High school highlights:
https://youtu.be/EFuwuDnEUzo

Remember, Gunnell has the DEEP BALL and will be surrounded by UNBELIEVABLE receivers.
IKE's confident another BIG time receiver will be joining TIGERNATION soon.
Ditch the CUPCAKES, this team is built to Ball

(12-24-2020 03:43 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 03:35 PM)tigerlands Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 02:49 PM)micman Wrote:  I'm torn. I think I'd rather start the Denton kid day one and let him play four years.

Yeah, I guess the kid will probably de-commit now. The writing is on the wall for him.

I can’t tell if you’re joking but he has already signed.

Its 2020, he can do whatever he wants. Signed or not. Committed or not. He can move freely. I'm guessing your already knew that though.

I hope the guy still comes into the program but to have a sophomore QB, who is likely to start, ahead of him is tricky.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that they only sign their LOI once? After that they can transfer but don't actually "sign" with their new team.

(12-25-2020 12:44 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that they only sign their LOI once? After that they can transfer but don't actually "sign" with their new team.

My understanding is that the LOI is a binding one-year commitment from both the school and the recruit. It’s a guarantee for one year only. If the recruit wants out, he’d have to request a release from the school. If the school doesn’t grant a release, the recruit must sit out a year. Maybe I’m mistaken. Shocking.

(12-25-2020 11:45 AM)memphisike Wrote:  Remember, Gunnell has the DEEP BALL and will be surrounded by UNBELIEVABLE receivers.
IKE's confident another BIG time receiver will be joining TIGERNATION soon.
Ditch the CUPCAKES, this team is built to Ball

I'm guessing you are talking about WR Jalen Curry, who signed with Arizona along with Gunnell out of the same high school. He was rated higher than Gunnell.

(12-25-2020 12:26 PM)tigerlands Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 03:43 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 03:35 PM)tigerlands Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 02:49 PM)micman Wrote:  I'm torn. I think I'd rather start the Denton kid day one and let him play four years.

Yeah, I guess the kid will probably de-commit now. The writing is on the wall for him.

I can’t tell if you’re joking but he has already signed.

Its 2020, he can do whatever he wants. Signed or not. Committed or not. He can move freely. I'm guessing your already knew that though.

I hope the guy still comes into the program but to have a sophomore QB, who is likely to start, ahead of him is tricky.

Anyone can move once a year. You can't go on tour and change teams every week.

Tigerlands,
Ike is not allowed to comment on specific players or their schools. IKE's sources r very strict on these rules
However a highly rated receiver is on the radar a long with another O lineman and possibly another D lineman
Could also add another secondary player. Remember two very good high school recruits will probably be
Joining TIGERNATION. A Holly Jolly Christmas. This year

(12-25-2020 01:09 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  

(12-25-2020 12:44 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that they only sign their LOI once? After that they can transfer but don't actually "sign" with their new team.

My understanding is that the LOI is a binding one-year commitment from both the school and the recruit. It’s a guarantee for one year only. If the recruit wants out, he’d have to request a release from the school. If the school doesn’t grant a release, the recruit must sit out a year. Maybe I’m mistaken. Shocking.

Except in a pandemic

(12-25-2020 11:59 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote:  

(12-25-2020 01:09 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  

(12-25-2020 12:44 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that they only sign their LOI once? After that they can transfer but don't actually "sign" with their new team.

My understanding is that the LOI is a binding one-year commitment from both the school and the recruit. It’s a guarantee for one year only. If the recruit wants out, he’d have to request a release from the school. If the school doesn’t grant a release, the recruit must sit out a year. Maybe I’m mistaken. Shocking.

Except in a pandemic

Okay. I thought that was something yet to be decided.

(12-25-2020 01:53 PM)tigerlands Wrote:  

(12-25-2020 11:45 AM)memphisike Wrote:  Remember, Gunnell has the DEEP BALL and will be surrounded by UNBELIEVABLE receivers.
IKE's confident another BIG time receiver will be joining TIGERNATION soon.
Ditch the CUPCAKES, this team is built to Ball

I'm guessing you are talking about WR Jalen Curry, who signed with Arizona along with Gunnell out of the same high school. He was rated higher than Gunnell.

Here is Curry's bio from the U of A website.


https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/footb...urry/11005

It would be interesting if he transfers to Memphis as well. Pure speculation of course.

(12-26-2020 10:28 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  It would be interesting if he transfers to Memphis as well. Pure speculation of course.

Sounds like he and Gunnell were close
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.azdeser...uston-2020

https://mobile.twitter.com/michaeljlev/s...3295254528

Thanks...NDTiger. I am getting a feeling about this one. Just look at these comments.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/grant-...34316.html

(12-26-2020 11:20 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  Thanks...NDTiger. I am getting a feeling about this one. Just look at these comments.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/grant-...34316.html

DallasTiger
You are most welcome. I just watched the video you posted. Two interesting comments were made:
1) Curry and Gunnell were roommates at UA
2) Are close on/off the field - family gatherings and family dinners
*Based on this, we know they definitely spoke about playing together at UA and have discussed what transferring would look like.

