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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

Incredibly excited for a new chapter. #AnchorDown

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

From a source: Jalen Hurts' name is now in the transfer portal.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

If we were to cancel CFB, can you honestly tell me that (Power 5) players would be sent home to safer, healthier environments? None of these decisions are easy but I don't see this as a binary decision w/ regards to the best interest of player health when we're talking P5.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

The last time I played competitive football it was in a game against Ryan Fitzpatrick. He’s still a starting QB and led an NFL team in rushing last year? Last night I went to bed early because our family walk had too much uphill terrain.

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The Dolphins have named their 2019 leading rusher Ryan Fitzpatrick as their 2020 Week 1 starting QB.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

2 years

Not what you wanna see when that box opens up. 🍻

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

4-star QB Brevin White has declined a late offer from Alabama. Will stick with his commitment to Princeton.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

This is the kind of stupid shit that happens in 7on7 sometimes. And Dylan Wright’s response is how you handle it when you’re above that nonsense. Unfazed.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Bryan Bresee vs one of the best OTs here in Tate Ratledge. Good luck blocking this dude.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

This dude Roquan Smith does not play around.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

There are nerds and then there are these nerds.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

HS coach just told me that his kids just have to take a picture of LOI and text it in to the school on NSD...and with that, I now pronounce the fax machine officially dead.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

It disgusts me that Trevor Lawrence has to wait at least 3 more years before he can sign a shampoo deal. Let this man eat.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Two weeks ago everyone was convinced Michigan was clearly a top 4 team and should be ranked higher than a ND team that they lost to. Our eyes can lie. Dangerous ground when we start thinking we’re smarter than the results.

Jay Bilas

@JayBilas

5 years

We’ll find out today if the CFP is truly about the “four best teams.” If it is, and not just lip service, it will be Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Georgia. The Dawgs’ performance against ‘Bama would’ve easily beaten any team their competitors faced Saturday.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Darren Rovell

@darrenrovell

4 years

In 2015, Rivals named their top dual threat QB recruits. The guy at No. 17 won the Heisman in 2016 and will likely win the NFL MVP this year. The guy at No. 24 wins the Heisman tonight.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

MS State commit Malik Heath: “Gimme them ankles”

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Good general rule to follow: don’t be a racist. Don’t be a racist at home. Don’t be a racist in a football stadium. Don’t be a racist sober. Don’t be a racist drunk. Just don’t be a racist at all.

Seth Emerson

@SethWEmerson

6 years

NEWS: Georgia has dismissed baseball player Adam Sasser, accused of using a racial slur during last Saturday's football game in relation to Justin Fields. Sasser was a second-team All-SEC selection as a junior this spring, after hitting .317 with 10 homers and 44 RBI.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Head's up: Coming tomorrow, 247Sports is releasing an updated Top247 for the class of 2020. It's a pretty significant overhaul.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Owen Pappoe. Best testing score all time in The Opening regional history

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

This Jeremy Pruitt press conference is the polar opposite of a Butch presser. Not polished. No cliches. He’s about the work. Think he’s gonna win over UT fans quickly

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

This was a great story from Jeremy Pruitt on the evaluation of S Johnathan Abrams. He would go on to be a first round pick out of MS State but when he committed to Pruitt at Georgia he was not considered a no-brainer prospect by most.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Gotta be satisfying for Norvell. After having his staff cherry-picked for 4 years, he can cherry-pick some back now.

Pete Thamel

@PeteThamel

4 years

Source: Florida State is hiring Auburn OC Kenny Dillingham as the offensive coordinator. He worked under Mike Norvell at Memphis and Arizona State is considered one of the country's rising OC stars.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

This was a whirlwind. Glad we could resolve things.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

South Carolina's Jake Bentley at QB + RB Rico Dowdle + WR Bryan Edwards = one of nation's best true freshman trios. Muschamp knows talent

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

I actually think this is a sneaky good hire. Arkansas will have an identity. Will recruit well. And I’d guess pittman could hire a good staff.

Trey Biddy

@TreyBiddy

4 years

Sam Pittman will be announced as the next head coach at the University of Arkansas. All but signed. #wps

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

First round: of the 32 picks, only 6 players were not ranked as a 5star or 4star by one of the three major networks. Of those 26 that were a 4/5 by at least one network, 247Sports had the most accurate ranking on 14 of them. first round scorecard: 1. 247 2. ESPN 3. Rivals

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Penn state is champion of best conference has won 9 straight, hasn't scored less than 38 in last 6. Beat OSU. How can you leave them out?

