I haven't been on board with Pruitt to this point. Part of that is being snake bit by jumping straight on the bandwagon with the last 3 coaches. Then there is the part of me that can't fathom why Fulmer would even consider a Alabubba Coach. That's gotta be like kissing your sister with a dip in. Putting a lot of effort into the two 5 star corners that went to USC kinda didn't work out either. I know why he did it. It made perfect sense, until it didn't work out. I have been a little underwhelmed with recruiting in general, although they did close out the dline well last year. The Mays fiasco was not a high point either.
But sitting back watching the tea leaves, Morris is big time if he commits. Lampley is one of the best players in the state at a position of need. I think a Morris commit leads to a Wright commit. Then we are getting close to just needing to build depth on the offensive line. It looks like we are after the right size dlineman. Crouch is seriously looking at us now. Wilhoite is a real option now, along with Curry, and a possible commitment with Keyton. I am impressed that they are cherry picking the state with evaluations that match their scheme. All these guys have done an about face in the last few weeks after getting to know coaches, seeing how practices are run, and the Orange and White game. Three worrisome areas that I haven't seen a bunch on, would be a stud back if Crouch plays lb, secondary, and linebacker.
We still have enough talent to win against lower tier SEC teams. If the stars align and we somehow go into the Georgia game 4-0 with a solid showing in the following 3 games, ie not being blown out by anybody, I think recruiting will blow up with top tier names. If the season plays out like that, kids will see talent being coached up, and a quick turn around at UT by a competent staff. Then I think you could see kids like Clay Webb, Pappoe, and Bogle heat up late in the fall. The groundwork has been put in well for this staff, and they're definitely downplaying this season. Heaven help us if Harrison Bailey decided on us this summer. That would be a game changer as well. It all looks possible at this point.
Sorry for the long post. I could be 100% full of ****. I just had to get the negavol off my chest. I just hope Pruitt doesn't stir up the Legion of the Miserable with another call out like he did at the Orange and White game. I would love to see a coaching staff be supported by that side of the fan base again.
