Early predictions for 8-AA 2014

[Antwan]

Ely had complete full rides from TTU Austin Peay Murray State, Jacksonville State Eastern Kentucky ETSU Cambell. He was wanted by most D1-AA schools that don't offer athletic scholarships. He also had 3-4 preferred walk on offers at D1-A schools. Vandy WKU Memphis. He had a full ride to William and Mary which out of state is a 60,000 dollar scholarship. They have produced numerous defensive tackles in the nfl in the past few years. Shows what a Very good job he and the rest of the bees did this year.

If he is getting a full ride to W&M...tuition and fees are a little over $19,000 for this year. That does not include housing & other fees. Full ride would be well over $100K for 4 years. There is no such thing as a 4 year scholarship. Edited January 27, 2014 by Antwan

[UpperCumberlandMan]

If he is getting a full ride to W&M...tuition and fees are a little over $19,000 for this year. That does not include housing & other fees. Full ride would be well over $100K for 4 years. There is no such thing as a 4 year scholarship.

you would be correct, schoolarships are year to year. But most programs honor them for four years as long as you stay out of trouble.

[Antwan]

you would be correct, schoolarships are year to year. But most programs honor them for four years as long as you stay out of trouble.

Hence...renewable yearly. I think UT cut 3 or 4 this year to/make room for current signing class.

[DCTIGERFAN]

you would be correct, schoolarships are year to year. But most programs honor them for four years as long as you stay out of trouble.

Yeah most do, Coach Cal up in KY doesn't though. He will tell one 5 star that didn't do enough his freshman year so you either need to transfer or declare for the draft because we need space to bring in 6 more 5 star players.

[DCTIGERFAN]

Hence...renewable yearly. I think UT cut 3 or 4 this year to/make room for current signing class.

Technically they are transferring, wasn't actually cut. They just seen the writing on the wall. Butch just weeding out the players that don't really want to be there and give their all for TN.

Edited January 27, 2014 by DCTIGERFAN

[Antwan]

Technically they are transferring, wasn't actually cut. They just seen the writing on the wall. Butch just weeding out the players that don't really want to be there and give their all for TN.

Let's just say they were strongly encouraged to vacate those scholarships. This is nothing new. It happens at every school. Most people don't know about it unless you have been on the inside and seen it.

[DCTIGERFAN]

Let's just say they were strongly encouraged to vacate those scholarships. This is nothing new. It happens at every school. Most people don't know about it unless you have been on the inside and seen it.

Yeah I know how it works. I don't blame Butch though, last years roster had several players that don't belong on this level.

[Antwan]

Yeah I know how it works. I don't blame Butch though, last years roster had several players that don't belong on this level.

Kids should have to work & contribute to keep their scholarships. If you do what you are supposed to...you are not likely to get cut. We are talking big money even in the less expensive schools.

[uppercumberlandfootball]

If he is getting a full ride to W&M...tuition and fees are a little over $19,000 for this year. That does not include housing & other fees. Full ride would be well over $100K for 4 years. There is no such thing as a 4 year scholarship.

From talking directly to Ely they said they will honor the scholarship for 5 years no matter what! Even career ending injury. For an out of state student the price for everything is over 55,000 dollars for the first year.every year after is over 30,000 so for 5 years is over 175,000 dollars. Pretty good for him

[Antwan]

From talking directly to Ely they said they will honor the scholarship for 5 years no matter what! Even career ending injury. For an out of state student the price for everything is over 55,000 dollars for the first year.every year after is over 30,000 so for 5 years is over 175,000 dollars. Pretty good for him

Most all will honor if you have a career ending injury. Don't believe it when they tell you it is an automatic. All scholarships are reviewed at the end of a school year. You sign a scholarship every year. With a $19,000 plus housing price tag...that would not add up to that much...but it does add up to a lot. Like I said before...great school.

Edited January 27, 2014 by Antwan

[DCTIGERFAN]

Kids should have to work & contribute to keep their scholarships. If you do what you are supposed to...you are not likely to get cut. We are talking big money even in the less expensive schools.

I agree 100 percent. Old Butch just picked up another big commit. 4 star RB Derrell Scott out of NC. He and Hurd could prove to be a monster 1-2 punch in the near future. Scott makes 34 commits in this class I believe.

[UpperCumberlandMan]

I agree 100 percent. Old Butch just picked up another big commit. 4 star RB Derrell Scott out of NC. He and Hurd could prove to be a monster 1-2 punch in the near future. Scott makes 34 commits in this class I believe.

I fear one thing about UT. The fans. UT loses more starters than any other sec team. Entire ol and dl. These freshman will be good but won't do a lot in this confrence year one. Likely that UT will be 5-7 or 6-6 with a very young teams. Will the fans give Butch 3 or 4 years before they push for a title? I don't know that they will from what I have seen in the past.