I thought this read in the Charlotte Observer was rather interesting and insightful: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/05/15/4912677/cleveland-hs-footbal.... Sterling Johnson, rated a 4-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite, tried to commit to Tennessee before committing to Clemson.
After deciding he wanted to play college football at Tennessee, the Clayton Cleveland High junior called the Volunteers on Tuesday to share the news that he was excited to be joining the program. But during the ensuing discussion, Johnson learned that Tennessee coach Butch Jones would evaluate him again if he went to the Tennessee football camp during the summer and might make an official offer then. Johnson promptly decided to attend Clemson instead.
"They (Tennessee) dropped it on me out of the blue," Johnson said. "Never a hint of this. I told them a month ago that they were my leader, and they seemed excited about me coming then."
Tennessee is on a recruiting upswing right now and it's apparent they're using some aggressive tactics (those not uncommon to other programs).
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