Posted by FWBVol on July 23, 2008 at 11:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who's going to be the first to ask if Nunes knows the names of any defensive tackles he can pass along to CPF and staff?

Posted by vol4good on July 23, 2008 at 11:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL FWBVol--My thoughts exactly. Would be nice to stop the run in the near future. Mabye we can get Big John Henderson and Al Haynesworth to help recruit. Hey does Marcus Stroud have a younger brother?

Posted by yemmusdarb on July 23, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the Vol-related article. I'd like to get all 3 of those guys Nunes has been calling. We'd pretty much be set on offense recruiting other than maybe another OL or two. I really hope we can pull in 3 DT's, 2 DE's, and maybe 2 or 3 highly rated LB's. That would solidify our class into the top 5.

Posted by 1manningfan on July 23, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i dont know what you new coaches are doing, but keep up the great work with these new recruits...GO VOLS!!!

Posted by banman360 on July 23, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Im liking nunes more and more.

Posted by gnm53108 on July 24, 2008 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Would like to get Rogers.
I think I'll have to second FWBVol.
Stay the course coaches.Great job.
It's about time to start practicing.Can you smell it?Its almost Football Time in Tennessee.
Is the frost brewed koolaid on ice?

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on July 24, 2008 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just watched his video on Rivals. This kid looks like he can play to me. He looks like he really knows how to go up and get it and he is fast. He gets north south in a hurry too. I am a fan of his brother but I think he'll be even better. Come on Zach, you know you want to play for the Orange & White on Saturdays!

Posted by rockytop47 on July 24, 2008 at 1:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Once again instead of positive comments the trash speaks out! First of all you tards, he is a Qb, Hello, he is recruiting offense! Not DT or DE! It is funny, what if Fulmer got the top three D tackles and ends some of the white trash around here would complain about something! Hey Workin', no comment yet about an idiot like yourself, which we all know you are, or some other crap about bringing us all down! Go Vols! Nunes is a stud and is working his butt off for UT! GO VOLS, GO FULMER and GO NUNES! Let's all put an end to the white trash that attacks our team! Everybody ignore these retards that attack Fulmer, the Vols, Chavis or anyone we support! GO VOLS!!!

Posted by txsvol on July 24, 2008 at 2:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If Nunes is informing us of potential UT recruits from California, I'm sure that he wouldn't limit himself to just offensive players, but it is probably skill position players that he knows best from the camps. I'd like to fill our 2009 class with Top 5 talent--we already have a good base. Go Vols! SAVol

Posted by gnm53108 on July 24, 2008 at 2:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

rockytop..Agree I think?I know what you are talking about with the negativity but not posted on this article.It's not negative to state that we would really like get a few committs from future orange wearing DT studs.
ps.I for one wouldn't trade Fulmer for anybody.I truly believe he is capable and will Coach the VOLS to atleast a couple more Championships.
Now,if anybody is wondering,yes I do like my orange koolaid.It really helps if it's cold and frost brewed.

Posted by UTvols12342000 on July 24, 2008 at 3:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

rockytop-I know where you are coming from. amen.

gnm53108- I have to agree with you also.

"It's not negative to state that we would really like get a few committs from future orange wearing DT studs."

However, as we daily read through all the articles, the same,endless doomsday scenarios played out repeatedly, the 3rd grade name calling, throw in a few non conference trolls and a sports director at the KNOXVILLE news sentinal an anti-Vol, sometimes the frustration culminates itself in the wrong article.

Regarding the article, I think that we are going to get Zach.

Zach, you grew up a vol, down deep you know you are a vol. Come be a vol with your brother.

3 reasons he comes:
1. his brother
2. You know that he has dreamed all his life of playing here.
3. He has to hold out a lil to make Phil sweat a lil and promise him his fair share of opportunities for playing time. Plus, he gets hero treatment at his visits to other universities around the country.

Thanks Nunes for jumping in head first. Your bio is impressive so far. Study film!

RTYAB.....HSH2M.....GORT.....RTT...RTT!!!

GO BIG ORANGE!
Jay in Holland

Posted by gnm53108 on July 24, 2008 at 3:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

utvols12342000..concede with the name calling,doomsday scenarios,trolls and especially JA.I was just making sure he wasn't claiming I was being neg.I think you might be on to something about workin and JA.
ps..I think Zach will end up being a VOL too.

