Joker Phillips is putting on a show today in Lexington. The Cats have pulled a few surprises and signed just about all of their verbal commitments.The Big Surprises:
Tim Patterson (DE), Jerrell Priester (ATH) and Brandon Gainer (RB).
Everyone thought Patterson was going to Louisville. I'm shocked as I was convinced he was too after Joker visited him last week and then offered another DE the same day.
Priester had been a soft commit to Vandy and I expected him to stick with his commitment. The last time I spoke to him, he was 50/50 on UK/Vandy. He wants to play football and knows UK is on the rise. No disrespect to Vandy, but that's what the kid told me.
Gainer seemed headed to UNC after his visit, but somehow decided to sign with UK. I still don't think Gainer visited UK. He is a huge pick up for the class.
The Losses:
Ryan Smith picks Auburn. Smith was an all-world athlete and would have been another huge addition for the Cats.
Mike Thornton picks Georgia. No surprise here, as GA was on him early. The Cats were hoping to lure him. I think Thornton would still do better in a 4-3 defense instead of a 3-4.
DJ Howard picks Clemson- Since UK added Gainer, this one doesn't hurt as bad.
Still waiting on Dale Trimble...I should know something soon. He told me last week he was signing with UK, but Auburn and Ole Miss were on him hard too. Keep your fingers crossed.
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