Early signs of bad coaching in first 5 games.

[smokey0625]

Actually, Peterman was a RS Freshman last year so technically he was Dooley's recruit as was Worley. So in all honesty, there is only one true "recruit" from CBJ and that's Dobbs. Dobbs followed him from Cincy IIRC. Ferg was already in the late stages of being recruited when Dooley was fired and stayed on when CBJ came on board so credit could be given to both of the coaches.

But on the rest of the post...

There are the people in the middle that aren't blaming the coaches or the players, but understand that this team is young and Worley has big shoes to fill. Coming in behind Bray wasn't an easy task and we all feel a little let down by expecting this huge performance out of the Gatorade Player of the Year. But remembering this is his first full year as a starter and he hasn't really been coached the past three years.

And concurrently, the receivers had big shoes to fill as well. Coming in behind Rogers (both), Rivera, Hunter and Patterson was not an easy job. One looks at them and sees how easy it looks when they prance around on the field and head into the end zone. And again, some of these new receivers were playing high school ball last year and have come to the roughest conference in NCAA ball to get a quick education. And there will be some rough spots as we've seen and will continue to see over the next few games.

And how about Palardy? Funny thing after he missed that FG attempt last game, a lot of people were quick to jump on here and scream about how he hasn't changed. Funny because until that attempt he was .100 and .100 in FG and PAT for the season. And he's still .100 in PAT and 4 for 5 in FG attempts. And the fact the holder had his hand in the way? Yeah, that escapes some people.

And the coaches? Well, the coaches...they knew coming in here this was an uphill climb and this program was in the shambles. First and foremost, they had to establish discipline. Then focus on the fundamentals which it appears is still in progress. And implementing a completely new system in UT that has never been tried here and most of our players have never used before. To say he has a lot of work cut out is an understatement,

Now sure, mistakes have been made. Can't think of a Div 1 FBS coach out there so far this year that hasn't made a mistake. I just tend to think CBJ gets his magnified over the fact we've been let down so many times this past five, six, seven years? And too many people are quick to jump the gun and claim "he's no better than the old one we just got rid of!" For crying out loud, at least Dooley got a fair shot for one season and was well into the second season before people started to come to the conclusion he wasn't cutting the mustard.

So there are some of us in the middle that see the fact the players are young and inexperienced. And see the fact the coaches are basically going from trap in the toilet bowl and heading upwards. New school for the coaching staff, new starters taking the field for the first time, new offensive system, changing the defense three times in as many years, trying to instill the winning attitude and even going in to games with their heads held high knowing they are about to take a beating. It's not as easy task for any of them and some of us know that and appreciate it. And are willing to cut the entire team some slack by understanding the monumental task in front of them.

Not directed at you in particular SJT, just a long winded rant of mine.

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[kell7517]

Think about his for a moment..........we are going into our SEC stretch first up in UGA with Worley and 2 frosh whom have never seen the field.........you think Worley might take a hit or 2? Then you are forced to make your redshirt decision without any playing time.......interesting....

Fla. beat us with a QB who had not taken any snaps...Maybe we can do the same

 

[kell7517]

I think the coaching has been good. Obviously we are running a very basic offense/defense to make up for our lack of talent and depth.

Butch has been a winner at both programs he's been at. You can say he followed in Kelley's shoes, but I've seen several poor coaches take over with the same talent the prior winning coach had and just fall flat on their face.

For example...Lane Kiffin

 

[govols/cc]

Fla. beat us with a QB who had not taken any snaps...Maybe we can do the same

We started a qb who hadn't taken any snaps that game too.

