Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[bignewt]

But isn't everyone assuming he will get the promotion at AL?

Who is everyone?

 

[volfanCLT]

Lol

Like I said you play or coach in college ?

Both

 

[Volator]

Interesting that none of the “interviewees “ have withdrawn their names from the search and only 2 have taken new jobs. Another unusual set of circumstances.

 

[DD4ME]

I have to at this point think the search is over. But that seems strange.

Why not announce it?

But it feels like the AD and coach know who they have and are on to other things.



Strange

I agree. Some possible reasons.

1. We have our guy (Briles) but he does want to bring an assistant and for recruiting reasons we haven't told the guy he will replace.
- might explain why AV was asking where the source of Weinke's departure was coming from and mentioning keeping media in line...

2. Propst or other less desirable hire that might hurt initial recruiting and is being delayed for that reason.

3. Enos delaying out of respect for Tua's Heisman race since he is QB coach - hence reason we hear today it is "done"

4. Enos has contract clause regarding playoffs or deal post Locksley with Saban to wait until after playoff

5. NFL guy

 

[BruinVol]

Both

Same

And recently as well. I can tell you without hesitation that who the OC is going to be at Bama is a distraction and topic of conversation in that lockeroom right now

 

[DD4ME]

Here’s what I’ll say: when Doug Matthews dropped that 95% line I got a text shortly afterwards that said there’s a lot of smoke around Enos. Obviously I cannot validate the accuracy but I have no reason to doubt it at this point.

So now Matthews is sticking to his guns even though nothing has been announced nearly a week after his first statement. What do we do with that information?

I think it’s possible we decided on Enos around the same time Alabama also found out that Locksley was leaving. That obviously puts us in an unfavorable position - and as such we have covered our bases and continued to interview other candidates. Is it possible that we’re currently in a bidding war for Enos or waiting on his decision? Sure it is - and makes sense given that Alabama has not officially announced him as Locksley’s replacement.

Has made the most sense. But for Matthews to say contract is done but no announcememt makes less sense.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

Both

Lol

Carry the fight

 

[SugarCC]

I’m cool with Eons

He's been my pick this entire time.

 

[LA Vol]

So what's your take? Is Mathews wrong/misleading? Is there an end to this in the foreseeable future?

I think we're either in a holding pattern with someone or Pruitt is still pondering. IDT UT is masterminding a disinformation campaign. UT would love to have the OC hire finalized and the staff stabilized to reassure recruits that the program is in strong hands and on the rise. If Pruitt has decided and UT can reach an agreement in principle, we will-- and quickly.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Agreed

But what if those interviews really didn't happen?

They were off campus.

 

[BruinVol]

They were off campus.

Or maybe just phone interviews?

 

[Voltrapnbama]

There hasnt been a hire made. Sorry

 

[DD4ME]

This isn’t a lateral move. It would be a promotion. Gets him back to being an OC and gives a better outlook of getting back to a HC one day too.

Gattis was the current CO-OC and the presumed 1st choice to retain. Bama fans wanted Enos to get CO-OC title and eat their cake.

 

[volsagain]

What if Pruitt is the only one that knows?

Don't see anyway you could stay at your current school without recruiting for them. And if that would be happening that would be just wrong, if you've been hired by another school.

 

[InVOLuntary]

I think we're either in a holding pattern with someone or Pruitt is still pondering. IDT UT is masterminding a disinformation campaign. UT would love to have the OC hire finalized and the staff stabilized to reassure recruits that the program is in strong hands and on the rise. If Pruitt has decided and UT can reach an agreement in principle, we will-- and quickly.

So you think there may be a handshake agreement and are just waiting for a deal to be finalized?

 

[BruinVol]

Don't see anyway you could stay at your current school without recruiting for them. And if that would be happening that would be just wrong, if you've been hired by another school.

Yea I want to know if enos is active on the road right now

 

[jwill]

Look at his wonderlic score. Shouldn’t surprise anyone he is not a great X’s and O’s Guy

Crazy how Tee was the QB of our national title team but gets treated like he lead the game winning drive for our rival. Tee was smart for not coaching under CBJ. Some posters seem seem to have a personal agenda against Tee. I wonder why .

 

[StoVol]

some good examples of running plays out of the baylor system, also good idea of what coach clements is about

 

[Vfl2407]

Mr bignewt, that was an underrated shot at Chaney and I laffed.

Comparing Swift and Holyfield to our backs is just sad

 

[StoVol]

Crazy how Tee was the QB of our national title team but gets treated like he lead the game winning drive for our rival. Tee was smart for not coaching under CBJ. Some posters seem seem to have a personal agenda against Tee. I wonder why .

If "seem" is your standard you're going to see what you want to see in this world. Not Joining Butch is one wise thing I've seen Tee do, I'll give you that

 

[BearCat204]

There hasnt been a hire made. Sorry

You have no idea if there has been or hasn’t. Not saying that there has been a hire, but I don’t pretend to know like You.


Oh and Sorry

 

[SweetasSoda]

Who is everyone?

Media and fans that assume Saban will promote from within, and he is the best choice, and Saban gets what he wants.

 

[SLICKYINC]

Crazy how Tee was the QB of our national title team but gets treated like he lead the game winning drive for our rival. Tee was smart for not coaching under CBJ. Some posters seem seem to have a personal agenda against Tee. I wonder why .

Because his better half wears the pants?

 

[SmokinBob]

She has every reason in the world to bitter and hate everything about college sports and yet she doesn't. That woman is made of equal parts steel and forgiveness. You won't see me casting a stone against her. She's the most understanding victim of any crime that I've ever heard speak. It's clear when speaks that while what happened to her motivates her and harmed her a great deal, what she's doing now is all about preventing it from happening to other people and empowering those who can stop it. I love everything about the work she does. We need a thousand more of her.

I don't like to get theological on here but to me she embodies what forgiveness is all about -- even the part that those that are in the wrong (like Riley) have to be a willing participant in the forgiveness by acknowledging that they have done wrong. But when everyone meets on those terms it's amazing.

Well said, Prof

 

[BJSforVols]

Tee was attempting to follow that route, be a very successful coordinator at a big time program, get promoted or take a big job elsewhere after being successful.

Tee just left out the successful part.. he had a great shot at USC, really great opportunity

Agree. Failure is not a justification for giving up though. I’d suspect he keeps at it too.