More Kiffin - Foot in Mouth, Again/Official Tenn Recruiting Violations Thread

[OkieTiger_KATT]

Originally Posted by shane0911

How about getting a verbal from a 13 year old? He really has that program on the move I tell ya!

Originally Posted by DRC

The concern in the athletic department is Kiffin/Orgeron/etc are bringing in recruits with character issues. (DUH!)

There have also been a lot of players who like Kiffins and Orgerons style. Problem is again, the ones who seem to like that style are the ones who have major character concerns.

quick, save the 13 year old. its obvious he's headed for a life of crime.

[uscvball]

Originally Posted by DRC

This is actually old news. Kiffin apologized for this a while back both in public and in private to the coach. I dont have any links but heard about it some time ago.

Kiffin is right though, Pahokee is a very poor school. Anyone who has been there would know it.


EDIT: Actually, the principal asking Kiffin to apologize is not old news.

Interesting side note. Pahokee was kicked out of the Nike 7on7 tourney today for repeated behavioral issues.

Here are the final results:

1st - Miami Northwestern (FL)
2nd - DeSoto (TX)
3rd - Serra (CA)
4th - Byrnes (SC)
5th - Lakewood (CA)
6th - Gainesville (GA)
7th - Skyline (TX)
DNF - Pahokee (FL) - Disqualified

Finals:
Miami Northwestern (FL) 34
Desoto (TX) 23

3rd Place Game:
Serra 32 vs Byrnes 20

5th Place Game
Lakewood 14 vs Gainesville 12

Miami Northwestern went undefeated the entire tournameny.

As the previous poster stated, Teddy Bridgewater was the class of the field for MNW and should be among, if not the, top rated recruit(s) in 2011.

[bhelmLSU]

Originally Posted by uscvball

Interesting side note. Pahokee was kicked out of the Nike 7on7 tourney today for repeated behavioral issues.

Here are the final results:

1st - Miami Northwestern (FL)
2nd - DeSoto (TX)
3rd - Serra (CA)
4th - Byrnes (SC)
5th - Lakewood (CA)
6th - Gainesville (GA)
7th - Skyline (TX)
DNF - Pahokee (FL) - Disqualified

Finals:
Miami Northwestern (FL) 34
Desoto (TX) 23

3rd Place Game:
Serra 32 vs Byrnes 20

5th Place Game
Lakewood 14 vs Gainesville 12

Miami Northwestern went undefeated the entire tournameny.

As the previous poster stated, Teddy Bridgewater was the class of the field for MNW and should be among, if not the, top rated recruit(s) in 2011.

Mike Davis got rave reviews but overall as a team they were disappointing. They said he was in control when he made his 1st moves to get by the CBs. Needs to add bulk though.

Heard Pahokee main issues came off the field. They didn't even touch the field today.

[CrimsonKid]

I never thought I would say this....I dislike tennessee more than Auburn.

Kiffin is an idiot.

[stevescookin]

Kiffen's personal yacht

[bhelmLSU]

DRC, you hearing anything about Kiffen firing his 2nd S&C coach this summer?

If true, I bet it has to do with the supplement program again.

[DRC]

No, I havent talked to him since the weekend of the 4th.

[OkieTiger_KATT]

Originally Posted by bhelmLSU

DRC, you hearing anything about Kiffen firing his 2nd S&C coach this summer?

above smilie was just made for this thread!!!

[stevescookin]

SEC comissioner Silve all but calls Kiffen out by name in this article in which he says that this may be the golden age of the SEC with three (and counting) national titles in football, but the league has to avoid self inflicted wounds such as recruiting violations and coaches accusing other coaches publicly of breaking rules, grabbing attention for themselves at the expense of other coaches, etc.

SEC commish Slive says conference must avoid "self-inflicted wounds" | News for New Orleans, Louisiana | Sports | News and Weather for New Orleans | wwltv.com

[DRC]

Originally Posted by bhelmLSU

DRC, you hearing anything about Kiffen firing his 2nd S&C coach this summer?

