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Butch Jones has a tall task ahead for recruiting Tennessee. His first order will be building a relationship with the highly rated in-state prospects.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2012

Much like Tennessee's play on the field this season, the Vols' recruiting can seemingly only improve without Derek Dooley at the helm.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2012

Five things I learned this weekend: A steal at center Brock Stadnik has gotten most of the pub but watch out for his twin brother Clayton Stadnik. Both have size -- over 6-4 and 280 pounds -- but Clayton may actually have more mobility than his br...

Blog | Conversation | October 03, 2011

Here are some links from around the Southeast and Atlantic Coast: South Carolina leads for defensive back Chaz Elder. How long will he wait before committing? Defensive back Elijah Shumate plans to visit South Carolina in October. Could Kenderius ...

Blog | Conversation | September 30, 2011

Five things to watch this weekend: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M The Razorbacks get the first shot to impress Lone Star prospects against Texas A&M when they face the Aggies in Texas Stadium on Saturday. For Arkansas, it's a chance to get a head start on...

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2011

Five things to watch this weekend: Florida vs. Georgia No, the Gators and Bulldogs don't play on the field but Georgia and Florida are battling for the same player: 5-foot-10, 180-pound tailback Keith Marshall from Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook. The fi...

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2011

Here are some links from around the Southeast and Atlantic Coast: Miami's highly-touted 2008 class didn't meet expectations. Lineman DJ Reader likes him some Clemson. And Clemson is also in the running for defensive lineman Kenderius Whitehead. D...

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2011

Florida State leads the way in Florida recruiting. Not a shocker. The Seminoles are assembling an incredible, star-studded class. Bulldogs beware? Georgia commitment John Theus will visit Notre Dame. Dalvin Thomas' coach clears up commitment rumor ...

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Links from around the Southeast and up the Atlantic Coast: (By the way, follow me on Twitter at @DaveHookerESPN) • Defensive end Jordan Jenkins could be close to making a decision. • Al Golden talks Miami recruiting. • Here's a...

Blog | Conversation | September 27, 2011

Links from around the Southeast and up the Atlantic Coast: • The Washington Post talks to Maryland commitment Stefan Houston. • Jamie Newberg checks in with Watch List prospect Reuben Foster: • The NCAA can't scare of this lineb...

Blog | Conversation | September 26, 2011

Notre Dame seems to have fallen out of the running for Under Armour All-American Cyrus Jones. The athlete from Baltimore (Md.) Gilman said he will not take his official visit to South Bend, Ind., on Oct. 18, as previously planned. "Me and my parent...

Blog | Conversation | September 26, 2011

Five things I learned this weekend: Big games matter win or lose West Virginia fans were certainly disappointed with the outcome of Saturday's game, but let's keep it in perspective. I'll argue that the evening was a win in recruiting despite the ...

Blog | Conversation | September 26, 2011

Kyle Bolin admitted he wasn't managing the recruiting process well. So he ended it -- by committing to Louisville on Thursday. "Before I felt like I handled it pretty well and I didn't think it was affecting me that much, but once I got it over wi...

Blog | Conversation | September 25, 2011

Residents all over Charleston, W.Va., are scratching their heads. Ryan Switzer isn't one of them. The junior prospect isn't asking why West Virginia hasn't offered him a scholarship when so many other schools have. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound ESPNU Wat...

Blog | Conversation | September 25, 2011

Here are some recruiting links from around the southeast and the Atlantic coast: CBS Sports looks at realignment and its potential effects on recruiting. ATH Devin Fuller and South Carolina seem to have parted ways. Clemson has slipped out of Todd...

Blog | Conversation | September 23, 2011

• Senior athlete Cyrus Jones will indeed take an unofficial visit to the West Virginia-LSU game on Saturday, along with junior quarterback/safety Shane Cockerille, who was recently offered by Maryland, as was sophomore linebacker Melvin Keihn. ...

Blog | Conversation | September 23, 2011