Coach Jones is making a diference at Tennessee

Tennessee Tom · Mar 14, 2013

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Jalen-Hurd-commits-to-Tennessee-121141

5 star recruit is an early commit

On Thursday morning, the Vols’ coaching staff received a call from one of the nation’s top prospects in the Class of 2014, running back Jalen Hurd of Beech High School in Hendersonville, Tenn.

The reason for the call was simple: The five-star prospect has made a decision that will excite an entire fan base.

“I have committed to Tennessee,” an excited Hurd said. “The decision just came natural to me. The first time I visited with the new staff (Feb. 16), it clicked with me and I knew that Tennessee is where I wanted to be. I feel like in my heart this is the place I need to be, and can’t wait to play for my home-state university.”

The decision to commit early to Tennessee was due in large part to Jones and his vision for the Vols’ program.

“Coach Jones is a real genuine guy,” Hurd said. “I just love him. I met his family when I went down there, and they are great. He feels that I fit in perfectly as a running back and that I’m a game-changer for the program. With the new staff, and where they are headed, it’s the place for me. I’m going to do everything I can to help get the program going again.”
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Don Ballard · Mar 14, 2013

Looks like you have landed a good one Tom!

HUSKERMAN-HUSKERFAN · Mar 14, 2013

Re: Coach Jones

Nevah hoid of the bum

Terry O'Keefe · Mar 15, 2013

The return to glory begins!

Terry O'Keefe · Mar 16, 2013

Found this in a ND recruiting article...

VOLS MAKING NOISE: Butch Jones isn’t wasting any time trying to rebuild Tennessee. Since arriving in Knoxville from Cincinnati, Jones has secured commitments from six 2014 players, including a trio of top in-state players - defensive backs Todd Kelly Jr. and Vic Wharton along with running back Jalen Hurd. Wharton and Kelly Jr. both have family connections to the school and the group is clearly focused on bringing the best possible class to Tennessee.

Earlier this week, Kelly Jr. tweeted, “All I can think about today is getting more recruits to become Vols! #VFL #VolNation.”

There’s no doubt Florida linebacker Dillon Bates, son of former Tennessee and Dallas Cowboy standout Bill Bates, is one of the players they’re targeting.
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Tennessee Tom · Mar 16, 2013

Cautiously optimistic! :wink:

IrishCorey · Mar 16, 2013

I saw Franklin was angry they lost a kid to Tennessee. I never thought I'd see the day Vandy could possibly get butt hurt over losing a kid to UT.

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