If true, I bet it has to do with the supplement program again.

We talked briefly last night and he has heard nothing about the S&C coach. He is still working as of yesterday.

He did say the Commissioner scheduled a meeting with Kiffin to take place sometime at media days. He didnt know the specifics but guessed it was about all the secondary's.

He also told me another thing that was interesting. He is spending all his time selling season tickets right now. They are hurting for ticket package sales and burning up the phone lines to alumni and past ticket holders. Sales are off 25%. Kiffin isnt igniting much of an interest in the fan base right now. Ticket sales are a HUGE concern for them at this point.

[fanatic]

Originally Posted by DRC

They are hurting for ticket package sales and burning up the phone lines to alumni and past ticket holders. Sales are off 25%. Kiffin isnt igniting much of an interest in the fan base right now. Ticket sales are a HUGE concern for them at this point.

Interesting.

[stevescookin]

They better hurry up and sell those season tickets....before they play Alabama, Florida, South Carolina......etc. Gonna be real hard next year after everyone in the SEC Kiffen ticked off unloads on them this year.

What about marketing to Tennessee's gangsta thug fan base that Kiffen and Orgeron seem to cater to? They're not stepping up to the plate?

[TigerBait3]

Southern California's top-ranked prep QB Jesse Scroggins has just given an oral commitment to Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans.

Scroggins is entering his senior season at Lakewood High School picked USC over Tennessee and Florida.

In an interview with Sports Central Online's Rahshaun Haylock, Scroggins told Pete Carroll he was going to USC three weeks ago.

After learning of Scroggins' choice of USC, Florida coach Urban Meyer told Scroggins he always has a scholorship with the Gators. While Tennessee's Lane Kiffin never returned Scroggins' call.

Tennessee didn't help themselves when Scroggins' cousin, WR Jerry Anderson told Jesse, the only reason he got an offer from the Vols was to secure Scroggins' commitment.

Tennesse was considered to be a front-runner for his sevices, especially since Scroggins has so much family in the state and with the depth at the USC QB Position.

Scroggins said he has no problem redshirting this season.

Teammate Dion Bailey also is heading to USC.
Other Lakewood commits:

Justin Utupo is Notre Dame bound and WR Kevin Anderson picked Arizona State over LSU.

Story

[shane0911]

I saw a quick something about a billboard put up by Tenn taunting St. Tebow? Anyone know of this? What does it say or look like? It was talked about on CFB Live but there was no sound only saw the "Is it a good idea" bubble. Someone find out and please post it.

[bhelmLSU]

Originally Posted by shane0911

I saw a quick something about a billboard put up by Tenn taunting St. Tebow? Anyone know of this? What does it say or look like? It was talked about on CFB Live but there was no sound only saw the "Is it a good idea" bubble. Someone find out and please post it.

Don't think there is a billboard in FL yet but one is coming.

Adams: UT ad campaign will turn a few heads GoVolsXtra

[stevescookin]

My nomination for Tennessee's billboard in Florida:



We're Lookin' for Lane !!!!!

[OkieTiger_KATT]

kitten must be slipping. no juicy posts in a while.

[DRC]

I havent heard any juicy news. Now that football has started I wouldnt expect any. Season ticket sales are still slow but coming around, fans are being told to expect a rebuilding period.

I did get an email from Uncle today that was interesting, although not juicy. Makes Fulmer look pretty bad but it also confirms what I said all along about Monte and Orgeron.


A few excerpts:

Rocky Sucession: Kiffin's Clandestine Hiring, Fulmer's Heartache -- NCAA Football FanHouse

Now it is time for Tennessee Volunteer athletic director Mike Hamilton to find his replacement.

The list begins with 30 names. Hamilton has long kept a list of potential replacement football coaches -- an actual physical list of printed names that is fluid and constantly evolving. He edits and revises this list frequently.......

