TN vs Georgia Determines what direction this Program will head

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sjt18 said:
I'm not sure that's true. He runs well enough if they'll get him to run. I feel sorry that he's having to go through the ugly part of the installation without at least one quality, experienced receiver to be his go to guy... and then he's being judged and booed by people because HE looks bad.

He may never be the right qb for one reason or another. But it is hardly reasonable to make a final judgment on him based on what he's had to deal with so far.
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I couldn't agree more. I wish more people got that. He hasn't been very good, but it's not all his fault.
 
#127
#127
sjt18 said:
If he loses to teams with less talent then he has undercoached the roster. Vandy, Mizzou, and UK have less talent... and it isn't all that close.

I full well expect him to win those games IF he's the right coach to bring UT back... plus pull off an upset vs UGA, USCe, or Auburn by outcoaching them.

I have said it numerous times. UT will NEVER rise to the level of championship play with a coach who only beats the teams with less talent. I'm not sure any program can but UT for sure cannot because of the lack of instate talent. There is a two edged sword. UT's coach has to outcoach others because he may have a disadvantage in talent AND he will only pull elite out of state recruits in consistently sufficient numbers if he demonstrates he's an elite coach... who can beat teams who have more talent.


I do not have to believe Jones is the "guy" at this point to support him. In fact, I would say that it is pretty foolish to ignore his possible deficiencies and shortcomings. I'm just not ready to declare him a sure bet if he does no better than Dooley did in his first season.
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Amen Brother. Preach it!
 
#128
#128
sjt18 said:
I'm not sure that's true. He runs well enough if they'll get him to run. I feel sorry that he's having to go through the ugly part of the installation without at least one quality, experienced receiver to be his go to guy... and then he's being judged and booed by people because HE looks bad.

He may never be the right qb for one reason or another. But it is hardly reasonable to make a final judgment on him based on what he's had to deal with so far.
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Yes I agree with a few tweaks he could be adequate in this system and that some of the issues with the offense right now are growing pains and youth. He was some what apologetic after the game last week that they the players were not helping with the system.

I think they should have called runs for him so he is forced to run at least then the defense would have to respect him at that point. I think he is probably above average as far as QB speed goes.
 
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#129
#129
sjt18 said:
I don't think you can use last year's D under Sal as a comparison basis for anything. I can honestly say I have never seen a worse coaching job by anyone at any level.
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The reason I base it off of last year is it is basically the same players while the offense has all new skill position players and:thumbsup: on Sal.
 
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#130
Can't have upside without downside. WE may think a loss means nothing but if the dawgs plaster us get ready to hear the D-word in the recruiting forum.
 
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govols105 said:
No, if, and's, or buts,candy or nuts about it. This game determines whether or not our program can rise to the top amid the ashes like the phoenix or stay in the smoldering ashes for another 5 years with below mediocre depth, recruits and results on the field in the win and loss column. This is the biggest game in the history of the program bar none. 50 recruits will be at neyland tomorrow. GO VOLS!! BEAT GEORGIA!!!
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Shows what you know about football! Brick by Brick really doesn't begin until next year. Hell he is still playing Dooleys recruits! Give the man time, be patient my (sensible) Vol fans.
 
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3Tennessee said:
Shows what you know about football! Brick by Brick really doesn't begin until next year. Hell he is still playing Dooleys recruits! Give the man time, be patient my (sensible) Vol fans.
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No. "Brick by brick" began on NSD 2013 or it never begins at all. Dooley didn't get away with that "Year zero" non-sense and Jones gets no pass either.

I don't expect him to win championships with the problems this roster has. I also do not expect him to lose to Vandy, UK, or Mizzou with the strengths this roster has... and if he's the right guy then he should be able to outcoach someone, right? To win a game when he doesn't have a talent advantage?

If you are waiting for UT to recruit sufficient dominant talent to win championships... you are hanging on to a fools hope.
 
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VolunteerHillbilly said:
Can't have upside without downside. WE may think a loss means nothing but if the dawgs plaster us get ready to hear the D-word in the recruiting forum.
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I agree they need to look credible and well-coached. You can virtually count on UGA's coaches giving you opportunities. Richt always does.
 
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#135
If UT can't beat the 6th ranked team in the country they might as well cancel the season...
 
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