4 Concerns

[SpringBokVol]

Anyone else concerned about these four things:

1. CEO recruiting tactics. Is this a non-issue or does it come up again next year in recruiting?

2. Has UT screwed its chances of recruiting in Pahokee? How will CLK address this and fix it?

3. Does Kiffin have too big a mouth? Is it going to really cost UT one day?

4. Is UT going to be put under the microscope regarding recruiting by the NCAA?

[paul1454]

I'm most worried about his statements that brought about #2 and the effect it may have on our future recruiting efforts (even those outside Pahokee). I hope he makes this right.

[BeecherVol]

Originally Posted by SpringBokVol

Anyone else concerned about these four things:

1. CEO recruiting tactics. Is this a non-issue or does it come up again next year in recruiting?

2. Has UT screwed its chances of recruiting in Pahokee? How will CLK address this and fix it?

3. Does Kiffin have too big a mouth? Is it going to really cost UT one day?

4. Is UT going to be put under the microscope regarding recruiting by the NCAA?

I would say it is something to watch on all accounts. Maybe to early to worry, time will tell.

Good post Spring.

[SpringBokVol]

Originally Posted by BeecherVol

I would say it is something to watch on all accounts. Maybe to early to worry, time will tell.

Good post Spring.

I agree. I am not worried about them now and to be honest winning will make this all irrelevant.

[Mullet Vol]

If we win football games everyone will forget all these concerns very quickly.

[tnrunner13]

Originally Posted by SpringBokVol

Anyone else concerned about these four things:

1. CEO recruiting tactics. Is this a non-issue or does it come up again next year in recruiting?

2. Has UT screwed its chances of recruiting in Pahokee? How will CLK address this and fix it?

3. Does Kiffin have too big a mouth? Is it going to really cost UT one day?

4. Is UT going to be put under the microscope regarding recruiting by the NCAA?

1. it is definitely a non-issue. CEO knows how to recruit and recruit exceptionally well. one kid having a problem isn't indicative of a trend forming.

2. i wouldn't say our chances are screwed, but this definitely won't help in the area. CLK will most likely contact the coach privately and formally apologize.

3. CLK has yet to approach the likes of spurrier or meyer or satan. yea, it could come back to bite him, but it's a positive thing right now. it's getting rid of the apathy in our fanbase.

4. not anymore than they previously were. all big programs are under a microscope. after turning in bama, UT was probably looked at a bit harder then, but it hasn't come back to bite us yet. i think bama and LS-who are the teams under the biggest lens because of satan, but that's JMHO.

[VolsFanRJ]

I agree. If we start winning games all of this will be forgotten. Unless these things keep happening, I don't really see it being that big of deal.

[champyvol]

Originally Posted by tnrunner13

1. it is definitely a non-issue. CEO knows how to recruit and recruit exceptionally well. one kid having a problem isn't indicative of a trend forming.

2. i wouldn't say our chances are screwed, but this definitely won't help in the area. CLK will most likely contact the coach privately and formally apologize.

3. CLK has yet to approach the likes of spurrier or meyer or satan. yea, it could come back to bite him, but it's a positive thing right now. it's getting rid of the apathy in our fanbase.

4. not anymore than they previously were. all big programs are under a microscope. after turning in bama, UT was probably looked at a bit harder then, but it hasn't come back to bite us yet. i think bama and LS-who are the teams under the biggest lens because of satan, but that's JMHO.

very well said

[Volfootball55]

Originally Posted by Mullet Vol

If we win football games everyone will forget all these concerns very quickly.

Agreed, it will be talked about this coming football season before the bama, and FL games. After that though it will not be an issue(it shouldn't be anyway IMO).

[crusse10]

Problem is...There's about 7 or so months until we have a chance of winning. Up until then, it's a whole lot of..."dang, he shouldn't have said that..."

[gorockytop101]

what exactly was the story with CEO today? I've seen references to it all day but never actually heard it.

[GERALD JONES 4 HEISMAN]

I dont know about yall but I like the swagger Kiffin brings to UT, its like a breath of fresh air. However, I dont like any negativity towards the university. As long as CLK can run his mouth and stay within regulations I say give rest of the SEC all they want and some

[Volst53]

its just being talked about because this is the off season. When the games are played none of this matters. Fl and Bama already want to kill Tennessee when they play us so this isn't going to affect that. What it is going to do is make a buzz about Tennessee football. I want a man to lead me that will eat metal and **** fire. I don't think Coach Kiffin keeps making comments like this ,but i do think he did it to send a clear message. When you play Tennessee the "war daddies" are back and you better strap it up tight because nothing is going to be given to you any more.

[tnrunner13]

Originally Posted by gorockytop101

what exactly was the story with CEO today? I've seen references to it all day but never actually heard it.

he and Marlon Brown apparently had a disagreement which p!ssed off his grandmother, and THAT is why he decided to be an uga-ly dawg (get it, uga-ly.. ugly, hehe. wow, i really should get some sleep).

[govolsnyc]

I think this hurts us bad in Pahokee. Its not the coach we have to worry about but the parents. He didn't just tick off the coach but also insulted the entire area whether it was based on good info or not. The rest of the SEC recruiters are going to have a field day with this to create the aura of deception around Kiffin. Not good , not good at all.

Quite frankly he hasn't won a game or played a down for that matter. He needs to keep his mouth in check until he proves he can win.

Losing + big mouth+ ignorance= setting our program back a decade.

Let's hope we win, but Crompton as QB and playing Florida and Alabama at their home makes me worry that Kiffin just signed a check that our a**es can't cash.