Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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SugarCC said:
And you thought you'd go ahead and get that party started, by going ahead and bringing it up, huh?
Let me ask you something: anyone who has commented on Pruitt "not wearing orange", do you truly take anything else they have to say seriously? That's on you, if you do.
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I don’t but that’s not what matters. The point is that it’s already out there. When theoretically his leash is the longest. After we get steamrolled for a month straight I have to believe those sorts of complaints get louder and more common.

The “Butchisms” were fine and we all kind of laughed at them when he was winning. But when we lost and he kept doing that stuff is drove people insane.
 
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Ron Swanson said:
If only he wore more orange he'd get at least 8 games from those folks.
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I've always said, Ron, even though I've always hated to...the worst UT fans, are the worst fans in the country. Have always wished they'd go elsewhere. The moment Pruitt gets this thing turned around, it will be something else they jump on and moan in misery about.
 
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jordan4vols said:
I’m sure this will be unpopular but here goes:

I’m a graduate in 03. I’ve had season tickets up until the last two years. Just some job stuff honestly not a referendum on Butch or Pruitt. I was there last night though. I have two kids 4, and 2. Both were upset I was leaving for the game and not going to dinner with them and mommy. I’ve been as rabid a fan as can be and seen great games and seen us get blown out. At this point however I’m going to record the games and spend time with my family. I’ll watch them at night once all are in bed or not if it’s another butt kicking. We have given a ton to this university. I was there down 33-6 last night still screaming the defense on in the third quarter. It’s just not a good use of my time or other fans time now. Some will say fair weather fan etc and Pruitt harped on the spring game but at this point it’s about enjoying time with the kids while they’re young. Hoping in a few years Pruitt has it turned around and I can take my kids as little ones and watch us beat Georgia and Florida etc. I still remember my first game October 7th 1989. I was about to turn 8 and we beat UGA. Sat in section D about row 42 and had to have my dad and uncle hold me up to see. It was so great. Can’t wait to do it with my littles in a few years when Pruitt has us top 10. Go Vols!
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My last kid is 12 almost 13. I go now to be with him. I don’t have the luxury to wait or quit and still get to go with him. I almost want to go choke out Hamilton, Dooley, Butch and Currie. Might have to settle on kicking Haslam’s butt instead. I hate those silver spoon puss, well you know what I mean.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
You'll always have a few nut jobs that don't represent the majority of the fans. Most fans won't call for his head, they'll just find something better to do with their money and time.
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I read both forums, "few" is an understatement.
Same as some in here, they're holding this staff accountable for quickly fixing what 3 coaches and 3 AD's took over 10 years to create.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
I'm not one to wish injury on any player but after last night I hope he gets his knee bent in such a way that his foot can touch the back of his head. Live by the sword, die by the sword.
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It was pure intent to end someone’s season.

Not even a damn flag on the play. Nor one for Reese’s hit either. Florida only had 1 sack but hit Guarantano consistently after the play.
 
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chargervol said:
I read both forums, "few" is an understatement.
Same as some in here, they're holding this staff accountable for quickly fixing what 3 coaches and 3 AD's took over 10 years to create.
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If you took every active VN member it would be a small fraction of this fan base. I think it's only natural for fans to expect some improvement from the last guy you just fired. If you're honest with yourself, last night was as bad as any Butch or Dooley lead team. Maybe the worst I've ever seen.
 
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We have been the home team in all 4 games, wearing orange jerseys. The coaches have worn white. Wouldn’t next week be his first time to wear orange?
 
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volatil said:
I can’t take another coaching search. Just let Fulmer give him what he needs to be successful and ride it out even if it takes 5-6 years.

Problem is, I saw the faces of this fan base leaving last night. I heard the majority saying they would not be back until we put something on the field worth spending money on.
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If Pruitt doesn’t work out, I want Cutcliffe and let him groom a coach in waiting. Ready for stability.
 
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Big Gucci Sosa said:
Only idiot weird casual fans call other fair weather fans for being upset about losing.
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No they don’t. I have been here a while and will be here an even longer while...win or lose. I know it’s frustrating but the mellenial “I’m out” is dumb. I will always be a Vol...0-12 or not.
 
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VolGee4 said:
No they don’t. I have been here a while and will be here an even longer while...win or lose. I know it’s frustrating but the mellenial “I’m out” is dumb. I will always be a Vol...0-12 or not.
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College kids don't know what winning VOLS look like. After all we just celebrated our 20 anniversary of NC game.
 
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VolGee4 said:
No they don’t. I have been here a while and will be here an even longer while...win or lose. I know it’s frustrating but the mellenial “I’m out” is dumb. I will always be a Vol...0-12 or not.
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Nobody is saying “I’m out” like others have said they just aren’t going to spend money on this team
 
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InVOLuntary said:
If you took every active VN member it would be a small fraction of this fan base. I think it's only natural for fans to expect some improvement from the last guy you just fired. If you're honest with yourself, last night was as bad as any Butch or Dooley lead team. Maybe the worst I've ever seen.
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Actually, it reminded me exactly of last year. So I'm either to believe that we have a coaching staff doing the exact same kind of coaching, or the pattern lies with the players. The law of averages suggests I lean more toward the players in this case.
I'll remain patient for now.
 
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MrVolton said:
So Overstreet isn’t blaming the loss on Helton either? Wow. Tell that to the “experts” on this board calling for his job.

The reality is that we are going to have to be patient with this coach and staff. There is no other choice.
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Sure, you have to be patient. If you aren’t concerned about the calls last night, then I don’t know what to say. 26 of 27 first down plays were runs. No imagination. No creativity. No quick passes. Didn’t use the strength of our offense. Nothing else to say.
 
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Big Gucci Sosa said:
Nobody is saying “I’m out” like others have said they just aren’t going to spend money on this team
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You asked who was watching the next 3 weeks? That’s basically saying who is out? That’s different than “who is spending money”? I am going to homecoming. Will watch and will hope for improvement.
 
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chargervol said:
Actually, it reminded me exactly of last year. So I'm either to believe that we have a coaching staff doing the exact same kind of coaching, or the pattern lies with the players. The law of averages suggests I lean more toward the players in this case.
I'll remain patient for now.
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Me too. It's not his fault he's inherited this mess. I'm pulling for him.
 
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