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Darth_Shiveman said:
Seems like Rumph has really been on Austin Smith this spring. Hopefully they can get something out of him. Kid definitely has potential, but I wonder if maybe the previous staff was too hands off with him. He showed promise his first semester on campus, but then ate himself into a DL and never seemed to be able to get and stay healthy.

Kind of makes me wonder what exactly was going with him in the S&C program before.
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I think this staff is gonna be harder on the guys they expect the most out of like Smith and Taylor. They've been mentioned getting chewed out a lot but always seem to be the first ones through drills in the videos. 2 others I noticed getting worked harder and going through drills first in the videos were kongbo and Phillips. I find that encouraging for their development. They both have potential and getting them coached up may help our front considerably.
 
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as a part of establishing that standard, players dress the same for practice. There's standard issue gear. Everyone wears the same cleats, as aside from a needed medical brace, no one is wearing different stuff. That standard always means an expectation for the locker room to be kept picked up and clean by the players. Again, part of the standard.

So how has the first five practices gone? One practice visitor said this week that pruitt & co., got more done in an hour that the previous staff did in a week. Now, that's an exaggeration, but it paints the picture of how things are going on the practice field. Another observer said, “i don’t know if they’ll turn this thing around, but they got some really knowledge football coaches. Those guys know their stuff.”

tennessee’s new practice pace is not just about running from one period or one drill to the next. It's about the volume of reps they are getting done during the periods. The two biggest positions where it's different is wide receiver and the defensive line, but even the walk-ons are getting coached by david johnson and jeremy pruitt like they’re scholarship players.

As an example for the defensive linemen, pruitt had new stationary blocking pads installed before spring practice started. The result is instead of 2-3 linemen getting reps while guys wait in line, 5-6 guys are going at one time — doubling the reps in that period. Offensively, they have multiple groups going at once during certain drills, too. Many of david johnson's drills for the receivers feature 3-4 guys getting a technique rep at one time instead of 1 or 2. In other words, the difference in the pace is not the speed between drills, it's the volume of reps within the drills.

Another interesting note about the practice changes is how many team periods tennessee is utilizing this spring. One visitor called it “old school.” the vols are getting much of their individual work done early in practice and then they’re doing lots of 7 on 7, 11 on 11 run, pass and red zone work. That’s definitely a change from the previous staff, and even different than what many other colleges do.

One thing to help with all the changes is the number of people coaching and observing on the practice field. Each position group has a graduate assistant or a quality control guy helping or observing charting stats, etc. When pruitt was hired, phillip fulmer was asked about a commitment level like alabama has. Fulmer said at the time he would research what they do and that pruitt would have the resources he needed. In terms of personnel, pruitt certainly has more staff help than any previous staff at tennessee has had. During routes on air, tennessee could have as many as four qc guys observing/taking notes — tino sunseri, montario hardesty, joe osovett and now john lilly.
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BigZiti09 said:
I’m with Aesius. Tennessee has proved they listen to two voices outside of their puppeteers: social media mobs coupled with politicians and empty seats.

If they don’t care about winning why should I?
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Umm, maybe don’t lower yourself to their level.
Our fanaticism may be the only thing keeping them in check.
shiaNO was a wake up call for Davenport. Look how that worked.

A VolNation Jihad against the evil pilot empire...
 
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Ron Swanson said:
lol

Theo Jackson is also likely a star per Simonton.
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I thought he was making a joke about lack of star power. haha. Yeah I think Pruitt will cross train a lot of his secondary so I'd imagine he will have 2 or 3 stars for different situations. Like 1 star with more of a safety skill set like Theo and one with more of a CB skill set like Shamburger. Also for the money position, which I think Jennings would be perfect for if he makes it back and possibly switches to defense. Though I've seen no indications that they plan to do that. Just think he would be a good fit there as an aggressive and big safety that almost plays like a LB but with better coverage skills. I'm no expert though so I may be completely wrong. haha
 
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Atlanta VOL said:
A few exciting guys comin in today.
Stay tuned will be interested if anyone reports on it. Tomorrow practice I suspect some names will come out. Follow the “eyes”
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We have been thru enough coaching changes around here to Know in everyone of these there is a "new standard" and the new way is heaven while the old way was hell. I recall so much buzz about the new culture when Lane got here. Fulmer didn't know how to run a practice during that time per the buzz
 
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BruinVol said:
We have been thru enough coaching changes around here to Know in everyone of these there is a "new standard" and the new way is heaven while the old way was hell. I recall so much buzz about the new culture when Lane got here. Fulmer didn't know how to run a practice during that time per the buzz
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I took from the vq excerpt more about pruiit making a few small tweaks that make a big difference in number of reps. He wants it to be uniform all together one team everyone looks the same. We have better teachers.