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

SI reports news. SI refutes report. SI aggregates SI report that SI report is inaccurate. Profit.

Sports Illustrated

@SInow

4 years

Multiple sources are disputing the report that Clay Helton is being fired as head coach at USC

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

It’s weird that we’ve all just agreed that James Harden is allowed to travel.

Bleacher Report

@BleacherReport

5 years

The Beard is a baaaaad man (via @NBA )

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Most of McElwain success has been driven by Muschamp defensive recruits...no offensive development + pissing off admin + avg recruiting = 👎

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Confession: I ran into Rashaan Evans at CVS on Monday. Shook his hand twice. Then I walked into minute clinic to get diagnosed with the flu. Been worried all week, he was gonna have to play Lamar Jackson w/ flu...After that hit, he looks ok.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Now you want his actual stats? 45 tackles, 21 TFL, 8 sacks in, yes, his first season of football. Keep letting twitter do your work for you though.

Mike Farrell

@mfarrellsports

5 years

Oh goodness

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

2 years

Proud of the way my mom lived her life.

Former Nashville school board member, education fixture Kay Louise Snyder Simmons dies at 72

Kay Louise Snyder Simmons served on the Metro Nashville Board of Public Education's Board of Directors from 2009 to 2012.

www.tennessean.com

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

My take on Harbaugh: UM runs systems on both sides of the ball that rely on talent overwhelming opponent. Struggle against similar talent level. UM can win a title with JH but need to recruit on Bama/UGa/OSU level to do it. Not quite there yet.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

This hire makes a ton of sense. I would expect Tennessee to be a tougher, grittier team under Pruitt. The guy can coach ball. Tennessee hasn't had one of those in a while.

@GrantRamey

6 years

#Vols closing in on hire of Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt as next head coach via @pbrown247

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

First time in 17 years I’ve woken up part of a college football team on game day. It feels great to be back! #Team1 has been inspiring this off-season. Let’s get it!

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

I'm realizing that I'd much rather watch GMs and coaches draft players with their kids next to them and watch players in their own homes with family getting the good news than all the red carpet stuff.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Paris Johnson Jr testing: 6-7/290/5.07 40/4.53 shuttle/32.5 vert Ohio state commit. Freak numbers.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Odd to me that Clemson fans in my mentions are carving Fields' tombstone. Lawrence is better than Fromm. But I'd argue that, like Fields, Lawrence wouldn't have beat out Fromm as a frosh this yr at UGA either...I mean, good luck to any QB trying to take a job from that dude

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Tate Martell as a phenomenon that people like to hate on is kinda bizarre. Last 12 months he's gotten beaten out by 3 QBs that were all ranked higher than him on 247Sports (Haskins, Fields, Williams). And he's only a redshirt sophomore. Sun's gonna rise.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

How about this for recognition and closing speed from Roquan Smith. UGA is fun to watch on D

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Bama commit Will Anderson vs the no. 1 OT in the country Paris Johnson.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

8 years

Iowa state has got to have one of the best home atmospheres of any bad program. Looks like a 3-1 crowd not a 1-3 one

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

5star LB Justin Flowe commits to Oregon. I really believe that with a 5star LB duo of Justin Flowe/Noah Sewell, Oregon just landed the equivalent of Reuben Foster/Devin White in the same class.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

No.1 player for 247Sports Zach Harrison ran a 4.47 today at like 6-6 245

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Matt Corral is very similar to Shea Patterson and Chad Kelly in terms of style of play and skillset. Really nice fit for that #OleMiss offense. Kid has a cannon.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

BREAKING IMPORTANT NEWS ALERT FROM #ARMYBOWL : @Trevorlawrencee shampoos every day. Air dry. Usually no brush. No additional product. The kid is just a natural talent. The sheen is God given.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

Happy Easter from the crew

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Run game coordinator is a Yale guy. So Yale guy is the boss of the Harvard guy per usual.

Tom Fornelli

@TomFornelli

4 years

Harvard guy scoring a TD in the Super Bowl. Does Yale have anybody in the game, @bartonsimmons ?

