Tech’s McCoy says ‘no thanks’ to helicoptering Vols
Tennessee’s high-flying recruiting tactics didn’t wow everybody.
Georgia Tech commitment Denzel McCoy of Northview High was not impressed by Tennessee's high-flying act and declined thei Vols' attempts to reopen his recruitment. (AJC photo)
Northview defensive lineman Denzel McCoy, who has been committed to Georgia Tech since April, has long been a target of the Volunteers. He said Tennessee assistant coach Ed Orgeron called him Friday and said head coach Lane Kiffin were going to be at his game against North Gwinnett last Friday in Suwanee.
“I didn’t know they were going to come in a helicopter,” McCoy said with a laugh.
The Vols’ coaches flew there in a rented helicopter after watching the first half of the M.L King-Stephenson game in Clarkston.
“I thought it was interesting,” McCoy said, “but it didn’t really affect me. That’s why I committed to Tech when I did, so I would have recruiting behind me and be able to concentrate on my senior season. I’m solid with Tech. I told them that.”
The copter ploy didn’t have quite the same effect in Suwanee as it did at Hallford Stadium, where the pilot landed about 30 yards away from the field in full view of the stadium crowd. In Suwanee they arrived after the game had started and had to land a quarter-mile away in the backyard of resident Lee Wood. There they were met by North Gwinnett athletics director Mark Karen, who then drove them to the stadium. They did buzz the stadium before landing, however.
“They wanted to [land next to stadium] but we couldn’t let them for safety reasons. We have too many Georgia fans,” Karen joked.
No, most of the Tennessee coaches’ work was done before the game. They visited North Gwinnett High and coach Bob Sphire in the afternoon — offensive tackle JaWuan James is the Vols’ No. 1 target — and called McCoy on the phone.
“Coach Kiffin told me he respected my decision to go with Tech,” said McCoy, who said he still gets hand-written letters from Kiffin every week. “But he told me it broke his heart when he heard I committed and said he wanted me to come up on Oct. 31. He said he was hired on my birthday, Dec. 1, and that made it destiny for me to come to Tennessee.”
McCoy said he respectfully declined. He said the Vols’ coaches made a similar play for Yellow Jackets’ commitment Anthony Williams of Union Grove. Williams also declined an invitation to visit Tennessee.
Not only does McCoy remain loyal to Georgia Tech, he is also one of the Yellow Jackets’ most effective recruiters. The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder, who plays defensive end for Northview, talks to almost every one of Tech’s commitments every week and has forged relationships with some of its uncommitted recruits as well.
“”I’m on a lot of guys right now,” McCoy said matteroffactly. “I talk to [d-line recruit] Kareem Martin every Tuesday and Thursday just to see how he’s doing and see how his recruitment is going and tell him why he ought to come play for us.”
In fact, McCoy is like the social butterfly of football recruiting. He said he’s best friends with UGA commitment Garrison Smith of Douglass High. Among the numbers you’ll find in McCoy’s phone are those of Tennessee commitment Markeith Ambles of Henry County, Vanderbilt commitment Chris Boyd of Roswell, Stephenson High defensive tackle Mike Thornton, Tennessee commitments Brandon Willis and Corey Miller of Byrnes High in Duncan, S.C., Washington commitment Nick Montana of California.
“I talk to everybody,” McCoy said. “I just know a lot of people, I guess. I’ve lived in two big cities, here and Miami, and I guess I’m kind of a people person.”
As for Tennessee, McCoy said it was one of the schools he seriously considered out of more than 30 offers.
“I actually went there for Junior Day,” he said. “I was there for the whole ‘Wild Boys’ shirt thing.”
His impression? Not impressed.
“One of the things I liked about Tech was, Coach [Giff] Smith and Coach [Paul] Johnson, they didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear,” McCoy said. “They were telling me the truth about things. That whole helicopter thing, it’s not for me.”
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Hey Dogtards
October 21st, 2009
10:17 am
“That whole helicopter thing, it’s not for me.”
