Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[VOLUNTEERSZN]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

Define “turn it around”

Win 7 or 8 games?? Absolutely

Win the East?? Hell no

I don’t think they’ll go completely in the tank and finish 4-8, 3-9 like some on here (edit: most on here)

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I think he can go 7-5 maybe 8-4

Lol

 

[Jackcrevol]

Do you really believe in Santa?

i do, bc for my kids it's me.

but pruitt is done

 

[jakez4ut]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

Any chance?
Sure.

Likely chance...ehhh.

 

[engineerVOL]

Very interesting Cat.

I remember reading some about data storage centers for a business IT class. I wonder why more aren't underground, specially for critical business, govt, and civic infrastructure.

Is it normal to have an important data center sitting exposed like that? Maybe that's a risk many still don't consider. There is espionage (corporate and foreign) but who expects something as blatant and public as this?

I’m sure I’m behind here. The outage map is nuts. My company in Louisville just advised of us intranet outages. I can’t wrap my head around the report gunshots beforehand. I personally did not hear any from the recordings Ive listened to/watched

 

[SoilVol]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

Only one thing makes me think it's possible: players haven't totally jumped ship yet, and by all accounts still believe in him and want to play for him.

If Fulmer let's him wipe his own *ss/gets ousted, and the players buy in through spring and summer... they may play and coach with nothing to lose and turn it around.
I'm not saying I think that's going to happen, but that's the only way I think it CAN happen.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I’m sure I’m behind here. Have not identified further. The outage map is nuts. My company in Louisville just advised of us intranet outages.


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This is insane and scary that that much of their network can be put out just like that.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

I believe there is a small chance. But he'd have to completely get away from his character to do it. He'd have to let Chaney actually have full reign of the offense and Bailey or Salter would have to be the next big thing at QB. That and if the defense can develop a pass rush among other things, he might could pull it off. But I ain't betting on it.

 

[drvenner]

I’ve told everyone if you’re looking for hope then that’s AtlantaVol but if you want the painful truth then I’m the guy.
I’m hoping to be wrong if that helps at all.

Uh, there's plenty of people who claim to be delivering the painful truth.

 

[InVOLuntary]

With Christmas finishing up and hopefully a better year ahead of us, here are some wishes for some of our favorite VN posters:

@SweetasSoda-breaking recruiting news while she is off
@SmokinBob-more RV adventures that always lead to a UT game
@OrangeBlooded-a healthy new grandbaby
@UTProf-an improved UT administration
@Big Gucci Sosa-a better internet connection so he can deliver his "he gone" predictions in record time
@Weezer-mucho wisdom to share as our Dalai Lama
@Kingston Vol-a better list of coaching candidates
@jackcrevol @KPT_VFL @Tri-CitiesVol @m1al and my other Tri-Cities peeps-love and peace in no better place to live
@Catbone-a sunny disposition and outlook on life
@nicksjuzunk-a dollar for every time someone asks for fitness advice and a chain of east TN Waffle Houses
@drvenner-a QB other than JG, any QB!
@Bassmaster_Vol-a lifetime pass to the Chris Weinke hall of fame
@butchna-more trolls to knee cap
@TrippieRedd and @The Dog-6.5 marijuanas
@coskramer-many many TWSS opportunities and primo GIF delivery
@Atlanta VOL @MetalVolunteer @LAVol @skeeter33418-more drive by info with less cryptic clues
@Ron Swanson-a return to the days of bringing us the optimistic view on recruiting
@Devo182-more of Mr Rogers and his finger laying down solid analysis
@UTK-boat load of patience
@engineerVOL-healing for Drew and his family
@Ulysees E. McGill-peace in every facet of his life and more sweet pic opportunities out west
@OGbabyaviVol-more horses' rears
@HankHill-more over analysis, jk
@StoVol- a Waffle House knife fight title belt
@Smyrna ATL Vol-a new head coach, any new head coach!
@VolsDoc81TX-0 Covid exposure
@BruinVol-better hot takes
@InVOLuntary-14 gun cabinets
@BigOrangeTrain and @ABINGDON VOL FAN-someone that will argue with them about everything they want to argue about
@GojiraVol17-healthy new baby and continued positivity

And to all of the rest of us Vol Nation fanatics, a happy and healthy New Year with a Final Four, and a much better football team to get excited about. God Bless and Go Big Orange!

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

Optimistic that with a normal offseason, competent QB okay, hopefully an OL coach that gets the guys to play to their potential, and a deep RB room that we’ll turn it around.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Only one thing makes me think it's possible: players haven't totally jumped ship yet, and by all accounts still believe in him and want to play for him.

If Fulmer let's him wipe his own *ss/gets ousted, and the players buy in through spring and summer... they may play and coach with nothing to lose and turn it around.
I'm not saying I think that's going to happen, but that's the only way I think it CAN happen.

He needs the QB to be a difference maker for him to have any shot

 

[KnoxLandcruiser]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

He got that mask thing figured out pretty quick after the fine, so yeah, I’m thinking we’re really getting close now to some competitive football.

 

[drvenner]

I hate auto correct. Tri not tribe.

Those who can, do. Those who cannot, tribe.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Optimistic that with a normal offseason, competent QB okay, hopefully an OL coach that gets the guys to play to their potential, and a deep RB room that we’ll turn it around.

I believe it’s possible the defense takes a major leap with a full offseason. Offense still a problem. I don’t trust Chaney and he needs a QB to really elevate the offense. That RB room is about to be much better tho

 

[snowvols]

No,

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

No, I think the wheels fall off early after losing to Pitt. Probably gone half way into season and an interim finishes it out.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I believe it’s possible the defense takes a major leap with a full offseason. Offen did still a problem. I don’t trust Chaney and he needs a QB to really legate the offense. That RBroom is about to be much better tho

Chaney sucks. He can take his 1980’s offense elsewhere. But whatever

 

[drvenner]

The auto correct "tribe cities" threw me off. I was a TrailBlazer!

My wife was a Pioneer.

 

[engineerVOL]

So, uh, does anyone on here believe Pruitt has any chance whatsoever of turning this around next year?

He’s got talent to beat everybody but the big 3. But any coach that can fog up a mirror at Tennessee should be able to say that. And the guys play hard and love him. I have no faith in Chaney though. Something’s gotta give over on that side of the ball.

 

[millst987]

Fulmer might end up getting fired too for being a DA
He should’ve gotten out ahead of this

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I believe it’s possible the defense takes a major leap with a full offseason. Offen did still a problem. I don’t trust Chaney and he needs a QB to really legate the offense. That RBroom is about to be much better tho

I think Chaney is fine. Not great but certainly not the problem.

Him and Pruitt just ain’t a good fit.

Pruitt has no business making the decisions at QB. He’s been terrible at it.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

He needs the QB to be a difference maker for him to have any shot

Its definitely the key. It is the main reason Pruitt is where he is right now. I think its too late, but if Bailey or Salter turn out to be really good, he has a shot. You can't win big time football anymore without a great QB.

 

[engineerVOL]

This is insane and scary that that much of their network can be put out just like that.

Yea, the word is the backup generators are supplied with natural gas so they had to shut that off to get things under control. Explains the 5-hr lag time for services to shut off... “delayed knee jerk” reaction... personally feels like a dry run. I don’t know.

 

[MrVolton]

I think he can go 7-5 maybe 8-4

It’s possible, unfortunately, it’s just as likely that he goes 5-7 or 4-8. My biggest fear is that he does just enough to get another year to run it further into the ground.

 

[drvenner]

Sorry that was meant for Garth.

My quote stands.