WHAT SHOULD BE DONE THIS OFFSEASON?

#1
Liper

Liper

Senior Member
Joined
Jan 23, 2005
Messages
1,500
Likes
2
#1
WHAT SHOULD TENNESSEE DO IN THE OFFSEASON TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS AND GET BETTER?

We have all chimed in a various places and threads about what coaches should or shouldn't go, who should replace them, execution problems, etc. Let's get it in one place. I don't presume to have all of the answers, but like everyone I have an opinion.

OK: What should we do?
 
#2
#2
New OL coach and WR coaches. I'd like tougher penalties for bad behavior to try to improve the team's discipline. UT has to find a way to get the program hungry again. Everyone seems complacent.
 
#4
#4
If I was CPF I would light a fire under each player and coaches as, and say it's your job learn the offense,defense, and make the plays. Practice hard and work out any mental barriers,pyhiscal ones as well. And I will work on discipline myself included because I have let things get out of hand.And furthermore if you don't practice hard enough and you the coaches don't coach good enough you will not play on game day or call plays. Make them want to play like they were recruited too or hired too.
 
#5
#5
CPF needs to go to military basic training and get some ideas from the drill sergeants. Some hard-nosed coaching would do wonders with players who have gotten complacent and have a no-care attitude.
 
#6
#6
Throw out the 3 strikes rule. 1 repremand and 1 year probation. If anything happens during the probation period, you are out of the program. Same thing for mistakes. 1 mistake, 1 game probation. If you make the same mistake during your probation period, you need to find a different position to play (or find a different school).
 
#7
#7
Fulmer will probably never be a tough guy kind of coach. And it would be hard for him to all of a sudden become one in the eyes of the returning players. What Fulmer needs to do through his assistant coach hires is to get assistants that are tough as nails regarding discipline. But the main thing he needs to do is to hire an exceptional quarterbacks coach. As bad as the WR and OL have played this season, and as bad as special teams have played..... if the quarterbacks had just played a little above average... with the highly ranked defense the Vols have... UT would still be playing for the SEC title right now.

Think about it, Tennessee had chances to take first half leads, and in some cases good leads in all of its losses with the exception the game at Notre Dame. Tennessee has squandered good field position, red zone scoring opportunities, etc. countless times in each loss. If the play at qb had been better, regardless of the effort of the WR (which has really been the same lame effort for the past several seasons) and the defense playing with a lead for a change, the Vols would have a much better record.
 
#8
#8
First thing I would do is get rid of the Hip Hop attitude. Then I would install a new dress for success code. I wouldn't promise I'd take care of ole sonny boy to the parents. I don't care who's Mama is the best cook or what she cooks. As head of the ship, I am the only cook, Period! Practices would be closed to ESPN. No green jerseys. Full pads everyday. If you get hurt in practice we will find someone else to take your place. We will not have a 3 strikes an your out policy. If you break one team rule, pack your freaking bags, your gone. We will conduct "BULL IN THE RING" for every dropped pass, fumble or interception. We will conduct 2 hour full contact special team drills until we understand how to block, tackle, and not hit a player in the back on kickoff and punt returns. Vol Walk would not happen until we learn how to conduct ourselves. Oh yea, names on back of jerseys would also be taken off. We will play only night games at home, we are in control of that, Not TV networks, they will work around our schedule.
 
#9
#9
First thing I would do is get rid of the Hip Hop attitude. Then I would install a new dress for success code. I wouldn't promise I'd take care of ole sonny boy to the parents. I don't care who's Mama is the best cook or what she cooks. As head of the ship, I am the only cook, Period! Practices would be closed to ESPN. No green jerseys. Full pads everyday. If you get hurt in practice we will find someone else to take your place. We will not have a 3 strikes an your out policy. If you break one team rule, pack your freaking bags, your gone. We will conduct "BULL IN THE RING" for every dropped pass, fumble or interception. We will conduct 2 hour full contact special team drills until we understand how to block, tackle, and not hit a player in the back on kickoff and punt returns. Vol Walk would not happen until we learn how to conduct ourselves. Oh yea, names on back of jerseys would also be taken off. We will play only night games at home, we are in control of that, Not TV networks, they will work around our schedule.
 