This is why I love being a yellow jacket. I’m glad you can see through Kiffin’s recruiting ploys. He is the definition of telling you what you want to hear. CPJ will tell it to you straight, for better or for worse. We’re excited to get you on the line, Mr. McCoy.
billcanoe
October 21st, 2009
10:19 am
You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, young man. Sticking to commitments is a very important thnig in life. Good luck to you.
Gt4ever
October 21st, 2009
10:22 am
With kids like that, we may beat UGA to a NC yet! Coach Johnson just keep being a straight shooter and keep up the recruiting……
GTfan
October 21st, 2009
10:29 am
Lane Kiffin is quite the character….
SouthKnoxvillian
October 21st, 2009
10:36 am
I’m an Air Force vet. I still remember these two Marines at an air show we had in South Carolina. Every time the F-22 would fly by, they would say stuff like, “I’m not impressed!”
Fact is, this articles very existence reeks of little man syndrome.
Lars Tate
October 21st, 2009
10:38 am
WHY DOES THE AJC HATE THE DAWGS! KIFFIN JOHNSON MYER ALL STINK, COME ON THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A LIBERAL CONSPIRACY TO BRING DOWN THE NATIONS #1 PROGRAM!
DAWGFANHARDCORE
October 21st, 2009
10:43 am
Hey NERDS, why don’t you go celebrate with another ring, oh wait you’ll have to beat us this year first. Just wait til Nov. when we kick yalls butts and you’ll see these recruits jumping the Tech sinking ship and into those helicopters.
Hey kid,
Word of advice… UGA plays real teams, why don’t you come to a real football school where you can play real football.
DAWGFANHARDCOORS
October 21st, 2009
10:46 am
Too many beers my friend?? You must be drunk to think UGA will do anything this year… or any years during CPJ’s reign
GTcoaches
October 21st, 2009
10:46 am
Denzel, Good idea to stick with your commitment. In life your words should stand for something. Come and play a role in building Tech’s National Championship team(s).
Ol Skool
October 21st, 2009
10:46 am
That’s why I had to go against my religion and pull for UGA two weeks ago. Can’t stand Lane Kiffin. This unfortunately does appeal to certain kinds of kids who have not had the benefit of responsible mentoring as it appears Denzel has been exposed to. I wish the parents would get involved and steer their kids away from this guy. If there was ever a snake oil salesman this dude is it. I love CPJ. GT ‘78
62jacket
October 21st, 2009
10:48 am
I know things can change, but how refreshing to hear a young man say he’s going to honor his commitment when other schools are still recruiting him hard. His help in recruiting for Tech is an added bonus. Denzel, I’ll look forward to rooting for you from the West Stands.
gatorsam
October 21st, 2009
10:52 am
It’s so much fun to read all of the bragging on two programs heading nowhere!!! Go Gators!!!
Glenn
October 21st, 2009
10:52 am
DAWGFANHARDCORE – Shouldn’t the Bulldogs win a few games from some real teams before you go spouting off your mouth like that? Georgia’s about to get embarrassed in Jacksonville again by Florida, and by the time they get to Atlanta to play in Bobby Dodd Stadium, maybe, just maybe they will have had enough time to lick their wounds so that they won’t totally disgrace themselves again in front of the whole football world.
Better yet, maybe they will.
Glenn
October 21st, 2009
10:54 am
Disgrace themselves…in front of the whole football world; again.
TechforLife
October 21st, 2009
10:59 am
Gatorsam, I bet you are on top of the world, all those years getting destroyed by those two ACC teams in the state of Florida. Of all people you should understand coming out of a trough of mediocrity and hitting a high. This kid is bar none an excellent addition to GT and I hope he excels on and off the field. Good luck McCoy.
OCDawg
October 21st, 2009
11:03 am
At least Dawgs and Jackets can agree on this one thing.
