Can you guys answer this question

[Tnslim1]

Considering Pruitt's buyout this early in his contract is it possible for Fulmer to demote CJP to a lesser position other than head coach? It's clear now that he isn't and will likely never be actual head coach material so could Fulmer demote him to say linebackers coach and not have to pay the buyout. Let Chaney take over the head coach position and be the boss of the team without paying Pruitt's buyout. If so then I think this would be a good way to go and with Pruitt's super ego could he handle this demotion or be forced to resign in which case no buyout. Just asking.

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

Considering Pruitt's buyout this early in his contract is it possible for Fulmer to demote CJP to a lesser position other than head coach? It's clear now that he isn't and will likely never be actual head coach material so could Fulmer demote him to say linebackers coach and not have to pay the buyout. Let Chaney take over the head coach position and be the boss of the team without paying Pruitt's buyout. If so then I think this would be a good way to go and with Pruitt's super ego could he handle this demotion or be forced to resign in which case no buyout. Just asking.

It’s possible but Pruitt’s ego is too big for that. Don’t know that I recall if/when a HC has been demoted/still remained on staff due to performance reasons.

 

[VOLfrombama]

 

[orange_glory]

Maybe we could put some UTAD boxes in Pruitt's office get him on camera taking them home so he could build a clubhouse on his day off and get him fired.

 

[volfannbama]

Would be an absolute disaster, but after yesterday, hell....why not.

 

[BeardedVol]

Considering Pruitt's buyout this early in his contract is it possible for Fulmer to demote CJP to a lesser position other than head coach? It's clear now that he isn't and will likely never be actual head coach material so could Fulmer demote him to say linebackers coach and not have to pay the buyout. Let Chaney take over the head coach position and be the boss of the team without paying Pruitt's buyout. If so then I think this would be a good way to go and with Pruitt's super ego could he handle this demotion or be forced to resign in which case no buyout. Just asking.

Doubtful. His contract is for the HC gig, demoting him would most likely be the same as dismissing him without cause in terms of his contract as he would no longer be the head coach.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

It would be destructive to the program to demote, and unfair to whomever took the HC's job. He would get pressure from above and below.