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Some students' opinions on Lane Kiffin from todays issue. I didn't like most of them but I thought it was entertaining. It seems really late for an article like this but keep in mind the last issue of 2008 was December 2 and the first of 2009 was last Wednesday. The sports pages have mostly covered basketball until this. As is the norm everywhere there are many uninformed yet opinionated people. FWIW
New Coach Sparks Varied Opinions
Kathryn Napier- Staff Writer
The tears have been shed and the loss of Philip Fulmer as the coach of Tennessee football has begun to be accepted among fans.
There are varying opinions among students about the choice of new football head coach lane Kiffin, however.
"We need a fresh start with a new, younger coach," Kevin Laroche, sophomore in history, said.
Jennifer Williams, a sophomore in industrial engineering, disagrees. "I liked what we had," Williams said. "Fulmer was a legend. I don't know that Kiffin can fill his shoes."
While some students hold strong opinions, others are merely apprehensive about the upcoming season.
"Maybe Kiffin will be a good thing, but the general population is not accepting him." Lyndsay Whitmore, freshman in sports management, said. "This will make it difficult for him to succeed."
Laroche said he thinks only time can help UT football fans adjust to the staff shake-up. It will not be a quick turnaround, and we will have to be very patient, he said.
The upcoming season is a point of interest and discussion among volunteer fans, who are looking to see how Kiffin will stand in Fulmers place. However, head coach is not the only position being replaced this season.
Kiffins new coaching staff has raised questions among the student body as well. Annie Kelly, sophomore in nursing, is worried about the new additions. I find it interesting that he hired his family for coaching staff positions. Will they be able to keep family ties off the field and keep the game first? Kelly said.
Others are singing praise for the hire of Kiffins father, Monte Kiffin. Jeremy Brookshank, freshman in chemical engineering, said that Monte Kiffin revolutionized defense. Williams echoes this opinion and is looking forward to having him as Tennessees new defensive coordinator.
Many fans are more interested in knowing what the football players think and what their reactions may be. It would be awful for a player that has to go through this coaching change during their college career. Especially since it is so high-profile. Richard Graves, freshman in advertising, said. These players came to play for Fulmer, Whitmore said. Kiffin has a lot to live up to.
Brookshank is ready for Kiffin to bring in some West Coast talent. He is also looking forward to Kiffins recruitment of some new, non-Tennessee players. Kiffins reputation precedes him. Some fans are questioning the decision to hire him after his brief 20-game stint coaching the Oakland raiders ended in a highly publicized departure from the team. He was fired from the NFL. Williams said. Why are we adding him to our team?
No matter how fans view the hiring of Kiffin to replace Fulmer, everyone is anxious for the new season to start. Some are looking for Kiffin to bring a better season than our last. Others are expecting a slow recovery but a chance for Tennessee football to move forward. Despite what happens, Tennessee football has been forever changed with the loss of Fulmer. The question remaining is whether this change is for the better or worse.
New Coach Sparks Varied Opinions
Kathryn Napier- Staff Writer
The tears have been shed and the loss of Philip Fulmer as the coach of Tennessee football has begun to be accepted among fans.
There are varying opinions among students about the choice of new football head coach lane Kiffin, however.
"We need a fresh start with a new, younger coach," Kevin Laroche, sophomore in history, said.
Jennifer Williams, a sophomore in industrial engineering, disagrees. "I liked what we had," Williams said. "Fulmer was a legend. I don't know that Kiffin can fill his shoes."
While some students hold strong opinions, others are merely apprehensive about the upcoming season.
"Maybe Kiffin will be a good thing, but the general population is not accepting him." Lyndsay Whitmore, freshman in sports management, said. "This will make it difficult for him to succeed."
Laroche said he thinks only time can help UT football fans adjust to the staff shake-up. It will not be a quick turnaround, and we will have to be very patient, he said.
The upcoming season is a point of interest and discussion among volunteer fans, who are looking to see how Kiffin will stand in Fulmers place. However, head coach is not the only position being replaced this season.
Kiffins new coaching staff has raised questions among the student body as well. Annie Kelly, sophomore in nursing, is worried about the new additions. I find it interesting that he hired his family for coaching staff positions. Will they be able to keep family ties off the field and keep the game first? Kelly said.
Others are singing praise for the hire of Kiffins father, Monte Kiffin. Jeremy Brookshank, freshman in chemical engineering, said that Monte Kiffin revolutionized defense. Williams echoes this opinion and is looking forward to having him as Tennessees new defensive coordinator.
Many fans are more interested in knowing what the football players think and what their reactions may be. It would be awful for a player that has to go through this coaching change during their college career. Especially since it is so high-profile. Richard Graves, freshman in advertising, said. These players came to play for Fulmer, Whitmore said. Kiffin has a lot to live up to.
Brookshank is ready for Kiffin to bring in some West Coast talent. He is also looking forward to Kiffins recruitment of some new, non-Tennessee players. Kiffins reputation precedes him. Some fans are questioning the decision to hire him after his brief 20-game stint coaching the Oakland raiders ended in a highly publicized departure from the team. He was fired from the NFL. Williams said. Why are we adding him to our team?
No matter how fans view the hiring of Kiffin to replace Fulmer, everyone is anxious for the new season to start. Some are looking for Kiffin to bring a better season than our last. Others are expecting a slow recovery but a chance for Tennessee football to move forward. Despite what happens, Tennessee football has been forever changed with the loss of Fulmer. The question remaining is whether this change is for the better or worse.
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