Tim Spencer

[CJBlaze]

I'm hoping we get spencer.Him being the bears rb coach the last 10 yrs is all I need hear.May not be up to date with recruiting but his experience as a rb coach would be a great selling point to an elite back IMO.Hope I'm not jinxing it!Last 2 coaches I hoped UT would hire didn't happen!

 

[LurtzVol109]

can't argue from a coaching standpoint, but the guy hasn't recruited in what like 9 years. graham landed north, harris, maybin, ferguson, foreman, and miller. i would sure rather have a guy that can bring in the recruits instead of hiring a question mark. really worried about the talent with the rest of the sec passing us by. i mean the guy may come in and tear it up, but as of right now you took your 1rst or 2nd best recruiter off the team and replaced him with a guy that hasn't recruited in a decade. i just don't know about that.

The only thing Spencer would be missing on recruiting is that the xbox is now the 360.

He recruited for 9 years, that doesn't just vanish away from your mind.

When you walk into a recruits room and he asks you what you've done, and you reply that I've made Heisman running backs and turned average backs into all-pro backs, the "weeeell, idk, you haven't recruited in a while" goes out the window.

The difference between taking say a coordinator or HC from NFL to College isn't as much guaranteed success as position coaches. Position coaches, particularly career ones in the NFL, are extremely rare commodities in the college ranks.

We would be so lucky as to add Tim Spencer.

 

[VolinWayne]

The only thing Spencer would be missing on recruiting is that the xbox is now the 360.

He recruited for 9 years, that doesn't just vanish away from your mind.

When you walk into a recruits room and he asks you what you've done, and you reply that I've made Heisman running backs and turned average backs into all-pro backs, the "weeeell, idk, you haven't recruited in a while" goes out the window.

The difference between taking say a coordinator or HC from NFL to College isn't as much guaranteed success as position coaches. Position coaches, particularly career ones in the NFL, are extremely rare commodities in the college ranks.

We would be so lucky as to add Tim Spencer.[/QUOTE





I could not agree more. I would call this hire an up-grade. While there is no denying Graham is a great RB coach as well as a great reruiter, just the simple fact that he was a RB coach for 10 years with the Bears is all I need to hear. I am over the fact that Graham chose to leave UT.

 

[RichRollin]

eddie george was not very good we proved it in the citrus bowl. he only won the heisman cause he went to osu and we all know the media loves that university.

Yeah, and those ten years in the NFL were just a fluke...is that what you're saying?

 

[RichRollin]

The only thing Spencer would be missing on recruiting is that the xbox is now the 360.

He recruited for 9 years, that doesn't just vanish away from your mind.

When you walk into a recruits room and he asks you what you've done, and you reply that I've made Heisman running backs and turned average backs into all-pro backs, the "weeeell, idk, you haven't recruited in a while" goes out the window.

The difference between taking say a coordinator or HC from NFL to College isn't as much guaranteed success as position coaches. Position coaches, particularly career ones in the NFL, are extremely rare commodities in the college ranks.

We would be so lucky as to add Tim Spencer.

This is a very good post. Dude has recruiting experience at a major major program. OSU, especially under Tressel recruited out the ass. I don't wanna hear this "they didn't do it in the SEC" sh-t. Top 5 classes are top 5 classes, and they had several of those under Tressel.

Oh yeah, I forgot....these people have never recruited in their lives, but they're convinced a veteran college and NFL coach can't recruit. UH...Okay

 

[jcvols24]

my only concern with spencer is the question of who do we have to be the elite recruiter for every other position. Cause we would be set with rb recruiting imo. When a man can walk into a recruits home and tell him he can teach you what the nfl wants you to know then youre good to go. Manning or kitchling and i will be dissappointed with butch but will of course still support him albeit maybe with a more wary outlook. Would still like a trooper hire from a recruiting standpoint but can understand not wanting the cloud hanging over us.
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[champyvol]

The only thing Spencer would be missing on recruiting is that the xbox is now the 360.

He recruited for 9 years, that doesn't just vanish away from your mind.

When you walk into a recruits room and he asks you what you've done, and you reply that I've made Heisman running backs and turned average backs into all-pro backs, the "weeeell, idk, you haven't recruited in a while" goes out the window.

The difference between taking say a coordinator or HC from NFL to College isn't as much guaranteed success as position coaches. Position coaches, particularly career ones in the NFL, are extremely rare commodities in the college ranks.

We would be so lucky as to add Tim Spencer.

hope your right bro.

 

[VFLPastor]

Winning = Recruiting. A great position coach is worth gold in recruiting if they provide real gains on the field.

 

[Rocky_Top_Vol13]

The only thing that concerns me about Spencer is that he is a NFL guy...If he does get the job how long does he stay before the NFL comes calling again? A one and done or two year stint is not what this program needs right now...(thanks JG:glare

 

[RockyTop22]

The only thing that concerns me about Spencer is that he is a NFL guy...If he does get the job how long does he stay before the NFL comes calling again? A one and done or two year stint is not what this program needs right now...(thanks JG:glare

He has stayed at both his previous jobs for at least 9 years

 

[Vol Main]

How is a man of Spencer's age and experience going to mix with Coach Butch?

