Today On Rocky Top: Kahlil McKenzie Still Deciding

From AZStar.net

"Kahlil McKenzie is cooler than you are — let’s just get that out of the way right now.In the last two months, the massive five-star defensive tackle from Concord, California, has:Seen former Super Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden wear McKenzie’s hat of choice — a bucket hat — in a picture to try to persuade his college decision.Talked with about every major Division I football coach on the phone.Skyped with Alabama coach Nick Saban.Had a large lecture class at the UA pose for a picture with a cryptic message encouraging McKenzie to attend Arizona.Been the object of affection for more than 7,000 followers on Twitter.The list goes on andon, and if the start of it wasn’t cool enough for you,McKenzie, listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 310 pounds, is also the son of Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie. The guy pretty much grew up in an NFL locker room.Read more at AZStar.net"

From The Tennessean

"After spending his first college season at Alabama, running back Alvin Kamara now plans to play for Tennessee.Kamara will play for Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College this season and can join the Vols in 2015.He announced on his Twitter account Saturday that he has committed to Tennessee, choosing the Vols over Georgia while attending UT’s “Orange Carpet Day.”Read more at The Tennessean"

From The Daily Times

"If you’re a Tennessee football season ticket holder, the good news is you’re getting the most for your money. The bad news? It may not always be the most enjoyable thing to watch.Tennessee’s seven home opponents on the 2014 schedule won 60 percent (54-36) of their games in 2013, five of the seven won eight or more games, four of the seven went to bowl games and in exactly 70 days, it all kicks off with a Sunday night primetime kickoff against Utah State.“Well, it is a great challenge, and out of our 12 games this year, nine are bowl teams,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jones told The Daily Times in May. “They’re all great football teams and football programs; established football programs, obviously.”“It’s a great opportunity for us to play the best of the best,” Jones added. “And it’s an opportunity for us to sell in recruiting that you are going to play against the best of the best. It is what it is, that’s the way it is. Is it a great challenge? Yes. But they way I look at it, it’s also a tremendous opportunity for us.”Read more at The Daily Times"