Recruiting Forum Football Talk XLVIII (New Coach Edition)

[BruinVol]

It sounded to me like they were not agreeing to investing in the program as much as he liked. It says he was not encouraged by the response.

Yes but the bad news is it sounds like he wants to stay. He might fold to their bluff

 

[InVOLuntary]

Free pool today at the local bar. See you jack wagons in a few hours.

Little cold for swimming.

 

[CoaxialOrange]

-247

That didn't make me feel very confident at all

 

[InVOLuntary]

OSU 247, right? Trying to figure out how much weight I should give this.

Yes, OSU 247

 

[rtb1983]

I’m startung get excited about this which means it probably won’t happen. Oh well. Someone make me feel better about this actually happening this time.

This. We will probably end up with the cat from NC state now due to your false hope. Curse you.

 

[zballvol]

Correct. And his list is all about making OK State better and better for former players, etc.

Not a sign of someone who wants to leave.

It isn't about money, it is about improving his overall program now.

He has both feet firmly planted.


My opinion - he isn't coming.

Yep he’s just using us to get something he wants out of osu. It was money the first time, now it’s improvements. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on us.

 

[VolsNUT]

Correct. And his list is all about making OK State better and better for former players, etc.

Not a sign of someone who wants to leave.

It isn't about money, it is about improving his overall program now.

He has both feet firmly planted.

My opinion - he isn't coming.

But.... he would have that here already of he comes. Sounds like he wants better facilities. We have the best

 

[New-Vols-Fan]

I am no longer excited anymore.

Strongly feel like this thing falls through. hope it doesn't.

 

[snowvols]

Yes, OSU 247

Yep, there is nothing in there from Gundy from anyone. It's their feelings.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

I’ll take solace in the fact that this is from the OSU side and the OSU reporters are talking on twitter about being concerned and that this was serious. Hopefully I am right but that article was a little concerning. 🤞🏼

 

[InVOLuntary]

Yes but the bad news is it sounds like he wants to stay. He might fold to their bluff

Keep in mind the timing of the discussion. This was prior to meeting with Tennessee. Sounds like he didn't get the assurances he wanted so he sees the writing on the wall.

 

[KnoxLandcruiser]

I hope fans that rail on Coach Fulmer and make fun of him realize he bleeds orange and is doing everything possible to salvage this hire. He’s out there pitching a job he gave his all for and ended up getting throat punched for the effort and the natty. He’s in Texas. He’s a VFL.

 

[Go Fight Win]

that only made me feel better about it. The discussion was pre-UT meetings

 

[HankHill]

Herm Edwards to Arizona State. Wtf

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Sounds to me like Gundy was using TN once again

 

[scvolfan7]

that only made me feel better about it. The discussion was pre-UT discussions

He was really pushing for academic based stuff it seemed. Don’t we have some of the best academic facilities for athletes in the country? I bet they sold that to him big time.

 

[BruinVol]

Herm Edwards to Arizona State. Wtf

Wow

 

[volatil]

Herm Edwards to Arizona State. Wtf

Guess they play to win the game

 

[InVOLuntary]

that only made me feel better about it. The discussion was pre-UT meetings

I take it the same way. It almost sounds as if they are resigned to losing him.

 

[DeepPurpleFloyd]

Correct. And his list is all about making OK State better and better for former players, etc.

Not a sign of someone who wants to leave.

It isn't about money, it is about improving his overall program now.

He has both feet firmly planted.

My opinion - he isn't coming.

Rich Rod asked for the same kinds of things from his Alma Mater. And when they didn't provide those things, he bolted in the middle of the night to Michigan.

 

[Aesius]

Herm Edwards to Arizona State. Wtf

Sumlin to OSU. Easy.

 

[DD4ME]

Umm sounds like a save face release for both sides.

 

[InVOLuntary]

He was really pushing for academic based stuff it seemed. Don’t we have some of the best academic facilities for athletes in the country? I bet they sold that to him big time.

There is literally nothing they can compete with us facilities wise.

 

[SpringBokVol]

But.... he would have that here already of he comes. Sounds like he wants better facilities. We have the best

He wants better facilities for his players, his alma matter and to showcase the former greats.

He doesn't care about Tennessee or its traditions. He cares about Ok State.

Can't blame him.

That's his school.

 

[snowvols]

Herm Edwards to ASU is the strangest coaching hire since Tennessee tried to hire Greg Schiano.