Recruiting Forum Talk XXXIX

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No QB we play will look real good until our WR’s figure out how to get more physical either. They struggle to get off the line. Hubbs said Coach Beard was basically re-routing them in street clothes in practice.

There is a lot working against any QB we play.
 
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31VFL said:
No QB we play will look real good until our WR’s figure out how to get more physical either. They struggle to get off the line. Hubbs said Coach Beard was basically re-routing them in street clothes in practice.

There is a lot working against any QB we play.
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Beard has done a very poor job imo.
 
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DD4ME said:
A poster named VFLnSFD has packaged up a pretty convincing narrative. I will not do it justice and it is still largely speculation but she good.


She mainly focuses on how this search has small incidents that seem inconsequential on the surface but could be profound.

1. Rumors of Butch wanting out last year
- Currie starts the wheels moving signified by Fulmers early involvement this year.

2. OrlandoVol posted that he played golf with an ESPN personality that advised the inside rumors were that Gruden was on the chopping block due to restructing and his huge contract.

OrlandoVol posted enough info that I could show you his work bio but will not. I take that as legit info.

3. Rumors of Gruden involved in Knoxville house searches dating back to June around same time as Fulmer's involvement

4. Gruden visits UT but in a more low key fashion than ever seen before

5. Visits an entire fraternity. Cites coincidence that Gruden's son could have gone to any school but chose UT and chose an agricultural fraternity known for one thing:
Handling Smokey on game days...

6. Gruden also rumored to have toured Cherokee and wife toured Knoxville/area with Fulmer's wife - sources include alleged family. The same family that did not speak out last time.

7. Following this visit multiple leaks of disparate posting styles advising that money is not an object for this search.

8. Leaks that Butch brokered a resignation which would technically allowed him to be a sitting coach while UT actually had negotiations.


9. Rumors Butch will coach until after KY. She confirmed his youngest son's last FB is early November, and Gruden is an Assistant coach.

Still ton of speculation but the timeline and coincidences are strong
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This is highly entertaining. #5 is down right hilarious in the context. Right up there with the Dollywood rumor. Well played. A very funny book on southern football could be written and an entire chapter dedicated to the Grumors. They are gold!
 
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zhangliao04 said:
Like you I really really wanted Butch to be a great coach. To get us back to the 10+ win seasons and heading to a Sugar Bowl every 2-3 years. That obviously didn't happen, but I respect the hell out of him. He got us out of where we were and back into having good talent on the roster. I refuse to nag on him because of what he has done for the university that I love and cherish. He made mistakes because he is human. Nobody on Earth would not have made zero mistakes when trying to bring us out of where we were after Dooley was coach. Looking back at it I think it was always going to take two coaches to get us away from being so horrible in the talent department. And I agree, the higher ups need to recognize that they need to get this program back on the right track and quick unless they want to see a very quick drop off in funds from the fanbase.

However, I say that to also say I believe much more in Currie than I did the last 2 AD's. The dude is running the search the right way. Keep it locked up and mouths shut. I don't care what the crazies in the fanbase say.
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I agree with this assessment.
 
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100th TSiO. The centennial of one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the game-- two powerhouse programs once led by legendary coaches. GameDay should be there, and it should be the marquee game of the day. And here we are hoping it won't be the worst loss in the history of the game.

Just doesn't seem right.
 
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A good example of how you can't have unbiased conversations sometimes. JG start at Alabama?!?! Wtf? Callaway would start and their WR's would be unstoppable!?!? I like Callaway and our route tree is bad. But he has trouble getting more snaps because he lines up wrong and runs bad routes. Geez ppl.
 
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LA Vol said:
100th TSiO. The centennial of one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the game-- two powerhouse programs once led by legendary coaches. GameDay should be there, and it should be the marquee game of the day. And here we are hoping it won't be the worst loss in the history of the game.

Just doesn't seem right.
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If this is not enough to make the administration get serious about football again, nothing will.

We are more than a FIVE touchdown underdog to our most hated rival. Let that sink in.

I called my Dad last night and he told me that he's thinking about just skipping the game today. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything like that in my enitre lifetime.

You don't need me to tell you, but I will anyways: the state of UT football right now is unacceptable. Here's hoping that thr powers that be realize this too. I have my doubts, but I've been wrong before.
 
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31VFL said:
No QB we play will look real good until our WR’s figure out how to get more physical either. They struggle to get off the line. Hubbs said Coach Beard was basically re-routing them in street clothes in practice.

There is a lot working against any QB we play.
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They were playing off of Callaway all last game and we wouldn't attack it
 
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Noticed another nice little negative record CBJ has set for the Vols, this game has us at the largest point deficit EVER! Nice going Butch!!👍
 
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Jimmy Football said:
If this is not enough to make the administration get serious about football again, nothing will.

We are more than a FIVE touchdown underdog to our most hated rival. Let that sink in.

I called my Dad last night and he told me that he's thinking about just skipping the game today. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything like that in my enitre lifetime.

You don't need me to tell you, but I will anyways: the state of UT football right now is unacceptable. Here's hoping that thr powers that be realize this too. I have my doubts, but I've been wrong before.
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That's why this hire's crucial. Fans are fed up.
 
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I freaking love VOLS fans. Definitely not fair weather fans. I live in Georgia and they are still out wearing orange proudly (even though we are headed for death row) ...
 
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unioncityvol said:
So goodbye Butch, 3rd down song, dj, wonder what happens to smokey grays and checker Neyland.
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Don't know about the rest, but checker Neyland came from fans..

Edit: I would request that our spring gameday goes back to the way it was when Fulmer was coach.
 
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LA Vol said:
100th TSiO. The centennial of one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the game-- two powerhouse programs once led by legendary coaches. GameDay should be there, and it should be the marquee game of the day. And here we are hoping it won't be the worst loss in the history of the game.

Just doesn't seem right.
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