...more posts from Volnation, starting on 03-07-2012 Sounds like UT is in good shape for him ATM. I hope that doesn't change. just a matter of time we need to lock this kid up Herron is the type of athlete that can be a game changer would look good in orange Looks like he is liking him some LSU. Would like to see him end up in an orange and white uniform when it's all said and done. We're still in this one pretty strong, I think. Arkansas IMO is our toughest competition currently around Memphis. Rumors on vq that Herron committed today after his basketball game.. Man i hope its true! The only thing I heard was the announcer during the state tournament game accidentally say Herron was a UT commit. Herron said there are 48 students from Central High School in Memphis at UT and that "Tennessee is like another Central". A home away from home. Herron said that was BIG, and that he talked to Stokes and Cam while he was at UT. This one of the most important recruits in this class. He's a game changer ... He's big and athletic. With his size and athleticism he can play the Jack and End on any down. The fact of the matter is that these kids are hearing that Dooley will be fired next year. The best thing for Tennessee is for the kids to wait to commit. I can't blame kids for not wanting to commit to Tennessee when they hear the coaches they are wanting to play for will be gone. According to a several rumors going on apparently several of Herron's teammates have said that Herron has Vandy out in front big with only LSU having a chance to catch up One rumor. Have fun watching Frank in Orange and white. Herron will be a Vol on NSD. Poster on the VQ said he talked to one of his teammates who also said that Vandy was out in front...I hope this isnt true. Vq posters are some of the worse period. Not exactly credible source. Vandy and LSU are hot schools right now with the Memphis kids, and that of course his Herron's top 2 as of now. Things change though. At this point, I'm more worried about LSU than Vandy. I'm pretty confident Herron likes UT For those that haven't seen his film. Beast. When it comes to in-state guys, he has to be at the top He's getting alot of attention from big name programs (what I want) and will get more IMO... I can definitely see him being a great rusher off the edge for us let's quit clowning around and get this guy Post makes no sense, we have never "clowned" around with this guy. He has been a priority from the very start I like our chances, the longer he waits. Herron will be a Vol. Need this kid Agreed Looks like it's going to be a LSU/Tennessee battle. Clear & Stokes are staying in his ear about coming to Tennessee. USCw offered Herron is talented Good enough for LSU = Good enough for USC. USC recruits the best prospects across the country USC can get most any recruit they want Hearing this kid will be heading to UT when it's all said and done.. Vol. Herron will be a VOL!!!! Herron will be a vol on NSD no matter what Mississippi State - " I've actually visited Mississippi State five or six times . I fell in love with it, and felt comfortable there. Really comfortable. My [basketball teammate] Andre Applewhite signed there. He'll be going there next year. I like it there a lot." This quote says all I need to know. Herron will be a bulldog by the end of the summer. (this is what he said about the Univ of) Memphis -- "That's my hometown team, you've got to love them. Coach [Justin] Fuente is doing amazing things at Memphis. I can see a difference right now. The guys are working extra hard. It's like a new beginning. I used to go up once a week just to look at practice." Does this mean he will go to Memphis? ....that is up until 05-20-2012
More from Volnation... Announcing Friday, looks to be LSU. Wishful thinking here but hopefully this is the instate silent commit we have been hearing about I really hope he is our silent. We need this kid bad. All signs sure do point to LSU; however, here's one little thought and observation...does anyone find it interesting that he will announce the day before our lineman camp?? Remember Skeeter said that the silent would announce most likely within the next 2-3 weeks. Maybe the coaches asked him to wait to do it just before the lineman camp, in order to create momentum. I still believe we have a great shot at landing him. he'll be a Vol Accd to his HS coach, LSU has not pushed for a commit from him and now expect MSU to be his choice even if he does commit to MSU he'll be a Vol on NSD. I'll be enraged if we lose a great in-state kid to the likes of MSU but it happens. 'Some' smoke that it'll be MSU, although I haven't read it as a definite from any reliable source. Steve Robertson(scout) said it's likely State...so he may end up at Memphis(yes, he's that good of a source)! 24/7 writer Paul Jones(State's most reliable, or 'only' reliable writer) talked to him yesterday but said he gave no hints. Said if he was forced to guess, he'd say State, but it was strictly a guess. At any rate, I have to think Andre Applewhite, his best friend and high school basketball teammate(Herron is a 2-sport standout) that just signed with MSU may skew him toward State. No excuses if we lose him. We have done everything we can to land him. That stinks..he's going to be a good one NSD is a long way away, and I have a good feeling Just talked to my LSU buddy. He doesn't think LSU is the favorite to sign Herron, he's heard very little about him recently. Could be MSU. I'm still holding out hope that he's playing us all and is going to pick the orange and white tomorrow. My guess (which is worth zero and based on gut): MSU At this point, that's what I would go with, too. My close friend is an LSU fan, and he follows recruiting relatively closely. I spoke to him last night, and he hadn't heard anything about an imminent commitment from anyone from TN, specifcally Herron. If I had to put money on it, I'd say it's MSU. Hopefully Herron will surprise with his selection. I just started to like our chances again. This could get exciting. That's great news! Paul Jones(MSU site 247) and Batron Simmons both are hearing LSU. I hate missing on talented instate players but I feel like our staff done everything they could to land him, just wasn't what he wants.... Even if he verbals else where I don't think our coaches will give up on him. It doesn't take long to figure out that Frank Herron is probably the best DL here. LSU/ MSU is getting a great one. (my pick is LSU) -Barton Simmons 247 LSU it is LSU dang it Lsu LSU Per Keith Niebuhr - Rivals Oh well when we make the sec championship