Posted by UTvols12342000 on July 24, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

should have read "..throw in some of the other SEC teams trolls.."

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 24, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ROcky Top,

Who better to evaluate Defensive LIneman than a QB that has had them in his face over the last three or four years? If nothing else he knows the ones that always seemed to give his team fits, and preassured him.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on July 24, 2008 at 5:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The news of the day from an orange perspective, though, is that Mark May (ESPS) included Jonathan Crompton in his list of QBs to watch this year and also named Tennessee as his sleeper for the national championship "due to the offensive line." Woo for Mr. May.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on July 24, 2008 at 5:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ESPN

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 24, 2008 at 5:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vol cow,

Couldn't find that story. Can you post a link? thanks.

Posted by RichRollin on July 24, 2008 at 5:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Volunteer, I saw that. I was even more shocked that Drunkin Lou Holtz did not pick ND to win it all. Come on down Zack, wear the ORANGE big guy. I think he will be better than his brother but if he is AS good as big bro' then that suits me.Logan Thomas is the wildcard here. We all want M.Brown and have a great shot at landing him. But L.Thomas is just lingering and he seems to be high on vols as well, not to mention our O-staff recruites VA. real well.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 24, 2008 at 7:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Year of the Offense. I wonder what the other schools are using against Chavis and UT? The only thing I can think of is the number of DL that have been moved to the OL once they get here, but you can see that at all schools. To me it looks like a golden opportunity for some DL stud to come in here for immediate playing time. Maybe they are scared of our OL. How would you like to go up against these guys - two of which can bench press over 600 lbs?

Posted by FLVol on July 24, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think defensive strategies are starting to change and the importance of the true DT in college football is diminishing a bit. The reason is that with the spread offense so prevelant, you need more qualified athletes on the field to handle matchups that the offense is trying to create. This requires more athletic players in the secondary/linebacking corps. Also, DE's are turning into DT's while LB's are lining up on the line of scrimmage.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 24, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

rockytop47 wins dumb *ss post of the day. Go drink your Mikes Hard Lemonade tough guy. Nothing wrong with wanting a few DL with the track team we have recruited. Great job by coaching staff so far. Hopefully we will land a couple of monsters on defense this fall.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 24, 2008 at 7:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Holtz didn't pick Notre Dummy to win it all this year? Shocking really! That old fart needs to retire from making a fool out of himself.

Posted by jmbigorange on July 24, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nunes needs to be calling Bonds, Hicks, Sentimore, Gaines, & Drummond. We need some DEFENSE!

Posted by rllipscomb on July 24, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone who demands another defensive line with a Henderson and a Haynesworth is delusional. If a program is really, really good and really, really lucky, that will hapen once every 20-30 years.

Posted by wkjq on July 24, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This just in fromm ESPN, Tim Tebow stood on the southern tip of Florida and blew Hurricane Dolly away from the state. Tebow saves the day again. Just think guys, it's almost time for the sportscasters to pucker up and kiss some tebow a**.

Posted by Greyback_Vol on July 24, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the Vols will end up getting Zach Rogers. Just a hunch...

I'm impressed with Nunes so far. When he committed he had never seen Knoxville or Clawson's offense (and probably has still not). That made me think he may be more easily persuaded by other schools, but it looks as though he is following through with his decision.

Posted by vol4gzus on July 24, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Respect your elders regardless of how they might embarrass themselves Francis. Use of impolite words retards,old farts(old which we will be one day Lord willing), morons ,etc bring down your other mostly valid posts. Lets stick to topic and try to see if we can be 'coached up' to a more intelligent site that doesn't get stunk(real word?) up like some of our competitors. Or is just to easy for us to sound and look like dumb rednecks they think we are? I know we aren't, but lets not give them any ammunition in that area. Go Vols!!! C'mon Zach and friends to Big Orange Country!

Posted by TurboFan on July 24, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We may have a shot at Zach as long as he doesn't read Nafslov's diatribes on his brother. I'm hoping/expecting to see a break out year for Austin and Lucas Taylor.

Posted by mikes70gto on July 24, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jmbigorange,

True, with some of the rumors mills on the rise,some recruits looking our way are....

