Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Yeah the cabin is not cheating at all

Lol...he probably thinks Dabo and Clemson are actually clean and saintly too..

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Just like I predicted, we’re too busy dicking around and now Auburn is going to go all in on Freeze while we’re stuck with Skoal Can.

We’re going to look like idiots once again.

 

[Newman]

?

Fixed it

 

[SpringBokVol]

I agree but I also think they are waiting to see how the infestation turns out don't you think. Not sure any coach would come until we know how bad the penalties may be.

Yes. There is a wait and see approach right now.

 

[UTSuave’]

Let me be really precise and simple so perhaps you can understand.

UT has policies. The AD is not exempt from these policies and answers to those above him. He does not have the unilateral authority to block firing the HC. He has several bosses. Those bosses do not defer to him. They can, in fact, override him or act to remove him from his position.

So the AD is not mandating what his bosses-- or the University of Tennessee-- can or cannot do. The AD has opinions and expresses those opinions. He does not make decisions with these financial implications as a committee of one. He doesn't "block" anything the Chancellor or President want to do.

The AD doesn't have the authority to make deals at this level without his boss's signature. That is also policy.

I realize that someone like you would have no idea how UT is run. So maybe you should stick to things you actually know something about. I have no idea what that might be, but surely there's something.

Fair enough! But we aren’t saying Fulmer is blocking anything Atlanta Vol did.Not volnation and “someone like me” would know when to fire a coach who isn’t doing his job..and gets this university under investigation.you don’t know me.I know that you don’t care too and that’s fine but don’t single me out as “incompetent” just because you disagree with me.we all have been frustrated as a fan base for over 10 years and we all want the same thing..championships and stability.

 

[LynxVol]

This is the way

I was scared when we were interested in hiring him. No bueno.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

My question was is there another option besides the Haslams?

I don't know..

 

[SweetasSoda]

Fixed it

But that's not funny...

 

[InstrumentalVol]

Auburn is going to bring a generational offensive mind who will recruit Memphis dry and we will replace our OL and DL coach with two mouthbreathers. We suck so much.

 

[reeceb73]

Noooooo

Fulmer!

 

[RikidyBones]

 

[Smokey123]

Lol...he probably thinks Dabo and Clemson are actually clean and saintly too..

Not sure how anyone thinks any major coach or school is “clean” and doesn’t cheat

 

[SpringBokVol]

So if anything regarding freeze to UT was real, Auburn going after him would speed things up or force a move.

If it wasn’t real, you see nothing.

I am betting on the later.

 

[Orange Studs]

Yes. There is a wait and see approach right now.

HAHA I just saw my post how it went from investigation to infestation I have no idea

 

[VolFreakJosh]

If we ever play Auburn under Pruitt, I hope he hangs 100 points on his defense.

 

[KB5252]

Let me be really precise and simple so perhaps you can understand.

UT has policies. The AD is not exempt from these policies and answers to those above him. He does not have the unilateral authority to block firing the HC. He has several bosses. Those bosses do not defer to him. They can, in fact, override him or act to remove him from his position.

So the AD is not mandating what his bosses-- or the University of Tennessee-- can or cannot do. The AD has opinions and expresses those opinions. He does not make decisions with these financial implications as a committee of one. He doesn't "block" anything the Chancellor or President want to do.

The AD doesn't have the authority to make deals at this level without his boss's signature. That is also policy.

I realize that someone like you would have no idea how UT is run. So maybe you should stick to things you actually know something about. I have no idea what that might be, but surely there's something.

Damn, brought smoke!

 

[InVOLuntary]

Exactly why we need to move on. Our coaching and development is terrible. Screw recruiting. That usually takes care of itself with winning. Our problem is a severe lack of development and that isn’t changing by keeping Pruitt.

Like I said, I'm not advocating for Pruitt. My stance has been I'm willing to wait another year instead of just hiring anybody instead of Pruitt. I've seen it mentioned by several, "Anyone but Pruitt". I think that's a bad and part of the reason we find ourselves here. Anybody but Pruitt is not a strategy. It's rolling the dice just like we've been doing for the last three hires.

Take your time, get it right. If it means another year of Pruitt, so be it. If we can land a tier one coach this year, do it now. If we can't, use another year and work it. A lot of things change in a year. Coaches we like now may not be coaches we like next year. Coaches we like now that we still have doubts about, may erase those doubts. I don't think hiring coaches is all that different than recruiting. It takes time to build relationships. It's tough to build relationships in 2-3 weeks. If Fulmer gets the axe, what coach is going to come here not knowing who his boss is? I doubt many.

 

[volinbama256]

Someone Fulmer respects needs to whisper in his ear and let him know that if he's the one blocking the firing of JP or inhibiting the process in any way, and folks find out, this action will definitely tarnish his legacy at UT. Seriously....

This isn't a fooley or lyle thing anymore.... we are fed up.

He needs to understand that if he's the one keeping gump, he better pray for a miracle that it works out, because until then, his days of smiling and waving and reliving the glory days with fans will abruptly come to a halt. He will now be put in bad situations and will be asked difficult and uncomfortable questions. It will not be fun anymore... he's enjoyed the fanfare up until this point and is enjoying Barnes success, but he's about to get a dose of reality if he's not smart. Don't let foolish pride get in the way...

 

[Voltrapnbama]

So if anything regarding freeze to UT was real, Auburn going after him would speed things up or force a move.

If it wasn’t real, you see nothing.

I am betting on the later.

Agreed. PRUITT isn't getting fired this year. He will next year. Fulmer gets fired and then Kififn is hired back.

 

[Johncarter53]

Noooooo

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

So if anything regarding freeze to UT was real, Auburn going after him would speed things up or force a move.

If it wasn’t real, you see nothing.

I am betting on the later.

Of course. Winning in football is very low priority for UT

 

[SoilVol]

There was at least hope. It's getting worse every year. Playoffs just made the BCS worse. The bowls were at least fun. For a playoff to work there would have to be some Cinderellas allow in.

I agree. Unpopular opinion, but I think they should expand it.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

There it is. We drug our feet and now we’re screwed. I hate this administration. We’re going to suck forever

Did you REALLY believe that Freeze was going to coach here?...seriously? I love you Bass..but c'mon man..

 

[hog88]

"The Boosters" are ready to bankroll a clean slate and Fulmer is blocking it? C'mon, guys.

A clean slate should include a new AD

 

[MarcoVol]

Then Fulmer needs to go... yep I said it. How in the F with the sorry ass product he's put on the field the past couple of years can he think JP is better than current pool of coaches or that gump is magically "gonna turn it around" in year 4+ ?! I mean, let's get real here... The fact that this cornbread rode JG into dismantling the season should be enough... Yet this defensive genius had two former RB's playing LB instead of several 4* LB's who he clearly didn't develop well enough... And our Defense as a whole was pathetic most of the season and the worst performing secondary I've seen in 20yrs... But yeah, he's the guy, he's the one... Never mind the supposed elite recruiter that in yr 3 should be pulling in the big fish left and right... No.

What has JP shown in 3yrs that makes the Great Pumpkin think he's the guy to turn it around? He's got the worst record in the past 3 coaches... But yeah, he's the one... STFU Phil. You've coddled him and done more things for him than any other AD would and he still is failing miserably. This comes down to foolish pride... They both gotta go.

Sorry, but can you tell I'm getting tired of this dip 'ish line of thinking and BS we've been fed for 3yrs... WATCH GUMP, HE CLEARLY DOESN'T WANT TO BE HERE... OR HE HASN'T SHOWN ME 'ISH THAT HE DOES.

Real talk tho who are the several 4* LBs?