(12-26-2020 11:49 AM)NDTiger Wrote:  

(12-26-2020 11:20 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  Thanks...NDTiger. I am getting a feeling about this one. Just look at these comments.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/grant-...34316.html

DallasTiger
You are most welcome. I just watched the video you posted. Two interesting comments were made:
1) Curry and Gunnell were roommates at UA
2) Are close on/off the field - family gatherings and family dinners
*Based on this, we know they definitely spoke about playing together at UA and have discussed what transferring would look like.

"Wide receiver Boobie Curry is also entering his name into the portal, according to Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star. Gunnell and Curry were two of Arizona's highest-rated recruits coming out of high school and have had a very close relationship since they committed to Arizona together back in 2019.Dec 17, 2020"

When you have played together for as long as these two have (since 9th grade) and there is that kind of interpersonal relationship...it is really to both of their advantages as far as career development...that they continue that relationship. I see where keeping it together is a really smart decision for both of them. Of course, there may be other factors involved but....Curry to Memphis seems like a really smart thing to do.

I little more information on Gunnell and Curry

Gunnell attended St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas. During his career, he set the Texas high school records for passing touchdowns (195) and passing yards (16,108).Gunnell committed to the University of Arizona to play college football. Grant was a USA Today All American, second team his senior year. He was a MaxPreps Junior All American. He was a MaxPreps Sophomore All American and MaxPreps Sophomore Co-Player of the Year. He was a MaxPreps Freshman All American second team. He was a US Army All American Bowl Player of the Year finalist. He earned the Ford Built Tough Player his Junior year. He was a first team all state selection his Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years.

Underclass evaluation: Strengths: Nice measurables for a pocket passer and moves very well for a taller QB. Has very good height, strength and mobility. A good decision maker in his reads and progressions. Stands in the pocket well and will deliver the ball under pressure. Over-the-top release. Areas of Improvement: Above average arm strength. Limited experience under center. Needs to get his lower body into his throws more consistently. Pushes the ball a bit. Not a dynamic runner. Bottomline: Gunnell will be a nice fit in a pro-style offense. He possesses some nice tools and size. Needs to be protected and get the ball out on time to be at his best.

JALEN CURRY

"Curry set a Texas state record with 26 individual receptions in his St. Pius X squad’s 53-42 victory against Concordia Lutheran. The four-star junior Florida State commit (to Jimbo Fisher) stands 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds and has phenomenal athleticism. He is ranked 20th among Class of 2019 recruits from the state of Texas, and comes in anywhere between 11 and 21 in the list of top wide receivers." So he originally committed to FSU and switched to Arizona. Curry had offers from Auburn, Penn State, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, TCU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Nebraska and many others.

Big-bodied outside receiver with impressive height and overall build. Broad-shouldered. Possesses enough space to continue adding bulk and strength at the college level. Owns a large catch radius. Great production at the high school level when healthy, but missed more than half of senior season with a hand injury. Ample experience being used in the short, intermediate, and vertical passing games. Knows how to sit down in open space underneath. Uses size well to shield defenders from the ball. Showed noticeable improvement in run-after-catch ability during senior season. Can improve quick-twitch explosiveness, including get-off at the line of scrimmage and vertical long speed. Possesses high ceiling as red-zone ball-winner, but can improve high-pointing acumen and consistency. Should more often exploit size advantage against defensive backs in 50-50 situations. Needs to show more over-the-top playmaking ability. Faces a notable jump in competition going from Texas private school to Power Five level. Potential to develop into NFL draft prospect.

Athletic Background
2017: Set a state record with 26 receptions in an October regular-season game. ... Moved from Stafford High School to nearby St. Pius X High School in Houston before his junior season. ... 2016: Earned second-team all-district honors as a sophomore at Stafford HS. (NOTE: Previous story I read said he and Gunnel had played together since 9th grade and this may refute that comment).

(12-24-2020 12:25 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  While Evan Barnes (CA) tweets his albums of the year and the Daily Memphian coming in late per usual... The guys over at 24/7 are on fire. Best source for Tiger news.

(12-24-2020 02:24 PM)JRR_IV Wrote:  

(12-24-2020 12:25 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  While Evan Barnes (CA) tweets his albums of the year and the Daily Memphian coming in late per usual... The guys over at 24/7 are on fire. Best source for Tiger news.

If you’re not VIP over there you are missing out. They are consistently the best sources of Tigers news you could ever ask for.

Absolutely!!

(12-24-2020 02:49 PM)micman Wrote:  I'm torn. I think I'd rather start the Denton kid day one and let him play four years.

Gunnell has 3 years left. So "4 years" is almost inconsequential - especially when you think about a freshman learning on the job and taking his lumps.

It should be a fun competition this spring. Then, we might see a transfer this summer - based upon the world today.

(12-24-2020 03:17 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  Will he have to sit out 2021, or is it okay because he only played in three games this year?

I think between the pandemic "free year", and the legislation on the table to be voted in January, that all transfers are likely eligible next year. Even if that falls through, his injury and coaching change are decent arguments for a waiver.