VolNation
October 21st, 2009
11:07 am
Thanks for another article on Lane Kiffin. So not every kid was wowed by the helicopter, ok, is that a news story? Is it one if they are? No. But this paper is starting to show some kind of weird obsession with Lane Kiffin ever since that UGA butt-kicking we dished out.
SouthKnoxvillian
October 21st, 2009
11:11 am
Amen VolNation. I was getting a little worried with the Knoxville murder trial getting all the press in TN. GA stepped in to take up the slack.
RonnieGarDner
October 21st, 2009
11:14 am
Amazing how Northview turns out all these big time recruits in football & basketball, but they are lousy (especially in football) as a team. Ever since their existance they have been a very poor excuse for a football team. Not even sure they have ever had a winning season. Then the kids go off to college and you never hear much from them. Oh well, they way it goes I guess.
tech...were only good at calculus
October 21st, 2009
11:14 am
He said he was hired on my birthday, Dec. 1, and that made it destiny for me to come to Tennessee. – what a tool
Reggie Ball
October 21st, 2009
11:17 am
Go UGA
rduck
October 21st, 2009
11:21 am
Ilove the fact that Denzel was quick to let Mr.
rduck
October 21st, 2009
11:25 am
I love the fact that Denzel was so quick to tell Mr. Kiffin and his rent-a copter crew “Thanks but no thanks”. You really seem to be a great kid of character and a heck of a ball player. We at Tech look forward to your years here on the flats. Hopefully more kids will see what you have done and take that kind of loyal example to heart. Good for you young man.
Tech fan
October 21st, 2009
11:27 am
I am SOCKED to see that there are no Georgia fans to comment here….Tennessee is still there recruits as well. Actually they already HAVE stolen some of UGA’s recruits!!
SavannahGT
October 21st, 2009
11:31 am
It’s painfully obvious that DAWGFANHARDCORE did not go to school at Georgia or anywhere else for that matter. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
At least get a decent helicopter
October 21st, 2009
11:32 am
I saw the photo of the little rental helicopter that he landed in at one of the stadiums. It was the sorriest little cheap helicopter you could rent. I don’t know helicopters, but if you are going to make an impression don’t show up in the lamest one you can rent. What are you trying to say? Come play for the Vols and you too can rent a homemade looking helicopter and fly it in to impress 17 year old boys.
The destiny line he used sounded like a high school senior trying to hit a home run with some girl he took to the movies on a Friday night. I hope all of his assistants clowned him when this was leaked out. I would have had more respect for him if he used that line on his secretary. At least it would have been used for a good cause.
gafan1
October 21st, 2009
11:36 am
Tech fan, come on dude, read your post……It makes no sense. You are Socked. I don’t know what that means, but it does not sound good.
I am glad this young man is sticking to his guns. I am not a GT fan, but I do like what Johnson is doing in Atlanta.
Jesus Juice
October 21st, 2009
11:36 am
Tech fan
October 21st, 2009
11:27 am
I am SOCKED to see that there are no Georgia fans to comment here….Tennessee is still there recruits as well. Actually they already HAVE stolen some of UGA’s recruits!!
And Tech fans claim to be smarter?
Reggie Ball
October 21st, 2009
11:43 am
Too bad Lane Kiffin wasn’t around 6 years ago to recruit me. I definitely would have been wooed and saved all you GT fans years of pain.
Coach Smith
October 21st, 2009
11:44 am
UGA Alum here. This kid sounds like he’s got it right. Kiffin’s antics are getting tiresome. It’s good to hear one of these kids say he isn’t impressed. Unfortunately, what makes a good recruiter is a good liar. UT is loaded with them. To tell a high school kid he broke your heart is absurd and would be difficult for most to do without a guilty conscience. Obviously not a problem for Kiffin. And on top of that playing the destiny card is laughable. Who is Lane Kiffin? Is it really McFly from Back to the Future? “You are…my destiny!” You tech fans shoudl eb familiar with that character! Sorry, had to throw a jab in there…
What???
