Fingers, what was going on in practice this week?

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Eddie Vol Halen

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I thought I'd go directly to the VN guru. I've seen mixed messages about practice this week. I've heard Butch wasn't miked up, players malingering and surly. I've heard the exact opposite too.

What happened in practice this week? Do we still have a team that wants to compete at the top of the SEC?

With all the turmoil, innuendo, and heartache of these losses, the team just needs to come out and play relaxed and play some football against GA. There is nothing to lose.
 
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Rucker

I didn't notice anything particularly odd today aside from the fact that Butch wasn't on the microphone and was quieter than usual, and he spent virtually every second working with the wideouts.
That's my honest take.

Fortenberry

New It was quieter than usual because Butch wasn't on the mic like he usually was. I watched and filmed what we could and didn't see players arguing back with coaches.

We only had three periods of viewing. Again, was quiet, but didn't see any arguing or anything.

Hubbs

We all watched different areas of the practice field and it was quiet and the vibe felt a little different, but I certainly saw no mouthing to coaches by players in any drill I watched and that was the DB's, RB's, punt work, and a little DL.
 
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Sounds to me like everybody is just down and out. Hopefully they can get it together by Saturday.
 
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he spent virtually every second working with the wideouts.

This! Looks like Azzanni is on the hot seat!
 
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Did Butch abandon the microphone for just one practice, or has he been unplugged all week? If he is no longer using it, I see that as very significant in terms of what went on behind closed doors in the aftermath of the Crowder rumors coming to light.
 
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As "passing game coordinator" he should be on the hot seat. It's criminal seeing this talent wasted.

In fairness, when you have an o line that cant hold their blocks for more than 2 seconds and dbs playing press coverage that makes it difficult for any receiver to get open that quick. Have to have skilled/smart guys up front. I really think next year you will see a huge difference in the line. Not signing an O lineman any year will rear its head for years to come. It all starts of front as if you don't have guys that can block for these 4 and 5 stars you wont have time to get them the ball in space, where they are lethal.
 
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In fairness, when you have an o line that cant hold their blocks for more than 2 seconds and dbs playing press coverage that makes it difficult for any receiver to get open that quick. Have to have skilled/smart guys up front. I really think next year you will see a huge difference in the line. Not signing an O lineman any year will rear its head for years to come. It all starts of front as if you don't have guys that can block for these 4 and 5 stars you wont have time to get them the ball in space, where they are lethal.

"Next year" once again. This OL won't progress at all as long as Mahoney is in charge.
 
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Did Butch abandon the microphone for just one practice, or has he been unplugged all week? If he is no longer using it, I see that as very significant in terms of what went on behind closed doors in the aftermath of the Crowder rumors coming to light.

Some just cannot let false rumors go. Remarkable.
 
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Did Butch abandon the microphone for just one practice, or has he been unplugged all week? If he is no longer using it, I see that as very significant in terms of what went on behind closed doors in the aftermath of the Crowder rumors coming to light.

Let it go or just stop posting.

If he's working with the WR one on one why would he need to be miked up??
 
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We should ALL be happy that something different is being tried...

Because we ALL know what they have been doing just ain't working...
 
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Maybe this team and staff have come together and put a chip on their shoulder. They want to get things done and they don't need any distractions.
 
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I thought I'd go directly to the VN guru. I've seen mixed messages about practice this week. I've heard Butch wasn't miked up, players malingering and surly. I've heard the exact opposite too.

What happened in practice this week? Do we still have a team that wants to compete at the top of the SEC?

With all the turmoil, innuendo, and heartache of these losses, the team just needs to come out and play relaxed and play some football against GA. There is nothing to lose.

Rumor mongers will throw out lies to advance their agendas. VN is no different.
 
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something new something different, lets hope it translate to focus and determination on the field tomorrow.....GBO!
 
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Sounds to me like Butch has decided to get busy with his players and directly coach them himself.

Is that good or bad? I'm not sure, although it's not humanly possible to be a worse WR coach than Zach Azzani, so maybe that's a plus.
 
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Could be a sore throat from all the cigs he smokes. dude is a walking freight train lol
 
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General question here... Being into the season and with practices probably following the same schedule each week, is there an actual chance for any players not yet in the 2-3 deep to prove themselves to the staff? It seems that on Sunday/Monday the depth chart is already out for the next game, so it would seem that if you are not on the radar coming out of fall camp, you might not get a look.
 
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