UK commit Jalen Battle will look around 
November, 5, 2012
11/05/12
11:19
AM ET
By
Corey Long | ESPN.com
For several months defensive back Jalen Battle (Davie, Fla./University School) has been verbally committed to Kentucky.
And while the 6-foot-2, 165-pound senior was not surprised to hear the news that the program will dismiss Joker Phillips at the end of the season, it could potentially change his commitment.
“It really wasn’t a surprise because people have been talking about it for weeks,” Battle explained. “I heard it on ESPN a whole lot, especially after every loss. I didn’t expect it to go down in the middle of the season, though.”
And while the 6-foot-2, 165-pound senior was not surprised to hear the news that the program will dismiss Joker Phillips at the end of the season, it could potentially change his commitment.
“It really wasn’t a surprise because people have been talking about it for weeks,” Battle explained. “I heard it on ESPN a whole lot, especially after every loss. I didn’t expect it to go down in the middle of the season, though.”
To continue reading this article you must be an Insider
RECRUITING NATION SOUTHEAST COVERAGE
The Southeast Region consists of the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee and is home to some of the nation's most talented football recruits each recruiting cycle.More RecruitingNation blogs
RecruitingNation has the latest recruiting news from across the country:
• On The Trail • East Region blog
• Midlands Region blog
• Midwest Region blog • West Region blog
SOUTHEAST RECRUITING CONTRIBUTORS
Kipp AdamsESPN Archive |
Corey DowlarESPN Archive |
Dave HookerESPN Archive |
Greg OstendorfESPN Archive |
Bob PrzybyloESPN Archive |
Derek TysonESPN Archive |
