Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[Sleegro]

So he has his vetted list, met with “leaders” for their input on said list, real search starts now

He said he wouldn't be discussing coaches names with them but asking what attributes they wanted in a coach then trying to find a coach that matches that. And he thinks that helps the new coach hit the ground running because the players will buy in faster because they had more input in getting a coach that fits their needs. I only say that because you said discussing the list. So you may have meant the same thing and I'm just arguing semantics. Sorry if that's the case.

 

[Deebowbear]

Closer to Chadwell

Chadwell for OC

 

[Aesius]

It wouldn't surprise me if Stoops want to coach again, but I'm not sure it's college. Not having to recruit can be seen as a plus. All depends on what a coach wants. Maybe he enjoys being a mentor and coaching college players. Maybe he has no interest in recruiting and dealing with practice limits and player eligibility, and just wants to focus on football. (like Gruden for example)

If he ever did come back to college, I'd guess it would have to be an ideal situation for him with a lot of flexibility as far as hiring and his responsibilities. Maybe a short term obligation with a head coach in waiting in case he wants to retire again.

$50 million, 5 year contract. Make him the highest paid coach in CFB but also give both sides a relatively easy out given his age. Would be 65 when it ended and could walk into the sunset uber rich and with another notch on his legacy for resurrecting UT football and then handing the reins over to another Lincoln Riley.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Have you not read the article where Scott said since 2015 Elliott was calling plays?

I don’t care if he was calling the plays for Clemson, Bama, and OU at the same time. He isn’t coming here to be OC. Irrelevant

 

[jakez4ut]

He said he wouldn't be discussing coaches names with them but asking what attributes they wanted in a coach then trying to find a coach that matches that. And he thinks that helps the new coach hit the ground running because the players will buy in faster because they had more input in getting a coach that fits their needs. I only say that because you said discussing the list. So you may have meant the same thing and I'm just arguing semantics. Sorry if that's the case.

diplomacy meter on 11!

 

[drylo]

if we bottom out with Bob stoops at the helm, well...........maybe there's just no helping us. lol.

I love that we are actually debating whether Bob Stoops is a good enough coach for 3-7 Tennessee.

 

[Playdo]

Why Matt Campbell likely won't be the Tennessee Vols' next head coach





Just speculation but interesting point of view

Having dealt with/been around a bunch of agents, this bit on Tony Elliot rings true. It's a smart move to get his name attached to something like this, especially if no one else is. Nothing to lose.

 

[Dudleys87]

I would take Scott Frost over Tony Elliot.

And I don’t want Scott Frost.

It won’t be either.

 

[Ace]

Ever heard of Zoom?

Also, jets move quickly.

Zoom, what is Zoom? Explain it

 

[RiotVol]

Why Matt Campbell likely won't be the Tennessee Vols' next head coach





Just speculation but interesting point of view

All of these things were said about Urban Meyer before he was at UF. Campbell recruits the south anyways.

This isn't a shot at you or anything @BigSteve09 but those AtoZ Sports articles get me every time. True clickbait.

 

[MarcoVol]

Why Matt Campbell likely won't be the Tennessee Vols' next head coach





Just speculation but interesting point of view

I could’ve written that article that Zach Ragan wrote.

Perhaps A to Z sports needs to hit me up.

 

[jakez4ut]

I love that we are actually debating whether Bob Stoops is a good enough coach for 3-7 Tennessee.

i'm not debating that? lol.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I don’t care if he was calling the plays for Clemson, Bama, and OU at the same time. He isn’t coming here to be OC. Irrelevant

It would be his offense. How is it irrelevant? Kiffin is wanted because of his offense. Freeze is pointed at because of his offense. They both call plays. Come one Bass you can do better.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Approve:

Bob Stoops
Campbell
Fickell
Kiffin
Fitzgerald

Disapprove:

Chadwell
Napier
Elliot
Frost
Franklin
Fleck

 

[seaofORANGE22]

If Campbell wants to win a championship and be mentioned along with the greats, this is a place he could live that dream.

How many big programs have actually gone "all in" with a monster offer to try to convince him?

My guess is most big schools assumed he would beg to take their job and when they realized he was fine where he was they moved on.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

See. There's the Hank take we all know and love.... Lol

Why is that a "Hank take"? Kiffin has never really accomplished anything as HC other than getting fired in the most embarrassing way ever.

I say that, but I do still believe he has the potential to be a very successful head coach..IF...he ever puts a decent defense on the field.

 

[VolInDayton]

Approve:

Bob Stoops
Campbell
Fickell
Kiffin
Fitzgerald

Disapprove:

Chadwell
Napier
Elliot
Frost
Franklin
Fleck

My only difference would be to move Fleck up. And Fickell down

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

It would be his offense. How is it irrelevant? Kiffin is wanted because of his offense. Freeze is pointed at because of his offense. They both call plays. Come one Bass you can do better.

But they are head coaches running entire programs. Elliot is the OC for Clemson. We have no clue if he can run a program, hire a staff, or recruit to TN. Come on Check, be better

 

[MarcoVol]

If Campbell wants to win a championship and be mentioned along with the greats, this is a place he could do live that dream.

How many big programs have actually gone "all in" with a monster offer to try to convince him?

My guess is most big schools assumed he would beg to take their job and when they realized he was fine where he was they moved on.

Plus he seems to like the challenge of building a program.

And by gawd UT football just happens to need a builder.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I’m going to stick by my original statement. I’ll trust Danny White and be on board with his hire. But it is my opinion that Elliot is a mistake

I get that..

 

[Girth Brooks]

Zoom, what is Zoom? Explain it

 

[Leeleesteeth]

Zoom, what is Zoom? Explain it

Jets zoom down the runway.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

But they are head coaches running entire programs. Elliot is the OC for Clemson. We have no clue if he can run a program, hire a staff, or recruit to TN. Come on Check, be better

Has Kiffin actually proven he can? Freeze got caught cheating? Do we actually know they're better?

 

[RiotVol]

I go to chick-fil-a and I am now hopelessly behind on this thread.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Approve:

Bob Stoops
Campbell
Fickell
Kiffin
Fitzgerald

Disapprove:

Chadwell
Napier
Elliot
Frost
Franklin
Fleck

We’d be pretty damn lucky to land any on the bottom other than Elliot. He might be great, no one knows, but he does not excite me 1 bit.