Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[The Dog]

My son's b-day, the Ides of March

Now, I know the reason the soothsayer in Julius Caesar said, "Beware the Ides of March"

 

[Kristy*]

Jg gives us the best chance to win, because he is the only QB that can properly execute a QB sneak- Pruitt.

Even Pruitt knows that isn't true.

 

[VOLSONLY]

Even Pruitt knows that isn't true.

 

[85SugarVol]

Hope everyone is well. @InVOLuntary someone on the board told me about about your mother. I was so sorry to hear that. What a tough road that was--for her and your family.

For anyone who cares-- Pruitt was hired with the implicit agreement that he would be given five years. There was consensus that UT couldn’t afford to make another coaching change in less than five years and that the new HC needed five years to rebuild a badly damaged program. Pruitt was Fulmer’s guy, and his hiring came with the expectation-- and assurance-- that Fulmer would use his experience to help Pruitt scale the learning curve, and together they could return UT to respectability within five years. If not, then UT would be recruiting well and be in a good position to make the necessary changes.

Pruitt wasn’t ready for a job as big, difficult and demanding as UT’s. Being a great DC doesn't make him good enough at the many facets of the HC job and he won’t be good enough for a while, if ever. Many donors and board members felt that UT should hire an experienced HC for a massive rebuild with high expectations and an impatient fanbase. Fulmer went way out on a limb for Pruitt, and UT unified behind him. Pruitt has been a disappointment and he’s a divisive personality. He’s pissed off a lot of people, so UT is no longer unified.

The easy solution is what needs to be done eventually is best done immediately. But Sexton negotiated a sweetheart deal for Pruitt, and Fulmer doubled down. Fulmer is tied to Pruitt, so don’t expect him to do anything except publicly stand behind this coaching staff. And don't expect a lot of donors to be okay with that.

Buying out assistants with longer-term contracts would be throwing money at the wrong solution. Either fix the problem or ride it out another year or two.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Right right right. So Pruitt fires the DL coach and we had the best defensive practice all year and then get hammered on defense. Now Im supposed to believe that we had a good QB to WR timing practice. Whatever, just win freaking football games.

DCJW

 

[UTSuave’]

Even Pruitt knows that isn't true.

For anyone who says we didn’t have the momentum you’re delusional..JG literally ended that game by himself.

 

[engineerVOL]

Also it kinda confirms what Ive thought about Pruitt for a bit and makes me want him gone even more if he won't change. Jp thinks he's the best guy in the room and would rather win or lose his way then listen to anybody else. It will be the biggest reason he fails.

That’s an okay trait to have when you know.. you’ve won your way.

 

[DarthVol1]

Taken me darn near 2 hours to catch up this thread from last night. One question. Do any of yins have a job?

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

Taken me darn near 2 hours to catch up this thread from last night. One question. Do any of yins have a job?

Im self employed so no

 

[BruinVol]

Good stuff here

 

[Leeleesteeth]

That’s an okay trait to have when you know.. you’ve won your way.

It's a pretty good trait to have as a Coordinator, especially a DC. Not so much for a Head Coach. Coach Pruitt may be more suited to be a Coordinator.

 

[volfaninpa]

Even Pruitt knows that isn't true.

I loathed JG and loved Pruitt in that moment. That game made me think Pruitt was the guy.

 

[KPT_VFL]

Good stuff here

Jim Chaney would never.

 

[butchna]

Taken me darn near 2 hours to catch up this thread from last night. One question. Do any of yins have a job?

Posting on break?

 

[Kristy*]

Jim Chaney would never.

No, when something seems to work, Chaney tries to go away from it.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

 

[Devo182]

Y’all are killing me! Between you and engineer, I’m dying laughing!

Definitely the funniest couple of pages in the RF in a long time.

Coaching search RF > Football season RF > Rona RF

 

[therickbol]

My dream job is having my own website were I can start rumors and charge people $9.95 per month

Gross. Wouldn't that just make you feel so dirty though...kinda like owning a sleezy pay-by-the-hour motel @Freak

 

[de1conley]

There is no better man to summin into this discussion while asking some serious questions for clarity!!..YO MY MAN! @de1conley whats going on behind the scenes with the players what are they feeling? Do you think Pruitt is on a hot seat as of now?.what do you think about a Hugh freeze hire?...

Right now all is well. CJP is on a luke warm seat, but not in jeopardy of losing his job. The thing that helps the players is that CJP sat down and told them we will be better but we'll also have some tough moments. He also explained that while the talent has been upgraded, its also very young. Personally based on the fact that they wouldn't allow Saban to hire him as support staff nor CJP to hire him as OC, would they allow him to be hired as HC. SEC is pretty stern about their decisions and stick with them.

 

[jakez4ut]

Yeah but take it with a grain of salt because all prior to this four game skid the VQ guys said how much Pruitt liked Chaney. In fact i specifically remember them saying not very long ago that Pruitt would let Chaney be the HC of his offense as long as he wanted (paraphrased). That was said in a podcast recently.

I think Prices point about how the offense hasn’t evolved at all and how it’s only successful if you overwhelm with talent is spot on. It’s a very boring, very predictable offense being led by a terrible QB.

That’s why I’m hoping Chaney retires at years end. Give me Osovet.

Where's chip long in this equation?

 

[I4Jay]

That wanna be hero QB sneak is embedded in my brain mannnnn.

 

[jakez4ut]

Now for Pruitt to make that connection...

Lol

 

[jakez4ut]

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Lol

 

[Devo182]

Chris Lowe on The Swain Event, again states UT is Freezes dream job. But, does not see UT firing Pruitt this year because of $$$$

Bs UT, the money can always be there if you want it to be. It would likely pay for itself in to time too. And if Freeze can't win here, when he could at Ole Miss and Liberty, then we are just broken anyway.

 

[Atlanta VOL]

@Atlanta VOL

If you still have an opening in the flight department, I have a family member interested. I can drop my email if you’d like.

Yes sir. Always looking for guys