October 21st, 2009
11:47 am
Tennesse is still there recruits as well. Jesus Juice is this a coherent thought? Don’t pop your mouth off about intelligence until you form a coherent thought, and express it through writing.
Read the Post
October 21st, 2009
11:50 am
Hey What??? – I don’t want to speak for Jesus Juice, but I believe he is making fun of the “Tech Fan” that posted at “October 21st, 2009 11:27 am”
hunker down
October 21st, 2009
12:02 pm
Stories like these are very impressive of a youth that is a lot more mature than those cronological. To be focused on his team and want to get the recruiting process behind him says volumes about him. All the hoopla did not distract a young man that many times are so impressionable. Good for you Denzel to have a plan and stick to it. Good luck at Tech!
ATLdawg, ya dig?
October 21st, 2009
12:03 pm
How the heck did this turn into another UGA-GT fight? Can’t we all get along and agree that Kiffin is a d-bag?
Shananeeeeee Fananeeeeeeee
October 21st, 2009
12:04 pm
Tennessee is on the rise, Georgia is on the decline. Georgia Tech is on the rise, Georgia is on the decline. Both of these are true for the next several years.
Brew
October 21st, 2009
12:07 pm
Chip, you slipped here my man. That headline left out Kiffin and substituted Vols. Folks won’t be as quick to jump in here and take shots. Good use of helicoptering, though it might be a little too subtle for some of these folk.
Love these “snakeoil salesman” comments and such. I don’t believe some of you fully comprehend that you have to be a salesman to recruit. You use all legal, and for some schools, illegal methods you can to get the best players you can. If UT is using illegal tactics it’ll come to light, but since they are dominating all recruiting press in the south, you’d think someone could have dug up something by now. But the silence is deafening.
Good for the kid for sticking to his commitment. That’s a rare thing.
dh
October 21st, 2009
12:09 pm
In regards to Tech Fan, you don’t have to read past ‘I am SOCKED’ to know you should read no further.
As a Tech fan and UT grad, I am glad McCoy is staying committed to the Jackets. Even though I was elated to see the Vols beat uga, it is hard to root for Kiffin. He is a bit cocky and his antics have not impressed me. Maybe I’m to old school but I like the attitude CPJ has brought and it is hard to argue with his results. I just hope Tech is smart enough to make him a permanent fixture on the Flats for a long time to come.
Wreck
October 21st, 2009
12:18 pm
Kiffin is a tool.
Go Jackets.
Jay
October 21st, 2009
12:18 pm
Playing in front of 100,000 fans in the SEC > playing in front of 40,000 fans and 15,000 empty seats in the ACC. Hope your Management degree will be able to get you a job.
DMWC
October 21st, 2009
12:21 pm
Ooh a hellycopter!!! Good one, Lane! Maybe he can start driving up to recruits’ houses in a Harley with flames shooting out of it.
I suspect most recruits worth having understand that they are making a decision for the rest of their lives — both football and otherwise — and aren’t going to be impressed by Knoxville Fonzie.
ReptilesRule
October 21st, 2009
12:29 pm
Got to love a young man who is true to his word. Gimmicks, in the long run, will not bring in quality recruits because someone who is overly impressed by stunts will soon fall for another one.Other than creating a temporary news cycle, I don’t think that Kiffins low rent “kittycopter” is gonna have a lasting effect any more than Auburns coaches riding around in limos…
Geori
October 21st, 2009
12:30 pm
Kiffin is a pretty funny dude. I like hearing about his antics not that I think they’ll actually work.
BravesFan79
October 21st, 2009
12:31 pm
I like this McCoy guy.. …good choice man in choosing GT over Tennessee. GT plays more prime time games, and is clearly the better team right now! Who wants to be stuck on a middle of the pack team in the SEC when you can jump unto a Top ACC team!
Just imagine how good GT is gonna be once we have a top defense to match our nations best rushing attack! I really feel that if college football had a 8 team playoff system, GT would qualify for it most years. The same cannot be said for Tennessee.