game and beat lsu it will be nice to flip herron to ut also True dat. I never count the out of state guys until signing day or enrollment. I must have missed where he has already signed a letter of intent to lsu I know Just jerkin some chains Never count the chickens before they hatch Jmo, will switch to Vols Guess his blood doesn't run Deep Orange. Quick vote. Who has the ugliest colors in the SEC: LSU or Vandy? I'd say it's between those two. I know our orange gets knocked a lot by rival fans (and even some of our "own") but could you imagine walking around wearing a yellowish-gold shirt or a purple shirt? I'll stick with my orange, thank ye! LSU colors are fine with me. My high school wore purple and white(Good times). My HS colors were purple and gold (our football unis looked just like LSU) so I've always liked LSU colors On 247, Herron moved up 45 spots to #149 overall. Moved up to #77 overall on Rivals Yea, he got a huge bump on both sites. Figures...committed to LSU. Maybe he's just a legit player. He's freakishly athletic for his size. Sarcasm meter isn't working, huh? I'm fully aware that Herron is a great player. I wanted him badly in this class. He's gonna be really good ...that is up until 08-20-2012
The Volnation thread on him is quiet until bowl season, 12-04-2012... He jumped into the top 100 in the new rivals rankings at #86 and #4 overall strong side defensive end. Butch said we are locking down the state of Tennessee. What about Herron? Guy at my work that helped coach his all star game asked him what's up with his schools. Frank laughed and said its a tough decision. Then was asked bout tenn. he would like to see who we hired. This was before we had jones Apparently Coach Elder just started following Herron on twitter. U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN GAME: THURSDAY EAST TOP PERFORMERS 1. DE FRANK HERRON, MEMPHIS (TENN.) CENTRAL Herron had an incredible day of practice on Thursday. The LSU commitment has violent hands that make him almost unblockable, and he possesses quickness that allows him to shoot gaps and get upfield. He forced more than one fumble in the team period by disrupting the mesh point between the quarterback and running back. Mike Farrell also states in this video that Herron is blowing up at the Army game and he will be pushing for 5-star status by NSD. He's a monster of a prospect. Makes me sick. Yeah, word is he is tearing it up at the Army game practices. Rumor he will get a major bump up in the rankings soon based on his performance. Herron has done a good job of moving up and competing, probably could play anywhere at this point. YOu never know until signing day. Do we have any chance with Frank? Sorry, I've lost out on the thread. I think he is a Tennessee Stud! Why is so shocking for people to believe a player who is a defensive lineman would want to play for LSU? Do you not get the NFL Draft on cable where you come from? Josh Ward just stated on Sports 180 that Frank Herron had sent him a text saying that the UT coaches (new staff) had not contacted him yet, but if they did he would difinitely be interested. I heard that too. Was gonna post it but didn't have a link. I would hope they would atleast reach out. Hate to lose him...but if he is going somewhere else, LSU is ok by me. According to VQ Herron is willing to listen to UT and we've been in contact. Yay!!! I love Frank! the staff was supposed to meet with Herron tonight. Ya think the DE picking LSU today helped this along? Maybe the rumors of RN considering LSU as well? Very active and physical Lineman. Really want to steal this guy. He can play for us next season. Did staff talk to him after the game today I won't get my hopes up on this guy either. He's been solid to LSU for a while now. ...However, the fact that he's listening now makes a big statement about the staff. Oh hell. This one I really want. Interesting development. This kid and Lawson. My God, what a haul that would be... This kid was literally on the verge of committing to UT. Then, some other big offers rolled in, like LSU, and his mind wandered. .... I hope CBJ and staff can work their magic. I believe he's listening again because of the number of D ends that LSU has committed. The staff met with him tonight. We'll see. Hmm this could possibly get interesting. Glad I decided to open this thread again. This could be a huge NSD opportunity for UT. LSU has 7 DL committed currently and could land RN. That's how you win in this league. 8 if you include the ATH Beckwith Love to get Herron back to UT!! ... We can hope! GO VOLS!! From what I heard Herron looked real good this week at DT. from Rivals - The East defensive line was dominant all week at practice, and Herron was one of a handful that brought that over to the game. Herron finished with two tackles on the day, including a sack on West quarterback Max Browne when the LSU commit blew through the offensive tackle and hit Browne just as he was setting up to throw. Herron is an impressive physical specimen who looks much bigger than his listed 6-foot-4, 236 pounds. I think we still have a shot. Coach Jones and staff are going to go after Herron hard, gotta get these top tennessee players back in the fold. From Rivals - This goes to the player who raised his stock the most, and Herron is that guy. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 236 pounds coming in, Herron looked every bit of 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds and moved like a smaller prospect. He's raw, but his athleticism and physical ability will allow him to make a big jump. From reading his recent quotes, I think he will give the new coaching staff some respect Come on Frank!! Tell ole grass muncher to go to hel*!! Tennessee has a spot for you. frank would kill it at tennessee.. the LSU commitment jumped 59 spots to No. 23 overall in the country. "We expected to see a 6-foot-4, 235- pounder show up honestly and he looked every bit of 265 pounds and 6-foot-5," Farrell said. "And the way he moved, got off the snap, got after the passer and held the edge against the run was very impressive. ...his upside is amazing and once he gets to college and continues to improve he could be special." If I was defensive lineman and saw how LSU was putting multiple players into the NFL every year, yeah, I think I’d want to go there, too. Maybe visiting Herron? Butch Jones@UTCoachJones Spending the day recruiting Memphis! Doesn't matter if it is East TN or West TN the buzz all over the state is nothing but the #VOLS! #VFL ...and that last post was 01-22-2013. Still two weeks until NSD...
