Neyland2nd2none
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I just saw this article on UTsports where Fulmer & approximately 40 players from the 97 SEC championship team will be honored before the game Saturday.
UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics
Since so many former players would be at the game I wondered if Dooley would allow any of them to be on the sideline with the team during the game if they wanted to.
The reason I was wondering that was because I remember seeing a tweet from Leonard Little during the Miami vs Notre Dame game (in Chicago) couple weeks ago. He was pointing out how many former Miami players were on the sideline during their game & made a comment like "must be nice."
I've heard or read things several different times about former players having little or no access to the program under Dooley (unless it's someone like a PM or EB it seems). Even not allowing access to watch a practice. I saw somewhere recently where Fuad Reveis(sp?) offered to coach the kickers for free & was told no. I remember hearing something similar about Wilhoit being rejected when he offered help with the kickers.
My question is why would former players & VFL's be so limited to access?
*Btw, this is not an attack on Dooley. Just a question.
Here is a breakdown of seniors in the two deep of some of the top teams that we have faced in the Dooley years. Compare that to the number of seniors that we have had in the two deep.i think itd be 8 and 9 depending on where Teague and Wilks fall
definites - Lathers, Bartholemew, Rivera, ZR, PWagg, Wilks, DThomas, Willie Bo
arguable - Teague, Wilks
but point remains the same - not as many as you would like
Lathers has made a couple of huge plays this year - the 4th and 1 stop comes to mind but there have been a few others as well i just can't remember
but he has been in on several of those huge plays we have been giving up - i expected him to be a force this year so hopefully he can come around in the 2nd half of the year
i think itd be 8 and 9 depending on where Teague and Wilks fall
definites - Lathers, Bartholemew, Rivera, ZR, PWagg, Wilks, DThomas, Willie Bo
arguable - Teague, Wilks
but point remains the same - not as many as you would like
former great players as distractions... Puhlease.
Look at the sidelines of nearly every other school with a winning tradition and a history of producing great Pros... Alums litter the sidelines.
Most coaches not only embrace the idea, they go out of their way to invite them.
there are No rules prohibiting former players from being at practice besides the head coaches ridiculous rules.
former great players as distractions... Puhlease.
Look at the sidelines of nearly every other school with a winning tradition and a history of producing great Pros... Alums litter the sidelines.
Most coaches not only embrace the idea, they go out of their way to invite them.
there are No NCAA rules prohibiting former players from being at practice.
former great players as distractions... Puhlease.
Look at the sidelines of nearly every other school with a winning tradition and a history of producing great Pros... Alums litter the sidelines.
Most coaches not only embrace the idea, they go out of their way to invite them.
there are No NCAA rules prohibiting former players from being at practice.
Miami does it and I would say it helps with recruiting.
I like this article a lot:
Draft expert: Bray, Hunter, Patterson should return to UT | timesfreepress.com
And siap, here's one by the Bama msg board moderator that actually gives a decent rundown of what to expect ... though i disagree on his QB and OL advantage.
Tennessee preview: Quick-strike Vols still dangerous despite middling record | Tidefans.com
WOW Patrick Brown keeping it short and sweet. I like reading that guy. McShay was big on these three coming in and now this. How things change. They still hav a chance to change minds but they have to play big the rest of the season and win out. CP is the only one I can able to get out but does need to learn his routes. But nfl teams will love to have him for his natural ability. Hunter has a kid so tough to tell him not to IMO. A good paycheck will be welcomed greatly for him now. Bray isn't ready at all.
IMO mccaron is better than bray for leading thE O. Passer - bray is the winner. Everything else McCarron gets him. OL I can't see how theirs can be better than ours other than Barrett being a better line leader at center.
WOW Patrick Brown keeping it short and sweet. I like reading that guy. McShay was big on these three coming in and now this. How things change. They still hav a chance to change minds but they have to play big the rest of the season and win out. CP is the only one I can able to get out but does need to learn his routes. But nfl teams will love to have him for his natural ability. Hunter has a kid so tough to tell him not to IMO. A good paycheck will be welcomed greatly for him now. Bray isn't ready at all.
IMO mccaron is better than bray for leading thE O. Passer - bray is the winner. Everything else McCarron gets him. OL I can't see how theirs can be better than ours other than Barrett being a better line leader at center.
He sure pulled that nailbiter versus LSU out. Kidding me right.....
Just stop
If you can coach, you can coach. If anything, he'd do better in college.
Okay.
Gruden would IMMEDIATELY bring more interest to UT from recruits, potential assistants, and fans than Dooley has his entire tenure. He's essentially a celebrity now.
He's a tireless worker, when it comes to coaching. It's been said that he wants to recruit, and beat out the best programs in the nation.
His teams won their division 5 times and he has a superbowl ring, IN THE NFL. Jim Mora, Jr. is already doing well at UCLA, and he's had far less success in the NFL. Assuming Gruden wouldn't do well in college is pure ignorance, when he's already had success at the most difficult football league in the world.
Miami does it and I would say it helps with recruiting.
Kinda hard what kind of leader he is when he's never been behind isn't it?