Who would Tennessee’s DC candidates be if Banks leaves?

[swampfoxfan]

I hope Banks doesn't leave, but would also be happy for him of he does get a head coach opportunity. I remember being one of the very few that was not weekly calling for him to be fired.

My thoughts is Heupel hires from within like in the past

 

[swampfoxfan]

Would Banks want a head coach job? Some coordinators never want that position, Chavis is an example.

Chavis lobbied for the head coaching position herewhen Fulmer was fired.

 

[swampfoxfan]

I'd love Wilcox back if hush gig falls through

Firing Wilcox was the start of butchs downfall

 

[NighthawkVol]

Firing Wilcox was the start of butchs downfall

Wilcox wasn’t fired. He couldn’t wait to get out of Knoxville and he left as soon as he found a place to land.

 

[Chad F]

Wilcox wasn’t fired. He couldn’t wait to get out of Knoxville and he left as soon as he found a place to land.

That’s right. I seem to recall that he was just marking time until a west coast opportunity came up. He never seemed to be completely comfortable here. But maybe that was just the “Butch Effect.”

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Firing Wilcox was the start of butchs downfall

So Butch's downfall began over a year before he was hired?

 

[I Love Lamp]

Wow, we went from firing Banks to now having to find a replacement for him because he's going to get a head coaching job in just 3 games.

To be fair, I think that was just one rogue Vols fan that forgot to take their meds one day. That notion was met with much backlash haha.

 

[butchna]

Inge

My vote…I think it’s the prime reason he spurned Bama and DeBoer for us. Plus Heupel likes his replacements on-staff.

 

[butchna]

That’s right. I seem to recall that he was just marking time until a west coast opportunity came up. He never seemed to be completely comfortable here. But maybe that was just the “Butch Effect.”

Dooley was the HC.

 

[Cartervol]

Can we let Banks beat some decent teams with this defense before we worry about who might replace him. NC state shouldn't be the measuring stick. Probably starts this week OU has a decent little QB. So it's highly likely they move the ball better than anyone we've played so far. Season really starts this week..

 

[butchna]

Can we let Banks beat some decent teams with this defense before we worry about who might replace him. NC state shouldn't be the measuring stick. Probably starts this week OU has a decent little QB. So it's highly likely they move the ball better than anyone we've played so far. Season really starts this week..

Everybody do what they want.

 

[dduncan4163]

Whoever Rodney Garner endorses. Period!

This all damn day

 

[njvols]

Whoever Rodney Garner endorses. Period!

Yep, the conversation is probably something like this..."do you want the job?" NO? "OK, who would you like to hire for your boss?"

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

It'll be Inge. He likes to promote from within. I believe that's what he was promised when hired.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

Gee, if I recall from the offseason, there was a fairly strong contingent of VNites who wanted to fire Banks, so like, looks like he should leave vs getting fired, especially if we win the Natty, right??

Nope, it was mostly just Martinez

 

[jackaro]

Firing Wilcox was the start of butchs downfall

Wilcox coached under Dooley.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Can we let Banks beat some decent teams with this defense before we worry about who might replace him. NC state shouldn't be the measuring stick. Probably starts this week OU has a decent little QB. So it's highly likely they move the ball better than anyone we've played so far. Season really starts this week..

You have the option of not participating in this thread. In fact, everyone does.

 

[greenbacknative]

If we make a really deep run into the playoffs. Pay him....

 

[Cartervol]

You have the option of not participating in this thread. In fact, everyone does.

Yeah noted. Thread sucks. Noted also.. Won't respond to sucky threads anymore noted...

 

[Vol8188]

VN is the best. As soon as we stop posting about how much we want to fire the guy, the immediate reaction is to post asking what will we ever do if he leaves

 

[DC_Vol]

Wow, we went from firing Banks to now having to find a replacement for him because he's going to get a head coaching job in just 3 games.

I dare you to follow the game thread on Saturday.

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

I'd love Wilcox back if hush gig falls through

Not sure what the ‘hush gig’ is but he HC at Cal and 3-0 to start the season.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Maybe I'm misremembering, but I thought in a presser Tim Banks said that he plans on retiring in Knoxville. Anyone remember this or am I making stuff up in my head?

I would not read much into public statements by coaches. They know recruits hear everything and heck agents too. Saying your happy makes kids think if I sign with him he isn't going anywhere and if other schools come calling they have to pay extra to pry away. My point though is almost all coaches say I could see raising my family here. Most coaches are mercenaries.

 

[bpalmer28]

Can we win something substantial first? I'm still not sold on Banks. This year will convince me. Let's see how we do against the big boys. We have the talent to be a Top 10 D in the USA at the end of the season, IMO.

I’m cool with the wait and see approach, but we’ve waited and seen the defense improve year after year since Banks arrived. If the trend continues, we will finish the season with a top 10 defense.

I’m not saying this is what you’re thinking but there’s no reason to think these first 3 games are a fluke. If I had to bet I’d say no other team will hold NC State to zero offensive touchdowns.

 

[Chad F]

Dooley was the HC.

My bad . . . Then it was the “Dooley Effect.” Either way, same sickness. Different phase.