Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[TNDCVol]

It’s always darkest before the light.

 

[BruinVol]

Most interesting part of Hudson Wolf decommitment...he said coaches the last two years and most recently Coach Fulmer. Says to me Fulmer was trying to help JP hold on to this class.

More sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong

 

[BAJAvol]

If we were to terminate Pruitt, our job would be the best job open in the country right now. How many times have we been able to say that? I think a move needs to be made in order to save the '22 class.

 

[VolNRaleighNC]

Most interesting part of Hudson Wolf decommitment...he said coaches the last two years and most recently Coach Fulmer. Says to me Fulmer was trying to help JP hold on to this class.

My guess is Fulmer has micro managed this situation from the get go. Hand holding too much because he new Pruitt couldn’t do it and trying every which way for him (Fulmer) to look like he succeeded. The shimmer finally wore off the turd.

 

[volsfan_17]

All money comes with strings. Strings are the reasons those folks have money.

You're right, I should have specified better, it's been mentioned that Haslam's money comes with strings in regards to personnel decisions. I'm curious what other avenues for money with 'strings' looks like. Is it slapping someone's name on something in the facility? Is it full academic scholarships for a lifetime of grandchildren? Is there any available monies that wouldn't carry the weight of getting to choose who the replacement coach would be?

 

[rekinhavoc]

That’s the Christmas spirit

Pruitt after getting his new staff:
"And while your at it Phil get yourself something really nice!"

 

[BAJAvol]

I just realized Dan Mullen is cousin Eddie

 

[LA Vol]

When the "string" attached is them wanting to pick the next coach it becomes complicated.

You've just jumped from fact to speculation.

 

[jdavis675]

He could access the funding, which at this level, almost always comes with strings or obligations of some sort.

If it was about the money, Pruitt would not have been allowed to blow 1.5 mill on Brumbaugh.

 

[UT = Checkmate]

So off topic, is anyone nervous about the rapidly produced and cleared Covid vaccines?
I may have the opportunity to get it early... I don’t really want to become a zombie though.

Ditto, i may be able to get Pfizer one. What are you thinking?

 

[Weezer]

If we were to terminate Pruitt, our job would be the best job open in the country right now. How many times have we been able to say that? I think a move needs to be made in order to save the '22 class.

Unfortunately that doesn't equate to massive interest.

 

[bigorangecrush89]

Unfortunately that doesn't equate to massive interest.

You only need one good coach to be interested...

 

[BruinVol]

If it was about the money, Pruitt would not have been allowed to blow 1.5 mill on Brumbaugh.

He didn’t blow they much. Only one years salary was blown

 

[BAJAvol]

Unfortunately that doesn't equate to massive interest.

That's very true. But I can name 5 guys right now that we could potentially pull off and would be a solid upgrade.

 

[JoeyVols32]

It’s always darkest before the light.

Well at this rate, we won't see the light for another 10 years at least.

 

[MrVolton]

I just stated the facts of the situation. There are many ways to source money-- and all come with strings or obligations. If you don't have the money in reserve to fund something, you have to raise it, borrow it or have it gifted. Technically, I guess you could steal it, but let's go with the other three.

Crowd fund it with the only stipulation that we’ve got to hire a winner.

 

[BAJAvol]

He didn’t blow they much. Only one years salary was blown

Not necessarily. A financial analysis of this would involve his buyout + the buyout of the person you hire + the salary difference.

 

[Volator]

Bruce Springsteen is his boss and his daddy.

Cannot stand his politics but his shows were amazing in the 70’s-90’s. Haven’t seen him since early 2000’s.

 

[Kingston Vol]

He could access the funding, which at this level, almost always comes with strings or obligations of some sort.

Which isn't an unreasonable request.

If I'm going to write you a check for $20M, I want my say.

 

[letsgoUT29]

Optimistic Tennessee Fan:

2010- Dooley was endorsed by Saban and his recruiting coordinator. He will recruit as well as Kiffin and he’s a southern boy that uses the word britches.

2011- Tyler Bray and these receivers are going to dominate the league. Florida doesn’t have a chance.

2012- Glad we hired Sunseri over Steele. Sunseri came from Alabama, he’s gotta be good.

2013- Butch Jones has won everywhere and he is proving to be an elite recruiter.

2014- This freshman class is going to be great. Dooley didn’t leave Butch anything.

2015- This team is going to win the East. We are back!

2016- We are going to easily win the East and could beat Bama. Shoop is going to dominate.Feels good to be elite again.

2017- JG is faster than Dobbs, can’t wait to see what this kid can do.

2018- Finally a real football coach and not a used car salesman. Unfortunately Butch left the cupboard bare.

2019- Chaney is going to take this offense to new heights.

2020. Decade of the Vols. We are going to run the ball down everyone’s throat and we will never have to worry about Defense with Pruitt.

2021- we just need to replace our OC, DC, OLine, Qb, D-line and linebacker coach. Even for an optimist 2021 looks pretty bleek.

 

[BruinVol]

Not necessarily. A financial analysis of this would involve his buyout + the buyout of the person you hire + the salary difference.

Wouldn’t his buyout just be paying his salary for 2 years ?

 

[peaygolf]

Gotta win the games you play. If tOSU does, they DESERVE it over a one loss Notre Dame and DEFINITELY over a two loss Clemson.

You know how much i respect and like you.................but no.... when it comes to the Buckeyes.
Sorry.

 

[Sugaray13]

Larry

"Ergen won't pony up money from what I hear. Haslam might, as long as he gets lots of influence on potential hires.. Haslams have always been willing, others not so much..

But someone said University has money to lend the AD. Not sure if that means money to help with losses or money to help with buyouts or both.."

If Ergen won't help, I will show him by switching from Dish to Direct TV.

 

[TrippieRedd]

For QB transfers, I hope we go after Milton, Josh Jackson, Plumlee, hell Frost said Luke McCaffrey is their future, maybe we can try him and lastly I’d look at that Temple grad transfer.

 

[Blake25p]

Truth