Hugh Freeze random guess thread (merged)

[joevol33]

blue booms ?

Yes!

 

[Weezer]

Not bragging, but I do feel I have been right more than Atlanta Vol

You've not been right at all so I'm not sure how that's humanly possible.

 

[RavinDave]

Auburn, closely followed by LSU are two closest dysfunctional schools to UT. Difference being, while having drama, as a whole, they both continue to win football games. But, they don't have near the same fun we do on formerly named Solid Source thread.

I’d trade some Solid Source Fun for a few W’s

 

[VolNExile]

Yes!

This sounds... painful

--nowhere near 4 1/2 days of labor, but I can see how it would be unpleasant.

 

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

I don't know squat about the goings on so far and I highly doubt that there is more than a handful of people that really know what is taking place and has taken place regarding this hiring process. I haven't seen any hard evidence that can be backed up that Freeze (or anyone else for that matter) was the front runner, just because it was reported CJP interviewed him doesn't necessarily mean he was the solid # 1, even though he may have been and may still be. CJP is playing it very close to the vest and I like that ! I would think that Fulmer and Pruitt have seen what mistakes that Hamilton, Hart and Currie made with allowing leaks everywhere within the Athletic Dept and don't want any part of that madness. I don't think they will let any word out until it's a complete done deal, no mutual understanding or handshake but an ironclad contract that has been signed by both parties and the ink dried.
If I had to venture a guess I think CJP has known exactly who he wanted from the very start and has him in the bag and is just working out the details and/or waiting for their side to get their ducks in a row, or he couldn't get his # 1 guy and is now working on # 2 and pulling all stops to get him. Either way I think he will do his due diligence and will bring in a highly qualified coach and announce him when he's damn good and ready and not before no matter how many fans work up an ulcer over it. Just my opinion.

 

[joevol33]

I hope 365 gets projectile diarrhea for lying

 

[gsb0824]

I don't know squat about the goings on so far and I highly doubt that there is more than a handful of people that really know what is taking place and has taken place regarding this hiring process. I haven't seen any hard evidence that can be backed up that Freeze (or anyone else for that matter) was the front runner, just because it was reported CJP interviewed him doesn't necessarily mean he was the solid # 1, even though he may have been and may still be. CJP is playing it very close to the vest and I like that ! I would think that Fulmer and Pruitt have seen what mistakes that Hamilton, Hart and Currie made with allowing leaks everywhere within the Athletic Dept and don't want any part of that madness. I don't think they will let any word out until it's a complete done deal, no mutual understanding or handshake but an ironclad contract that has been signed by both parties and the ink dried.
If I had to venture a guess I think CJP has known exactly who he wanted from the very start and has him in the bag and is just working out the details and/or waiting for their side to get their ducks in a row, or he couldn't get his # 1 guy and is now working on # 2 and pulling all stops to get him. Either way I think he will do his due diligence and will bring in a highly qualified coach and announce him when he's damn good and ready and not before no matter how many fans work up an ulcer over it. Just my opinion.

Great post!

 

[VolNExile]

I don't know squat about the goings on so far and I highly doubt that there is more than a handful of people that really know what is taking place and has taken place regarding this hiring process. I haven't seen any hard evidence that can be backed up that Freeze (or anyone else for that matter) was the front runner, just because it was reported CJP interviewed him doesn't necessarily mean he was the solid # 1, even though he may have been and may still be. CJP is playing it very close to the vest and I like that ! I would think that Fulmer and Pruitt have seen what mistakes that Hamilton, Hart and Currie made with allowing leaks everywhere within the Athletic Dept and don't want any part of that madness. I don't think they will let any word out until it's a complete done deal, no mutual understanding or handshake but an ironclad contract that has been signed by both parties and the ink dried.
If I had to venture a guess I think CJP has known exactly who he wanted from the very start and has him in the bag and is just working out the details and/or waiting for their side to get their ducks in a row, or he couldn't get his # 1 guy and is now working on # 2 and pulling all stops to get him. Either way I think he will do his due diligence and will bring in a highly qualified coach and announce him when he's damn good and ready and not before no matter how many fans work up an ulcer over it. Just my opinion.

