Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[BAJAvol]

So how does this work if I have already placed a bet on Fan Duel?

 

[MoCo_Vol]

But, what did the offense look like before Pruitt's alleged involvement? Wouldn't we be mad if the offense sucked but the head coach didn't try to interject somehow?

I think Pruitt's appointments following the initial staff have been poor, sadly. And it has not been due to lack of money to throw at the problem.

Offense looked good against South Carolina & Missouri, 6 TDs and over 800 yards combined in those 2 games. Since we've only scored 2 TDs and 1100 yards in the last 4 games since. Not sure though, something changed for that Georgia game and the passing game now is completely different. Not sure if it's Tee, JG, Chaney, Pruitt or a mixture of all of them. I just get the vibe that he's gotten more involved and that's why that side of the ball looks less explosive.

Last season 63 plays 366 ypg and 24.2 PPG
This season 67 plays 319 ypg and 20.7 PPG

 

[butchna]

Nobody gets a “throw away year” there are a hundred other teams playing hard just like it’s a normal season. That’s ridiculous on Pruitts part.

Posters on this board were proclaiming this an “asterisk season”. Knew that wouldn’t hold up with the fans and stated such. Never imagined it would even come into play for this program this season.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

So how does this work if I have already placed a bet on Fan Duel?

you'll get a refund

 

[jakez4ut]

Not sure what can be done on defense when you whiff on every pass rusher you target in recruiting.

yup. eboigbe....ojulari...the kid that went to Miami....among others....i think Baron is the only one that really stuck??? Roman Harrison i still think winds up being a very good player.....

 

[Devo182]

Well then...nm

 

[SLICKYINC]

Is JJP Still on his leave of absence?

 

[UTK]

I was venting as well, homie. And I agree with everything you said in this post. I’m not defending the man. I’m still not sure where a lot are getting that I’m trying to carry water for the man. I’m pissed the f*** off like the rest of you. I was referring to those that are attacking his character was really what I meant.

Hey it's all good, vent how you need to! Lol I mean personal attacks are always stupid, but I can also understand to a degree. Dude needs to show some kind emotion instead of being this souless excuse machine. What happened to the Pruitt that was tearing up after the 2018 UGA game? I think fans just wanna see that he cares, right now it's hard to feel that way. Especially with quotes coming out that he doesn't care if he's fired. That's embarrassing, and maybe that's not true, but Hubbs is a very trusted individual and source.

 

[LynxVol]

VQ pod sounds like Pruitt has lost the team. It is definitely time to make a change. We’re going to see a mass exodus if we don’t come new transfer rule. And it will be our most talented players transferring out not the interns left overs

Not sure on timing. However, the VQ guys did sound concerned about the potential new transfer rule, didn't they? Lack of playing time for some of the younger players has been a common theme with the VQ guys for at least a couple weeks now. Apparently, it is a known fact that some of those players are more talented and have something to offer, but they are not getting a chance to play. Players like Slaughter, Wideman, Callaway, Holiday, and Joseph are consistently mentioned.

 

[jakez4ut]

Pass rush isn't the main problem. Bennett and Johnson have played above their rankings. Secondary is the problem, and a LB spot is probably another one.

it's all relative. i wouldn't call either of htem difference makers at that position. that they've out performed their ranking or whatever is nice, but if we had gotten some of hte elite talent we really targeted, both of those guys are rotational players, good ones i'd add, but neither are relied upon to be "the guy"....

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

So how does this work if I have already placed a bet on Fan Duel?

You will get your Monday back.

 

[jakez4ut]

Is JJP Still on his leave of absence?

lol..yeah.

 

[scvolfan7]

This is going to sound crazy - but if USCj fires Muschamp & Co I could definitely see Pruitt hiring Muschamp and Bobo. They're friends, Friend and Bobo were together at Colorado State, Muschamp's nephew is already on staff at UT.

This idea is not my own - Dan Harrelson published an article that mentioned it on VolsWire.

Love hiring SC’s rejects

 

[jakez4ut]

Not sure on timing. However, the VQ guys did sound concerned about the potential new transfer rule, didn't they? Lack of playing time for some of the younger players has been a common theme with the VQ guys for at least a couple weeks now. Apparently, it is a known fact that some of those players are more talented and have something to offer, but they are not getting a chance to play. Players like Slaughter, Wideman, Callaway, Holiday, and Joseph are consistently mentioned.

i think they concede Slaughter isn't necessarily fast enough yet for what they want, but he did start the first game, and has vanished since.

and nothing from Keyshawn Lawrence? Omari Thomas? Eason? McDonnald? other one of htat group who's name escapes me right now?

i dont' expect any of those kids to be world beaters at the moment, but i don't see the point in not playing a lot of these kids at this point. we most certainly should be in develomental mode now....jmo.