Jay Blows
October 21st, 2009
12:33 pm
Jay,
The Mngt. degree far outweighs the Recreation and Leisure Studies that some Universities offer up.
BTW, your break is over. Go out and clear some more tables, so our patrons have a clean place to eat.
WalkSoftly
October 21st, 2009
12:34 pm
Do they make bullet-proof Kevlar flack jackets in GT Gold?
VolsRule
October 21st, 2009
12:34 pm
Win some – lose some. Kid is a Tech commitment and respect his loyalty – I wish him the best.
Kiffin is clearly out working nearly all head coaches on the field, at practice, and in recruiting.
This I know for sure:
1. Historically – UT has had a better program than UGA.
2. Currently – UT has a better program than UGA.
– won last 3 out of 4 in BLOW OUT fashion
3. UT has won 13 of the last 19 games against UGA
4. What Georgia is to TENNESSEE – Kentucky is to Georgia.
By that I mean we expect UGA to put up a good fight for about 2-1/2 quarters – but this game is one we circle win every year. Much like UGA does with Kentucky.
5. Under Richt – UGA has come full circle – now fighting off SC for SEC #3 position. This team and program is now in worse shape than how Richt found it. At least Donnan left this program in very hood shape.
6. For UGA – the slide continues
- after this weekend – UGA will be 4-4.
- Will beat TN TECH (5-4)
- Will get embarrassed at GT (come on UGA fans – you know this beat down is coming!!!)
– Will be luck to split AUB/KY – at best 6-6
– If they get beat by AUB – look for UGA to lose out – finishing 5-6.
My money is now on 5-6!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys – been there! UT changed coaches – what is UGA going to do!!!
3. Gerogia is to UT what Kentucky is to
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
12:36 pm
ReptilesRule… Gimmick plays? Gimmick plays! That the Story of Urban and Teboned (Ask UK fans).
goldentornado
October 21st, 2009
12:39 pm
If Tech recruits can be deceived by these gimmicks, then they probably don’t need to come to Tech. ToolBag Kiffin is a blip, he’ll be gone within five years. I wish he had the nerve to schedule Tech or that Tech could play him in a bowl, oh wait, UT isn’t relevant and won’t be bowling in the same league.
Kevin
October 21st, 2009
12:40 pm
UGA fans could be the dumbest people on the planet yet they continuously try to outdo themselves on the AJC.
JJ
October 21st, 2009
12:41 pm
I still think it’s funny when they said that one of the injuries when the goal post was tore down was an asthma attack!! Only at GT. Get an inhaler techy!!
dandydawg
October 21st, 2009
12:42 pm
GREAT Job young man..
you made your decision and you are sticking with it. That’s what make a program great.. Kids like you.
GA Tech Insider
October 21st, 2009
12:43 pm
Jay – Just as an FYI; 1 out of every 6 graduates from GA Tech becomes a millionaire, so I would suggest that any degree that Denzel gets from GA Tech will serve him quite well, thank you very much.
Now getting back to the young man. Yes, indeed, Denzel is a quality lad who really has his act together. Besides being a special player on the field, he’s quite a good student and a great ambassador for other recruits considering the Yellow Jackets as well.
The McCoy family does things the right way, and I’m sure all Jacket fans will be enjoying watching Denzel playing on the Flats and interacting with his family in the stands for the next several years.
THWG
dandydawg
October 21st, 2009
12:47 pm
VolsRule,
Let’s see what happens to TN after this weekend… Stop trying to play football God and predict the future… And UGA will still be 4-3 after this weekend. I’ll bet you 10 billion dollars on that one? Since you are a VOL, you will take the bait… I promise (and this comment is only directed at VolsRules – I know TN has some great fans…he just isn’t one on them!)
Native Atlantan
October 21st, 2009
12:51 pm
Vols Rule, yes Georgia needs to make changes. Most people think it’s one assistant, but they may need to change three to four to be honest. If that is done and Richt gets the right guys, I think you’ll see things change pretty quickly in Athens. I don’t know how talented UGA is, but I do know a lot of quality teams and programs offered just about everyone on the UGA roster.