Intelligence and common sense is not allowed here! Exit is thataway -->

 

[joevol33]

This sounds... painful

--nowhere near 4 1/2 days of labor, but I can see how it would be unpleasant.

4 and a half days!dang! My mom was in labor 38 hours with me, I told her I was worth every second

 

[Orangeredblooded]

I periodically make whiny noises on posts, asking exactly what he did to make him regarded as such a great recruiter, but I haven't really heard back. I've been to Oxford, and frankly, you can have it, so I don't really think that it's the thrill of moving to Mississippi.

As a woman, I'm pretty disgusted by the escort service thing (and I don't care if his wife took him back or not, different strokes for different folks), but to me, that's a separate issue on a coach search. CJP doesn't have a stellar track record here either.

But as a Vol fan, I want to know that the sleaze doesn't spill over into recruiting. Not babes for recruits, but the whole crappy world of pay for play and all the rest. We don't need any trouble from the NCAA or SEC, and I'd rather think that we can do a bit better than that. (at least not get caught)

At this point, I believe most fans (what we see on this forum), are just tired. Simply, tired. Older fans remember when the good times rolled, our younger fans, don’t even remember what we saw. At this point, we are latching our wagon on anyone that will bring winning. Period. I still believe Coach Pruitt will find the right OC for our team. It’s his salary on the line to do so. Freeze is the hot commodity now, doesn’t mean he is the only one, and if I’m wrong, I will stand up and say I’m wrong, unlike some. Sorry, had to throw that in.

 

[RavinDave]

I don't know squat about the goings on so far and I highly doubt that there is more than a handful of people that really know what is taking place and has taken place regarding this hiring process. I haven't seen any hard evidence that can be backed up that Freeze (or anyone else for that matter) was the front runner, just because it was reported CJP interviewed him doesn't necessarily mean he was the solid # 1, even though he may have been and may still be. CJP is playing it very close to the vest and I like that ! I would think that Fulmer and Pruitt have seen what mistakes that Hamilton, Hart and Currie made with allowing leaks everywhere within the Athletic Dept and don't want any part of that madness. I don't think they will let any word out until it's a complete done deal, no mutual understanding or handshake but an ironclad contract that has been signed by both parties and the ink dried.
If I had to venture a guess I think CJP has known exactly who he wanted from the very start and has him in the bag and is just working out the details and/or waiting for their side to get their ducks in a row, or he couldn't get his # 1 guy and is now working on # 2 and pulling all stops to get him. Either way I think he will do his due diligence and will bring in a highly qualified coach and announce him when he's damn good and ready and not before no matter how many fans work up an ulcer over it. Just my opinion.

Nice post.

 

[VolNExile]

4 and a half days!dang! My mom was in labor 38 hours with me, I told her I was worth every second

Believe me, I have worked this fact for the last 33 years and six months and (checks calendar) seven days!

I can also remind the last-born that she was 18 days overdue and 9 lbs 10 oz, so I've got that arrow in my quiver too.

 

[Weezer]

4 and a half days!dang! My mom was in labor 38 hours with me, I told her I was worth every second

I hope 365 gets projectile diarrhea for lying

You wish this on 365 then freely admit you lied to your own mom? Bad things will happen to you.

 

[joevol33]

At this point, I believe most fans (what we see on this forum), are just tired. Simply, tired. Older fans remember when the good times rolled, our younger fans, don’t even remember what we saw. At this point, we are latching our wagon on anyone that will bring winning. Period. I still believe Coach Pruitt will find the right OC for our team. It’s his salary on the line to do so. Freeze is the hot commodity now, doesn’t mean he is the only one, and if I’m wrong, I will stand up and say I’m wrong, unlike some. Sorry, had to throw that in.

I can take a hint, and I was wrong okay. I didn't have enough taco sauce in the taco casserole, but I added it after it was done!