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

If Mullen goes to UF, that State job is much more attractive than it traditionally would be...loaded roster returning including strong at QB position and Ole Miss likely on the verge of a dark stretch

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

What is relevant about this though?

Brett McMurphy

@Brett_McMurphy

6 years

More disturbing revelations in Ohio State saga: @WatchStadium reports in 2015 Zach Smith had sex toys/male apparel ordered & sent to him at Woody Hayes Athletic Center, OSU’s football offices. Smith also took nude photos including at the White House in '15

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

If Texas A&M does indeed land Mike Elko, it's as good of a coordinator hire as you'll find this offseason. Outstanding teacher, outstanding scheme guy, outstanding evaluator and he's proven at Notre Dame he's an outstanding recruiter too.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Gonna be out of the mix for a little bit.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Talked to former NFL WR and current @OhioStateFB WR Coach @brianhartline for #SocialDistance and absolutely loved this story about former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. Here's more from our talk:

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Evan Engram 6-3/210 4.9 40 in high school. 6-3/230+ 4.4 40 at combine. Dude put in work on Oxford

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Tyler Van Dyke, Miami commit, with one of his best throws of the day so far.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

This year’s Rondale Moore is Wandale Robinson. He’s also out of Kentucky but he’s going to Nebraska.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

South Carolina commit Luke Doty working footwork at Elite 11 with Trent Dilfer

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

So odd to see Urban Meyer despondent after every bad play instead of coaching/encouraging/refocusing his team.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

13-16K for the recruit that didn't sign with Ole Miss. How much did the guys get who did sign w Ole Miss that aren't gonna talk?

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Clark Lea, 36 years old. First game as a D-Coordinator. Playing Jim Harbaugh, and a staff with 3 other big name former or current OCs. Defense gives up 10 points and gets a game-winning stop. Atta boy Clark.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

8 months

Remember: if you have a #ConstructionComplainer friend, encourage them to get their levels checked. They are likely Grit Deficient.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Today is a rankings day for 247Sports. Updated Top247 for the class of 2021 dropping around lunch

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Wish Trenton Thompson had come back to UGA for senior season. No telling what happens with a good year and no off field issues. Instead he becomes first No. 1 ranked recruit to go undrafted.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Cam Akers is the new No. 1 running back in the country on 247Sports:

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

For the twitter ledger, my final college football playoff predictions: 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. USC 4. Michigan (though I'm already fully regretting not picking Wisconsin)

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Spring practices take place every year without an entire senior class.

Dan Wolken

@DanWolken

4 years

Beyond all the other stuff that makes this problematic, I don’t know how you can purport to run a legitimate practice with 21 people out

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Purdue and Jeff Brohm are holding this team together with duct tape and still threatening Iowa...Next year with healthy Rondale, David Bell, Karlaftis, etc...lots to like about this Purdue program.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Translation: if I cant focus on recruiting till Jan. 9, Kirby better not be focusing on recruiting till Jan. 9.

Tony Barnhart

@MrCFB

5 years

Nick Saban just said that Georgia deserves to be in the playoff as well. “Georgia is the best team we have played.”

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Rashan Gary was ranked as a freaky DT (No. 1 in the country). He lost 10 pounds in college and made big improvements on already great numbers across the board. Meanwhile, Devin Bush had a 10-inch increase in his vertical at @UMichFootball among other big improvements.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Reminder that the kid that just booted that 55-yard field goal is the recruit Harbaugh had a sleepover with. #Crootin

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

1 year

They keep picking up the hammer. Give me this team every time.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

So it’s not safe for players while they’re partaking in strict protocols, testing multiple times per week and have a collective incentive, but administrators think sending them out into regular student body without those same principles makes them safer?

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

2 years

Happy Thanksgiving from the Simmons fam⚓️🦃 @hay_simmons

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Wonder who this Notre Dame staff will steal. Been recruiting off a 4-8 season. Now clear they're not that. Could scoop some star power late

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

Congratulations on a fantastic season BYU. You should be proud. You're also out of the playoffs. This should make it official.

Bruce Feldman

@BruceFeldmanCFB

3 years

SOURCES: #BYU turned down the opportunity to play #Washington this coming weekend. UDub had reached out yesterday but was told BYU wanted to wait until after the CFP rankings Tuesday to gauge their place. "It's off the table."

