jarhead24219 440 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 So VT HEAD COACH WAS AT THE UNION /CENTRAL GAME,where do you think he is going?I would think it is at least 80% going to BLACKSBURG, 0% UT, with GA,SC , also being looked at. I was also told that the special teams coach for VT was watching our kicker with a great deal of interest . YOUR THOUGHTS?My thoughts are these J FUENTE doesnt waste his time unless there is a recruit about to sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,553 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Fuente could have went anywhere since it was VT's open week. He chose to go see Mitchell play. That says something about how bad he wants James in Blacksburg. He could have went to higher ranked recruit's games, but he chose to stay home and see Mitchell. That should show Mitchell where he needs to be, imo. V-Cats and redtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I don’t like VT. But VT may be where he needs to be. As a Vols fan, I would love to see him run through that T to Rocky Top. That said, with the current situation pertaining to coaching, it would hold him back. My Vols have been held back by poor coaching. Butch would not develop Mitchell very well. He he needs to think of somewhere that can develop him. As much as I don’t like Tech, they can develop him very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBearsGo 142 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I agree with Ryan. It shows a great deal of commitment from VT for Fuente to come to Wise. Especially knowing what kind of game it would be. I think it comes down to VT and UGA. Either choice would be a tremendous opportunity for Mitchell. As for the special teams coach showing interest in our kicker, I heard similar talk. Prime example of other players benefiting from Mitchell’s exposure. redtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionguy_2017 288 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 James has said he's going to wait until January to make a decision to keep the attention off of him and keep it on the team, which I completely understand. But after seeing Coach Fuente come to wise (Norton) I would have committed before the team got back to UHS that night. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dookthecook 56 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 51 minutes ago, trumpet1988 said: I don’t like VT. But VT may be where he needs to be. As a Vols fan, I would love to see him run through that T to Rocky Top. That said, with the current situation pertaining to coaching, it would hold him back. My Vols have been held back by poor coaching. Butch would not develop Mitchell very well. He he needs to think of somewhere that can develop him. As much as I don’t like Tech, they can develop him very well. Go vawls go. Over line over goal. Go vawls go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,518 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 48 minutes ago, Unionguy_2017 said: James has said he's going to wait until January to make a decision to keep the attention off of him and keep it on the team, which I completely understand. But after seeing Coach Fuente come to wise (Norton) I would have committed before the team got back to UHS that night. If he changes his mind and decides to commit in season can he do it like Cole Beck did? That looked fun. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionguy_2017 288 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, EH31 said: If he changes his mind and decides to commit in season can he do it like Cole Beck did? That looked fun. That would be awesome! Maybe even on senior night? I doubt he will change his mind, but if he does I hope that's what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Here are my thoughts, and I have absolutely zero inside information from Mitchell or anyone in BSG: He's not going to UT. Not a chance. The turmoil in Knoxville, no way he commits there. He's not going to UGA, because they probably won't go after him hard. They are looking like front runners for the top TE prospect in nation and could land the #1 and #2 prospect at TE and have a shot at the top of next year at TE. It's a great program going upwards and if UGA misses on their targets they may push harder but right now, I don't see UGA. Tech has always ised their TEs very well, it's in state, and he knows the staff and they obviously want him. Duke is sneaky in all this, a great offensive coach and a good program at a premier school, but I think Mitchell wants to play and win. VT gives him that chance. I'd be surprised if he went somewhere besides VT. CriticalNoise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 3 hours ago, trumpet1988 said: I don’t like VT. But VT may be where he needs to be. As a Vols fan, I would love to see him run through that T to Rocky Top. That said, with the current situation pertaining to coaching, it would hold him back. My Vols have been held back by poor coaching. Butch would not develop Mitchell very well. He he needs to think of somewhere that can develop him. As much as I don’t like Tech, they can develop him very well. I think you hit the nail on the head. I'm still flabbergasted that he didn't choose Clemson, but as much of a disaster as UT has been this season, VT is probably his next best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Funny thing about recruits....it's not if the coach wants them, it's if they want the coach. I'm sure Butch would love to have him. I'm about as big a Vol fan as there is, but I wouldn't go to UT right now if I was Mitchell. Fuentes may get him, but it's not because he wants Mitchell, it would be because Mitchell wants him. My point is, who knows who UT will hire when Butch leaves? It may turn out to be someone Mitchell really likes. After watching the interview of Mitchell after his UT visit I don't think he goes to UT regardless, but until signing day nothing is 100%. The most important thing is