And yet, the first thing that happened was a decommit.College coaches have to be able to recruit and neither seemed to do a really good job at it. They were great position coaches... not so much in the recruiting department.
This time last year you wanted them all fired. Whichever way it turns you’re prepared.And yet, the first thing that happened was a decommit.
Plus, Pruitt lost his top rated recruiter from last year.
The replacements in defense have never been noted as great recruiters. Hell, Rockers resume blows this new guy away.
I was soundly impressed with what Rocker did with the d line.
How is he going to get experience without coaching the position ? Much ado about nothing.Interesting. When I read that Nieds was being elevated to a linebacker coach at UT, I twinged..... So I did a little research on him. I know for a fact that Nieds played a role in coaching linebackers at Georgia and Bama, and did a great job according to Pruitt and other coaches while there. Linebacker was his main focus prior to coming to Tennessee and Pruitt was his mentor. Not sure Caleb gets it..
Here’s what Caleb (a Tennessee fan & SEC beat writer who considers himself a UT expert) had to say about Nied’s promotion:
“Niedermeyer has never been an inside linebackers coach. Sure, Brian Niedermeyer has specialized in coaching linebackers in an off-field role. But the fact of the matter is he is taking over a position he has never coached. It’s always a concern when you hire a guy to coach a position he has never coached before, and Tennessee football did that when they moved Niedermeyer over to this role.”
Anyone have more insight on this?
That’s a lie but whatevsAnd yet, the first thing that happened was a decommit.
Plus, Pruitt lost his top rated recruiter from last year.
The replacements in defense have never been noted as great recruiters. Hell, Rockers resume blows this new guy away.
I was soundly impressed with what Rocker did with the d line.
If you pay attention to the other “All for Tennessee” columns you’ll start to notice a pattern. It’s hot take central over there and he seems to favor the “throw it all at the wall and see what sticks” style of journalism.
I punch myself in the nads every time I accidentally click on one of his articles.
And yet, the first thing that happened was a decommit.
Plus, Pruitt lost his top rated recruiter from last year.
The replacements in defense have never been noted as great recruiters. Hell, Rockers resume blows this new guy away.
I was soundly impressed with what Rocker did with the d line.
Oh, YOU weren’t impressed. I guess that’s why UT offered and took his commitment. Geez.Yes, he's a great coach, Imo. I just didn't care for his recruiting. I believe this brumbaugh cat could end up being a very solid hire. I read his bio and he's coached several NFL d-linemen and has experience in the SEC. I also believe Felton is going to be an amazing recruiter. Of course, that's just a feeling and I could be completely wrong. I'm not trying to argue, I'm just stating my opinion, so please don't take it the wrong way.
P.S. The decommitment is from someone I wasn't impressed with in the first place.
This guy wrote another "concerns" article yesterday about Felton. He gave 5 reasons. Sorry, but I can't bring myself to link negative news or even start a thread about it.
1. Felton wasn't able to help us sign Quay Walker in 2018 even though he was Walker's High School Head Coach his freshman and sophomore years.
2. He was part of an 0-12 team at Akron
3. He also didn't have success at UT-Chattanooga
4. He doesn't expand the recruiting map for Tennessee
5. No power 5 experience as an on-field coach
Never coached TE position before he was hired either.Interesting. When I read that Nieds was being elevated to a linebacker coach at UT, I twinged..... So I did a little research on him. I know for a fact that Nieds played a role in coaching linebackers at Georgia and Bama, and did a great job according to Pruitt and other coaches while there. Linebacker was his main focus prior to coming to Tennessee and Pruitt was his mentor. Not sure Caleb gets it..
Here’s what Caleb (a Tennessee fan & SEC beat writer who considers himself a UT expert) had to say about Nied’s promotion:
“Niedermeyer has never been an inside linebackers coach. Sure, Brian Niedermeyer has specialized in coaching linebackers in an off-field role. But the fact of the matter is he is taking over a position he has never coached. It’s always a concern when you hire a guy to coach a position he has never coached before, and Tennessee football did that when they moved Niedermeyer over to this role.”
Anyone have more insight on this?
I’ve never been particularly impressed either.If you pay attention to the other “All for Tennessee” columns you’ll start to notice a pattern. It’s hot take central over there and he seems to favor the “throw it all at the wall and see what sticks” style of journalism.
I punch myself in the nads every time I accidentally click on one of his articles.
I’d agree. Other than Graham I see the changes as going backwards. Granted, you lost two guys to the NFL.This guy wrote another "concerns" article yesterday about Felton. He gave 5 reasons. Sorry, but I can't bring myself to link negative news or even start a thread about it.
1. Felton wasn't able to help us sign Quay Walker in 2018 even though he was Walker's High School Head Coach his freshman and sophomore years.
2. He was part of an 0-12 team at Akron
3. He also didn't have success at UT-Chattanooga
4. He doesn't expand the recruiting map for Tennessee
5. No power 5 experience as an on-field coach