Coaching Staff Changes (David Johnson leaving for FSU)

[Batman1948]

Looks like CJP may promote Osovet to fill the vacancy.

Tennessee assistant David Johnson leaving Jeremy Pruitt’s staff for position at Florida State

That move would be a dream come true. I like Osovet and I believe he immediately makes us better on offense.

 

[hog88]

Fyp

Wienke has done nothing with all three guys and none of them are devoid of talent. JG holding the ball too long might not be fixable but BM being able to read coverage is.

 

[rickyyrs]

Tosh is a defensive coach, need 2 offensive coaches if we lose 2 on that side. Unless maybe Chaney takes over QBs then maybe it would work. I would like to get Tosh would be huge, still hate to lose anyone. We need staff stability but I understand the business.

I like to see Chaney take over the QBs

 

[Boston Vol]

Wienke has done nothing with all three guys and none of them are devoid of talent. JG holding the ball too long might not be fixable but BM being able to read coverage is.

Weinke was only hired because of his IMG connections. That hasn’t paid off so there’s no reason for him to be retained.

 

[vegasvolfan]

Seriously? We had refs actually showing Tiny how to properly line up during timeouts under Heistand

this cant be true

 

[The Original Fade]

this cant be true

It’s true. Against Mizzou at home Under Dooley

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Wienke has done nothing with all three guys and none of them are devoid of talent. JG holding the ball too long might not be fixable but BM being able to read coverage is.

Maurer is still not been in a game long enough to get over the jitters. He knows if he is not perfect he will get yanked.

 

[OH-Vol]

Not good news. He was our best conduit into Memphis. Was huge for our recruiting this cycle. Oh well, Pruitt needs to go get another good one.

We have not recruited well at RB or WR the past few cycles. Perhaps not a huge loss

 

[Boston Vol]

It’s true. Against Mizzou at home Under Dooley

That’s not possible. Missouri didn’t join the conference until 2012. Hiestand left for South Bend after the 2011 season.

 

[columbia vol]

We have not recruited well at RB or WR the past few cycles. Perhaps not a huge loss

Eric Gray Remel Keyton?

 

[Volaholic413]

This 100%..Him leaving won't hurt Memphis recruiting, not like we kill it in Memphis with him here. He definitely hasn't developed or brought in any elite RB's..A chance to upgrade the RB Coach position.

Eric Gray says "WHAT?"

 

[Weezer]

We have not recruited well at RB or WR the past few cycles. Perhaps not a huge loss

Recruiting isn't done by position. It's done by territory. YAC's territory is Memphis and he's done a damn good job this year.

 

[Weezer]

Personally, I hope YAC decides to stay. All of this talk about who we should get ignores whether or not they would actually come, and whether or not they would actually fit with the staff we have. Jay Graham may be perfectly happy at TAMU and not want to come here. Tosh Lupoi is a defensive coach and isn't in play to replace YAC. Some of you don't seem to understand how the process works.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Maybe we should grab a couple of assistants off the Indiana Staff!

 

[BisonVol]

Recruiting isn't done by position. It's done by territory. YAC's territory is Memphis and he's done a damn good job this year.

Yep. Losing DJ would be a big loss

 

[lilesrt]

That move would be a dream come true. I like Osovet and I believe he immediately makes us better on offense.

Would be a nice move, but I hate losing the Memphis connection with Lane Kiffin in Oxford and Sam Pittman at Arkansas. We need heavy hitters in that area to compete.

 

[VolSummitt44]

Wienke has done nothing with all three guys and none of them are devoid of talent. JG holding the ball too long might not be fixable but BM being able to read coverage is.

BM is a freshman and a risk taker that's not something easily fixed. JG is afraid to take risks. Also not easily fixed. It's just easier for you to blame the coach. It's been said by Pruitt how good they practice but for some reason they are unable to bring it to the game. That's not on Weinke.

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

That move would be a dream come true. I like Osovet and I believe he immediately makes us better on offense.

You think he's been holding back until he gets the full time position?

 

[84Volfan]

Recruiting isn't done by position. It's done by territory. YAC's territory is Memphis and he's done a damn good job this year.

Yep....surprised all these "football fans" don't understand this simple concept.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Kind of shocking at the amount of staff changes during Pruitts short career here

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

Kind of shocking at the amount of staff changes during Pruitts short career here

About 3 per year is average, so not alarming.

 

[volmanNC]

JG leaving to attend " How to throw with accuracy academy" per Chaney.

He will fail for sure!

 

[UTK]

Recruiting isn't done by position. It's done by territory. YAC's territory is Memphis and he's done a damn good job this year.

Exactly. We have a legit pipeline in Memphis now, and its because of him. Pay the man.

 

[Bigworm87]

Kind of shocking at the amount of staff changes during Pruitts short career here

He's a first time head coach learning on the fly. Helton wasn't great. In fairness, he didn't have much to work with and Pruitt even admitted to meddling. Just not a good fit.

Fair was pushed onto JP. With Pruitt being a Db guy, i think he didnt feel like he was a great coach at this level. He wasn't hot on the recruiting trail either.

Whether people want to admit it or not, even after the 1-4, These guys did a hell of a job getting 18-22 yr olds to buy in after one of the worst starts ever. When you have success people will pay lots of money to come get your guys. Just the way it is. Luckily, minus a few guys in the top programs, most everyone is replaceable. We are trying hard to keep DJ, though.

 

[jim pique]

Vegasvolfan,What did coach Johnson lack as a running backs coach this past year.They played hard,caught passes,blocked,etc.And he recruits the he'll out of Memphis.Whom do you have in mind as a replacement for that?If he decides to go,so be it.But,do not say it wouldn't be a loss.