If the changes are done successfully, you may have to get out your number 2 pencil and make a few changes on your ‘list’.
GoVols
October 21st, 2009
12:53 pm
It still amazes me how much detail about Kiffin’s conversations with recruits are reported. Surely we’re not all so naive that we think other coached don’t say many of the same things? Yes, he’s trying to make a splash, so he has been a little more “out there” than many other southern coaches, but his comment’s to this kid don’t indicate any hints of poor sportsmanship. Chip, let’s try to get quotes from Saban, Meyer, and Richt when they lose a kid. Or are we going to continue to read about every single kid that UT recruits? If so, please be “fair and balanced” and tell us about his recruiting victories, too.
Burdell
October 21st, 2009
12:58 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this kid getting on campus ever since he gave his verbal. Exciting times to be a Tech fan.
GO JACKETS!!! BEAT THE WAHOOS!!!
Hey Dogtards
October 21st, 2009
1:00 pm
“Word of advice… UGA plays real teams, why don’t you come to a real football school where you can play real football.”
This guy is actually right. For example, Tech plays UGA every year while UGA has to play Tech.
Lame Kiffin
October 21st, 2009
1:01 pm
McCoy, you are my density.
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
1:03 pm
VolsRule, What have ya’ll ruled? Well I thought I’d help bring you some reality: In2005 ya’ll were 5-6, 06 9-4 07, 10-4(not bad) last year(forget about it . while in that same span we were 10-3, 9-4, 11-2, and 10-3, so what exactly have ya’ll ruled ? Act like you been there, even though lately you haven’t. Remember your program hasn’t been in a SEC championship this decade. oh if you want to talk about all time bowl wins, yall are 25-23, while we are 27-16. Lets go to Sugar bowl wins this last 7 years, Oh you haven’t been there, while UGA took two out of three they played in. Yes I give you guys credit that you beat us bad this year, but to compare yourselfs to Uga like your UF is so far off. Next time get the facts before you blog.
Dawgs Fan
October 21st, 2009
1:04 pm
Northview has only won 1 game in two years so far. Please………..
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
1:07 pm
VolsRule where you at?
Lame McFly
October 21st, 2009
1:08 pm
Yes, it’s true McCoy, you are my density.
mowreck
October 21st, 2009
1:10 pm
Hey DAWGFANHARDCORE, we went up to UGA and played you guys last year. We weren’t impressed then and still aren’t impressed now.
Biff Johnson
October 21st, 2009
1:12 pm
Hello! Lame! Is in anybody in there? Lame?
FLDAWG
October 21st, 2009
1:14 pm
Good for him, stay true to your word kid….GO DAWGS
Biff Johnson
October 21st, 2009
1:14 pm
mowreck… Who is we? You’re not on the team. Are you one of the 1 and 6 millionaires? Bwahahahaha!
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
1:16 pm
VolsRule you scared of the facts boy??
Cuzzin Vinnie
October 21st, 2009
1:19 pm
All the fleabags have to talk about is their stadium size and the conference they’re in. DON”T bring up the real stuff. You know…like wins and losses!
Not Disappointed
October 21st, 2009
1:19 pm
I’m proud that this young man is sticking to his commitment. Regardless if Mr. McCoy is attending Georgia Tech, UGA, Florida, etc. He made a commitment and sticking with it.
Kiffin reminds me of somebody that sold used cars in the 80’s. Maybe he has short man syndrome?
I know the wants to help the Vols; furthemore I don’t have a problem with University of Tennessee. It’s Kiffin! What a tool!
Good week all. Ramblin Wreck!
Comin' Down The Track
October 21st, 2009
1:20 pm
Good on you, Denzel. I’m a UGA grad and Dawg through and through, but I respect integrity in anyone… including Techies. Flash and sizzle is so much empty hype. Coach Johnson coaches football not foolishness. I’m sure you made your friends and family proud. Good on you.
