How do you rate Coach Pruitt...

#52
#52
EZE said:
He was looking very solid through Game 10 last season, but those last two blowout losses...to mediocre teams in the grand scheme of things...raised a lot of concerns. It honestly didn’t look any different than Butch in those two games.

However, we have to give the guy a legit chance and not judge just based on a small sample size.

But, I’m with you, he has to move this thing forward if he is going to be the guy.
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Just in case you and Basket Vol missed it, I'm a fan of Pruitt. I'm very optimistic he's going to do really well here and I'm excited about this upcoming season.

I was just disappointed overall last year. We can blame whatever or whoever we want, but he's the HC and my opinion is he could have done better.
 
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Behr said:
Just in case you and Basket Vol missed it, I'm a fan of Pruitt. I'm very optimistic he's going to do really well here and I'm excited about this upcoming season.

I was just disappointed overall last year. We can blame whatever or whoever we want, but he's the HC and my opinion is he could have done better.
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I was at the Missouri game. What a ****ing mess and embarrassment. Right when we started to climb back into the game, Fils-Aime coughed it up and I promptly exited the stadium.

Meth head Missouri fans sitting right behind me cheering and talking trash the entire game in our own stadium.

As negative as this sounds, this is on the players.
 
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PulaskiVolFan said:
going into his 2nd spring practice and will he and the team show incredible improvement in year 2 as many great coaches before him have?

Weak schedule, experienced team, talented newcomers and top notch staff. We're gonna win more than we lose next year I think and upset one of the big3 along the way. Results stunk last year but Coach Pruitt has done a bunch right in a short time. B+ but only because we had a losing record last year, win and it would have been an A.
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Right now a C or D below average nothing to be proud of quite yet...

Good hires and good recruiting this far but We could argue the same for Butch... now if Pruit goes to 7-6, 9-4, 9-4 and we look good doing so over the next few seasons I’d gladly raise his grade to a B-B+
 
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The_Basket_Vols said:
I was at the Missouri game. What a ****ing mess and embarrassment. Right when we started to climb back into the game, Fils-Aime coughed it up and I promptly exited the stadium.

White trash Missouri fans sitting right behind me cheering and talking trash the entire game in our own stadium.

As negative as this sounds, this is on the players.
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I get that and I don't disagree. But I also believe the HC has to keep them focused and not let it get out of hand like it did during several games.

I'm ready to forget last year. I really do believe we're going to be pleasantly surprised this season.
 
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The_Basket_Vols said:
I was at the Missouri game. What a ****ing mess and embarrassment. Right when we started to climb back into the game, Fils-Aime coughed it up and I promptly exited the stadium.

Meth head Missouri fans sitting right behind me cheering and talking trash the entire game in our own stadium.

As negative as this sounds, this is on the players.
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Can’t forget Chryst throwing up an absolute duck that was basically a pick six. They scored like two plays after the INT was returned to the 10ish yard line.
 
#57
#57
I can't rate right now. Until I see the product on the field for a couple of games I can't rate him. I think he's doing very good but this is a competition. Until he puts a product on the field that wins more than it loses he simply cannot be rated average.
 
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The jury is still out on Pruitt and this team, not going to give a grade just yet. I’m all “Go Vol” through last year and any year. I’ve been waiting to see if there is a improvement from year 1 to 2.
 
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If we win 8 +, Pruitt will have done a lot with a little. If 6-7, will have to wait another year to see if we have a good coach or another CDD or CBJ with a different personality. If Pruitt and staff are as advertised, then development should drastically improve y1 to y2.

Has done a lot of things right but can’t give a grade right now that’s better than C (A in non game, recruiting/staff stuff, but on field is really all that matters.)
 
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NeverWe'llSever said:
Can’t forget Chryst throwing up an absolute duck that was basically a pick six. They scored like two plays after the INT was returned to the 10ish yard line.
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Mother of god.... I actually forgot about that. Probably a repressed memory from the pain it caused me.

You just reminded me..... nightmares will follow.
 
#61
#61
I’m impressed with him going out and getting good coaches not just keeping it jn house.

Coaches will give everything they’ve got even more so now because of the example set with Fair.

Looking for improvement especially up front.
 
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WoodsmanVol said:
I ain't rating or ratting him until he's had 4 years here. He's not Harry Potter, nor is he Dr. Stephen Strange. There ain't no magic to transforming a team or program as bad as the UT Vols have been. It took time to drag it down as low as we are now. It will take time and lots of sweat to drag us higher up. So kindly stop the foolishness.
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I hope someone is rating him after 3 seasons because that’s when he’s going to want an extension and raise.
 
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The_Basket_Vols said:
Are you trying to tell us that they arent?

You are what your record says you are.

This is the same roster that almost lost to the UMASS minutemen.
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It was almost the same roster with what is supposed to be a far superior coach.
 
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hog88 said:
It was almost the same roster with what is supposed to be a far superior coach.
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and our far superior coach delivered us unexpected wins against Auburn and a really good Kentucky squad.

