Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[Vols4us]

I am always amazed some fans of UT don't understand the value of the LV brand for all of UT including the men's programs. Pat made the LV, and consequently, the UT Vol brand known internationally. Basketball is played worldwide and the women's pro leagues are bigger outside of the US than in. That's where the players make their real money. When you get people all over the world knowing the orange/Vols, you have a constant reinforcement of the brand in the minds of the public. That positively impacts the image and revenues (think gear) of UT everywhere regardless of the performance of the men's programs. So yeah, they matter even if you don't care for women's basketball. The football and men's basketball players care for them a lot. Ask them.

Holly's performance is ruining decades of goodwill built by Pat.

 

[i2amavol]

Holly needs to resign.

TheTimeIsNow.

 

[Aesius]

TheTimeIsNow.

OpportunityIsNowhere for Holly to hang it up.

 

[Dooby15]

Holly’s post game presser was cringeworthy. Feel bad for the players

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Nothing of note in the VQ chat @Ron Swanson @Big Gucci Sosa ?

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There's been a bit of frustration there with the lack of internal drive to get better.

Simonton

 

[Brillovol]

Hate chemistry with a passion lol

Hates chemistry. Has chemistry avatar.

 

[LA Vol]

I think we are enjoying those, but there is no rule that says we must underperform in a sport.

It’s completely fine that people don’t dig women’s basketball, but making a quality hire does not come at the expense of your men’s team success nor football.

I don’t care much, but would much rather win than not.

Yep. Let's win at everything. DominaTe in every sport, especially those that receive significant TV time. The more excitement around UT programs, the more kids want to come to UT.

 

[Rishvol]

Hates chemistry. Has chemistry avatar.

What Tennessean isn't proud of Tennessine?

 

[SmokinBob]

If you don't care about the lady Vols, that's your prerogative. There are literally 10's of thousands that do though. There's been times when that's all we've had as fans as the men have sucked in virtually all their sports. Don't begrudge people for being Lady Vols fans.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

I love Chemistry. Breaking Bad is the GOAT

 

[Jimmy Football]

Holly’s post game presser was cringeworthy. Feel bad for the players

It's gonna get ugly, IMO. Fans are starting to unify against her, and she's not helping herself.

 

[Jimmy Football]

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- There's been a bit of frustration there with the lack of internal drive to get better.

Simonton

May need to switch to an external SSD.

 

[BigOrange15]

What Tennessean isn't proud of Tennessine?

Go Vols!

 

[BigOrange15]

If you don't care about the lady Vols, that's your prerogative. There are literally 10's that do though. There's been times when that's all we've had as fans as the men have sucked in virtually all their sports. Don't begrudge people for being Lady Vols fans.

Fyp

 

[InVOLuntary]

Fyp

 

[i2amavol]

I want UT to win in all sports as well. I think Holly is in a no win situation following Pat. No one's can live up to those expectations. As you said Pat made women's bball.

This all started with bruin saying that Phil should be judged on how he handles holly.
I disagreed lol nothing more.....

Just thinking out loud, but maybe it is time to let Holly go, and let someone already on staff finish out the season. We might be surprised, and they might do a great job. If so, problem solved. If not, go out and throw some good money, and get the best available.

Hasn't Dean Lockwood been on staff forever? Give him a shot, or someone else who seems to have the best chance of success. I just see no reason to prolong this.

It is a part of Fulmer's job, and he needs to take care of business. Isn't he going to have to miss 5 football practices anyway? He should have some spare time right now.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

The thing about it is, womens basketball wouldn't be too hard of a fix. The talent is currently there with this team and the class that is coming in as well. Go out and hire someone that can coach and the problem gets fixed quickly.

 

[VolsnCards5]

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Simonton

Who is JJP?

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Who is JJP?

JJ Peterson?

 

[31VFL]

Who is JJP?

Peterson

 

[VolsnCards5]

JJ Peterson?

Gotcha.

Not that surprising really. He came in very out of shape. That made realize he has some maturing to do

 

[i2amavol]

J.J. Peterson - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

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Simonton

That’s not good

 

[SmokinBob]

InVOLuntary said:
If you don't care about the lady Vols, that's your prerogative. There are literally 10's that do though. There's been times when that's all we've had as fans as the men have sucked in virtually all their sports. Don't begrudge people for being Lady Vols fans.

Fyp

 

[chargervol]

That’s not good

Not taking it as fact...
As an "if", man that would suck after all the work to get him here and us fans following the situation so intensely.
Then he just doesn't make the 2 deep and fades away.

Nah, going back to blissfully ignorant of any rumors.