 

[berry4heisman77]

I will concede that game 1 versus Austin Peay was a well played no penalty football game. Everyone saw that Worley was going to struggle. Nobody got meaningful snaps at back up qb.

game 2 Worley continues to show signs of not performing at sec levels and still nobody gets meaninful snaps at qb.

game 3 you absolutely got hammered by a much better opponent and worley continued to show he could not make it happen....Peterman gets mop up duty vs Oregons 3rd string.

game 4 in the swamp you finally decide it is time to change qb......but you havent given the back up any meaningful playing time.......it backfires and you not only get burned you hold your hand to the fire the entire first half when a Florida team was begging for you to beat them.

game 5 the team starts off great and has a 31-7 lead in the first half...your qb throws 3 picks and gives the little South Alabama team life....then you try a fake field goal which looks like it would have worked but your team didnt execute. You have to punt the football in that situation. Palardy has been good to this point and by that decision you prolly destroy his confidence and give the other team great field position.


Summary we are 3-2 and all of us thought we would be 3-2.........but guys I dont see a football team that is improving from week to week.........we seem to be getting worse and the next few games are going to be brutal.

Ban worthy post.

 

[berry4heisman77]

Can't figure out how to get the picture to post aw well. Just imagine the end of Billy Madison, and you all know where I am trying to go with it.

 

[WhitewaterVol]

Another one on ignore....

 

[majorvol]

The last I checked it takes a team effort not just one person(QB) to get it done. The coaches are working there behinds off ,just look on the sidelines. I've seen more coaching on the sidelines than I have the past 15 years. Brick by Brick takes more than 5 games.

 

[lincolncovol]

That's cool, don't agree with it but you are entitled to your opinion. GO VOLS

 

[TNnative]

Ask yourself. Are we better than last year? The answer is yes, no doubt. Less talent than last year for sure, but a better team. We have 7-8 games left lets see how they play out and resist your temptation to use your pee wee league coaching prowess in judging these guys.

Pee Wee?Sounds more like the lion's share of his coaching experience is compliments of EA Sports.

 

[tennezz]

We need to change coaches every year or two...that always works!

 

[beachbums624]

:dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2: Oh look shiny Object .

 

[tomq_123]

Some fans assume we would have won all of the games we've already won if either of the freshman were playing. Butch obviously doesn't think so.

 

[Big Orange 98]

Bring back Kiffin hell

 

[Catbone]

I agree on getting worse each game

 

[apsuVol92]

everyone needs to calm their tits... Just remember guys.. Butch GETS IT. we'll be fine

 

[bcvol]

1 the biggest mistake is

listening to the fans ,they want new qb's new coaches well ptience is all we have now!!! so wait and see in 3 years , then gripe.

 

[rlstone11]

So you want to pass more when clearly our biggest weakness is our passing game?

:loco:

Seems counter intuitive I know, but Worley actually learned to play in the Tyler Bray made offense. We have tall recievers (North/Croom), possession recievers (Dallas/Carter/Jo Smith) and slot buys (Pig). We have an oline born to pass protect.
Put Worley in shotgun where he can see the field and you'll see a different offense. Can run draws and quick screens with backs (Neal was himself a reciever soph year).
You guys thinking this line can line up in I formation and pound the rock or the ones who are nuts. I've not seen them do it yet. This team will have to pass to run.
Their lack of execution in the pass game thus far in running an unfamiliar scheme aka Clawfense. We saw how that went. Get ready for those same results.

 

[LaagerVol]

Are you guys writing new posts or simply recycling the ones you wrote defending Coach Dooley during his first year? Because most of these posts seem to be word-for-word what I read in 2010!

Right back at ya Chicken Little.

 

[VaVol4life]

This team is playing much harder and they don't quit. That is a sign of good coaching. Can't blame Butch from the movement on the fake field goal. That was good coaching and poor execution.

Better talent and more depth = better execution.

EHHHH!!!!!! Wrong answer. That does not equate. Execution requires dedication, determination, belief, and will power. These qualities can make a difference in performance. Granted talent can play a role but there are plenty of players that ascend to higher levels using talent alone. But true players are the ones who ascend with dedication, determination, and shear will power. See Danny Woodhead, Amendola, and Tom Brady (who was a 6th or 7th round draft pick)