Sounds like UT has a shot at him if it's true that he said 50 people from his high school went to Tennessee (i wonder how many went to LSU?), that Tennessee is a home away from home, that he's interested in hearing from the new Tennessee coaching staff, etc If i was Butch Jones, I'd be going after him hard. From 2001 alone, the new Tennessee DL Coach, Steve Stripling, was the DL coach for... 2nd R and Pro Bowl DE LaMarr Woodley at Michigan 2nd R DT Alan Branch at Michigan 2nd R DE Dewayne White at Louisville 2nd R DE Derek Wolfe at Cincy 3rd R DT John Hughes at Cincy 4th R DT Gabe Watson at Michigan 4th R DT Terrance Taylor at Michigan 4th R DT Matthias Askew at Mich St 4th R DT Domata Peko at Mich St 5th R DT Clifton Ryan at Mich St 7th R DT Kevin Vickerson at Mich St From 2005 alone, the new Tennessee DC/LB coach, John Jancek, was LB coach for... 3rd R LB Rennie Curran at Georgia 3rd R LB Akeem Dent at Georgia 3rd R LB Justin Houston at Georgia 5th R LB Marcus Howard at Georgia
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1462085&PT=4&PR=2 January 20, 2013 The Rivals.com analysts tackle some questions about the final rankings process in a roundtable format. 1. Name a player who fared surprisingly well during all-star season to earn a bump in the rankings. ... Josh Helmholdt, Midwest: A player who jumped out and surprised me, and went from the bottom portion of the Rivals100 well into the top half of that ranking, was Memphis (Tenn.) Central defensive end Frank Herron . Even amongst a loaded East defensive line, and going head-to-head with some of the top offensive linemen in the country, Herron was a noticeably impactful player at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Another pleasant surprise was Herron came in looking taller and bigger than his listed 6-foot-5, 236 pounds. Normally, listed weights tend to be inflated, but Herron's numbers were underreported.
Dave Hooker of ESPN : The Memphis ( Tenn.) Central prospect has expressed strong interest in LSU throughout the recruiting process . However , the four - star defensive end is also a top priority for Tennessee , which is trying to improve its recruiting in Memphis. And some posts about him on LSU forums... HUGE, MONSTER GET for the Tigers! It's hard to say a 4* guy is under rated but given I think Herron is a 3 and done player similar to Brockers that is how I feel. To me this kid may wind up being the stud of the class. I think this kid is ready to shine in TS. Frank Herron says "LSU just felt like home. I know they love me down there" I saw him at the spring game and chief and brick were working this kid more than any other recruit on the field. Mr. Herron, the 2016 NFL Draft says hi. this kid is too good. explosive first step quick burst off the line. Great upside I really like him, and can't wait to see him in P and G. will see the field a ton next year. Herron is a beast and glad to have him as a Tiger!! Frank Herron is a big prize for LSU Good pick up for Lsu...kid is a player He is physically ready to play as a freshman. Really like this guy!! Great size and athletic ability!! he is very athletic and def. a defensive end who can get to the QB. He was unblockable with his speed rush at the Nike combine this summer against the best o-lineman in the country. This is a great signing all the way around.... this kid is an absolute specimen. He is plenty strong and athletic. crazy athletic ability...he's a relentless competitor. Really good player. High ceiling. I think people should be more excited about this guy. Barton Simmons @bartonsimmons I like Frank Herron more today after watching him camp then I did before. I already liked him a lot Frank Herron @FRANKHERRONjr I love #LSU fans Just finished watching a vid on Rivals and apparently he blew up the the Memphis Nike camp. Was MVP and was unbelievable. I think Herron and Gilmore are our two most important defensive recruits. ... Really hope he signs with LSU in February Holding on to Herron is huge in my opinion and Ole Miss and Tennessee will make a strong run at him. This will be one of the guys that LSU will have to recruit like he isn't committed.
