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We have some concerns about his ability at the next level as a tailback because of his 6-foot-3, 243-pound frame and upright style. However, there is clearly talent there and the clearest path to being a feature back is in Knoxville with T.J. Yeldon and Dee Hart already in Tuscaloosa and Altee Tenpenny and Tyren Jones already in this class. But if he chooses the Vols, can he be sure that Derek Dooley and his staff will still be there? Dooley is 0-11 in Tennessee against ranked teams and 0-18 in his career. With Georgia, Mississippi State, Alabama and South Carolina as the next four games on the schedule, this could be the stretch that ends his tenure.

What is interesting is that Ramsey is very good friends with Leon McQuay III so much so that the latter visited Florida for the Kentucky game just to hang out with Ramsey. McQuay later visited Florida State for the 'Noles big win over Clemson and I think FSU has taken the edge away from USC now even with Ramsey apparently heading out west. What's puzzling is why Florida State never offered because that friendship could have the 'Noles in the thick of things right now if they had.

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Speaking of Golden Tate , he had a memorable and controversial night this past Monday on national television for the Seattle Seahawks. He was a running back in high school and there were many questions about whether he could adapt to being a wide receiver at Notre Dame and beyond. Because it was unclear what position he would play in college prior to his commitment to the Irish, he was listed as an athlete back in 2007 and was ranked No. 7 at his position.

However, the only athlete ranked ahead of him that has had similar success is Joe Haden , who was a star at Florida and a first-round NFL draft pick by the Cleveland Browns. He was a four-star player, but the questions about his move from running back held him back from a higher ranking. Clearly he answered everything and became a star.

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