Could it be Chaney?

[sjt18]

Odd that Will Friend has a track record of success. Inherits a weak OL that then loses its only two SEC quality players... and he sucks? Not to mention the horrible job Jones did of recruiting and developing OL's.

I'd take Pittman with Chaney in a minute. I'd also be happy with Chaney and Friend.

 

[joevol33]

Um, might you mean primadonna?
LOL!

I was jabbing at the grammar Nazi

 

[sjt18]

Also, Chaney made his career early on coaching OL's.

 

[crparker21]

Saw this on Twitter. Dude isn’t hugely known but has been practically spot on to this point with things Tennessee. I’d still take it with a grain of salt.

I wouldn't say he is spot on, he tweeted expect an announcement next week back on December 8th.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Someon

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You would have to know Joe, to understand this.

Someone has to look out for you.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Also, Chaney made his career early on coaching OL's.

Didnt he coach OL in the NFL?

 

[montanatenn]

Pittman retires in Athens.

Can he still visit the lake property? I say no.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I dont think you have to drop Friend to hire Pittman.

Friend is the OL coach. Pittman is an OL coach. Why would Pruitt have 2 OL coaches?

 

[GoVols15]

Friend is the OL coach. Pittman is an OL coach. Why would Pruitt have 2 OL coaches?

Have you seen how the OL played last year? Just kidding!

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

Well if it’s true that he still has his lake house here it might be as simple as wanting to come back to the area. I’m not sure how old Chaney is but maybe he and his wife want to stay in one place finally and to them Knoxville might be that place.

Makes sense but why not finish your career then retire at a different location. Coaches getting fired always goes so well and all..

 

[BeecherVol]

Friend is the OL coach. Pittman is an OL coach. Why would Pruitt have 2 OL coaches?

Either you have 2 OL/TE coaches (has happened before) or since you re having to drop or have a coach leave to bring in Pittman you move Friend to a different position. More than likely be RBs.

And honestly looking at our OL, if those 2 coaches worked well together I'd go with the first idea.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Either you have 2 OL/TE coaches (has happened before) or since you re having to drop or have a coach leave to bring in Pittman you move Friend to a different position. More than likely be RBs.

And honestly looking at our OL, if those 2 coaches worked well together I'd go with the first idea.

Interesting. I didnt think of that. So the thinking is that Weinke may be gone?

 

[Teeman]

Friend is the OL coach. Pittman is an OL coach. Why would Pruitt have 2 OL coaches?

I agree, and yet numerous people here wanted Fulmer to step in and help Friend this year. Maybe Pittman could coach interior OL and Friend could coach OTs. Blue font. Seriously, at this point if it's a package deal, CJP may have to find a way to make it work.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Would Chaney guarantee Cade Mays' lil brother?

Who cares?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I agree, and yet numerous people here wanted Fulmer to step in and help Friend this year. Maybe Pittman could coach interior OL and Friend could coach OTs. Blue font. Seriously, at this point if it's a package deal, CJP may have to find a way to make it work.

IMO, if there is a chance Pittman wants to come to TN, then Pruitt needs to do whatever it takes to get him. While I do believe Friend is a good coach, Pittman has proven he can be elite. Especially in the SEC. i dont know how both would work together. Seems like each would be wanting to be the alpha so to speak. Who knows?

 

[BeecherVol]

Interesting. I didnt think of that. So the thinking is that Weinke may be gone?

If someone leaves hes probably the best bet at this point.

I think Tee is also an option to bring back.

 

[BeecherVol]

IMO, if there is a chance Pittman wants to come to TN, then Pruitt needs to do whatever it takes to get him. While I do believe Friend is a good coach, Pittman has proven he can be elite. Especially in the SEC. i dont know how both would work together. Seems like each would be wanting to be the alpha so to speak. Who knows?

Agreed. Friend is a good coach. Pittman is just better.

 

[Dumpsterfirefan]

Jay Nichols sports doesn't he work for CNN?

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

IMO, if there is a chance Pittman wants to come to TN, then Pruitt needs to do whatever it takes to get him. While I do believe Friend is a good coach, Pittman has proven he can be elite. Especially in the SEC. i dont know how both would work together. Seems like each would be wanting to be the alpha so to speak. Who knows?

Co OL? Maybe one would coach tackles and the other take the interior linemen possibly?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Co OL? Maybe one would coach tackles and the other take the interior linemen possibly?

Has that really happened? Also, like I said, I wonder how well they would work together?

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Has that really happened? Also, like I said, I wonder how well they would work together?

I'm sure Co OL has not sure how the two responsibilities would be split.

Not sure about your second question.

 

[jhen713]

TIFWIW there are some rumors on uga message boards and Twitter that Chaney is leaving and coming to be our OC.

Been rumors all over VN for the last 10+ years. About 3% of them have been true. And we know, they are nowhere near as smart as we are.

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

Co OL? Maybe one would coach tackles and the other take the interior linemen possibly?

Left and right. Flip for the center.

 

[crparker21]

If someone leaves hes probably the best bet at this point.

I think Tee is also an option to bring back.

Weinke is definitely the best bet to leave. I hope they don't consider bringing Tee in.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Has that really happened? Also, like I said, I wonder how well they would work together?

There have been staffs in college that have an OT/TE coach and an interior OL coach.