 

[RockyTop22]

How is a man of Spencer's age and experience going to mix with Coach Butch?

Martinez is only 3 years younger, and i dont see how having more experience can be a negative

 

[BaldBiker]

UT cannot afford to hire another coach with little or no SEC experience. Jones is really beginning to make me think he doesn't get what it takes to compete at this level.

In my attempt to help in the clean up of nastiness on VN, I am going to try and keep this civil.

When posting. One should take a moment to really think about what they are going to type. Then give a meaningful statement which explains your point of view on the current situation.

Your post was just plain stupid!

Guess I failed in my attempt. :whistling:

 

[Orange_Crush]

In my attempt to help in the clean up of nastiness on VN, I am going to try and keep this civil.

When posting. One should take a moment to really think about what they are going to type. Then give a meaningful statement which explains your point of view on the current situation.

Your post was just plain stupid!

Guess I failed in my attempt. :whistling:

Started well, BB...

 

[soda23]

haha yeah it wasnt his 1,927 yards and 24 touchdowns, an average of 152.2 yards per game. 600 rushing attempts only 6 fumbles. Yeah it was only cause he went to Ohio State, haha come on really

If he really had 600 rushing attempts and only 1927 yds , he really didn't deserve the Heisman .........that comes up to a paltry 3.21 ypc .

 

[BaldBiker]

Started well, BB...

"A" for effort. "F" for outcome I guess.


I really was trying to be nice. I bet I put a whole three seconds worth of my time into thinking about that response, before I realized he didn't deserve anymore, and I had used two seconds more than necessary.

 

[LazhilUT]

Recruit's mom: "well coach, I don't know much about you...aren't you inexperienced in college?"
Spencer: Ma'am, do you remember the Super Bowl the Titans lost the game by a yard??
Mom: Yes, who doesn't?
Spencer: Remember the Running Back?
Mom: Eddie George, of course.
Spencer: <shows a picture of him and Eddie George at OSU on his phone>
Mom: Oh wow...wOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW <as she sees that while he scrolls through pictures he has pictures with Matt Forte>
Spencer: So what are your concerns ma'am, I want you to be at peace about your son getting an education at UT, being coached up and having a shot at the next level.
Mom: JUNIOR! PACK YOUR BAGS BABY! YOU'RE GETTING YOUR @SS TO KNOXVILLE!

 

[Orange_Crush]

"A" for effort. "F" for outcome I guess.


I really was trying to be nice. I bet I put a whole three seconds worth of my time into thinking about that response, before I realized he didn't deserve anymore, and I had used two seconds more than necessary.

You're a better man than me. I get a kick out of pointing out the irrational and illogical process used to form some of the "opinions". It takes time. It is unprofitable.

It's a guilty pleasure; I admit it.

 

[RockyTop22]

If he really had 600 rushing attempts and only 1927 yds , he really didn't deserve the Heisman .........that comes up to a paltry 3.21 ypc .

Thats over his career buddy, you think he had almost 50 carries/game. haha

he averaged 5.5 ypc over his career

 

[Biopsyman]

Any relation to mr excitement jimmy spencer?

 

[Panthro]

Any relation to mr excitement jimmy spencer?

If so, I don't think he should be working with kids. Do we have a good anger management center in Knoxville?

 

[sjt18]

the guy hasn't coached college in years, in my opinion it is a downgrade. especially with recruiting because you are taking away a guy that was doing well and replacing him with a guy you just don't know. experience and coaching wise it isn't a bad move. we still need another stud recruiter.

Graham made modest improvements in the play of UT's RB's. He helped get North but NO highly rated RB's... NONE. The one guy who was offered a chance to stay could not recruit a single 4/5* RB to play at the position he coached.... let that sink in awhile before deciding someone else is a downgrade in recruiting.

Spencer is likely an upgrade as a coach. He hasn't recruited in awhile so that is a valid question to consider. But you suspect that a guy who has coached in a Super Bowl and coached several great RB's would have something to sell.

 

[Fatman Photos]

Graham made modest improvements in the play of UT's RB's. He helped get North but NO highly rated RB's... NONE. The one guy who was offered a chance to stay could not recruit a single 4/5* RB to play at the position he coached.... let that sink in awhile before deciding someone else is a downgrade in recruiting.



I don't blame this on CJG, I blame this on 3 WINNING SEASONS in the LAST EIGHT YEARS.

When we start winning consistantly, those 4 and 5 star players will start coming in.

 

[Gramps]

comparing the experience of Graham with Spencer, Its certainly an upgrade. However, Graham brought the whole coaching at alma matter factor... which i think helps in recruiting... It didn't this year... but atleast it appeased the fans...

The coaching at alma matter factor is overrated .

 

[BaldBiker]

You're a better man than me. I get a kick out of pointing out the irrational and illogical process used to form some of the "opinions". It takes time. It is unprofitable.

It's a guilty pleasure; I admit it.

They use a process?

Ok my friend. I think i've found the first thing I disagree with you on.

There is no way on earth that some of the comments posted on here by some others are from processed thoughts. Even an irrational or illogical process requires some level of thinking.

This crap just comes out of their heads like a fart in the middle of the night. They don't even know it happened until their mind is awakened by the terrible stench of stupidity.