YankeeVol
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Observed this site for years, but only commented a few times. That being said, I want to discuss all of the negative regarding our coaches, past to present. Fulmer was behind the times in philosophy, Kiffin bailed, Dooley made a very poor decision in Sal Sunseri hire that cost him, Butch was incompetent, and now Pruitt is struggling in his first HC gig . We demand so much as fans which is understandable. All of the options, suggestions, and opinions had me wondering. If Saban, Meyer, Gruden, Cowher, or any other top names imaginable were the present coach with the same results, would you still be saying they are lost, in over their head, need to be fired, ect.??? The program has been in shambles long before the nose dive in 2008 and until we have 5 years minimum of consistency in recruiting and philosophy it's destined for failure. I agree with JG needing to be benched. I agree offensive play calling is vanilla and predictable, and I agree our defense is suspect, but the program needs a strong foundation and stability. If we continue with changes every 2-3 years in coaching we will remain the laughing stock.
The last 12 years of UT football has sucked and not sure if it ever gets back to the late 90's dominance, but I will continue to support the orange and white! What do the rest of volnation think?
Pruitt did not coach to win or even try to play a competitive game against Alabama. First time Inhabe seem that in 50 years of watching football.I couldn't agree more. I am no fan of JG's on field play. However, I admire the way Pruitt sticks to his guns. Building a foundation has to start somewhere. Bottom line is this is the coach we have. If he thinks this is way to build a program we should stick with him. Sooner or later something will give one way or the other.
Seems some are remembering only the positives from Fulmer's time. It was definitely better than the current situation but not without issues. The almost guaranteed annual choke job vs Spurrier and Florida, a loss to Memphis inspite of an overwhelming edge in talent, blowing the SEC title game vs Saban and LSU, a total of 2 conference championships in 17 seasons, etc.
Why does everyone keep saying we fire coaches after 2 or 3 years? It hurts the rest of your argument when you present untruths as facts.
Dooley was fired after 3 years ...but he is the only one...
And we all know CJP aint going anywhere until the end of 2021 at the earliest.
My intent was to be round about and in general of the common complaints as fans, thank you for seeing what I meant. I do not know the right answer, just see that our continuous move has produced the same results.They don't fire coaches after 2 or 3 years. But a good portion of the fans are usually calling for them to be fired in that time. And that is not an untruth. As to Pruitt not going anywhere? I don't know that. The end of 2021 hasn't gotten here yet.
Observed this site for years, but only commented a few times. That being said, I want to discuss all of the negative regarding our coaches, past to present. Fulmer was behind the times in philosophy, Kiffin bailed, Dooley made a very poor decision in Sal Sunseri hire that cost him, Butch was incompetent, and now Pruitt is struggling in his first HC gig . We demand so much as fans which is understandable. All of the options, suggestions, and opinions had me wondering. If Saban, Meyer, Gruden, Cowher, or any other top names imaginable were the present coach with the same results, would you still be saying they are lost, in over their head, need to be fired, ect.??? The program has been in shambles long before the nose dive in 2008 and until we have 5 years minimum of consistency in recruiting and philosophy it's destined for failure. I agree with JG needing to be benched. I agree offensive play calling is vanilla and predictable, and I agree our defense is suspect, but the program needs a strong foundation and stability. If we continue with changes every 2-3 years in coaching we will remain the laughing stock.
The last 12 years of UT football has sucked and not sure if it ever gets back to the late 90's dominance, but I will continue to support the orange and white! What do the rest of volnation think?
Observed this site for years, but only commented a few times. That being said, I want to discuss all of the negative regarding our coaches, past to present. Fulmer was behind the times in philosophy, Kiffin bailed, Dooley made a very poor decision in Sal Sunseri hire that cost him, Butch was incompetent, and now Pruitt is struggling in his first HC gig . We demand so much as fans which is understandable. All of the options, suggestions, and opinions had me wondering. If Saban, Meyer, Gruden, Cowher, or any other top names imaginable were the present coach with the same results, would you still be saying they are lost, in over their head, need to be fired, ect.??? The program has been in shambles long before the nose dive in 2008 and until we have 5 years minimum of consistency in recruiting and philosophy it's destined for failure. I agree with JG needing to be benched. I agree offensive play calling is vanilla and predictable, and I agree our defense is suspect, but the program needs a strong foundation and stability. If we continue with changes every 2-3 years in coaching we will remain the laughing stock.
The last 12 years of UT football has sucked and not sure if it ever gets back to the late 90's dominance, but I will continue to support the orange and white! What do the rest of volnation think?
Funny how other teams turn it around in 2--3 years; and some even show vast improvement in year One; with Virtually the same players?? Minny, Smu, NORTH CAROLINA, Cincy, Liberty, Kstate, shall I continue?
We went to the SEC title game the year before Fulmer was fired..... So much for being in shambles long before 2008..... Hell we were going to SEC title game every 3 years at minimum since the Natty.
I couldn't agree more. I am no fan of JG's on field play. However, I admire the way Pruitt sticks to his guns. Building a foundation has to start somewhere. Bottom line is this is the coach we have. If he thinks this is way to build a program we should stick with him. Sooner or later something will give one way or the other.
As with JG, folks talk about ceiling and potential. CJP knows that JG is the best option right now to win and that's obvious. We don't know the misreads, INT's thrown in practice, lack of understanding the offense, not knowing where to go with the ball etc from our other QB's. We have to trust our staff. It's not like they are throwing games and not trying to win or get the team preparing to go out and execute. Somenact like we are on our with Bama, but the reality of it all is that we aren't there yet. With all the tio recruiting classes UGa has brought in lately and they still can't get it done. We're just not there yet.