'17 GA CB Yusuf Corker

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InVOLuntary said:
Not sure how that applies to what I posted.
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I think it was to show a program that has a record number of sellout games that has been through several coaching changes. Your premise was that fans would have to affect the AD pocket books before they would consider making changes. I think it is interesting but does not mean squat really. UT will make coaching changes when it is in our best interest. The question is, if and when that happens, do they get the best coach they can. Fans will keep coming to games because we love our Vols and Neyland Stadium is one of the great cathedrals of CFB. Coaching changes are not made on attendance numbers.
 
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glichtenwalter said:
I think it was to show a program that has a record number of sellout games that has been through several coaching changes. Your premise was that fans would have to affect the AD pocket books before they would consider making changes. I think it is interesting but does not mean squat really. UT will make coaching changes when it is in our best interest. The question is, if and when that happens, do they get the best coach they can. Fans will keep coming to games because we love our Vols and Neyland Stadium is one of the great cathedrals of CFB. Coaching changes are not made on attendance numbers.
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I think this is true as long as the team does not go back to what was fielded during the Dooley days. With the improvements which have been made since the Dooley days, I don’t see any big problems with attendance. Recruiting depth will always remain a huge need for Tennessee to consistantly compete for SEC championships. Having to play Alabama every year as long as Saban remains is still the largest hurddle for all SEC teams.
 
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glichtenwalter said:
I think it was to show a program that has a record number of sellout games that has been through several coaching changes. Your premise was that fans would have to affect the AD pocket books before they would consider making changes. I think it is interesting but does not mean squat really. UT will make coaching changes when it is in our best interest. The question is, if and when that happens, do they get the best coach they can. Fans will keep coming to games because we love our Vols and Neyland Stadium is one of the great cathedrals of CFB. Coaching changes are not made on attendance numbers.
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Well, there are exceptions and each program is different. I think what I posted applies to Tennessee. Also,usually the AD has his finger on the pulse and can react to revenue issues before they appear. If you look at the Dooley situation, everyone including Hart knew that Dooley was going to fail after the Kentucky debacle, but he kept him on another year because he felt that was the best financial move. It wasn't until 60K started showing up for games and I'm sure donors threatening to pull support did he pull the string.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Well, there are exceptions and each program is different. I think what I posted applies to Tennessee. Also,usually the AD has his finger on the pulse and can react to revenue issues before they appear. If you look at the Dooley situation, everyone including Hart knew that Dooley was going to fail after the Kentucky debacle, but he kept him on another year because he felt that was the best financial move. It wasn't until 60K started showing up for games and I'm sure donors threatening to pull support did he pull the string.
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Yep. He should have been fired but the buyout didn't make sense at the time. Cut the paycheck to the AD in about half and the buyout makes more business sense.
 
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YUSUF CORKER

Cornerback

6-0, 183 pounds

Woodland High School, Stockbridge, Ga.

Corker surprised many by committing to Kentucky on Dec. 26, choosing the Wildcats over Tennessee. But he’s not ready to shut down his recruitment just yet. The three-star prospect has indicated since announcing his choice that he’s still planning to take an official visit to Tennessee this month, and sources believe it’s not out of the question that the Vols could steal him away from Kentucky. Tennessee still would like to add another cornerback to its 2017 class, and Corker and three-star prospect Ameer Speed — who’s planning to visit the Vols the weekend of Jan. 27 — are their most realistic options.
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InVOLuntary said:
Firing of head coaches always comes down to a business decision. They fire them when it becomes cheaper than keeping them. If people are still supporting the program financially through ticket sales, donations etc. the team could go 4-8 and they'd keep him. It's always a financial decision.
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That is one reason for fans to refrain from trashing up VN with all of their complaining. Decisions to hire and fire are not made by posts of message board flamers. All they do is harm the program by killing the Vol buzz for recruits.
 
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