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#226
#226
Wezcoast said:
How'd he ever do that :rolleyes:
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Type O.

I had Brown on the brain and meant Frank Wilson. You really nailed me there.

Still waiting for an explanation on the lack of production out of the position under Azzani compared to those other programs and receivers I mentioned.
 
#227
#227
KBVol said:
Von Pearson was either the #1 or #2 JUCO WR in the country last year....had less than 400 yards receiving this year, his second year. Josh Malone, a 5 star recruit, wasn't injured this year at all....neither was Josh Smith....had 52 catches for 695 yds and 4 tds combined this year, which would've ranked them (combined) #9 in the conference in catches and #10 in the conference in yards receiving.

Last year our top WR was 4th in catches and 15th in yards....our next WR was 22nd in catches and 33rd in yards...not exactly stellar.
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The lack of production out of the position is really pathetic when you start looking at the Vols' stats compared to other programs under Azzanni.
 
#229
#229
Wake up folks, this is Vol Nation.

You can intelligently explain reality and the facts on here 1,000 times but it won't matter.

The same people will spew their constant garbage on here simply because reality and facts will never support their agenda.

Just give up and agree with their dumb agenda that everything is all coach Azzannis fault, LOL!

It has nothing to do with the execution of pass plays by any QB, O lineman, RB or WR.

Next we'll hear that DeBord spent too much time working on the O line and not enough time helping our WR's, LOL!

I kind of like our new smashmouth, power running game.

#BrickbyBrick...VFL...GBO!!!
 
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#230
#230
Titan&Volfan4life said:
Wake up folks, this is Vol Nation.

You can intelligently explain reality and the facts on here 1,000 times but it won't matter.
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:lolabove:... Just drips with irony.

The same people will spew their constant garbage on here simply because reality and facts will never support their agenda.
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Strange place for a confession.

Just give up and agree with their dumb agenda that nothing is coach Azzannis fault, LOL!
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FYP
It has nothing to do with the execution of pass plays by any QB, O lineman, RB or WR.
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Right. Never question a coach. Throw players under the bus at your leisure.

IF... one guy screws up. Blame the player. If two or 3 screw up. Blame the players. If NO ONE performs to their ability.... then the blame lies elsewhere.... unless of course you are pursuing an agenda that requires you to deny or twist the facts.

Next we'll hear that DeBord spent too much time working on the O line and not enough time helping our WR's, LOL!
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Poison the well much?

I kind of like our new smashmouth, power running game.

#BrickbyBrick...VFL...GBO!!!
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So.... you can't have a good run game complimented by a good passing game?

If UT doesn't start having some of these 4/5* WR's put up numbers and get attention... it is going to get REALLY hard to recruit top flight WR's to UT. Count on it.
 
#231
#231
KBVol said:
Agree with your last statement. During a Jones presser after the first 7-8 games, when asked about the poor WR production/WR woes, he staunchly defended the play of the group and said he could bring in Z to the press conference to explain to everybody the intricacies and "fine details" of the position. He said it as though Azzani was the authority on how to teach the position. Clearly, given how our WR corps has played over the last 3 years under his tutelage, he is not.
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True.

There's another side of it too... and Azzanni bears some responsibility there as well since he's the passing game coordinator.

You and I both like Dobbs. But as I've rewatched some of the games, he is hurting the WR's. Numerous times he could have properly led them for much bigger gains or to prevent them from taking unnecessary hits. He's improved but he still doesn't anticipate well or throw receivers open. Much too often the WR's have to extend upward exposing themselves to shots in the back and preventing them from getting yards after catch.

IMO, the combination of generally mediocre play from the WR's and Dobbs consistently being "inaccurate within the strike zone" account for the vast majority of the problem.
 
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#232
#232
sjt uses the "going to" axiom in the same vein as my daughter when I tell her to clean her room. If you SAY it enough times it might do it by itself. :)
 
#235
#235
KBVol said:
So you're saying Azzani isn't a problem, but our 4 and 5 star WRs are?
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Apparently all of them are busts.... which would call into question recruiting effectiveness, right?

What am I thinking? There I go again letting reason and facts lead me to my "agenda". Every great fan knows that the coaches are perfect in all respects..... The players are obviously talented but simply not taking coaching... Uh-oh, that splashes back on the coaches too, huh?

Seriously, it is absolutely ridiculous to try to absolve the coaches of responsibility when so many talented guys at WR and even TE fail to perform.
 
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Titan&Volfan4life said:
Wake up folks, this is Vol Nation.

You can intelligently explain reality and the facts on here 1,000 times but it won't matter.

The same people will spew their constant garbage on here simply because reality and facts will never support their agenda.

Just give up and agree with their dumb agenda that everything is all coach Azzannis fault, LOL!

It has nothing to do with the execution of pass plays by any QB, O lineman, RB or WR.

Next we'll hear that DeBord spent too much time working on the O line and not enough time helping our WR's, LOL!

I kind of like our new smashmouth, power running game.

#BrickbyBrick...VFL...GBO!!!
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Smashmouth power running game and great defense win championships.
 
#239
#239
Eastern Kentucky (FCS): Per source, a number of young guys from Tennessee’s staff will follow Mark Elder to EKU. We hear Greg Meyer will coach running backs / special teams, Tommy Zagorski will likely coach tight ends and Chase Gibson is expected to coach linebackers. Also, former Tennessee staffer, now Florida A&M defensive line coach Walt Stewart is expected to coach the defensive line at EKU. See last night’s post for info on Elder’s OC and DC hires.

- Football Scoop
 
#240
#240
It looks like Azzani will stay with TN, MD's head coach has picked his OC per my MD graduate coworker as it looks like Arkansas State offensive coordinator Walt Bell will take the job.
 
#243
#243
KBVol said:
So you're saying Azzani isn't a problem, but our 4 and 5 star WRs are?
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If production at the position is a reflection of the coaching, then Azzanni sucks. One season might be a fluke but three is a trend.

That is what I am saying.

And I used several examples to illustrate other coaches doing more with less heralded players to prove that he sucks. None of the "coaches do no wrong" crowd has offered a response to that though.
 
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#244
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JonGrudensAgent said:
If you say so

Frank Wilson Bio - University of Tennessee Official Athletic Site

Frank Wilson always looking ahead in recruiting battle - Football
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Yeah,had to go back and read your original post. Wilson had them in 09, you're right. Baggett is the guy who really got our receivers to shine and it has been a slide at the position since he left. Moore went from being a decent receiver to being a dynamic playmaker under Baggett. I just saw you mention Moore and Kippy (who was here shortly before Dooley was hired and brought in Baggett) and I made the assumption that you were trying to mention the production that Baggett got out of the receivers.

I would jump for joy if Baggett ever came back to coach our receivers.
 
#246
#246
Baggett was a poor to middling recruiter...no way Butch goes that route.
 
#247
#247
JonGrudensAgent said:
If production at the position is a reflection of the coaching, then Azzanni sucks. One season might be a fluke but three is a trend.

That is what I am saying.

And I used several examples to illustrate other coaches doing more with less heralded players to prove that he sucks. None of the "coaches do no wrong" crowd has offered a response to that though.
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Then I misunderstood. We're of the same opinion. Azzani needs to go.
 
#250
#250
The Ball State job just opened up. I could see a school like that taking CZA. He also is familiar with that area of the country too. Mutually might not be a bad fit.
 
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