Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[VOLSONLY]

Pruitts fired

 

[SLICKYINC]

 

[tnhunter 10]

Today is the day. Circle back to this post in about 2.5 hours. Bigger than you could imagine. Fire and retirement coming

 

[Batman1948]

Pruitt announced as Bama assistant yet?

If you watched the press conference, Plowman fired Pruitt because he was responsible for the actions of the assistants who were caught cheating. Nothing was tied to Pruitt in the investigation related to him cheating.

 

[UTK]

Kiffin gets a lot out of his players, and he runs a fun offense. I like him. But he's not known for integrity and virtue.

Plowman would be crucified if she brings in Kiffin. When you plant the UT flag on the moral high ground, you have to defend it against scallawags and do-badders. This is not Bama. We're not Second Chance U.

Who cares about public perception. Just win

 

[Voltrapnbama]

Do to Ole Miss what he did to us

I doubt it’s serious. He just got a raise. Without looking I assume his buyout to Ole Miss if he were to leave is massive.

5 million

 

[Rishvol]

If it's kiffin then his buyout needs to be the full contract salary

 

[omghulkhands]

5 million

That’s less than I thought. But it’s a real “fool me once” situation.

Him being willing to leave Ole Miss after one season is just further proof he hasn't changed and can’t be trusted.

 

[Jackcrevol]

And he voluntarily breached the contract by his actions as the HC at the University of Tennessee.

no doubt. i'm just saying, normally in these situations there is usually an, albeit much smaller than 12.5 remaining amount, that is settled upon. 'Win-win'.

 

[White Bread]

Kiffin gets a lot out of his players, and he runs a fun offense. I like him. But he's not known for integrity and virtue.

Plowman would be crucified if she brings in Kiffin. When you plant the UT flag on the moral high ground, you have to defend it against scallawags and do-badders. This is not Bama. We're not Second Chance U.

She wouldn’t be by us, just the talking heads. Which is fine with me, fan base is more important IMO in this situation. We’re the one buying gear, tickets, etc.

 

[engineerVOL]

Haha.

“They didn’t bumble through this haphazardly like we expected, they actually did their homework, the court of public opinion is not on our side, and they didn’t TELL us they were going to fire him before they actually fired him.”

rock. solid. defense.

 

[SpringBokVol]

Today is the day. Circle back to this post in about 2.5 hours. Bigger than you could imagine. Fire and retirement coming

Spot on. Who are you?

 

[Batman1948]

LOL, Auburn fans.

Auburn football fans want Gus Malzahn hired at Tennessee

If they are trying to get his buyout reduced, it will not matter where he coaches. I believe it was mentioned that his buyout from Auburn was 100% guaranteed.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Do to Ole Miss what he did to us

I doubt it’s serious. He just got a raise. Without looking I assume his buyout to Ole Miss if he were to leave is massive.

5 mil

 

[Bigworm87]

Do to Ole Miss what he did to us

I doubt it’s serious. He just got a raise. Without looking I assume his buyout to Ole Miss if he were to leave is massive.

Don't quote me, but im not sure that he's signed his new deal. Also, someone stated $5 million. I'd pay that in a heartbeat.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Eh. USC started in ruins and had sanctions to keep it there during his tenure.

tbh I had to mcgoogle that. Goings ons may have occured during Carroll tenure. Too many moons have passed since i gave a shat.

 

[RikidyBones]

That’s less than I thought. But it’s a real “fool me once” situation.

Him being willing to leave Ole Miss after one season is just further proof he hasn't changed and can’t be trusted.

If kiffin, I'd load his contract with an expensive buyout for him and less than average for us. Make the deal a five year too. Commit to him but make him commit to you just as harshly so other schools don't even think about calling.

 

[Smokey'sHandler]

This past week a report came out highlighting that the biggest thing that came out of the investigation was a paintball game with recruits. I for one would like to get in touch with the company that provided the paintball experience and ask for the Nieds package. For that to get 10 people fired it had to be some intense sh!t!

 

[omghulkhands]

If kiffin, I'd load his contract with an expensive buyout for him and less than average for us. Make the deal a five year too. Commit to him but make him commit to you just as harshly so other schools don't even think about calling.

I think that’s a good strategy, but he has to agree to it.

 

[Dudleys87]

no doubt. i'm just saying, normally in these situations there is usually an, albeit much smaller than 12.5 remaining amount, that is settled upon. 'Win-win'.

Usually that takes leverage. He doesent have any and would just make him look worse.

 

[B EaZy40]

Wasn’t Gilbert leading the search for Hart when we hired ole turtle head Donnie Tyndall?

 

[KPT_VFL]

Like @Bassmaster_Vol said #StopTheSteele






He’s a name we need to keep far away from serious consideration as HC. He would be the most tone deaf hire of all time.

 

[GVol1966]

I don’t think the NCAA problems will be as bad as Low is saying. I bet we worked hand-in-hand every step of the way and got some assurances that we wouldn’t be crushed.

And at some point, the NCAA has to realize that you’re shooting yourself in the foot if you hammer schools that self-report/investigate.

Edit: I agree that a post-season ban next year is likely. Probably self-imposed.

We basically handed it to them. Said look here’s what happened, we’re firing a dozen people over it.
One thing that’s changed recently with the NCAA is they really go after the dirty coaches hardest, and somewhat less on the schools.

 

[knoxswim890]

Kiffin is a good coach, but can’t see it happening. They are going to hire someone who they believe can come in and re-establish the Tennessee way. Not the Alabama way, not the USC West way. Imho this points to Chadwell.

Someone a few days ago mentioned one of the vetted head coaches was fine w Steele as DC. We know coaches have been vetted, AV said as much. New AD can select the reigning national coach of the year that is also a Tennessee boy and has no personal ties to NCAA issues? Seems more than a plausible option.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Usually that takes leverage. He doesent have any and would just make him look worse.

Someone on here the other day stated there've been few coaches fired with cause, and referenced Pearl. That even he was given a portion of his buyout, with a SC.