‘We could’ve been legends there.’ Clemson offensive stars grew up fans of SEC school

[johnfnkelly]

‘We could’ve been legends there.’ Clemson offensive stars grew up fans of SEC school

 

[UTwild82]

I try not to think about what might have been cause that was then and we have taken diffrent roads

 

[ClockworkOrange]

Dang, talk about making a strong man weep....time to start making it impossible for players who dream of wearing the Big Orange to ever turn us down again.

 

[Elhanan]

It’s sad they couldn't play here for whatever reason (probably our awful coaches at the time).But it’s time to look ahead.

The last decade was tough but it’s over now. It’s spring time for Vol Nation and we’re about to break out over the next several seasons. So long as we keep investing in future talent, building relationships, and growing the program the way Phil and Pruitt are we’re gonna be a force again.

Keep your head up and get ready for Tennessee teams that make everyone remember what it’s like lining up against the Big Orange.

Go Vols!

 

[ETSU VOL]

‘We could’ve been legends there.’ Clemson offensive stars grew up fans of SEC school

It all started with Kiffin and Tajh Boyd. We have had the wrong coach in place each time when we have had recruits who grew up as fans. This was our loss and Clemson’s gain. Now we are starting to lay the foundation and change the toxic culture we have had since the Dooley era if not before.

 

[BigDave]

And this is one of many reasons Buch Jones will not coach in the Power 5 for a long time . . . . Thank goodness, I wouldn't wish Butch Jones on any team except for Albubba and Floiduah.

GBO

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Too bad we BUTCHered the Football program with Dooley and Jones hires! Not to mention the Fulmer firing.

 

[LittleVol]

Good publicity for the Vols.

Yeah it sucks those guys didn't come here.
No other way about it. Ettiene. Higgins. And Lawrence are all 1st round players.

Still, you really have to like what Pruitt is doing.
He's bringing very good recruiting classes.
He's getting key transfers.
He's developing players.

 

[give_him 6]

Definitely some correlation between the downfall of our football program and the rise of Clemson.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Too bad we BUTCHered the Football program with Dooley and Jones hires! Not to mention the Fulmer firing.

It's more on the head of the AD for being cheap and derelict in their duty.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Definitely some correlation between the downfall of our football program and the rise of Clemson.

Well if that's the case, they should be at the apex of the roller coaster ride and heading down as we are rising again. lol

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

It's more on the head of the AD for being cheap and derelict in their duty.

Speaking of AD and $$: have we given CJP a raise this offseason? I think he's due for a significant bump.

 

[GAVol]

Speaking of AD and $$: have we given CJP a raise this offseason? I think he's due for a significant bump.

I’m sure that’s coming. With the Kiffin and Leach contracts, Pruitt’s deal is now near the bottom of the SEC. We won’t get away with that for long.

 

[De La Cloobs]

Freakin Butch

 

[TAF]

Thanks for being fans boys, shame it didn’t work out for you here.

But, I care about what’s happening NEXT!




”PUT ON MORE STEAM!!!”

 

[LittleVol]

#ButchGetsIT

BXB

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Speaking of AD and $$: have we given CJP a raise this offseason? I think he's due for a significant bump.

Not yet to my knowledge but that will surely change soon. The bowl bonus is probably already done. The salary and staff increases and maybe a general budget increase will likely follow. Probably waiting to see who stays and who bolts. Frankly, I'm not in the know so am assuming.

 

[VolforFootball]

Thanks for being fans boys, shame it didn’t work out for you here.

But, I care about what’s happening NEXT!




”PUT ON MORE STEAM!!!”

I’m officially fired up. Put me in coach!!!!!

 

[njvols]

‘We could’ve been legends there.’ Clemson offensive stars grew up fans of SEC school

NEWMAN!!!! ...I mean BUTCH!!!!

 

[Proud Army Wife]

It's a crying shame. Can't say that I blame them. Imagine growing up a fan and then not be given the attention of your dream school. Disappointing to say the least.
Luckily this staff is changing that. They recruited the current vol fan recruits hard. The culture is changing and you can see it with how these boys had no quit on the field. I'm excited to watch this team grow.

 

[njvols]

It all started with Kiffin and Tajh Boyd. We have had the wrong coach in place each time when we have had recruits who grew up as fans. This was our loss and Clemson’s gain. Now we are starting to lay the foundation and change the toxic culture we have had since the Dooley era if not before.

Yes, along with OL losses...and I had HOPES that JG was going to be that Taj Boyd type of player for us. In theory I guess he still can.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Lol. I bet some are reading this and think, man if we could have gotten these guys we would be like Clemson.

 

[Wezcoast]

To me , we were sputtering at times before this , but the day when we lost a cylinder was the loss to Clemson in the PB . That signaled a significant downturn imo. At the time it was absurd. Probably the spark that lit the flames of their rise.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

‘We could’ve been legends there.’ Clemson offensive stars grew up fans of SEC school

Butch Jones needs his ass whipped...

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Lol. I bet some are reading this and think, man if we could have gotten these guys we would be like Clemson.

We were Clemson, essentially. We lost a stronghold on the SC pipeline and that first helped Spurrier at USCe and then Clemson once Dabo got there.