#10
#10
The problem is not Fulmer. AS HC, he is the CEO. He sees the big plan, and keeps it together. His primary responsibility is having the right front line coaches to get the job done. We had a HS head coach here in Hart Co., GA that totally dominated. A true AAA powerhouse. No regular season losses at all in like 5 or 6 years. Couldn't get a rasie and left. His coaching staff slowly broke up and went elsewhere. He's been at 2 other schools in 3 years without any resemblance of being a winning coach. Both current and former state powers in their respective class. Fulmer's job is very high level. He is the motivator ad leader. But, as in our case, and our former coaches case, it was not him. It was his personnel. He had an awsome staff under him at Hart Co., but not at the other schools. Fulmer needs to bring in whatever he needs to fill the voids of his weaknesses. It's fine that he's not a military type coach. It works well for him. But, RS is to much like him in demeanor. He needs to restaff with the talent and personalities that are void in his leaderhip and plug the holes in the ship.
 
#11
#11
I think Fulmer needs to be very clear with his Football team about what is expected from them. And if certain violations occur then these are the consequences, regardless of who you are.

There seems to be uneven discipline. Tony Mcdaniel breaks a guys face and get reinstated. However Schaefer gets in a mild fight over a cell phone and gets kicked off. Brett Smith is in the same fight and doesnt get kicked off. How can that be? He needs to have specific, strict rules, and enforce them equally. He's not gonna have respect unless he does that.

Second, the majority of UT's practice need to be in pads with full speed. And they need to scrimmage Mon-Tues-Wed. So what if you get some injuries, its better then being embaressed because your recievers cant catch the ball when they are being defended or the QB cant throw when he is about to be hit.

Last, Fulmer needs to discuss the kicking game first in practice, not last, and need to put his best athletes on it. No second teamers, unless they are as good as his first team.
 
#12
#12
Originally posted by sectionb1234@Nov 8, 2005 6:15 PM
We will play only night games at home, we are in control of that, Not TV networks, they will work around our schedule.
[snapback]186009[/snapback]​
Click to expand...


:lolabove: Very funny. Yeah, you know since we're going to be a preseason 3 or 4 next year, I'm sure they'll all be bending over backwards to make sure we get the TV revenue. If you think that "we are in control of that," then you have a lot to learn about college football, state universities, government, and the world.

Of course, I agree with your sentiment: look how great we looked in the South Carolina nightcap. :snoring:


Anyway, I digress. . . .

I think we pick up a new line and receiver's coach, probably heavily influenced by the new OC, whoever that might be. If Cut makes the cut, there may not be many changes, given the Country Club status of our administration. If we go elsewhere, figure that the new play caller will bring a coach or two along for the ride.

As for the "special" teams? Heck, I don't know. It's kind of like trying to build a space station out of a wadded up bunch of aluminum foil right now. My grannie and her bridge group could probably equal the production of the current regime, so any change would have to figure to be an improvement.
 
#13
#13
Originally posted by kiddiedoc@Nov 8, 2005 7:43 PM
:lolabove:  Very funny.  Yeah, you know since we're going to be a preseason 3 or 4 next year, I'm sure they'll all be bending over backwards to make sure we get the TV revenue.  If you think that "we are in control of that," then you have a lot to learn about college football, state universities, government, and the world.

Of course, I agree with your sentiment:  look how great we looked in the South Carolina nightcap.  :snoring:
Anyway, I digress. . . .

I think we pick up a new line and receiver's coach, probably heavily influenced by the new OC, whoever that might be.  If Cut makes the cut, there may not be many changes, given the Country Club status of our administration.  If we go elsewhere, figure that the new play caller will bring a coach or two along for the ride.

As for the "special" teams?  Heck, I don't know.  It's kind of like trying to build a space station out of a wadded up bunch of aluminum foil right now.  My grannie and her bridge group could probably equal the production of the current regime, so any change would have to figure to be an improvement.
[snapback]186064[/snapback]​
Click to expand...