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
1:23 pm
GT fans, you look good against V.Tech, but I think the last time they played UGA in 06′ in a bowl we beat em too. This in no way means nothing, squat, do-do. We are UGA, have always owned you, and always will. Get past last year, and remember who your daddy is. You got one lucky punch in, but at the end of the day you know daddy is still the man of the house.
ReptilesRule
October 21st, 2009
1:26 pm
BigMike, your post did not make a whole lot of sense but if you are trying to associate “gimmick” with Urban Meyer then you don’t have a clue. A “gimmick” has no real value or lasting effect. Urban could retire tommorrow and he is already one of the most successful coaches in UF and SEC history with 2 Conference and 2 National Championships. So I would have to say, rather than using the word gimmick, you might want to try the word “iconic” like they do on the ESPN commercial!!!
BigMike Said
October 21st, 2009
1:27 pm
Not Disappointed, Kiffin is 6′2 I’m sure he doesn’t have short mans disease. Get the facts first!!
hey ditto heads .....
October 21st, 2009
1:38 pm
at some point the recruits will start figuring out that most ugagers are ditto heads.
full blown ditto heads that love rush limbaugh an all that he says and stands for.
AND we all know that rush limbaugh is a racist. he has shown that over and over again.
at some point some of these star players and their families will wise up and remove ugag off their list of schools.
the only thing worse than racists are closet racists and ugag has a program full of them.
at least a racist tells you his true feelings rather than lie to your face and call you names behind your back.
Not Disappointed is Disappointed!
October 21st, 2009
1:38 pm
I know bigmike. I’m 6′5. short man syndrome is a state of mind. It doesn’t has to be physical. I wasn’t aware of the IQ on this blog. Sorry, I want make the mistake again!
SouthKnoxvillian
October 21st, 2009
1:39 pm
“Remember your program hasn’t been in a SEC championship this decade.”
Hey Mike, Tennessee has been in THREE SECCGs this decade.
blazer
October 21st, 2009
1:41 pm
REAL FOOTBALL 3-3 45-42 49-10
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
1:45 pm
Tech needs to get past Vandy and UGA first; 2 of the worst teams in the SEC. If they can stop the run, or if anyone can stop the run for that matter, you’re in bad shape. Just sayin….you guys are a VERY one dimensional team. It wont take much for someone to break you down. It’s coming, kids….it’s coming……
gte268p
October 21st, 2009
1:46 pm
Wait, I’m confused. Where are all the uga fans always chirping about how we only get recruits that no other “big” school wants?
Seriously, I miss you guys! You’re always good for a laugh!
BigMike Said....
October 21st, 2009
1:58 pm
Reptiles Rule, Who amongst us wouldn;t put Charleston Southern and troy as two easy wins? Never had an undefeated season, and you can’t get a starting QB to be a decent backup in the NFL. In fact I dare you to name 3 , no make it two Qb’s to lead a team to the playoffs in the NFL In the last 20 years(P,s.) don’t say Grossman we clearly see Orton was better for the bears now.
TML
October 21st, 2009
1:58 pm
Young man, you have a good head on you. Stay with the Jackets and you’ll get a shot at a national title within your 4-5 years (not mention a world-class education you can take anywhere). Play well, make a huge play in a huge game, and I might have to draw you for a shirt in the StinGTees line
.
http://www.stinGTees.com
Sgt. Barnes
October 21st, 2009
1:59 pm
Saban gonna beeeeee da aeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this Saturday!
BigMike Said....
October 21st, 2009
2:00 pm
Oh and one other thing, “Icon is sooooo over used these days, lets leave that for the Eddie Robinsons, Bear Bryants, John Woodens, and Phil Jacksons of the world!!
gafootball
October 21st, 2009
2:01 pm
Who is GA Tech?
Tech is one dimensional in a way. But they are the best running team in the nation. It is not like they are taking the snap and handing it off to their one running back going in one direction. Every play you have to try and tackle 3-4 guys all running in different directions. Tech does have the no. 8 reciever in the nation in receiving yards, so they can throw a little bit; they are just not good at it.
