Pruitt one of top candidates for Hoover High School job

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DiderotsGhost said:
I wish him the best. He may not have worked out here, but he's always struck me as a good guy at heart.

And let's be honest ... his biggest crimes were not being good at offense and not being as good at cheating as Saban and Smart. I'm glad we got Heupel now, but I don't bear any ill will towards him.
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Distance creates perspective.
I think he was trying to build a winner here the only way he knew how, and the way it is done at the programs currently on top every year.
He failed because he is not executive material. That is his failing. If he had built some trust in those three seasons he might have had his indiscretions overlooked or covered up.

When he threatened to lay out UT's dirty laundry, he lost me.
When he held his tongue and asked for leniency for the program, it gave both sides cover to move on.
 
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I’m not gonna root against the guy. He was in over his head here and stood up and said,” blame us, not the kids.”

Best of luck to him.
 
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When you consider that Pruitt could barely get to a bowl game, at the University of Tennessee WHILE cheating...you truly realize just how awful he is.
 
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volfan411 said:
I didn't realize he did this and if he did I forgive him and wish him nothing but the best.
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That’s what I was told by several people. I liked Pruitt. It’s funny how a couple of games go his way and would’ve built some serious momentum. Take the Alabama game where JG decided to hero on the sneak. He runs the play that was called, score, and we definitely grab the mo and start feeling like we can win. The BYU game. DB follows his assignment. Those type things. Dooley gets the win in Baton Rouge, those type things can set a program up for success.
 
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Flipdaddy said:
That’s what I was told by several people. I liked Pruitt. It’s funny how a couple of games go his way and would’ve built some serious momentum. Take the Alabama game where JG decided to hero on the sneak. He runs the play that was called, score, and we definitely grab the mo and start feeling like we can win. The BYU game. DB follows his assignment. Those type things. Dooley gets the win in Baton Rouge, those type things can set a program up for success.
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If you had seen cornbread at the ut picnic at titans stadium, his first year here, like I did you may not like him much. He was a complete ass. Flat turned a guy down who was seeking his autograph, told him “ I don’t have time,they’re trying to get me out of here”. He was asked how he planned on managing his expectations for the upcoming year. His response was “ I’m not trying to manage my expectations, and I’d say if you are you need to go see a doctor”. WTF did that even mean. It was very obvious he wasn’t happy being around UT fans, I’m sure he grew up despising Tennessee as I did bama. He couldn’t fake it. I’m glad that idiot is gone, hope he never brings that stench back to Neyland
 
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Butch s said:
If you had seen cornbread at the ut picnic at titans stadium, his first year here, like I did you may not like him much. He was a complete ass. Flat turned a guy down who was seeking his autograph, told him “ I don’t have time,they’re trying to get me out of here”. He was asked how he planned on managing his expectations for the upcoming year. His response was “ I’m not trying to manage my expectations, and I’d say if you are you need to go see a doctor”. WTF did that even mean. It was very obvious he wasn’t happy being around UT fans, I’m sure he grew up despising Tennessee as I did bama. He couldn’t fake it. I’m glad that idiot is gone, hope he never brings that stench back to Neyland
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Wow that’s crazy! He seemed to always put on that too cool for school act.
 
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I pulled for Dales son. He disappointed me that he cheated but I hope he gets his life back in order and finishes out a successful career.
 
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We (the VOL fanbase) need to get past and let go of Pruitt and Butch both. They’re in our review mirror. It’s like that song by Jelly Roll says, 🎶 “I took this rear view of this old Ford so I can only see what’s in front of me…” 🎶 I’ve said enough about them on this board too, but lets get on with it. On a better path now and better days ahead.
 
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Butch s said:
If you had seen cornbread at the ut picnic at titans stadium, his first year here, like I did you may not like him much. He was a complete ass. Flat turned a guy down who was seeking his autograph, told him “ I don’t have time,they’re trying to get me out of here”. He was asked how he planned on managing his expectations for the upcoming year. His response was “ I’m not trying to manage my expectations, and I’d say if you are you need to go see a doctor”. WTF did that even mean. It was very obvious he wasn’t happy being around UT fans, I’m sure he grew up despising Tennessee as I did bama. He couldn’t fake it. I’m glad that idiot is gone, hope he never brings that stench back to Neyland
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People can change. I lived in central Florida for 5 years, and way before Heupel was mentioned for our coaching job I kept up with UCF and he didn’t have the best reputation. But now he seems very friendly. People change is my point, maybe Pruitt can too. But he was a awful coach here
 
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Berry4Heisman14 said:
People can change. I lived in central Florida for 5 years, and way before Heupel was mentioned for our coaching job I kept up with UCF and he didn’t have the best reputation. But now he seems very friendly. People change is my point, maybe Pruitt can too. But he was a awful coach here
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Yes he was
 
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Vol737 said:
We (the VOL fanbase) need to get past and let go of Pruitt and Butch both. They’re in our review mirror. It’s like that song by Jelly Roll says, 🎶 “I took this rear view of this old Ford so I can only see what’s in front of me…” 🎶 I’ve said enough about them on this board too, but lets get on with it. On a better path now and better days ahead.
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Thanks, Dad.
 
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