Coaching Staff Changes (David Johnson leaving for FSU)

[CA_Vol]

Funny. But then it just reminds me that Jarrett has actually spent multiple offseason studying under some of the best quarterback gurus in the country. More confirmation that he has simply hit his ceiling.

A ceiling that Tyrion Lannister would hit his head on.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Frank Wilson if he leaves

 

[DiderotsGhost]

Losing Johnson sucks, though, honestly losing him as a Memphis recruiter hurts more than losing him as an RB coach (even though he's good at that, too).

 

[tbones0711]

His players at UT hated him. Everyone wants to talk down about Friend and give Chaney all the credit for the o-line improvement this year. Friend didn't have much of a chance last year with that o-line. They were low on talent and depth, nevermind them being physically weak for the most part due to the lack of a stable S&C program. I think Friend has done fine so far considering the circumstances.

By the way, Ol' Harry had a group of very talented young guys on the o-line and they were pretty bad until Pittman came. I can't believe anyone would want that guy back.

Friend working with Chaney > Heistand working with Chaney

I agree with you about Friend. When all the circumstances are considered he's done a good job. When and if we get a QB that can put the ball on the money downfield it'll open up our run game big time.

 

[tbones0711]

Osovet is gong to be promoted to full time assistant sooner or later.

He has good connections up and down the eastern seaboard and Pruitt is wanting to recruit that area strongly. Also noticed Osovet coaching RB's prior to the bowl game which may mean Pruitt is on top of this situation. Joe is overdue at UT, imo.

 

[DaddyChad]

Graham and McClendon probably have already been called about a potential opening.

 

[ButchBettaBeGone]

If it's already decided, I wish him the best. I certainly will miss him as I think he played a major role in recruiting Memphis. He may like working for Coach Norvell better than CJP. When FSU hired Norvell as the new coach, I had a feeling he would go after Johnson due to his past ties. As many said this comes with the territory and I have to trust UT will get the right person to replace him with.

 

[VolSummitt44]

Jabari Davis said he already talked to Jay Graham and he isn't coming back to UT.

Good

 

[Otis07]

Kiffin will now try to weasel into Memphis....wish Johnson would stay

 

[SpookyAction]

Osovet has paid his dues on staff. He is supposed to be excellent.

 

[butchna]

Kiffin will now try to weasel into Memphis....wish Johnson would stay

He didn’t have it on lockdown. This time last year there were plenty crying for him to be replaced...cuz recruiting. Truth usually veers towards the middle.

 

[Volzfan38024]

We need someone who can recruit blue chip rbs. Let Johnson go.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Wasnt really a HH fan myself. Interesting that his name would come up right now, when he was let go by an NFL team in the last few days.

Canned by the Bears yesterday. Their OL play blew this year.

 

[tennrich1]

Lets be careful wanting to replace Will Friend. There's only a couple of OL coaches I can think of that I would want to bring in to replace Will and one is a head coach now(Pittman).

 

[give_him 6]

Osovet has paid his dues on staff. He is supposed to be excellent.

I’m really surprised we’ve hung on to him and not lost him for a promotion elsewhere. Everything I’ve read is that he is an impressive offensive mind.

 

[Ten_Titans]

He did a great job while he was here. Great hire by Pruitt. Good luck CDJ

 

[GetEmVols]

I say hire Joe Moorhead for something. Lol

 

[NighthawkVol]

Graham and McClendon probably have already been called about a potential opening.

I'd love to land McClendon. That would be an improvement.

 

[RollerVol]

wanna see Jay Graham come back home..

 

[ALLVOL24/7/365]

Kiffin will now try to weasel into Memphis....wish Johnson would stay

Well Kiffy was going to try and do that anyways. Might make it a little easier if Johnson is gone but he was not going to ignore Memphis under any circumstances. Memphis has long been fertile recruiting grounds for Old Pizz.

 

[butchna]

Canned by the Bears yesterday. Their OL play blew this year.

Don’t I know it. He’s had an exemplary reputation at every stop but the ones I pull for.

 

[hog88]

We need a QB coach.

 

[VolSummitt44]

We need a QB .

Fyp

 

[ERvolsfan]

Frank Wilson if he leaves

this

If YAC leaves, unfortunately I don't see Jay Graham coming back, but if we can get Frank Wilson that would be a improvement... he was an ACE recruiter at LSU and worked with Fournette and Guise...

 

[Mccage]

His time since UT days with Chaney have been days that are more good than bad. His Notre Dame days were lightyears ahead of his time at UT. He's also been in the Pro's for a while. I don't see how he would be worse than Friend.

Curious how this turned into Friend leaving?
I think he has done a good job!