 

[itsme]

I tend to think this is just what we are. And it makes me sad.

I disagree, this is not who we "just are", every team has ups and downs. Those from the 80's, 90's & early 2000's were just spoiled with those teams. We just have to find the right guy to get us back on the winning side of things. Bama experienced it between Stallings and Saban. We will be back and everyone will remember and appreciate who we truly are.

 

[UTSuave’]

i think they concede Slaughter isn't necessarily fast enough yet for what they want, but he did start the first game, and has vanished since.

and nothing from Keyshawn Lawrence? Omari Thomas? Eason? McDonnald? other one of htat group who's name escapes me right now?

i dont' expect any of those kids to be world beaters at the moment, but i don't see the point in not playing a lot of these kids at this point. we most certainly should be in develomental mode now....jmo.

They were bragging on Eason and mcdonnald a couple of weeks ago...now nothing!,..ver strange lol I don’t even think practice is fun for them but apparently that’s where it matters most.

 

[jakez4ut]

Love hiring SC’s rejects

i think Muschamp is pruitt, pruitt is muschamp. great defensive coordinators. i think Bobo is meh....but there's guys on that staff that i think woujld be good fits here.

not tracy rocker though. not him. lol.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

This is going to sound crazy - but if USCj fires Muschamp & Co I could definitely see Pruitt hiring Muschamp and Bobo. They're friends, Friend and Bobo were together at Colorado State, Muschamp's nephew is already on staff at UT.

This idea is not my own - Dan Harrelson published an article that mentioned it on VolsWire.

And as crazy as that would be, it might actually be a brilliant hire. Muschamp is an elite DC. Bobo may not be a better OC than Chaney, but Pruitt would probably trust him more and Bobo/Friend already know how to work together.

 

[jakez4ut]

They were bragging on Eason and mcdonnald a couple of weeks ago...now nothing!,..ver strange lol I don’t even think practice is fun for them but apparently that’s where it matters most.

i don't even have an issue with that...practice is important. but put them under the lights some and see what they do. put it on film. give them something to work on against somebody other than the team mates they practice against every day....

4 weeks ago, the season is still wide open, opportunities were still available.

well, we're full on salvage mode now, and i don't think this season is salvagable. but the next two years are.

so that's what i'd be working toward.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

An extra week of practice couldn't hurt. But it also probably means no more Bailey and JG will be back for Auburn

 

[rjd970]

Florida fired a coach halfway through his third year after he won the East in each of his first two seasons. They had a coach they wanted and they went out and got him and now they are title contenders. Tennessee, however, sits on their hands hoping things will work out.

This. We either want to win or we don't.

Hugh Freeze.

Get. It. Done.

 

[SLICKYINC]

Speaking of Eason, French and McDonald. They almost all went to Arkansas until French was accused of stealing something on the visit. That was under the previous coach though. That transfer rule is gonna bite us..

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Pass rush isn't the main problem. Bennett and Johnson have played above their rankings. Secondary is the problem, and a LB spot is probably another one.

Yep the secondary where Pruitt & Ansley both are supposed to be "masterminds" granted we've had some injuries, losing Taylor and not having Sham/Bryce at full health yet. But I thought we've recruited well there so it's been a disappointing showing this year.

 

[VolGee4]

it's all relative. i wouldn't call either of htem difference makers at that position. that they've out performed their ranking or whatever is nice, but if we had gotten some of hte elite talent we really targeted, both of those guys are rotational players, good ones i'd add, but neither are relied upon to be "the guy"....

Sure, but if you want to diagnose the defensive issues, pass rush wouldn't be at the top for me. If we could defend a slant, that would help. Pass rush doesn't matter when the ball is thrown 2 seconds after the snap.

Had 4 sacks against Arkansas. While they ran for 198 (40 by a WR), the killer plays were in the secondary. Two 50+ yard plays. How many dropped INT's?

It can all get better, but those are two players that have actually developed.

 

[BJWeeks]

VQ pod sounds like Pruitt has lost the team. It is definitely time to make a change. We’re going to see a mass exodus if we don’t come new transfer rule. And it will be our most talented players transferring out not the interns left overs

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