Ainge going off on Kiffin

[KBVol]

yeah, and the dirty little secret, is the reason we were so mad he left...is because we saw what it could look like.

don't forget that. it's not like this was a guy run out of town. we were mad because we wanted him. and we saw it. in year one. and never got to see it come to fruition.

No, that ain’t the reason Jake. He pissed all over Tennessee’s tradition and culture and tried to make it USC East. Then, in the dark of night like a coward, he bolted town a couple weeks before national signing day. Then, he had Oregeron and his other minions try and poach players from our recruiting class and roster. He had ZERO respect for Tennessee, no regard for our program, fans and city.....but now, because the guy can coach the hell out of an offense, people wanna forget all that and invite that snake back here? You kidding me?

Have some pride people.

 

[Knox-a-rue]

I have been a big Kiffin basher for a long time. I'm even open for his return. Would rather see Tee get the job though. That's a no brainer.

I agree. I have always been a Kiffin basher. But I'm at that point...

And yet, not good enough to OC at Bama, but good enough to HC at Tennessee. Quesionable. But after the Schiano incident, I'm ok with almost anyone who hasnt covered up rape.

 

[jakez4ut]

Moral victories are for the Commodores bro.

I've never in my life seen a group of people collectively go from zero to full retard in such a short period of time.

they're 3-2 against us in the last 5 years, and have a current 2 game streak against us.

just sayin'.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I agree. I have always been a Kiffin basher. But I'm at that point...

And yet, not good enough to OC at Bama, but good enough to HC at Tennessee. Quesionable. But after the Schiano incident, I'm ok with almost anyone who hasnt covered up rape.

What do you mean “not good enough to OC at Alabama”?

 

[Septic]

Same here. It's unbelievable how immature LK is even to this day. To be utterly shafted by him once, trolled by him, and watch him fail as a HC 3 times, it amazes me that fans want him.

Failing so bad his team plays in the conference championship this weekend. Face it he isnt the same guy that left us.

Dude, it's C-USA, he's never sniffed a conference championship in a P5 school.

FAU got beat by Buffalo this year.

Buffalo.

 

[#1ManningFan]

Bye Felicia

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Kiffin's name was brought up at the Knoxville QB Club yesterday. Hyams asked how many people in the room wanted Kiffin. Less than 5 people raised their hands and they quickly put them down.

The old folks and old money understand loyalty and Kiffin has none. He is not the answer.

Are those the same ones that scream at everyone to sit down at Neyland?

 

[Backwards K]

i think it's been pretty well documented that we've contacted, in some way shape or form, the following candidates:
Kelly
Gruden
Petersen
Mullen
Frost
Schiano
Cutcliffe
Brohm

now add Gundy to the list.

take it however you want, but those are the guys we've contacted, and we're still searching. how far that contact got, not sure, i'm sure most didn't get past the "gauge interest" phase. which should tell you something as well.

Yeah, and if you keep lowballing or act disinterested to all of those candidates above, you will eventually get turned down to the point, you can give the job to the guy you and your favorite booster had picked out all along. The fans ruined that little charade, tho

 

[cherokeechief]

On the next episode of Day's of Our Lives...

"Caroline! Take him back? Really?"

"Yes, Kate. I am."

"He left you for his 'dream woman'. Remember?"

"I know. I'll never be able to get anyone better though, Kate. Not in my situation. Not at my age."

 

[zydane47]

Same here. It's unbelievable how immature LK is even to this day. To be utterly shafted by him once, trolled by him, and watch him fail as a HC 3 times, it amazes me that fans want him.

Dude, it's C-USA, he's never sniffed a conference championship in a P5 school.

FAU got beat by Buffalo this year.

Buffalo.

Ah yes but you're the guy that thinks UT should hire Bill Clark from UAB

 

[jakez4ut]

No, that ain’t the reason Jake. He pissed all over Tennessee’s tradition and culture and tried to make it USC East. Then, in the dark of night like a coward, he bolted town a couple weeks before national signing day. Then, he had Oregeron and his other minions try and poach players from our recruiting class and roster. He had ZERO respect for Tennessee, no regard for our program, fans and city.....but now, because the guy can coach the hell out of an offense, people wanna forget all that and invite that snake back here? You kidding me?

Have some pride people.

i get that, and i don't disagree with it.

i'm just not going to hold on to it. if 2009 hadn't happened, he'd be at the top of most lists here.

it did, so i get it.

i'm not trying to change your mind KB. but i'm done with pride getting in the way of making what could be a good decision. i know there's baggage and risk.

