Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[engineerVOL]

JG did throw good 50/50 balls, but Auburn ‘18 was the Palmer-JJ show.

 

[drvenner]

I wonder if the calculation for Pruitt's job stability is going to go something like this:

We know it's going to cost roughly $20m to fire him and the rest of the staff. Not a small amount of money, especially in a pandemic, but they need to put asses in seats in 2021 and a lame-duck coach doesn't sell tickets.

So, to spend that amount of money, you have to think you can hire someone who will bring some juice to the program and starting digging us out of the deficit. (I happen to believe that the entire economy is going to take off like a rocket once we get everyone a vaccine, another stimulus check, and student loan debt is waived, but that's a conversation for the Politics forum.)

Anyway, what might happen is, Fulmer is tight with a large group of coaches around the country. That fraternity is small and they all know each other. So, he might have, let's say, 5 guys he'd be interested in hiring - maybe he puts some feelers out to gauge their interest. If he likes what he hears, he goes to boosters and says, we have to make a move.

I don't think we can fire Pruitt and then start a coaching search - you have to have a few guys in your pocket. Not just because it's good business practice, but because that might be the only way to get the go ahead to let Pruitt go.

I have noticed that you tend to show up a lot more when things are going really bad. Admittedly, that has happened a lot since 2005, but I don't see you posting nearly as much when things look better. Maybe I just don't pay as close attention.

 

[Volbucky]

wut?

 

[BruinVol]

Siap

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

One thing I definitely think CJP mucked up was moving Thompson and Taylor to CB.

Especially considering how our receivers have lacked explosiveness or the ability to get separation since Pruitts been here.

Considering how meh they’ve been on defense, I would’ve loved to see them on offense. Especially AT.

My fear is that college football is all about offense now - (when was the last great defensive team that won a championship?) and Pruitt will always want to put elite athletes on defense.

 

[RikidyBones]

Pruitt came out with dilbert glasses. How studious

 

[UTSuave’]

JG did throw good 50/50 balls, but Auburn ‘18 was the Palmer-JJ show.

The one time in his career that he trusted his arm and his receivers.Good times

 

[drvenner]

I don’t think SC will get Freeze. Unless the Auburn position become available, I think he stays at Liberty for one more year. He is doing great there, no pressure, has a good Junior QB, and then can pick any job he wants in 12-14 months after COVID is gone. A normal year next year allows schools to generate the revenue needed to replace coaches.

I don’t think Pruitt gets fired this year either no matter the final record. Not being able to practice in the spring or summer will be the only excuse needed to keep him. Next year is his make or break year with HB as the QB.

I doubt he stays another year. He will take somebody's FU money to leave. Hopefully not SC. I don't think he wants to go there, but everyone listens to those big offers.

 

[HankHill]

No disrespect but I honestly believe JG has been the most ready QB we’ve had all year. Mauer is an excitable erratic chihuahua back there just heaving the ball around. Shrout is trash. Bailey hasn’t been able to do anything all offseason.

If Pruitt didn’t take these 2-3 weeks to prep Bailey, and he rolls JG out there next week, I’ll be shocked.

Your description of Maurer is a great one and further highlights why it’s poor coaching that he plays like that. Grab him by the horns and make him play within a system and he’s probably our best QB

 

[Kingston Vol]

I have noticed that you tend to show up a lot more when things are going really bad. Admittedly, that has happened a lot since 2005, but I don't see you posting nearly as much when things look better. Maybe I just don't pay as close attention.

That’s definitely true.

Frankly, I feel I add more to the conversation when there’s the possibility of turnover or a coaching search.

Occasionally I’ll get some recruiting info, but I don’t think I provide much value during the season because I don’t really know how to evaluate X’s and O’s.

 

[drvenner]

How long did Fulmer give Warlick? Good chance Pruitt has 2 more years regardless of results. Its unfortunate but it is what it is

The Holly situation is a little different. She was Pat's choice to succeed her at UT. Holly had the support of many long-time LV supporters and that made it harder to let her go, even after she demonstrated that the job was way too big for her. Pruitt does not have this inherent backing, nor was he named as successor by a legendary coach.

 

[drvenner]

Better than Pruitt so far I mean it’s Colorado.. atleast he knows what a decent QB looks like.

Edit:Apparently he’s at Michigan St!..my bad still use dial up apparently

Dorrel is at Colorado. Tucker is having major issues at MSU. He actually lost to Schiano.

 

[UTSuave’]

Dorrel is at Colorado. Tucker is having major issues at MSU. He actually lost to Schiano.

It’s Michigan st

 

[drvenner]

easy m istake since he was at CO for like 10 minutes....lotta people probably just missed the fact he bolted after a year....lol.

Don't let Rico slide!!

He already admitted he still had dial up

 

[GojiraVol17]

Lol. He is an idiot. First off, our upperclassmen are plenty talented to beat Kentucky and Arkansas. Secondly, Falcons problem is not talent. It’s coaching. Glad his whole statement is wrong and he has no idea what he is talking about.

Not to mention the punctuation and spelling is atrocious

 

[UTSuave’]

Don't let Rico slide!!

He already admitted he still had dial up

It originated from your era Tetris king you’re technically one of the founding fathers to Technology

 

[drvenner]

It originated from your era Tetris king you’re technically one of the founding fathers to Technology

I never played tetris. I would whip your butt at Galaga, though.

 

[BruinVol]

It’s Michigan st

Huh?

They have had a lot more success than we have over the last 10-15years

 

[Ryno14]

As much as I really don't enjoy Vols games lately, I really hope we're playing this Saturday. It's a toxic relationship that I just can't quit.

 

[logginlarry]

I know far less than most on this board, but it seems like we should wait until the end of the season before making any decisions. Personally, I feel that Pruitt deserves next year at the very least. It's been a crazy year and many players missed out on spring practice/fall practice and such. It does look like Pruitt needs to reckon with some assistant coaches soon enough though.

Pruitt was given a raise and extension when the team was 2-0. Really and truly, this comes down to the blowout loss at home to Kentucky and the loss at Arkansas. With a sprinkling of the 2nd half at Georgia. Given more time to develop players with last week's bye week, we should expect to see a better (or, at least, more inspired) product on the field this weekend. I'd like to see some younger ones get more playing time.

One thing I read was that DelConley's comments suggested that all is not nearly as bad as portrayed on this site. Then again, what would we do without nothing to complain about?

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Wow. Pruitt said that he was giving his coaches who took a pay cut money out of his own pocket to supplement their income. Has to get approval from the NCAA first, but that is quite a gesture. He really is a good dude.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Also, based on that press conference I'd bet that HB gets the start.

 

[SpringBokVol]

First time Vols have had no home games in the month of November since 1891 - thanks Gustavo.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Well, my gut tells me Phil got caught up in the win streak just like the rest of us.

And, you have to give your head coach that extension after Year 2 so he can go out and recruit effectively.

Naw that don't add up. There's no excuse there. Doesn't seem like Heavy was going to fire him.

 

[SpringBokVol]

Wow. Pruitt said that he was giving his coaches who took a pay cut money out of his own pocket to supplement their income. Has to get approval from the NCAA first, but that is quite a gesture. He really is a good dude.

I was really impressed by this.

He differed his raise and is trying to supplement income to his coaches and the AD out of his own pocket.

That is classy all the way around.