By the time Tennessee interviews him, Hamilton believes that Kiffin has already interviewed with or is a serious head-coaching candidate at Syracuse, Washington, and Clemson. One of Hamilton's associates instructs Kiffin to fly to Atlanta, book a suite with a conference room attached, and wait there until the four Tennessee men arrive for the interview.

That Wednesday night Hamilton speaks with Kiffin for the first time, just to ensure that he's arrived in Atlanta okay. In the meantime, Kiffin has made his first and only error of the interview process. He's sent a FedEx package to Hamilton's home. The package, a collection of articles and notes about him that Kiffin wants Hamilton to see.

The interview is scheduled to last two hours. Instead it lasts four hours. Kiffin regales the group with a detailed recruiting plan for Tennessee, and with news that his father, Monte, the current Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator, has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave to coach alongside his son. Hamilton already knows this, having been informed of the clause by Kiffin's agent, Jimmy Sexton, but he's intrigued by the idea of bringing the best NFL defensive coordinator to the SEC.

The next morning, Tuesday November 25th, Kiffin officially interviews a second time for another two and a half hours. By this time Kiffin has put together a list of potential staff members that he believes he could bring with him to Tennessee. Among the names are Coach Ed Orgeron, formerly the head coach at Ole Miss and currently the defensive line coach with the New Orleans Saints, and his father. Hamilton and the interview team are close to being sold on Kiffin as their hire.

[Terrebonne95]

How about this one? Kiffin: NCAA investigating Brown's eligibility - College Football - Rivals.com

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin says the NCAA is investigating an eligibility problem involving freshman tailback Bryce Brown.
At issue is Brown’s amateur status as a high school athlete, a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press. The NCAA is reviewing whether money was raised for Brown to visit colleges during his sophomore year. Tennessee was not recruiting Brown then, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

“I think it’s a gigantic distraction. I think it’s very unfortunate,” Kiffin said in announcing the investigation after Tuesday’s practice.
The investigation has nothing to do with Brown’s recruitment by Tennessee or any other school or his grades, Kiffin said.
Brown was recruited out of Wichita, Kan., as one of the top high school prospects in 2009 and committed to the Volunteers after letting a scholarship offer from Miami expire.
He’s spent significant time playing with the Vols’ first team offense during fall camp, and Kiffin has repeatedly praised his progress.
“I think Bryce had a great last four practices before (Tuesday), capped off with a great scrimmage,” Kiffin said. “He didn’t have very many big holes when he was running. He made a lot out of a little, and he was extremely physical.”
The investigation isn’t keeping Brown from practicing with the Vols for now, though a minor hip injury has. Brown left practice on Monday after a special teams practice period, though an MRI of his hip on Tuesday morning was negative.
Brown didn’t practice on Tuesday, but Kiffin said he thought the running back might be able to practice when Tennessee takes the field again on Thursday.
“He couldn’t do anything (Tuesday). His hip was pretty tight,” the coach said. “Hopefully (Thursday) we’ll be able to get some stuff out of him.”

[bhelmLSU]

Former Tennessee wide receiver Josh Briscoe has been arrested and charged with solicitation of a minor by an authority figure.
Pigeon Forge police said Thursday that the 23-year-old assistant football coach at Pigeon Forge High School is accused of sending a text message to a 15-year-old student soliciting a sexual favor.
Briscoe's bond was set at $7,500.
Briscoe finished fifth on the team in 2008 in average yards receiving per game with 14.7 and had one touchdown. He the president of the Tennessee Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Pretty sure this is the same guy who setup the Lambo/shirts off UT photo shoot this summer.

http://www.sportingnews.com/college-...iscoe-arrested

[fanatic]

Originally Posted by stevescookin

My nomination for Tennessee's billboard in Florida:



We're Lookin' for Lane !!!!!

I don't get it.

[stevescookin]

They're lookin for Lane Kiffin...The Biggest Loser !!.

[fanatic]

Originally Posted by stevescookin

They're lookin for Lane Kiffin...The Biggest Loser !!.

Duh, that went right over my head.