 

[LSU-SIU]

Failing so bad his team plays in the conference championship this weekend. Face it he isnt the same guy that left us.

He's exactly the same guy. Haha.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Amazing you guys are choosing to bang on a guy that played for us and was a pretty good QB over a guy that bolted Tennessee after 11 months and created a dumpster of a roster in his wake. Unreal

Yep. Fade and I hardly agree but he is right here. Some of you all need to take a step back from the HC search.

 

[jakez4ut]

Yeah, and if you keep lowballing or act disinterested to all of those candidates above, you will eventually get turned down to the point, you can give the job to the guy you and your favorite booster had picked out all along. The fans ruined that little charade, tho

oh,i agree with this. my only point is we are where we are....again.

we just keep taking gut punches. and then wonder why????:blink:

 

[Unimane]

The Kiffin bashing is stupid, as are criticisms about his character and NCAA issues, not to mention him running away "like a coward" in the middle of the night. None of that crap is either true or holds any weight. He's coached at a number of schools, tell me what NCAA problems he's caused? Basically, none. What are his character issues? He runs his mouth? Don't care. He ran away in the middle of the night? No, his dream job, which we knew all along, came calling and he went, simple.

Unfortunately, he won't be coach. The foolish blue bloods don't want someone with the type of verve kids like and Kiffin has. The foolish fans who cried over him leaving and wrongly blame him for all our problems will refuse to swallow their pride for the betterment of the program. We'll get a safe, mediocre to above average coach and do this all over again in 5 or so years.

Oh, I also would like to mention that he was killing it recruiting and set up Dooley for a few years with, pretty much, the only talent he had in his time in Knoxville.

 

[easleychuck]

Wow...He said if Kiffin is hired he is done with UT football...He absolutely hates that guy.

That is what many would call a twofer.....Ainge moves on and Kiffin comes back to torment the SEC.

 

[Septic]

Ah yes but you're the guy that thinks UT should hire Bill Clark from UAB

No I said he's a better coach than kiffin. There's a difference, try to keep up.

 

[zydane47]

Yeah, and if you keep lowballing or act disinterested to all of those candidates above, you will eventually get turned down to the point, you can give the job to the guy you and your favorite booster had picked out all along. The fans ruined that little charade, tho

This is a real concern if you think about it, they know they have Schiano in their back pocket, the low balling and straight up disinterest from them is causing to be turned down left and right.

So yeah I could see how they might try and do this so they can hire Schiano anyway

 

[WhiteMike]

It doesn’t make sense the moral high ground out rage to Schiano (who I didn’t want for multiple reasons) is just swept under the rug for Joey Freshwater.

I agree completely. If you cant see the intense backlash that would come if we are willing to hire him, and hire him back all be it, following all the foul stuff he did when leaving and then did while coaching other places to us, I dont know. And this is all below the fact that he is of remarkably low character, just look into all the fun stuff he gets into!

Im no man to judge as I have my own wrongdoings in life as we all do, and understand the Ainge questions, but Ainge was and always has been a VFL. I cant really say the same for LK.

 

[TN Dirty BirdDawg]

It doesn’t make sense the moral high ground out rage to Schiano (who I didn’t want for multiple reasons) is just swept under the rug for Joey Freshwater.

But Joey can win! Plus Joey has apparently matured and the motivational Instagram posts of scripture proves this to be potentially true.

 

[cali_vol]

Kiffin helped get us to this point and my opinion of him hasn't changed since it happend. If anything it's been confirmed.

 

[jpope9]

Moral victories are for the Commodores bro.

I've never in my life seen a group of people collectively go from zero to full retard in such a short period of time.

have you been asleep for the past 9 years?

 

[DonDiego]

Now he just reported that UT is interviewing Gundy in Dallas and Ainge is all giddy about it.

So, Gundy's looking for another pay raise...

 

[TexasVolfan1]

Same here. It's unbelievable how immature LK is even to this day. To be utterly shafted by him once, trolled by him, and watch him fail as a HC 3 times, it amazes me that fans want him.

Dude, it's C-USA, he's never sniffed a conference championship in a P5 school.

FAU got beat by Buffalo this year.

Buffalo.

He won actually his division at USC.... but couldn’t play for the conference because of the sanctions and oh yeah that was on limited scholarships too. Let’s not let facts get in the way though

 

[JVol76]

Wow...He said if Kiffin is hired he is done with UT football...He absolutely hates that guy.

Hmmm...Kiffin as coach or keeping Ainge happy? Damn what to do? Does this idiot actually think anyone really cares if he's "done" or not? Hire Kiffin and start winning and he'll be the first in line trying to get Lane's autograph.