Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[crazyguy]

My thoughts on Freeze:

Let me preface this by saying, IF we hired him, I’m good with that.

1. Hiring Freeze would be a statement that the culture of TN football has shifted. They are going for broke to win big again.

2. Hiring Freeze would be a big statement in the world of recruiting. It would validate Pruitt as “getting it done”

3. Hiring Freeze would likely bring NCAA eyes to Knoxville. We already know we are going to have to play in the gray areas to catch up in talent. The NCAA doesn’t pop thriving programs. They pop up-and-coming and struggling programs.

4. Hiring Freeze means we are searching for an OC again after 1-2 years. Programs that are rolling can better afford stop gap hires. We would be better served by a guy who rolls up his sleeves because development is huge right now.

5. Admit it or not, TN made our bed on Schiano Sunday. Hiring Freeze, rightfully so, would be a joke after the protest concerning Schiano / Penn State. The fact that there are even rumors of Hugh and underage girls is very problematic.

6. Hire Freeze and you live with the constant undercurrent of worry that a girl / group of girls come out with MeToo stories. OR a prostitute comes out with sordid details.

7. Hiring Freeze makes a huge statement. But when it comes down to actually building an offense and calling plays on game day, there are dozens of OC’s all around the country who have effective, high scoring offenses. Finding an effective, productive OC is very doable. Finding someone who can be comparable to Freeze as an OC is very doable. The advantage of Freeze is the statement made...no doubt, his track record indicates he is an elite offensive mind. But rational thinking says there are others out there to be had who will do a good job.

That recruiting argument goes out the window if the sec doesn’t allow him on the road.

 

[Paukotajs]

”. That’s not what’s happening it’s more than that so I’m not as confidence as i was l before.
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Explain further please.

 

[CreiveHallVol]

I guess 12 south is just a few exits up from Harding Place, just moved in on Briarwood.

Take the Wedgewood exit west to 12th, go south, Mafiaozo's is on the left just south of 12 South Taproom

 

[Dudley Smith]

Matt Canada would certainly fit our coach profile:

 

[appyvol]

Tbh I'd take Debord back rn.

 

[Ace]

Those hansling media and press.

I am willing to bet Pruitt does not give the media a second thought. He is focused on coaching, recruiting and hiring the best staff. I hope he is not wasting his time worrying about updating the media and fans about the search.

This is one of the things I like about him. Single focus. His job is not to please media and fans. His job is to win

 

[WriterVol]

Both?

Welp, that's a bummer.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

Great thoughts, MV. I know it’s Sexton’s job, but why does it seem like he likes to screw his alma mater so much? This is a consistent theme with him.

In his profession there are only two loyalties:

1a - His clients
1b - Money

 

[Volbucky]

Matt Canada would certainly fit our coach profile:
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What, bald?

 

[volinbama256]

One thing we've learned once again... no one knows 'ish about anything. We are all Morans.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Hearing Rush Propst again. Told you guys weeks ago he was a legit candidate.

 

[jordan4vols]

Hearing Rush Propst again. Told you guys weeks ago he was a legit candidate.

You are rivaling d4h for worst poster on vn.

 

[PYSCHO]

I am willing to bet Pruitt does not give the media a second thought. He is focused on coaching, recruiting and hiring the best staff. I hope he is not wasting his time worrying about updating the media and fans about the search.

I guarantee that he does not tell them clowns anything. He does not like the spotlight on him . This guy is a coach, teacher and recruiter through and through. He is a no bs person by his actions. I am glad he is recruiting and letting this suicide watch unfold on this site.

 

[Ace]

Hearing Rush Propst again. Told you guys weeks ago he was a legit candidate.

Go away

 

[swchandler1988]

Take the Wedgewood exit west to 12th, go south, Mafiaozo's is on the left just south of 12 South Taproom

Oh dude i know it well haha i was just implying that i live in Crieve Hall too

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Go away

Don't say I didn't warn you

 

[reVOLution33]

Don't say I didn't warn you

It wouldn't be the worst hire in my opinion.

 

[Dudley Smith]

What, bald?

Exactly. If you dropped him into a photo lineup of Friend, Sherrer, Kelly, and Weinke you’d be hard pressed to pick him out.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Hearing Rush Propst again. Told you guys weeks ago he was a legit candidate.

he may get the analyst role that is now empty.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Exactly. If you dropped him into a photo lineup of Friend, Sherrer, Kelly, and Weinke you’d be hard pressed to pick him out.

All white guys look alike?

 

[InstrumentalVol]

Pruitt can hire my dog at this point Im so apathetic, BVS is real folks

 

[chavisut]

Pour me a Drinkowitz.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Freeze might be at the top of Pruitt’s list but it sounds to me like he’s not pushing hard enough for him to get “over the hump” of the ancillary issues we’re hearing rumors about.

i.e., he likes Freeze but not enough to fight for him. Which is why an “offer” hasn’t been made.

Maybe that changes - but seems more likely that the search starts over today with Pruitt and Fulmer both back on campus. The fact of the matter is that Pruitt may not have been overwhelmingly impressed with anyone in the first round of interviews.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

It wouldn't be the worst hire in my opinion.

Is that the bar now?

 

[Bigworm87]

Freeze might be at the top of Pruitt’s list but it sounds to me like he’s not pushing hard enough for him to get “over the hump” of the ancillary issues we’re hearing rumors about.

i.e., he likes Freeze but not enough to fight for him. Which is why an “offer” hasn’t been made.

Maybe that changes - but seems more likely that the search starts over today with Pruitt and Fulmer both back on campus. The fact of the matter is that Pruitt may not have been overwhelmingly impressed with anyone in the first round of interviews.

He shouldn't have to "fight" if that's the guy he wants. People with big pockets and no football knowledge have been making the calls for too damn long and we see where that has gotten us.