it
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:09 PM - danny daniel: Cpj has reported that his OL can go about 60 plays without fatigue being an issue. I can't relate that to plays at QB and Safety, but obviously Gray exceeded his number of alloted plays without fatigue. He was totally exhausted in the 4th Q. I also believe his team was overwhelmed by a team from Calhoun with a lot of talent
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:10 PM - FatPat: One of the classes every student athlete takes is on social media - it is drilled into them in sessions at camps, all star games and again when they arrive on campus- I urge us all to think about that before we make a negative comment about a recruit or roster player. Consider that they and family are reading your post, be ready to back it up! Just sayin!
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:15 PM - Longestday: Fans in general are hyper passionate and are not given to reason.
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:37 PM - stpetewreck: Anyone else watching shaq get a series?
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:37 PM - Tech93: Which network?
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:38 PM - stpetewreck: nfl
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:38 PM - Tech93: Just turned on. How is he doing?

 

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Jan 24, 2015 at 4:39 PM - stpetewreck: Only had one series. A short one b/c of a dropped pass on 3rd. But just fine. Though honestly, I didn't realize he was in, and didn't watch carefully.
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:40 PM - Longestday: Keep me updated... In China and cannot watch
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:40 PM - stpetewreck: If south just intercepted this, he may go right back in.
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:41 PM - stpetewreck: What time is it there?
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:41 PM - Longestday: 5:41 am
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:41 PM - TechnicalPossum: shaq in i think
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:42 PM - TechnicalPossum: looks like him at RT
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:42 PM - stpetewreck: it's the future. So you should already know how this shakes out, and how he did.
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:42 PM - Longestday: He looked good in work outs
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:42 PM - Longestday: Lol I feel like superman sometimes when he flew around world and turned back time
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:43 PM - stpetewreck: South has the ball again, but i didn't see Shaq this series.
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:44 PM - Tech93: Is he at RG?
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:44 PM - stpetewreck: Oh i see him. He's in this series
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:45 PM - stpetewreck: Yeah, stoned his man in pass pro just then
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:45 PM - Tech93: That was an ugly play
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:45 PM - Longestday: ,!
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:47 PM - TechnicalPossum: Yeah, RG nor TR. He looked good on 2nd down, 3rd down was a broken play
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:49 PM - stpetewreck: change of qtr = change of possession?
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:51 PM - TechnicalPossum: yes
Jan 24, 2015 at 4:51 PM - TechnicalPossum: They have it set up like every quarter is the 2nd quarter
Jan 24, 2015 at 5:27 PM - stpetewreck: shaq in for his 3rd series
Jan 24, 2015 at 5:30 PM - stpetewreck: another short series for the south team.
Jan 24, 2015 at 5:43 PM - Longestday: hope shaq is doing well
Jan 24, 2015 at 5:44 PM - TechnicalPossum: The south has played like crap. Shaq has looked good when he has been out there
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:02 PM - TechnicalPossum: shaq in
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:06 PM - FatPat: Nice conversation by announcers on Shaq
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:19 PM - up state jacket: Are commits expected this weekend?
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:27 PM - TechnicalPossum: Define this weekend. There are some there now and some on the 30th I think.
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:46 PM - up state jacket: The two young men that are there that are not committed. Marshall and Jackson.
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:49 PM - TechnicalPossum: Jackson is on camput today. I believe Marshall is as well, but I am unsure. Eric said he intends to update us when he has info.
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:51 PM - up state jacket: Do we expect either on to commit on this visit?
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:59 PM - Henrymcg: I'm thinking will make his announcement at the ceremony he set up?
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:59 PM - Henrymcg: Marshall
Jan 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM - TechnicalPossum: Unsure at this time I believe. Staff is going after Jackson hard per earlier chat.
Jan 24, 2015 at 7:53 PM - dressedcheeseside: If the staff are going hard after Jackson, what do they do if Marshall commits first? We can't possibly have 2 open ships right?
Jan 24, 2015 at 7:55 PM - TechnicalPossum: I think that is the $64,000 question. And, add Stewart in that mix.
Jan 24, 2015 at 7:59 PM - awbuzz: @Longestday - Shaq played in every other offensive series for the South. He didn't get embarrased. No penalties against him Also not to many pressures by "his guy" . Although there were times he did get "beat", but that happens to all line men sometimes. especially when pass blocking.
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:00 PM - TechnicalPossum: that is a fair assessment
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:01 PM - Longestday: Thanks @awbuzz... Hate it when I can't be in the states.... China is coming down on VPNs too
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:21 PM - daBuzz: We actually do have 2 open scholarships, dcs
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:48 PM - AE 87: @daBuzz we only have one by public data
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:49 PM - awbuzz: AE did a good job of listing all but one player and current recruits. IIRC Eric filled in the one AE couldn't peg 100%. Only have one spot open. once at 85 we'd have to pull a Tennessee ... don't want to do that.
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:07 PM - awbuzz: will be checking the 'cruitin' page tomorrow. Good Night (to @Longestday - good morning)
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:21 PM - Longestday: Night and morning
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:22 PM - Longestday: We just don't know who may be leaving the team and we don't know the full story on Ratliffe
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:37 PM - AE 87: Rumble bout to KO the Swede
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:49 PM - AE 87: yep, 1st rd, tko
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:50 PM - ilovetheoption: Rumble's a monster