You make it sound like they are starting Caleb King and Jonathan Crompton.
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
2:07 pm
gafootball
I wasnt saying anything that’s not true. I think they are good at what they do, but will they win a national championship that way? HELL NO! Do you seriously think you can beat Florida or Alabama (or LSU for that matter) running the ball 90% of the time? C’mon…Tech might be the best team in the ACC but no one really cares about the ACC…until you can beat the best of the best (and right now you cant), all this chatter means nothing.
Bill E. Goat
October 21st, 2009
2:29 pm
BigMike Said….
Why don’t you become an NFL fan only since that seems to only matter since your school can’t beat UF. I could care less if a player from my school plays Pro football or what he does in the NFL. It’s pathetic you would even bring that up as some sort of trump since the Gators keep winning National Titles and kicking your teams rear-end.
EW
October 21st, 2009
2:30 pm
anyone who doesn’t go to UT is a friend of mine.
Not Disappointed
October 21st, 2009
2:31 pm
Back to the subject at hand………….
I do appreciate this kid sticking with the commitment. It’s terrible to try to belittle ones thinking by informing a recruit that it’s their destiny, etc. “How tragic!”
CMR & CPJ has more class. Kiffin stick to coaching and let somebody else deal with the recruits.
College fan & Ramblin Wreck!
BullyMack
October 21st, 2009
2:37 pm
Does Kiffin actually have any real recruits of his own or is he just harping on already committed recruits from other schools and feeding them a bunch of garbage about the schools they are currently committed to? What a jerk this guy was, is and continues to be. Won’t be long before he wears out his welcome in the south.
Billy Goat
October 21st, 2009
2:39 pm
BigMike Said….
Why don’t you become an NFL fan only since that seems to only matter since your school can’t beat UF. I could care less if a player from my school plays Pro football or what he does in the NFL. It’s pathetic you would even bring that up as some sort of trump since the Gators keep winning National Titles and kicking your teams rear-end.
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
2:41 pm
@BullyMack
It wont be long until Kiffin OWNS the South! I didnt even know GA Tech had a football team until this year….
GTville
October 21st, 2009
2:51 pm
I live in Tennessee and see more about Kiffin in the AJC than in the Tennessean. He is doing a great job in GA and I commend him for it. His antics are working to get his name out and if his team backs it up on the field, then people will start taking him more serious.
Question on Garrison Smith….did he just like UGA better or did he just not fit with GT? A lot of ATL athletes head out of town, not sure if it is a grade thing, a chance to get out of the old neighborhood, or other.
GTville
October 21st, 2009
2:53 pm
Who is GA Tech – you are right. Nobody can beat UF and only Utah can beat Alabama. Of course anyone can beat the rest of the SEC.
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
2:56 pm
@GTville
You need to lay off the crack, brah. Get past Vandy and UGA, then we’ll talk. ‘Til then, keep running the ball on weak teams and talk all the smack you want. I bet you dont finish in the top 20 this season…
GTville
October 21st, 2009
2:59 pm
Your comments did not concern GT and have nothing to do with whether they beat Vandy or UGA. They highlight two programs in the SEC and stake claim to the SEC being unstoppable because of those teams. My comment was simply fact.
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
3:04 pm
One of those teams will with the title this year. Trust….
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
3:06 pm
Oh, and yes, the SEC is quite unstoppable winning the title 4 out of the last 6 years. Not something the ACC can say and will probably NEVER be able to say.
SEC
October 21st, 2009
3:14 pm
UF & LSU won the title – so you have 3 strong teams and the rest are sisters of the poor. However, Uga should win the weedeater bowl this year.
LSU
October 21st, 2009
3:15 pm
GT will own you guys… Miami would too
Who is GA Tech?
October 21st, 2009
3:20 pm
Mr. LSU,
You’ve got a couple more beatdowns headed your way this season…dont get too cocky.