I mean you can be negative about it but it's all true stuff. This staff is more experienced on the big stage.

As for Lane/Fulmer reference. Lane had an elite staff with a different way of doing things. It was working. It wasn't any secret Fulmer had allowed it to get lax without cutcliffe around both times
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
I took from the vq excerpt more about pruiit making a few small tweaks that make a big difference in number of reps. He wants it to be uniform all together one team everyone looks the same. We have better teachers.

I mean you can be negative about it but it's all true stuff. This staff is more experienced on the big stage.

As for Lane/Fulmer reference. Lane had an elite staff with a different way of doing things. It was working. It wasn't any secret Fulmer had allowed it to get lax without cutcliffe around both times
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I love the talk of uniformity. Heck I think all teams should be that way. I can't stand hoops teams with different shoes.

But overall I take it all with a grain of salt. We have heard it so many times. Imo it's mostly overblown
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
I took from the vq excerpt more about pruiit making a few small tweaks that make a big difference in number of reps. He wants it to be uniform all together one team everyone looks the same. We have better teachers.

I mean you can be negative about it but it's all true stuff. This staff is more experienced on the big stage.

As for Lane/Fulmer reference. Lane had an elite staff with a different way of doing things. It was working. It wasn't any secret Fulmer had allowed it to get lax without cutcliffe around both times
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Agreed. This staff could coach circles around those MAC level coaches we've had on campus. Proof is in the pedigree.

Butch Jones is not or was never a subject matter expert on any facet of the game.
 
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AppStVol said:
Agreed. This staff could coach circles around those MAC level coaches we've had on campus. Proof is in the pedigree.

Butch Jones is not or was never a subject matter expert on any facet of the game.
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But we had the Same rec action to him when he got here. He was changing the culture for the better.
 
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BruinVol said:
I love the talk of uniformity. Heck I think all teams should be that way. I can't stand hoops teams with different shoes.

But overall I take it all with a grain of salt. We have heard it so many times. Imo it's mostly overblown
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Def take with grain of salt but it's encouraging. A lot of signs point to we have the right guy to develop players. We will see come gameday. The biggest thing for me is what do you former players say about you. Butch never really had people screaming to rooftops for him. Pruitt had guys that played for TN rivals saying they will have to pull for TN now because they feel so strongly about him. He has so many guys stepping up to bat for him. Big plus that makes me feel good about what he can do.

My question is all about offense. It will be thendifference in being muschamp or smart
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
Def take with grain of salt but it's encouraging. A lot of signs point to we have the right guy to develop players. We will see come gameday. The biggest thing for me is what do you former players say about you. Butch never really had people screaming to rooftops for him. Pruitt had guys that played for TN rivals saying they will have to pull for TN now because they feel so strongly about him. He has so many guys stepping up to bat for him. Big plus that makes me feel good about what he can do.

My question is all about offense. It will be thendifference in being muschamp or smart
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The former players responses to Pruitt are extremely encouraging.


We did make a big deal about butch getting a standing ovation from his team in cincy when he told them he was leaving. Still not sure that was true though
 
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UTMVol76 said:
https://amp.knoxnews.com/amp/457310002

Can someone please run Adams out of town...
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He's a straight up azz. I don't think it's a great revelation that Coach Fulmer would want a chance at redemption after the way he was ousted after a great tenure as head coach. I also believe that he loves Tennessee and will give his all for us in his new role. He is more than happy to run Athletics and let Jeremy Pruitt do his job. Adams is just, as usual, trying to stir the pot.
 
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Bassmaster_Vol said:
I don’t understand how that’s not breach of contract. He’s supposed to try and find a comparable job. This isn’t it and it doesn’t appear he’s tried.
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Jimmy Sexton at his finest, ladies and gentlemen. If you all think for one second he cares about Tennessee, you are sadly mistaken. I get that he does the best for his clients, but I think he goes too far and does not care who he bends over in the process.
 
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