Consider the fact that Auburn had to hire Brian Harsin

[bpalmer28]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

 

[Carp]

Auburn is also paying 20 million for Gus Malzahn not to coach. So you know, finances may be aren't the same.

 

[Sara Clark]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

I'm sure my comment won't be a popular one, but if we have to settle, I would prefer to keep Steele as interim head coach, until a solid hire can be made.

 

[Birdie]

Chadwell didn't have ncaa issues... a rogue compliance person was doing stuff at the school for athletes even outside the football program.

Of course auburn is more attractive.. they don't have ncaa penalties coming

 

[GoVols15]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

This argument would have worked three coaching hires ago but not this time. Most Vol fans are just tired of the total incompetence of the UT administration. Apathy has set in hard. If we do not have a "home run hire" this time kiss the football program bye. I really don't like saying this but it is reality.

 

[JMSqb11]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

Harsin in most cases would be a homerun hire for most programs rebuilding.

The "let down" of hiring Harsin is that they paid all that money to fire Gus and subsequently Steele, to strike out on everyone.

I consider Harsin in a higher level / tier than Chadwell/Elliot. Harsin just seemed like a letdown because they spent 20-30 million to hire him.

 

[JBVolunteer]

I had Brian Harsin pretty high on my wish list before he was hired by Auburn. He’s legit.

 

['Boro-vol]

I'm jealous of the Harsin hire. I think he is going to be a really good one. It's one of the reasons I would like to see Chadwell here...young and innovative.

 

[Roustabout]

Harsin would be considered a darn good hire here.

 

[VOL_Lyfe]

I had Brian Harsin pretty high on my wish list before he was hired by Auburn. He’s legit.

Yep, not a HR hire but a solid stand-up triple. AU did very well there.

 

[Majors]

Not sure on the money for Auburn currently but they went full Tennessee contract deal on the how much Gus got to not coach.

 

[Majors]

This hire is a look in a cracked mirror.

 

[TheFlash1971]

I don't trust any cordinator or up and comers to get us thru this.
We need a proven coach, are we finally willing to pay that's the real here.

 

[VOLfrombama]

I don't trust any cordinator or up and comers to get us thru this.
We need a proven coach, are we finally willing to pay that's the real here.

money is not the issue if we are offering $7 mil/year

 

[tastycar]

I was hoping I wouldn't have to pay those pesky NegaVol dues this year.

Here's hoping I still won't

 

[ftsandersvol]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

At this point in time, I imagine not many people have the ego to willingly go face-to-face with Bama every single year.

Now that I think about, that may be a barrier to our hiring search, too.

UT potential head coaching candidates when they see our schedule.

 

[RhodesVol]

I'm sure my comment won't be a popular one, but if we have to settle, I would prefer to keep Steele as interim head coach, until a solid hire can be made.

A Kevin Steele interim year is like a self imposed death penalty. You cannot take a year off in recruiting in this league. A first year coach will have some buzz and be able to sell the future on the trail. Steele hasn't even been able to keep our players on the team, and he's not a long term solution.

It's not 2009 anymore. When Kippy Brown was tossed out as an interim option this was still a top 10 job, and the roster wasn't in the shape it's in right now. It made some sense then, but now it's a non-starter.

 

[HARTUPM]

For the eighteenth thousandth time... NO ONE KNOWS HOW BAD THE NCAA PUNISHMENTS WILL BE! Or if they are even going to be that serious. Let's quit assuming it's going to be the freaking death penalty! Tennessee went through the exact steps they were supposed to do, and fired Pruitt and cleaned house! With that being said,

Auburn is a pretty equal job to Tennessee.

 

[TheFlash1971]

money is not the issue if we are offering $7 mil/year

We will not Pay , Chadwell, Napier, Elliot, Herman, Leopold, 7 million a year. Only coaches were paying 7 million a year to will be a NFL coach or P5 coach who has been successful.

 

['Boro-vol]

At this point in time, I imagine not many people have the ego to willingly go face-to-face with Bama every single year.

Now that I think about, that may be a barrier to our hiring search, too.

UT potential head coaching candidates when they see our schedule.
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Driven individuals...the kind of people that want to be SEC football coaches, would welcome the opportunity to be the one to finally slay the dragon. It's not like the bar has been set high by anyone else who plays Bama yearly.

 

[jasonvol18]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

Auburn wasn't letting any HC have complete decisions on his coaching staff. That's why Auburn got turned down as much as they did. Just look at his new staff, has numerous for Auburn players and Coach's on it. It's not like he's worked with them. Auburn is like the Control Freak Husband or Wife. You will always see numerous ex Auburn guys on whoever's staff the HC is. I guarantee white isn't doing that but we all know Fulmer did.

 

[tennesseeduke]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

Chadwell had 1 infraction that was not major. The other issues as Coastal Carolina were already there when he took over. Another reason he's a great fit, as he's dealt with a school that had issues when he got there already.

Also Auburn paid nearly $52 million to get him, when you consider the Malzahn buyout, the Harison buyout at Boise st and then his salary at Auburn.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Driven individuals...the kind of people that want to be SEC football coaches, would welcome the opportunity to be the one to finally slay the dragon. It's not like the bar has been set high by anyone else who plays Bama yearly.

H*ll, for $7MM/year, I'd play Bama every weekend.

 

[VOLUNTEERSZN]

If you don’t think that’s a more attractive job this go around you’re kidding yourself. If they weren’t able to land a big fish, what makes anyone think Tennessee could?

This has Chadwell or Elliot written all over it and Chadwell had NCAA issues in the past, so I think we all need to accept that the stars are not aligned for us to make a homerun hire in 2021.

That being said, not all questionable hires are bad hires... whoever it is give the guy a chance.

Auburn doesn’t have Danny White.

That’s the difference. It makes Tennessee a better job

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Harsin reportedly received a 5-year, $25mil contract. If AU had been offering $7-$8 mil per year, they may have gotten a different coach. Harsin wasn’t a terrible hire as he did have 8 years of HC experience and was 69-19 record at Boise St. He also added Derek Mason (DC) and Mike Bobo (OC) to the staff. I think firing Gus also sent a message to potential coaches in that AU would not be happy with a 68-35 (39-27 conf) record. That may have scared away a few candidates.

Our situation is definitely challenging and one that no doubt worries candidates. If they win here, the upside is huge. If they do not win, they could follow the same route as Dooley, Jones, and Pruitt.