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DEL.ICIO.USHow It Went: Stephenson LB sticking with Tennessee, wants to meet new coach
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One week after visiting Stanford, Stephenson linebacker Nigel Mitchell-Thornton traveled to Knoxville on Saturday to witness coach Phillip Fulmer’s final game at Tennessee.
His commitment to the Volunteers appeared to be somewhat shaky for the past several weeks following Fulmer’s recent decision to step down. But Mitchell-Thornton says he intends to sign with Tennessee in February.
“It was a great visit,” he said. “I really enjoyed it. Although it was coach Fulmer and some of the other coaches last game there, it was nice.
“And yes, I’m still solid with Tennessee.”
Mitchell-Thornton is eager to meet Fulmer’s successor, Lane Kiffin.
“I hear he’s pretty good,” he said. “I’m excited to see how he’ll lead the Vols.”
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By gt4ever
December 1, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this
This JOB will eat Lane Kiffin ALIVE! How in the world he got hired at Oakland, and even more surprising is the hire at UT. Good Grief! I guess anything can happen!