Recognize the greatness

Recognize the greatness of Lane Kiffin.

While everyone in the SEC, except Tennessee, can't stand Kiffy, the suave dude can flat out recruit. He worked his magic again on Monday as the Vols got a major commitment from Kansas prep standout Bryce Brown, a running back who initially committed to Miami and is ranked the top prospect in the Class of 2009 by many experts.

This comes just one week after another top running back prospect, David Oku, re-upped with the Vols after backing out of his commitment. Oku played his high school ball in Oklahoma, but recently transferred to a Lincoln, Neb., high school.

While UT fans are pumped about the potential of Brown remember what comes with him ... a traveling circus that has been in full force for nearly 40 days since National Signing Day came and went. Something also seems a little off with the entire recruiting process and his "handler."

So as Vols fans cheered the announcement Monday, I wonder if the real winners were actually the places he didn't choose.