The first time I saw him, I had gone to scout a real good linebacker that University had. I asked the coach if they had any other prospects, and he just said they had a little running back who was fast.

The hottest school in the country, period. And it has been for three years.

You can tell when the talent level changes. That's where we break it down.

He's another bigger running back-type that Iowa seems to like. I love his hands as a running back. He doesn't have sub-4.5 speed, but he's a good runner. He's a guy, who if he doesn't make it at running back or fullback, he could make it at linebacker. He's a good football player.

He's probably got the strongest arm in the history of Texas high school football.

The Internet certainly facilitated recruiting becoming something of a national phenomenon.

The kids that were the up-and-coming seniors that were hoping to have a great senior season and play their way into a scholarship -- that's who it hits the hardest. With recruiting accelerating so much, having commitments prior to a senior year, the coaches aren't going to have enough video on kids from the New Orleans area to make that assessment.

Is this class good enough to compete in the SEC? Sure it is. But I don't think it's where Tennessee wants to be. I still think they want to be in that top 10 every year. That's where they expect to be and should.

It's getting more widespread than we've ever seen it. Of the 119 Division I-A schools, probably 35 or 40 have kids coming in early. There's probably more of it than I can ever remember.

It's almost impossible to capitalize on your success when you don't have that many scholarships. Plus, many of the scholarships were filled before they won the Sugar Bowl. I think you'll see them use that Sugar Bowl win more this coming year in recruiting.