The question was "after the season". Now how many years did you play the game Partner. My statements are done to be taken in humor. I don't think you find it funny. As far as the TV schedule goes, it all up to how much money they throw at the AD. That's how it really works. Played the game for 12 seasons, and no way does that make me a coach but it does give me the option of an opinion. Right know I don't like what I see or hear from the staff.
 
#15
#15
I have three "not so obvious" suggestion that will improve the Vols immediately.

Return to practices that are open to the media and stop "protecting" the players.

Enforce a wieght limit of 305 pounds for offensive linemen (let CPF have a weight loss contest with the OL)

Foster a renewed sense of professionalism. Start with the details and work your way into the big picture rather than the converse.



 
#17
#17
Originally posted by allvol@Nov 8, 2005 2:28 PM
...What Fulmer needs to do through his assistant coach hires is to get assistants that are tough as nails regarding discipline.  But the main thing he needs to do is to hire an exceptional quarterbacks coach.  As bad as the WR and OL have played this season, and as bad as special teams have played..... if the quarterbacks had just played a little above average... with the highly ranked defense the Vols have... UT would still be playing for the SEC title right now.
[snapback]185824[/snapback]​
Click to expand...


As bad as we've looked, I agree with you, to a point. But it has been such a team effort to screw up that it's hard to pinpoint anything.

Of course, we could also say we're two plays from being 1-7! UAB was throwing into the endzone from the 6 yard line. The Ralley in the Valley was a miraculous comeback that would be hard to ever duplicate. One play and we lose to LSU. THAT's SCARY!

A great staff will be the key to Fulmer's rise or demise. I think this is his shot; and if he misses, I think he'll end up gone (not that I want that).
 
#18
#18
Originally posted by sectionb1234@Nov 8, 2005 8:06 PM
The question was "after the season". Now  how many years did you play the game Partner. My statements are done to be taken in humor. I don't think you find it funny.
[snapback]186078[/snapback]​
Click to expand...


No, I do. I was hoping so. I was just one of the folks in the camp that was really excited about our first night game that ended up shaking his head and sitting in a quiet state of pissed-offedness that lasted all weekend.

Right now, I don't have the answers, you don't have the answers, heck -- nobody seems to. Phil included. This has just been the most upside-down season anyone could have imagined and our sorrow turns to sarcasm more often that not. Sorry if my post was taken the wrong way.

:peace:
 
#19
#19
Everyone who fumbles gets a pink "F" sticker for thier helmet.

Recievers who drop passes should be required to carry around two eggs for a week until the next game. The egg's broke, you don't play.

False starts, make them practice on thier knees, when the ball is snapped, they have to get up and start blocking. Sooner or later, they are going to get tired of getting knocked over. Oh, and maybe duck tape two sandbags on thier feet or something.
 
#20
#20
Originally posted by USAF_Vol@Nov 9, 2005 8:06 AM
Everyone who fumbles gets a pink "F" sticker for thier helmet. 

Recievers who drop passes should be required to carry around two eggs for a week until the next game.  The egg's broke, you don't play.

False starts, make them practice on thier knees, when the ball is snapped, they have to get up and start blocking.  Sooner or later, they are going to get tired of getting knocked over.  Oh, and maybe duck tape two sandbags on thier feet or something.
[snapback]186326[/snapback]​
Click to expand...


Sounds like good ideas that would work :eek:k:
 
#21
#21
Originally posted by kiddiedoc@Nov 8, 2005 10:06 PM
No, I do.  I was hoping so.  I was just one of the folks in the camp that was really excited about our first night game that ended up shaking his head and sitting in a quiet state of pissed-offedness that lasted all weekend.

Right now, I don't have the answers, you don't have the answers, heck -- nobody seems to.  Phil included.  This has just been the most upside-down season anyone could have imagined and our sorrow turns to sarcasm more often that not.  Sorry if my post was taken the wrong way.

:peace:
[snapback]186207[/snapback]​
Click to expand...

No worries! I think a season like this gets us mad at everything. Winning seasons make the holidays alot more fun. Let's crack open a Bud Lite and have a good time. :bow:
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top