 

[I_Bleed_Orange77]

Didn't he say we had our guy, and it'd be announced yesterday? I saw several post he said that in the rf.

Yea he said at the latest, yesterday. He doesn't have a clue

 

[johnsonbrewer]

Well, Volman365 has a guy...

Or girl...

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Honestly, that's the way it should be. Pruitt operating in stealth mode..

Stealth mode, I like it. No reason anyone to know our business.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

If you had children who attended this fine institution and who are proud of it for various reasons, including athletics, and were an alumni of it, you would think differently. Age causes one to prioritize differently. Don't get me wrong, I would do many things for UT to be back on top in football, but degrading an institution's integrity to win is not a good way to win IMO. This didn't work out well in the Petrino scenario and it usually doesn't work out well anywhere.

Not to be rude, that wasn’t what he said or alluded to.

 

[GAVol]

If Fulmer didn't block the hire, what was the reason we didn't hire him?

Don't you think that if Fulmer was blocking the hire, any talk of Freeze would have been nixed a week ago?

 

[PulaskiVolFan]

I don't know squat about the goings on so far and I highly doubt that there is more than a handful of people that really know what is taking place and has taken place regarding this hiring process. I haven't seen any hard evidence that can be backed up that Freeze (or anyone else for that matter) was the front runner, just because it was reported CJP interviewed him doesn't necessarily mean he was the solid # 1, even though he may have been and may still be. CJP is playing it very close to the vest and I like that ! I would think that Fulmer and Pruitt have seen what mistakes that Hamilton, Hart and Currie made with allowing leaks everywhere within the Athletic Dept and don't want any part of that madness. I don't think they will let any word out until it's a complete done deal, no mutual understanding or handshake but an ironclad contract that has been signed by both parties and the ink dried.
If I had to venture a guess I think CJP has known exactly who he wanted from the very start and has him in the bag and is just working out the details and/or waiting for their side to get their ducks in a row, or he couldn't get his # 1 guy and is now working on # 2 and pulling all stops to get him. Either way I think he will do his due diligence and will bring in a highly qualified coach and announce him when he's damn good and ready and not before no matter how many fans work up an ulcer over it. Just my opinion.

I think you're spot on!! Go get em CJP!!

 

[Orangeredblooded]

I don't know what he deserves or doesn't deserve. I am simply giving my opinion that he blew his opportunity to lead young men. I don't think he has the moral character to engage in a profession of this type. If I were the parent of a high school football prospect and Mr. Freeze was contacting my son, I would have some reservations. But that's just me. I also believe there are quality OC's available that have a great moral character. I would opt for one of them.

A little condescending there with regards to Behr’s original comment. A lot us are College grads and are protective of UT. In the heat of the moment, wasnt a good look for assumptions.

 

[82_VOL_83]

It is a dance for sure, but I’m sure each client is aware what Jimmy has done for them and that he has that same job to do for Hugh. I would bet he is being honest with all of them because he wants them to know about other suitors to get a more solid deal for HF. He’s not “selling” HF to the coaches, they will interview and decide whether or not thats the guy. If they don’t want him nothing Jimmy can do to change that. His job is to float the name and then get a bidding war. It happens all the time and those clients understand that Jimmy can’t give them a “deal” because he is also their agent. They all understand the business side. Jimmy is very good at managing those relationships and expectations.

Agreed, and what folks fail to remember is that we are actually still at that table (or so it seems) unlike the last few searches where we were pawns for a raise.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Or girl...

Cis girl?




I just learned that term in the PF. Go over there for 5 minutes today and can't wash the stink off.

 

[jermb41]

Setting aside the moral failing, his past actions show a glaring lack of judgement.

Assuming the hookers are an isolated incident he has a pretty decent track record of givying charitably and being a moral man. I concede that statement relies heavily on a big assumption.....

 

[Orangeredblooded]

I can take a hint, and I was wrong okay. I didn't have enough taco sauce in the taco casserole, but I added it after it was done!

It’s a rarity to see a man admit he is wrong. . Frame it for your wife as a Christmas present. Trust me, it will be the best gift she gets.