that James goes where ever he can grow (physically and mentally!) and get the most out of the opportunities he's given. EH31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet1988 289 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, BigO said: Funny thing about recruits....it's not if the coach wants them, it's if they want the coach. I'm sure Butch would love to have him. I'm about as big a Vol fan as there is, but I wouldn't go to UT right now if I was Mitchell. Fuentes may get him, but it's not because he wants Mitchell, it would be because Mitchell wants him. My point is, who knows who UT will hire when Butch leaves? It may turn out to be someone Mitchell really likes. After watching the interview of Mitchell after his UT visit I don't think he goes to UT regardless, but until signing day nothing is 100%. The most important thing is that James goes where ever he can grow (physically and mentally!) and get the most out of the opportunities he's given. If he likes the culture and the coach, he will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWolf5 26 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 That's great I'm proud of Mitchell being able to fulfill his dream just make sure you follow your heart in your final decision!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, UVAObserver said: I think you hit the nail on the head. I'm still flabbergasted that he didn't choose Clemson, but as much of a disaster as UT has been this season, VT is probably his next best choice. When Clemson first offered I was sure he'd accept and go there. Maybe the staff hasn't pushed to land him and he didn't feel as wanted from Clemson as he does from Tech or Duke. That's only explanation I can surmise, Clemson would be a phenomenal place to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Vitale 342 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 55 minutes ago, BlackWolf5 said: That's great I'm proud of Mitchell being able to fulfill his dream just make sure you follow your heart in your final decision!!! I am sure he is reading this message board for advice. cityofRaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 No one has to worry about going to UT to play for Butch next season. Duke's open week is the last week of the VHSL regular season. It will be interesting to see if they send someone up. I have thought Duke has a strong chance since he put out a Top 5 and I would believe it comes down to Duke and VT at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherhead Larry 530 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Since VT put their offer on the table, I said Mitchell would be a Hokie. VT is also on the upswing. UGA is the only other school in his top 5 that looks intriguing. I don’t know Mitchell or have any sort of ties to him. But I say he will be a Hokie. I hope he succeeds wherever he lands. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Leatherhead Larry said: Since VT put their offer on the table, I said Mitchell would be a Hokie. VT is also on the upswing. UGA is the only other school in his top 5 that looks intriguing. I don’t know Mitchell or have any sort of ties to him. But I say he will be a Hokie. I hope he succeeds wherever he lands. He may get to watch Georgia play for a National Title. That team is legit on defense and has enough O to make them real title contenders! Georgia uses their TE's very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokiePokie 4 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 16 hours ago, BigWinners said: When Clemson first offered I was sure he'd accept and go there. Maybe the staff hasn't pushed to land him and he didn't feel as wanted from Clemson as he does from Tech or Duke. That's only explanation I can surmise, Clemson would be a phenomenal place to play. I was told Dabo and Clemson pushed and gave him an ultimatum saying he needed to commit or they were going to move on. Keep an eye on Duke, sleeper as BigWinners stated above. SXSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 2:57 PM, jarhead24219 said: So VT HEAD COACH WAS AT THE UNION /CENTRAL GAME,where do you think he is going?I would think it is at least 80% going to BLACKSBURG, 0% UT, with GA,SC , also being looked at. I was also told that the special teams coach for VT was watching our kicker with a great deal of interest . YOUR THOUGHTS?My thoughts are these J FUENTE doesnt waste his time unless there is a recruit about to sign! The other coach there was the TE coach is what I was told but maybe he coaches special teams also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,553 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 34 minutes ago, goose111874 said: The other coach there was the TE coach is what I was told but maybe he coaches special teams also. He coaches both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great City 210 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 http://www.wcyb.com/sports/friday-night-huddle/unions-mitchell-announces-his-top-three-schools/652185153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojrussell 61 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 10/17/2017 at 3:42 PM, goose111874 said: The other coach there was the TE coach is what I was told but maybe he coaches special teams also. On 10/17/2017 at 3:42 PM, goose111874 said: The other coach there was the TE coach is what I was told but maybe he coaches special teams also. Duke or Georgia is a better choice . The Chokies are always gonna be wannabes! Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTownTigers 82 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 As long as he ends up at Tennessee, Vanderbilt, or Virginia Tech, I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchained 587 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 He'll go to VT and lose to my Canes:). I hope he does well wherever he goes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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