Akiem Hicks..D/T Chris Bonds..D/E
D.J. Swearinger..Saf Jerrod Askew..L/B
Pete White..O/G.. Reuben Randle..W/R
Marlon Brown..W/R Corey Gaines..D/T-O/T

These eight are giving us a good hard look.A few others that we have a shot at are...

Quinton Wasington..O/G Johnny Farms..O/G
Chris Drummond..D/T Anthony Orr..D/T
Khalil Wilkes..O/G

Out of the first eight I hope we get all of them.The only problem with Brown is,he said he was going to wait til signing day to commit.He had better watch because we are after two others beside them,Rogers is one! Getting the first eight is possible,Gaines,Askew,Bonds,Hicks,and Swearinger would only solidify our defense to virtually unstoppable adding Drummond,Wilkes and Orr would be icing on the cake.One I left off the list is Morgan Moses O/T.Only problem with him is, gpa. He is now currently retaking a freshman class .Looks to be the juco route for him.I believe UT will end up in the top 5-6 this year.

Posted by chad_t31 on July 24, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rockytop:

I think the dt comments you are referring to were sarcastic remarks. Everyone knows we need dt help.

Posted by pdhuff on July 24, 2008 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

gnm53108- you are close to having your own koolade franchise. Congrats.

We have approved over 80% of your application.

Gen W still wants to see a 8x10 of you and Phil for compatability.
LOL

Remember when me and Big Fletch had that "Lets go get 'em" feeling pre-season. But no more, too many days of same old, same old.........

We had 2 of the 37 defensive picks for pre-season All-SEC. Telling ? Maybe not, we can hope.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 24, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey ... is this orange koolaid supposed to have barley malt and hops in it?

Posted by jmbigorange on July 24, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mikes70gto, i agree with you . I would love to have those 8. I think we have a good shot with all of them except Randle. I just think he'll be a tiger(LSU) when said and done. That's okay as long as we could reel in brown which i think we will. Bonds, Gaines, Hicks, Drummond, White, Askew, Telfort & Myles or Swearinger would be awesome.

Posted by richvol on July 24, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Watch out for Duke to slip in here and steal one. If Austin liked departed Coach Cutcliffe, Zack may choose that route. These private school guys like academic institutions.

Great to see Nunes recruiting for us. There are so many kids in California he could help us on and it has been a fertile provider of talent for UT for years.

I don't care if Morgan Moses is having GPA trouble. If you haven't seen his clips they are terrific. We need this young man and we have plenty of tutors.

Posted by pdhuff on July 24, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Orangebloodgnc 9:42 - Gen W is field testing our Grey Goose Orange koolade as we speak. Was seen riding across a hay field with Dupree at the wheel of JD Gator headed for a creek.

In a S pattern.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 24, 2008 at 10:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pd thats good stuff.

Posted by vol4gzus on July 24, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ahhhh....good ole boys drankin' good ole boy stuff....Was the S pattern for swagger? Must be tough ridin' sumthun with name gator on it...yeah even if it is a JohnDeere. Maybe they were going into the woods to look for a dt/de like swamp monster or sumthan..huh? Maybe it has eligibility.

Posted by TommyJack on July 24, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: Still awaiting that photo of CPF in post TD leap with one hand extended. Preferably a double axel with Lutz pirouette. 1 finger or 2.

8 is enough.

Posted by RJ_Vol on July 24, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to go, Nunes! Keep up the good work.

Posted by thesavageorange on July 24, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by thesavageorange on July 23, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Also ,don't be surprised if we get a commitment from Zach Rogers this week.He wants it out of the way before fall practice goes in full swing, and the UT sports picnic is at Lipscom this week.Could be wrong , but the set up is just too convenient.

So, KNS when do I start?: )

Posted by TommyJack on July 24, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Austin Rogers will make significant contribution this season. Hope Zach joins him.

Posted by UT_LAW_2011 on July 24, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Josh Nunes is the man already

Posted by UTvols12342000 on July 24, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

savage- very astute. I concur KNS, at least give him a column.

The more I watch video and read about Gerald Jones, wow. I hope Clawson opens it up and puts people everywhere. How hard will it be to defend our playmakers rotating through multiple positions. Jones just going from wideout to slot, then to QB or splitback, foster working out of the backfield, with warren working the middle of the field and a trio of capable receivers. I am just so stoked. I get tingles, and sometimes teary eyed, watching all the videos from the past and present.

