Talk to me about Alex Bars

[10EC]

We need big boys...

[101stDad]

Another real priority for UT, and a guy whose stock has really risen in this off season.  He's a Rivals Top 100 player (number 55).  They have him as a 4 star right now, and his offer list is a virtual who's who of college football.  

UT is in good shape with him, from everything I have seen and heard, but certainly not a lock at this point.  

To underscore how good a year it is in Tennessee, there are 4 Tennesseans on the top 100, and UT already has two of them in house in Hurd and TK2, and have a very good shot with the other two in Bars and Josh Malone:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3235

[10EC]

Another real priority for UT, and a guy whose stock has really risen in this off season.  He's a Rivals Top 150 player (number 55).  They have him as a 4 star right now, and his offer list is a virtual who's who of college football. 

UT is in good shape with him, from everything I have seen and heard, but certainly not a lock at this point. 

If I am a lineman and I see they just got commits from 2 - 4 (maybe 5) star guys... I'm giving that serious consideration.

[BanditVol]

Jalen Hood was being recruited by Graham per that site.  Hope that doesn't hurt us, but its so early I doubt it will.

[101stDad]

Hurd committed after Graham left and Gillespie bacame his prinary recruiter.

[BanditVol]

Hurd committed after Graham left and Gillespie bacame his prinary recruiter.

Meant Josh Malone

[WoodstockVol]

Hopefully Penn State being on NCAA probation will help Alex to decide to go to Tennessee. I think Alex Bars had family that played for Penn State and Michigan

[101stDad]

Meant Josh Malone

A good buddy of mine who lives in Gallatin knows the Malone family.  He says that Josh and the family grew up as Tennessee fans.  Hopefully that plays a part in his decision.

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about Graham being anybody's primary recruiter at this point.  Everything I hear indicates that his reputation as a recruiter was good, but no better than Gillespie's has proved to be thus far.