Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[Newman]

Elliott definitely would not be my first choice but would be in the top 5. Elite offensive mind.

 

[BucVol98]

i would LOVE a elliot hire. Clemson playcaller for years, knows how a successful program is run, and Clemson has fantastic culture. He also has a degree in industrial engineering, and isn't a f@#$ing idiot like our former head coach

Moronic statement at best, hiring a coordinator 3 years ago is what got us here

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It is interesting though that we aren't really hearing anything about any black candidates. There weren't really any black candidates discussed for South Carolina, Auburn, Texas, etc. either. Next season will likely be the first season in a long time in which there isn't a single black head coach in the SEC.

I mean if there was a sitting HC that was realistic that also happened to be black I’m sure Danny White would consider him. But this isn’t and doesn’t need to be about race. Bienemy? No thanks. Too risky. Caldwell? No thanks. Too old. Shaw? No thanks. He sucks.

What black coach are you even interested in? We need experience in head coaching.

 

[volfan4lyfe]

I am sure David Shaw is one hell of a football coach, but I just can't see too many people being excited about him. I know I wouldn't be.

Didn't he run 3 to 4 TE sets with a QB and McCaffrey/Love for a couple years? I'm sure it was successful because both of those guys are pretty unique talents, but if we want a fun and exciting offensive coach, I don't think he's the guy.

 

[Ron Swanson]

It is interesting though that we aren't really hearing anything about any black candidates. There weren't really any black candidates discussed for South Carolina, Auburn, Texas, etc. either. Next season will likely be the first season in a long time in which there isn't a single black head coach in the SEC.

I don’t think race has anything to do with UT’s next hire. It needs to be a proven winner. A current HC. If that guy is black, great!

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

I don’t know why everyone is getting so caught up in all this. Speculation is pointless at this juncture. Keep your expectations extremely low because it’s likely going to be the same old song and dance: Haslam stooge AD, milquetoast coach, fans unhappy blah blah blah.

If it’s not and we crush the hires then that’ll be encouraging and I’ll be excited again.

Likes given for no other reason than just great screen name. The Hawaiian Hammer!!

 

[TheTimeIsNow]

I remember when Kiffin left. I was furious but I also realized it was his dream job and I would do the same thing. I also believe he truly regrets that decision to this day. He is a damn good X's and O'x coach. Is he a good person? I have no idea.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Elliott definitely would not be my first choice but would be in the top 5. Elite offensive mind.

I'd be pissed.

 

[Bigworm87]

I dont think that it was that he wasn't good enough. He had only been the OC for 3 seasons at the time, and now has another 3 years under his belt. He has been in the playoff all 6 seasons as OC and has killed it in Atlanta and Florida for Clemson. He can also sell that he has had two 1st rd QBs and maybe a 3rd coming up in Uiagalelei.

So he was good with the best QB prospect in the last 10 years at a top 2 school with elite talent all around him. No.... Remember the last guy we just fired because he was a GREAT coordinator at an elite school with elite talent? Yeah, not going to sell that to anyone.

 

[Orange Studs]

Didn't Elliot already turn down an NFL job to stay at Clemson?

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

The HC is going to be someone none of yall have mentioned and I'm all for it

Every coach is the USA has been mentioned.

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

I don’t think race has anything to do with UT’s next hire. It needs to be a proven winner. A current HC. If that guy is black, great!

Oh, I agree. In the NFL they have the Rooney Rule where they have to interview minority candidates. Something like that in the SEC would be a good idea imo.

 

[AnchorDown27]

Good morning. I'm just here to read about Lane.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Didn't Elliot already turn down an NFL job to stay at Clemson?

NFL OC job I believe, yes.

 

[Newman]

Didn't Elliot already turn down an NFL job to stay at Clemson?

Yup. Declined an interview for the OC for the Dolphins

 

[Ace]

Someone started a Bobby Petrino thread in the FF. Asked if anyone thought if White would go after him because he has won everywhere he has coached. You can’t make this up

 

[volswillrise12]

Ya’ll going to be sad when it’s neither Kiffin nor Freeze. White is not hiring rule breakers from the past to the program.

 

[jpope9]

Someone started a Bobby Petrino thread in the FF. Asked if anyone thought if White would go after him because he has won everywhere he has coached. You can’t make this up

some people should lose their posting rights over there....

 

[mkil5]

Oh, I agree. In the NFL they have the Rooney Rule where they have to interview minority candidates. Something like that in the SEC would be a good idea imo.

Nope

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Someone started a Bobby Petrino thread in the FF. Asked if anyone thought if White would go after him because he has won everywhere he has coached. You can’t make this up

I’d steer clear of the cesspool that is the FF. It will make your life better.

 

[Okboomer]

It appears White has a history of getting good up and coming coaches. Most of the names I’m seeing shared here are fairly established coaches. but I’m honestly excited to see who he decides to go with since UT is more or a premiere program than his last few universities.
Would he go to Division 2 for a coach or just P5. I would like Lincoln Riley but think it’s a long shot.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Ya’ll going to be sad when it’s neither Kiffin nor Freeze. White is not hiring rule breakers from the past to the program.

That's fine if he's got someone with comparable talent

 

[DustyRockSolid]

Good morning. I'm just here to read about Lane.

Me too. Lane is precious to me.

 

[jbuchanan]

Any news from the VQ insiders this morning?

 

[Bigworm87]

It is interesting though that we aren't really hearing anything about any black candidates. There weren't really any black candidates discussed for South Carolina, Auburn, Texas, etc. either. Next season will likely be the first season in a long time in which there isn't a single black head coach in the SEC.

I would take any coach, any color, any gender if they've proved themselves to be the head coach. I dont care.

With that said, we've all dealt with political jargon for the past year, non stop. Can we PLEASE refrain from trying to make anything about race or political affiliation in here? A lot of us come here for an escape.