Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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It was reported that Helton had a buyout that would be >$800k as of today. There were no exceptions reported. Are you saying the reporters got it wrong? (They certainly could have, but if you are just guessing, then that’s a lot different than knowing.)

And, yes, I’m saying the more proven you are, the more favorable terms (comp, term, buyout, etc.) you can demand.
“Reported” by LAVol...😉 That was off the “1/3 of their remaining” blanket language that included Sherrer, Friend and Fitz...you saying they all have the same exact contract? That was “reported” as part of their standard contract but it doesn’t include leaving to be HC...never does. It’s a protection against them making a lateral move. Call it an “exception” if you wish when there’s no buyout “reported”. I still can’t reconcile this thinking that you’re more likely to lock in someone you threw money at to pry them away because they were in LESS demand.
 
Helton's already gone. IDT Pruitt will stray far from his comfort zone with this hire... but Fulmer may be more involved this time. He should be.
Are you aware if Helton had language in his contract to eliminate the buyout for a upward move?
 
True enough. I've been following UT football for over 50 years.
No need to pull rank, I've followed them for around 18 years give or take but I'm only 24, fact is is that Tennessee's history still resonates to me and others and that's something that USCe is never going to have, plus we have more money, better facilities and our brand recognition is much higher, USCe has struggled to beat the worst teams that we have fielded in school history, these are facts. I still laugh when I think about those pre-season specials where the hosts bold predictions were along the lines of USCe winning the East 😂
 
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No need to pull rank, I've followed them for around 18 years give or take but I'm only 24, fact is is that Tennessee's history still resonates to me and others and that's something that USCe is never going to have, plus we have more money, better facilities and our brand recognition is much higher, USCe has struggled to beat the worst teams that we have fielded in school history, these are facts. I still laugh when I think about those pre-season specials where the hosts bold predictions were along the lines of USCe winning the East 😂

Wasn't pulling rank. It was an acknowledgment of a resonant interest through good times and bad. So I was agreeing with you. But it's a hard metric to nail. The fact is that I am Vol fan and not a USCe fan.
 
Wonder with Freeze's past if it would be a significant negative on the recruiting trail? I know other coaches would use it but would it be difficult to overcome?
 
'Member when Vandy hired Mason and we all laughed and laughed?


Good times.

It's so stupid. Franklin left town and poached their class and they ended up with a very mediocre/downright bad head coach. They were supposed to be downright terrible for years. Meanwhile, we were stacking two top 5 classes. And yet he owns us now. Tennessee football is Murphy's Law in action.
 
Wasn't pulling rank. It was an acknowledgment of a resonant interest through good times and bad. So I was agreeing with you. But it's a hard metric to nail. The fact is that I am Vol fan and not a USCe fan.
That's fair. I know this is said a lot but TN really is a sleeping Giant, heck it may take longer than I care to think about for TN to wake up but I am sure of one thing, TN WILL eventually wake up
 
With Helton apparently gone, how many offensive assistants should the new OC be allowed to hire? All, some, none? I'd hate to see another Shoop situation but it seems like there are some good assistants on staff already. Thoughts?
 
I don't think Pruitt is going to be in a big hurry. Which means an NFL assistant could be in play as well as a college assistant. Pruitt knows how critical hire this is and will not be in a rush to make this decision.

-Hubbs
If they announce it's going to be a nationwide search, you can book it that it will be Will Friend.
 
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