Phil Fulmer has been hard at work building his recruiting class for the 2007 season. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

At this rate, Tennessee's football team might have its 2007 recruiting class complete before the 2006 season is over. The Vols picked up their ninth verbal commitment on Monday in cornerback Art Evans of Lakeland, Fla. Verbal commitments are non-binding, but Tennessee is already halfway to the total of 18-20 prospects it expects to sign. Evans also played receiver and returned kicks at Victory Christian Academy. The Vols project him as a cornerback. Evans also had offers from Ohio State, Duke, Georgia Tech, West Virginia and Indiana.
-- The Tennessean

Gerald Williams' wait could last a little bit longer. The Tennessee defensive end signee from Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., has improved his standardized test score enough that his transcript won't include any of the classes he took at the now closed University High, which was on the NCAA's list of banned correspondence schools. Williams, though, still has to get through the NCAA Clearinghouse, as well as UT's admissions process, making it unclear whether he will be allowed to enroll for the second session of summer school.
-- The Tennessean

The University of Texas is working on a substantial raise and contract extension for athletic director DeLoss Dodds, a university official has confirmed. Dodds currently makes $490,000 in salary and other compensation on a contract that runs through Aug. 31, 2009. Next month marks the 25th year on the job for the 68-year-old Dodds.
-- Austin American-Statesman

Bret Bielema received the fourth commitment for the Class of 2007 Monday when Platteville's Louis Nzegwu accepted a scholarship offer to play for Wisconsin, Nzegwu said. He is projected to play defensive end for the Badgers. Nzegwu also received offers from Indiana and Western Michigan while Illinois and Nebraska showed interest.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ronnie Fouch, a 6-foot-2, 185-pounder who will be a senior this fall at East Valley High in Redlands, Calif., committed to Washington coach Tyrone Willingham on Monday night, only a few minutes after having been officially offered a scholarship. ouch, who is the fourth commitment for the Class of 2007, said he also had offers from Texas-El Paso, Boise State, Nevada and Wyoming.
-- Seattle Times

The Oregon State men's 2006-07 basketball schedule features 19 games at Gill Coliseum, including matchups against 2006 NCAA Final Four participants Louisiana State and UCLA, the school announced Monday.
-- The Oregonian

Richardson Berkner athlete Justin Johnson said he has orally committed to Baylor, giving the Bears 16 commitments for the Class of 2007. Johnson said Baylor coaches are looking to play him at strong safety, and he could also see some time at running back. Johnson said he would also attempt to play basketball for Baylor.
-- Dallas Morning News

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