Linebackers like Jeff Luc are hard to come by. UT fans are crossing their fingers that the 6'1 230 lb is enjoying his camp and is impressed by our coaches and program.
Luc wreaks havoc in the backfield like the Tasmanian Devil. Before his ridiculously sick video (above) came out, no one had ever heard of Jeff Luc or Treasure Coast, FL.
Watching that video there is no surprise he is the #1 LB and the #8 overall player in the nation. Is that very first sack not one of the nastiest hits you've seen on video? Is that QB okay/alive?
So do the VOLS have a chance of landing Luc? I would have to say yes, well maybe.
Luc isn't set on staying in-state by any means, but it's still unlikely that all three of the Florida teams screw it up. If Luc had a favorite, it would most likely me FSU but from all indications he is still very much open.
The VOLS have a couple things going for them; immediate playing time and Monte Kiffin. Rico McCoy is the only returning starter from the 2008 core. Lane Kiffin's staff has made LBs a top priority for 2010 and you can't do much better than Jeff Luc.
The word from camp yesterday was that Luc was seen getting the full press from Monte Kiffin and All American Eric Berry. You see, Luc is exactly the type of ILB that Monte Kiffin needs to play "Mike" in his cover 2 defense. Someone quick who can do it all and cover the entire field. I know I would be impressed if I was being recruited by Eric Berry and Monte Kiffin.
Luc would be huge for UT on many fronts, and would definitely be some sweet and overdue karma for losing Donta Hightower (Lewis Co, TN) in 08 and Justin Maclin (Memphis) a week ago to LSU. Luc could start from day one, something that Hightower has done at Alabama since he's been there.
In my opinion landing Luc would be as huge as Scroggins. If we landed both after this camp, I don't know what I would do. If anything comes of it, I'll let you know.
