As Long As Pruitt Keeps Winning the Press Conferences . . . .

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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
 
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What did everyone expect before the season? Did we honestly think that we would be able to hire a coach to turn our current roster into a winning team? Do we remember the coaching search disaster? Do we remember how bad we looked last year?

Also I dont think this team is suffering from poor coaching. As fans we have to provide some support for the coach because we need stability until we can get athletes on campus.
 
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You can't win in the SEC without depth at the LOS on both sides of the ball. Insert Sabin and results will be the same. I am not saying he is a great coach but no way to make a judgement on him this season. I personally like the onside kicks and the 4th and long plays. He knows what he's up against in the 4th quarter, trying to offset lack of depth with creativity. No matter what he does the facts are he will be with us for a long while so buckle up.
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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Go to a restaurant and ask for the manager.
Not sure what you expected out of this season. Coaching ain’t the problem hombre
 
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I'm seeing some good and some bad. I think we're better off giving this guy 5 years minimum to get this turned around because I have zero confidence that the admin would be able to hire a competant replacement. We might as well let this guy learn on the job.
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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Butch is that you? Let it go man you have that awesome gig at the Saban clinic now...just let it go!
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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People like you don't need to be fans. What did you really expect this year?
 
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(1) Pruitt's not really "likeable," so much as he is respected. I probably wouldn't hang out with him drinking beer. But I am (for the next year or two, at least) gonna back him while we see if he can lead us out of the dark ages.
(2) He's not "winning" press conferences. He barely seems to tolerate them. He is blunt. Many consider that a plus in comparison to Butch's style.
(3) Folks around here are generally not defending him, so much as giving him a chance to prove himself, one way or the other. For anyone who is not a complete loon, that means give the guy a year or two before reaching conclusions.
(4) No, "more fans than not" would not agree with you concerning his in-game decision making. Or roughly anything else you said in that rant.

Other than those points, OP, you nailed it. Most of all, I'm glad you got the opportunity to get it off your chest. Hope you'll be kinder to those around you in RL as a result.

Go Vols!
 
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I may be the only one here but I like the aggressive play calling. Going on 4th late instead of punting when our D could not stop their O. The onside kicks. Ect.
I was critical of taking a knee before the half. Run some low risk plays and see what happens. But that’s a small problem compared to the scared coaching we’ve suffered through in the past.

Give me a coach that attack’s and wants to win.
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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Ridiculous post in every way possible
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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Sounds like what uncle Lou said the other day.
 
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Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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And you think a coach should be tried and judged after 8 games in his career? Especially, 8 games into his head coaching career?

What a loser post. People like you would cause a program to have a new coach after one year, if not one game.....

Can't judge Pruitt until the majority of the roster is made up of his guys.

What a loser post.
 
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Go to a restaurant and ask for the manager.
Not sure what you expected out of this season. Coaching ain’t the problem hombre
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Been reading Vols opine that UT is a more talented team than UF for like 3 or 4 years now, and I've thought the 2 teams were about equally talented the last couple. Both teams got new coaches, and the results speak for themselves; plenty of less talented teams than UF and UT making due. Coaching may not be the ONLY problem, but it's definitely a problem.
 
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Thorp32 said:
Vol Fans will keep defending and overlooking his below average coaching job. I get it. Pruitt is very likable. Plus he is the anti-Dooley and Jones type of Coach in the press conferences. However there comes a time when he has to practice what he is preaching to us. For example, most everyone would agree that this team is undisciplined and disorganized (continuing illegal formation, substitution and pre-snap penalties) You could blame this on being a rookie head coach but what about Pruitt's decision to be the DC and HC. The road to HC hell is littered with ex-coaches who have tried to be the DC and HC at the same time and failed miserable. More fans than not would agree that Pruitt's in game decision making is woefully lacking (i.e. continuing to try these onside kicks and failing; potentially giving up points right before half at SC; losing momentum in the 4th Qtr at SC on the 4th and 7 attempt. What about his recruiting? We are currently sixth in the SEC. This kind of recruiting will not cut it. What about his decision to hire rookie assistant coaches (excepting T Rocker)? It seemed to me that Pruitt invited his best friends to UT's party rather than hiring seasoned veteran assistant coaches who could mentor him during the year. It was reported during the SC game that Pruitt's Dad read him the riot act after the Bama game and made the statement that how the team plays on the field is an accurate reflection of the HC and the HC's performance (paraphrasing). I believe this as well. I really want Pruitt to succeed but this year so far has created huge doubts. I hope he makes major sweeping changes next year.
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I hear what you are saying and just looking at this year, one would not argue the results being mediocre. His coach hiring/firing will define his stay here, imo, along with recruiting results. You are right that 4th let alone 6th in the SEC in recruiting will not result in championships. That is just the result of being part of the best conference in the nation by far. 6th in the SEC would be like 2nd or 3rd in the PAC or ACC. I have no clue about the daddy Pruitt story; first I've heard that. I really don't care how likable or unlikable a coach is. I wasn't a huge fan of Majors or Fulmer's personalities, but I loved it when they won the SEC and when they beat our rivals. Overall, I think it's too early to judge anything on Pruitt. I said right after Alabama that USCe better enjoy this last game in Columbia because it may not be so pleasant playing UT soon. I say that because I tend to be an optimist. Frankly, I don't know how anyone can follow our football program for these past 14 years without being somewhat believing of the best. Unfortunately, our last coach messed things up royally with his recruiting and player development philosophies. I do think it will take 2 to 3 recruiting cycles to really see a major shift, and that is frustrating because we've been waiting since 2005.
 
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