4500 miles away from home, but all Vol!

RTYAB!

Posted by adamsck on July 24, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does Nunes know the names of any defensive tackles he can pass along to CPF and staff?

What do I win?

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on July 24, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wkjq 8:46 a.m.-

Tebow blows pretty hard huh?

Posted by longtimefan on July 24, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

smart kid! already knows how to win over VOL fans!

Posted by volboy81 on July 24, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Zack-you gotta be a Vol! Its in your blood! Hope you make Ktown home for the next 4 years!

Posted by BSweet on July 24, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SavageO- I think you could start your own website about Big Orange recruiting and have a very loyal fan base just off those of us on here always looking to hear your insights. Any big news possibly hanging on the horizon? Any big visits coming up? C'mon man! I depend on you for my Big Orange recruiting fix! :) Lord knows, you can't depend on the KNS.

Posted by invisiblekid on July 24, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PDHuff, as regional manager and quality control specialist of the kool aid franchises in the SE, I have to ask: why does my orange kool-aid smell suspiciously like Grey Goose?

Posted by thesavageorange on July 24, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BSweet ,Most of the big visits have come and gone.There may be a couple more , but w/ practice starting the staff will be quite busy.If theire is any news it would be my suspected commitment of Rogers,and I think the next one will be Peter White the 4* OG from (DC)within the next couple of weeks.If it happens,that will give us 18 commits, only about 8-9 shy of a full class.Sorry when it takes time to get back to you.

invisiblekid ,LOL!

Posted by BSweet on July 24, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage- No sorries needed! You are the man! When it comes to recruiting, you, unlike the KNS, actually deliver! You have no idea how much I appreciate your insights. If I haven't said it before, thank you very much!

Posted by thesavageorange on July 24, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BSweet ,no problem.

Posted by txvolsfan on July 24, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage- I agree with BSweet, when I read recruiting articles, I scroll through the post looking for yours. I've just moved to Florida and have been very busy. Thanks for your knowledge.
TXVOLSFAN

Posted by pdhuff on July 24, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ikid 2:51 pm, I confess we used Dupree in the shipping department for one afternoon. I'm afraid we also sent a G Goose load to a convent.

They've already reordered.....

Posted by thesavageorange on July 24, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

txvolsfan ,your very welcome.

Posted by GoVol on July 24, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nune already displays some leadership ability through his recruiting actions. Reminds me of when Crompton did this. Can't help but to like it - GO VOLS!!

Posted by invisiblekid on July 24, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff, not complaining in the least on the extra kick in the kool aid. Much needed to get through the doldrums of subpoenas and the like.

Posted by invisiblekid on July 24, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, may have had a gripe if it was smirnoff or the ilk.

Posted by FWBVol on July 24, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rockytop47, if you are referring to my post it was completely tongue in cheek as a lot of comments some of us make. I was taking a shot at the Fulmer bashers that are always complaining about the lack of linemen.

I live in Florida and am at a high school football game every Friday night. Even at the larger powerhouse high schools in Florida the number of quality defensive linemen is extremely lacking.

Posted by RichRollin on July 24, 2008 at 9:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like they say, the goose gets you loose!!

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on July 25, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Me too Savage. I look forward to your web site when you get it going...this place and Volnation are OK, but there's definately a better model waiting to be built.

Posted by zanebreeding on July 25, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nunes is a highly athletic and intelligent player as judged from his test scores and things we already know about him. Im sure he would advise any skill players on offense of the virtues of being a Vol but once again he is VERY INTELLIGENT. He knows we could use some DT and DE help, if you dont think one of our own commitments knows that youre sorely wrong. He understands those needs could be the difference between him winning a NC in a few years or just going to a BCS bowl or SEC championship. I think he would call and advise any defensive players he thought could help that UT might be a good fit. This kid is really sharp. The vast majority of the big time recruits know each other no matter which side of the ball they are on , i know this from experience. He probably assocaites just as much with DT as he does say OL's or RBs. Obviously he was going to WR camps and QB camps. My point is just because he is a QB has no bearing on the defensive talent he could bring along to UT. GO VOlS

Posted by awhill00 on July 25, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whatever.

Posted by Homer on July 29, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This Nunes kid might be a better recruiter than any we've had in the last few years.