Oct 5, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans celebrate wide receiver Marquez North (8) (not Pictured) catching a pass against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Amarlo Herrera (52) (not Pictured) for a touchdown during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
After suffering through yet another losing season, Vol fans desperately need something to cheer about.
They’re getting that something in the form of a top rated 2014 recruiting class.
Tennessee’s 2014 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in school history. It’s currently rated as the third best class by 247Sports and the second best class by Rivals.
A lot of that is due in large part of the wealth of in-state talent in this class.
The Vols currently have six commits from the state of Tennessee.
That number could grow to seven later today, if Josh Malone, a five-star (Rivals) WR, commits to Tennessee.
Malone’s commitment would give the Vols four of the top five players in the state of Tennessee.
More than that, it would likely catapult Tennessee’s class to the top of the recruiting rankings, giving Vol fans even more reason to be excited about the future of Tennessee football.
It’s easy to be down about Tennessee football right now. Vol fans are frustrated — even with Butch Jones at the helm — due to another 5-7 season.
But the future of Tennessee football is bright — very bright.
The 2014 commits are excited, and rightfully so. Tennessee is building something special and they’re all very much aware of it.
When Coach Jones calls me just to tell me he loves me. God this next season as a volunteer is gonna be one for the records! #TheComeUp
— C-Dubb ™ (@Ummmm_Dubb) December 4, 2013
Bout to have dinner with the fam! @UTCoachJones @UTCoachThig @tmsmotherman @A_Smotherman
— Jalen Hurd (@MrHurd18) December 3, 2013
We lose and get another big time commit, we don’t care what happens this year. We know what Butch is building for the future. #brickbybrick
— Vic Wharton III (@vwharton3) November 24, 2013
#VolNation y’all gonna be seeing a lot of this! #noflyzone pic.twitter.com/5187Za2pUx
— D’Andre Payne (@realdpayne) November 30, 2013
There is no other coach in the country that I would want to play for other than Butch Jones, I love that man and I’m behind him 110% #VFL
— Vic Wharton III (@vwharton3) November 24, 2013
If the Vols add Josh Malone this afternoon, the hype for this class will be out of control.
If the future of Tennessee football is this excited about playing for the Vols, then Vol Nation should be uncontrollable right now.
Josh Malone will announce his college decision today (12/4) at 12:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Network.
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