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

3 years

Mars looks like it kinda sucks. You should see Nashville. #ComeGetDeveloped ⚓️⬇️

Anonymous

@YourAnonOne

3 years

Mars, fascinating.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Trevor Lawrence has only lost 1 game in 3 years as a starter, has thrown for more than 10,000 yds & 118 TDs. Also his hair game is on point

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Here's a compelling Georgia note. Georgia just landed the No. 1 recruiting class in the country and I don't see a single position on the roster where a true freshman is an obvious favorite to beat someone out.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Just a thought on FSU...Mike Norvell has been incredibly consistent at Memphis, is a stud recruiter, loses about half his staff every year to better jobs and has one of the best OL coaches in the country. He'd also be affordable...

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Harrison Bailey, Vols commit, with a nice throw in the red zone

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

So this is a great hire. Louisville fans that are bummed to miss on Brohm should perk up because you got one of the best HC candidates out there.

Jody Demling

@jdemling

5 years

BREAKING: Louisville has a new football coach. Appalachian State’s Scott Satterfield will replace Bobby Petrino and become the 23rd coach of the Cardinals’ program, according to sources. Announcement expected tomorrow afternoon.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Source: Former Bama and 5-yr veteran NFL linebacker Nico Johnson is joining Billy Napier’s staff at Louisiana as Defensive Quality Control.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

The starting jobs of a bunch of future safeties just got more secure.

hayley simmons

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@bartonsimmons is about to be fully surrounded by women, just like he’s always dreamed of. Simmons Sista #3 on her way this summer

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Updated Top247 for the class of 2019 dropping today

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

On paper, Jarren Williams should be Miami's best QB. Upside is there, floor seems like it should be higher than the other two as well. Still it's hard to know what to expect the level of QB play to be this fall.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

Lampley is a Tennessee legacy and blue collar, hard-nosed type of kid. Exactly the type of guy Pruitt and company are trying to build around moving forward.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

4 years

Every time this comes up on my timeline I watch it. “I WILL DO IT BY YOUR EAR!” 😂 If this is Phillip Rivers at 38, he must’ve been unbearable in like 5th grade.

Will Brinson

@WillBrinson

4 years

Philip Rivers on a 5-8 team thrashing a 4-9 team and trash talking with the little tantrum hands move as he screams "NINETY YARD TOUCHDOWN" after Yannick was nice enough to pick him up off the ground. Truly the 🐐

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Barton Simmons

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7 years

Just realized David Cornwell didn't start for Nevada. So Cornwell Blake Barnett and Cooper Bateman all transferred from bama. None won a job

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

7 years

Marquise Blair's the best hitter in CFB

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6 years

#PennState commit Micah Parsons is an absolute monster... #ArmyBowl

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Big one here. OU beefing up its defense. Manning is our No. 4 CB in the country. Could climb even higher.

𝙼𝙰𝙽𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 ⁸

@dontaemanning_8

5 years

This is HOME⭕️🤘🏾⬇️ #20Deep

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Barton Simmons

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6 years

Kirby just running up the score now. Wow. What a day. Love this LB. Playing for a 5th star at Army Bowl.

Kipp Adams

@KippLAdams

6 years

BREAKING: #Dawgs land yet another big-time talent in four-star LB Channing Tindall. Beat Gamecocks, Auburn out for an @ArmyAllAmerican in Columbia, S.C.

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Barton Simmons

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6 years

How many consecutive seasons can Texas play like it's in the first year of a cultural rebuild. We're on like 5 straight.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

6 years

The next Roquan Smith could be Ms State’s Willie Gay. Same size coming out of HS. Same freaky athletes. 20 and 23 tackles as frosh. Gay having a big spring. Soph year could be a breakout season.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

8 years

How immediate does the recovery have to be. Ole boy snatches this up pretty quick

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5 years

It is undeniable that Vandy has better players than Tennessee...NFL draft is gonna back that up...talent won’t do you much good if you don’t develop it.

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Barton Simmons

@bartonsimmons

5 years

Texas is leaving no doubt about athleticism in the secondary.

247Sports

@247Sports

5 years

BREAKING: Four-star cornerback Kitan Crawford commits to Texas

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