Jeremy Pruitt is a proven winner and his mentor is the greatest coach of all time. Trust the process.

Pruitt coached Jalen Ramsey, Rashaan Evans, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Roquan Smith, Da'ron pain.

He also coached the leader of the raven's defense, Marlon Humphrey.

"When expressing his appreciation for Pruitt, who has the reputation of a players coach, it appears that Crimson Tide CB Marlon Humphrey took a shot at former Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.

'I feel like he cares more about us than previous coordinators we’ve had,' Humphrey said according to Marq Burnett of SEC Country " (Andrew Olson, Saturday Down South).
 
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The_Basket_Vols said:
How can you blame a coach for losing with a terrible roster that he didn't even recruit

He was the mastermind behind the Kentucky win by constructing a perfect defensive game plan.



Mullen had a much better roster, what is your point?
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He was also the mastermind behind Miz and Vandy. I would have him in the B camp if we win even one of those games but the “no show” in those two games, after they showed they could do it vs Aub, Ky, and largely, SC, puts those two losses squarely on Pruitt and still real head scratchers to me!

I do think he’s the right guy...just need some real progress this year.
 
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The_Basket_Vols said:
and our far superior coach delivered us unexpected wins against Auburn and a really good Kentucky squad.

Jeremy Pruitt is a proven winner and his mentor is the greatest coach of all time. Trust the process.

Pruitt coached Jalen Ramsey, Rashaan Evans, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Roquan Smith, Da'ron pain.

He also coached the leader of the raven's defense, Marlon Humphrey.

"When expressing his appreciation for Pruitt, who has the reputation of a players coach, it appears that Crimson Tide CB Marlon Humphrey took a shot at former Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.

'I feel like he cares more about us than previous coordinators we’ve had,' Humphrey said according to Marq Burnett of SEC Country " (Andrew Olson, Saturday Down South).
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I’m rooting for the man, there isn’t a Vol fan alive that wants him to be the greatest UT coach of all time more than me. I’m just not ready to give him a grade yet and I’m not going to give him a pass or accept excuses for last season.


Right now he’s just another damn bammer until he consistently puts Ws on the board.
 
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#67
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I like Pruitt but there is a lot more to the turnover in 2017. The administration got revamped as well, which makes me believe the ship will get righted this time. With his staff and Fulmer’s support, I think he will be fine. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when fulmer retires.
 
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secking said:
Expect a big jump in year two, very few coaches that don’t make that jump last past year 4 so everyone will know this year if Pruitt is the real deal. Still think 8 wins is the floor (and been blasted for it). 4 cupcakes is a given and going just 4-4 in the league is within reason imo. Friend will have that OL in much better shape if he follows his own history. Players can just instinctively play instead of having to overthink every play.

Can I be wrong? Yep, already missed the mark on recruiting. I predicted a top 5 class for Pruitt in what is called the bump class. Figured top 10 at worst, honestly surprised he didn’t hit top 10.:You are just selling your vision and a players dream of early, early playing time. Normally the bump class is the high mark for a coaches recruiting. Players don’t look at the play on the field. This year, they will. He must win on the field this year, if he does, think he will crack top 10.

Think UT beats UF this year. I predicted AU last year, for months.
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Normally, someone in Pruitt's shoes does sign a highly rated class , but considering how many times UT has had hype built up for breaking out , "returning" , or just needing some skill in certain areas , other coaches have easily been able to convince recruits that it's the same old snake oil sale at Tennessee and to not put themselves in that position. Pruitt is , in fact, the real deal I believe and now that he has a proven commodity in his coordinators, he will put his money where his mouth is. I expect an even better recruiting haul next year . This will be a Tennessee team that will get some interest from guys that would normally take a pass.
 
#70
#70
As the face and spokesperson for the University of Tennessee, I rate him an F. As a coach, he's a project. We'll see.
 
#72
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njvols said:
He was also the mastermind behind Miz and Vandy. I would have him in the B camp if we win even one of those games but the “no show” in those two games, after they showed they could do it vs Aub, Ky, and largely, SC, puts those two losses squarely on Pruitt and still real head scratchers to me!

I do think he’s the right guy...just need some real progress this year.
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Thank you for the laugh
 
#73
#73
I don't think its time or fair to judge CJP on ability to coach after 1 season, he had a horrible roster but anyone with an ounce of football knowledge could look
@ the players on that team and see there was not enough talent to compete in SEC. I want see players make plays, not be scared of an opponent that's when
you can say team has bought in to his coaching sand want get better and win championships. GO VOLS...………………….. .
 
#75
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TheBigOne10 said:
Lol give me a break.
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When I look back at the top coaches I remember watching and admiring, I think of Doug Dickey, Johnny Majors and Phil Fulmer. All three were outstanding representatives of the University and first class coaches. So far, Pruitt hasn't proven he's anywhere close to being in their league. But, Iike I said, we'll see.
 
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