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Michael McAdoo, the 6-foot-7, 220-pound defensive end from Antioch High, committed to North Carolina on Thursday, according to Antioch coach Mike Woodward.
UT never seemed to get seriously involved with McAdoo, who only took official visits to North Carolina and Kentucky.
“I just felt more comfortable with their coaches and a couple of their players,” McAdoo told the Tennessean about the Tar Heels.
McAdoo cited early playing time and relationships with former Pearl-Cohn receiver Rashad Mason and athlete Brian Gupton as reasons he picked the Tar Heels. Mason and Gupton signed with North Carolina a year ago with new coach Butch Davis.
“It was kind of hard because I had wanted to stay in the SEC, but I had to pick what school I could see myself playing at the next four to five years,” McAdoo said.
McAdoo was a Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman finalist as a senior, recording 48 tackles, 19 for a loss, including six sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He also played tight end.
In other recruiting news:
n Alabama added Glenn Harbin of McGill-Toolen High in Mobile, Ala. to its list of commitments. Harbin is rated as the nation’s 17th-best strongside defensive end by Rivals.com. The 6-6, 250-pound Harbin had 127 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior and senior.
n Florida pulled one of the top players out of Alabama on Wednesday when Hoover Spain High defensive end/outside linebacker William Green committed to the Gators.
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Posted by Pullingguard on February 1, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Florida just cherry picks them from all over just like the Vols did in the past... Those were the good ole days, but don't seem to be around anymore.
Posted by auttat on February 1, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I second that
Posted by BallantyneVol on February 1, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Doesd anybody know why we didn't go after this guy? Obviously if he's going to UNC he's probably nothing special but he'd be a decent big body to have.
Posted by iam4ua on February 1, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Meanwhile, Nick Saban continues to build a dynasty in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Posted by dash727 on February 1, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dynasty, are you kidding me? Saban won't be in cheatertown long enough for a dynasty. Try to win the state championship first before you adorn ole satan with Bear Bryant status! Your BB team sucks as bad as your football team. The only reason you even went to a bowl game is because so many bammers wanted to get out of state for a fun weekend in Shreveport. Can you say NCAA is basketball?
Posted by jobrando on February 1, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Next year will be Coach Fulmer's
defining year. Will he go on or be done?
Posted by chrisw2967 on February 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
a dynasty ? at what ? I dont think there is nobody in the state of Bama that can spell dynasty.
Posted by knoxsingle on February 1, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does "dynasty" really mean "mediocre track record for selfish coach"?
I need to look at a dictionary again. I thought it meant something different.
Posted by BigVolinCarolina on February 1, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with BallantyneVol--was there a problem with this kid or was he not fast/strong enough?
There's not too many 6-foot-7, 220lb defensive ends. And he can obviously fill out that frame with weight training and time.
Why didn't we even go after him?
Posted by pdhuff on February 1, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How many more d-linmen is Ala going to take? Are they going to run a 7-2-2? Wow. That makes 8 or 9.
Posted by rckymtngator on February 1, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Another premeir defensive recruit for Florida. Florida has final two 2008 spots reserved for another premier wide receiver and running back. Will not name names, they are announcing on national signing day. Interesting that almost half of Florida's recruits are from outside of Florida. The dynasty is being built in Gainesville. 2009 Basketball class looks pretty good also.
Just having a litlle fun on a Friday, hope you guys finish the recruiting season strong. I enjoy the rivalry and the fun that is SEC Football.
Posted by Hunter on February 1, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sphs is surprised.........
Posted by mcbrim1998 on February 1, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, all that matters is that Phil got another contract extension.
Go Gators
Posted by waterskier3 on February 1, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sphs you seem to know everything why didn't we recruit this guy???? tn is getting zero dl we need some...
also who cares if saban will be their in 5 years... he will beat ut all 5 and win at least 1 or 2 sec championships and maybe a nc... its not about how long you are at a place its how productive you are... we need to get over wanting someone to stay at ut for 20 years... those days are gone folks...
Posted by jim_bell on February 1, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who would take Peyton Manning as HC/OC for the next twenty years Waterskier? Longevity does have its merits.
Posted by KingsportVol on February 1, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bossvol351 thats good stuff
Posted by akkdowl on February 1, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
who McGivesacrap about this guy? Why is Hooker writing about him?
Posted by mcbrim1998 on February 1, 2008 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excellent reading
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/con...
Posted by budrhon on February 1, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The real question is will they all qualify.
Posted by IPOrange on February 1, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm puzzled too, BallentyneVol. As badly as we need DL players, I wonder why we weren't at least talking to this guy.
Posted by cphil on February 2, 2008 at 6:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think budrhon has hit the nail on the head. Bama has to recruit twice as many since the odds are they'll lose half of the ones they sign to academics. They can't be too smart if they believe anything Saban tells them during recruiting.
Posted by pdhuff on February 2, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
IPOrange - 11:44 p.m. - Be not puzzled my friend, blind faith is needed at this hour. It will take us to where we are headed. Father Phil always knows best.
And to ol' Tdtn- sunset and evening star and one clear call for thee,
And may there be moaning of the bar,
When you put out to sea.
Apologies to Lord Tennyson for license with immortal words.
Beat MSU.
Posted by NatiVol on February 2, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I knew we would take a hit this year on recruiting loosing Cutcliffe and Taylor but it seems like Phil and the new staff have closed the gap a bit in the last week. I hope we land a couple 5 stars, but we need more quality than quantity this year. Look back over 2005 class and even 03/04 how many of the 25-30+ guys each year really made an impact? Not nearly as many that should have. It looks like Phil is gaining more control of this program, I hope I am right on that one.
Posted by 99gator on February 2, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
the clock is ticking.....sphs_vols....i don't think i will ever receive the venom you will if something special does not happen soon.
any good news bubbling to the surface?
Posted by pdhuff on February 2, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
NatiVol 9:07 a.m. Some one needs to gain control. Fast. D-linemen. Fast.
We're still at 44th per Scout. Rivals, being from Tenn, usually looks more favorable on the Vols at 37th. Big day coming on the 5th.
Posted by IPOrange on February 2, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"I want to believe." - Fox Mulder
Posted by NickS4117 on February 2, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to Bama, just moved up to #1 in nation on Scout.com. Georgia #3, Lsu#7, Florida #8. If Saban can close with 5* Julio Jones Wednesday, that will seal the deal. Anyone want to get together for a Signing Day Party? Julio will announce on ESPN at 12:30pm. Bunch of prospects Saban is looking at in Tenn in 2009. Looks to be another good year. Saban staying off the Krispy Kreme donuts.
Posted by GoVol on February 2, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fulmer's done. He's on the 2-year plan. It will be a tough 2 years, and then probably 2-3 more years for the next coach to get the program out of the hole we'll be in. It will get much worse before it gets better, unfortunately.
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