Does Heupel Check the Boxes?

[VolBricks]

When I look at what I wanted in a head coach, Heupel checks off quite a few boxes for me.
Head coach experience (not Power 5 but...)
Offensive minded
Knows how to use offensive weapon
Knows how to coach a QB
Has won more than 10 games in a season

Not checked
Recruiting - I am not sure he is a "closer" and can recruit SEC caliber talent
No SEC experience ( I know he was OC at OK but that is not the SEC)

Wait to See
Can he hire a "Good/Great" staff for the SEC - The DC he had UCF is not going to cut it in the SEC
Does he understand he is already on the "Hot Seat" with Volnation?

What does he have and not have that you wanted?

 

[tnutater]

If any coach cannot recruit top talent Tennessee football will stay where it has been.

 

[LookoutforVols]

When I look at what I wanted in a head coach, Heupel checks off quite a few boxes for me.
Head coach experience (not Power 5 but...)
Offensive minded
Knows how to use offensive weapon
Knows how to coach a QB
Has won more than 10 games in a season

Not checked
Recruiting - I am not sure he is a "closer" and can recruit SEC caliber talent
No SEC experience ( I know he was OC at OK but that is not the SEC)

Wait to See
Can he hire a "Good/Great" staff for the SEC - The DC he had UCF is not going to cut it in the SEC
Does he understand he is already on the "Hot Seat" with Volnation?

What does he have and not have that you wanted?

He was OC and QB coach (Drew Lock) at Missouri with Barry Odom

 

[BigOrangeLoyalist]

When I look at what I wanted in a head coach, Heupel checks off quite a few boxes for me.
Head coach experience (not Power 5 but...)
Offensive minded
Knows how to use offensive weapon
Knows how to coach a QB
Has won more than 10 games in a season

Not checked
Recruiting - I am not sure he is a "closer" and can recruit SEC caliber talent
No SEC experience ( I know he was OC at OK but that is not the SEC)

Wait to See
Can he hire a "Good/Great" staff for the SEC - The DC he had UCF is not going to cut it in the SEC
Does he understand he is already on the "Hot Seat" with Volnation?

What does he have and not have that you wanted?

Yeah he already has experience and ties to the SEC. Would be a smart move to make Steele his DC or go after Muschamp. And I am sure he knows he is stepping into a crapfest with attrition and sanctions and a hungry fanbase.

 

[VolFan4Life87]

If any coach cannot recruit top talent Tennessee football will stay where it has been.

His 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes were ranked 2nd and 1st in his conference, respectively. 2020 was worse off though and is concerning.

 

[JBVolunteer]

Heupel doesn’t check very many boxes but at the same time; this job doesn’t check many boxes.

Heupel was the best we could do given the circumstances.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

I’ll be excited to see who ends up playing quarterback, most important position on the field. At least now, all our quarterbacks will get coaching, prepared to play, and a fair shot through competition. Go Heupel, and GO VOLS!!!

 

[Volnbeers]

Let's see.

Kentucky - Win
Vandy - Win
SC - Win
Mizzou - Loss
Bama - Loss
Georgia - Loss
Florida - Loss
SEC WEST - Loss

He checks 3 of these boxes

 

[DonDiego]

Great offensive mind--check
Good player developer--check
History of winning--check

If he gets a good defensive staff and some recruiters on his staff (Steele for both), he should be ok.

 

[Vols1313]

Let's see.

Kentucky - Win
Vandy - Win
SC - Win
Mizzou - Loss
Bama - Loss
Georgia - Loss
Florida - Loss
SEC WEST - Loss

He checks 3 of these boxes

I hope we can beat those three

 

[OrangeBeachVol]

See Ark last season. Doesn't have to be all gloom and doom but this site seems to thrive on that.

 

[bpalmer28]

Took Missouri's offense from 48th to 14th when he got there in 2017...Had a top 5 offense in the nation each year he was at UCF.

This hire leverages our team's strengths, which are the skilled positions on offense. That's priority #1. I'd of preferred Kiffin or Freeze but this is a good hire.

 

[tnutater]

His 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes were ranked 2nd and 1st in his conference, respectively. 2020 was worse off though and is concerning.

2018 62nd
2019 60th
2020 75th
That does not show recruiting prowess.

 

[Volfan2012]

When I look at what I wanted in a head coach, Heupel checks off quite a few boxes for me.
Head coach experience (not Power 5 but...)
Offensive minded
Knows how to use offensive weapon
Knows how to coach a QB
Has won more than 10 games in a season

Not checked
Recruiting - I am not sure he is a "closer" and can recruit SEC caliber talent
No SEC experience ( I know he was OC at OK but that is not the SEC)

Wait to See
Can he hire a "Good/Great" staff for the SEC - The DC he had UCF is not going to cut it in the SEC
Does he understand he is already on the "Hot Seat" with Volnation?

What does he have and not have that you wanted?

He needs to get his best UCF players in the portal recruiting is going to be tough considering the NCAA penalties were about to receive.

 

[CINCYVOL]

2018 62nd
2019 60th
2020 75th
That does not show recruiting prowess.

Did well in his conference. You don’t actually think UCF would be in top 40 in recruiting did you? If so, says more about you than it does UCF recruiting.

 

[VolFan4Life87]

2018 62nd
2019 60th
2020 75th
That does not show recruiting prowess.

He recruited well within his own conference. Good grief.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

See Ark last season. Doesn't have to be all gloom and doom but this site seems to thrive on that.

Battered Woman Syndrome: What It Is and How to Get Help (healthline.com)

 

[hardyemt_p]

2018 62nd
2019 60th
2020 75th
That does not show recruiting prowess.

Mostly all 3* players, he should get a few 4* here

 

[BeardedVol]

Did well in his conference. You don’t actually think UCF would be in top 40 in recruiting did you? If so, says more about you than it does UCF recruiting.

2018: 2nd
2019: 1st
2020 7th
2021: 4th

 

[Vol8188]

When I look at what I wanted in a head coach, Heupel checks off quite a few boxes for me.
Head coach experience (not Power 5 but...)
Offensive minded
Knows how to use offensive weapon
Knows how to coach a QB
Has won more than 10 games in a season

Not checked
Recruiting - I am not sure he is a "closer" and can recruit SEC caliber talent
No SEC experience ( I know he was OC at OK but that is not the SEC)

Wait to See
Can he hire a "Good/Great" staff for the SEC - The DC he had UCF is not going to cut it in the SEC
Does he understand he is already on the "Hot Seat" with Volnation?

What does he have and not have that you wanted?

The DC he had was the former head coach for the university of Miami and a former NFL DC.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

OP, how is he already on the hotseat? Because a bunch of rabble rousers on here don't like him because his name isn't a big time name, that makes him on the hot seat? I would argue a majority of fans are willing to give him a chance.

 

[tnutater]

Did well in his conference. You don’t actually think UCF would be in top 40 in recruiting did you? If so, says more about you than it does UCF recruiting.

Just stating facts.
If you think his recruiting will be even decent at UT you are mistaken.
Put the lipstick on the pig all you want, nothing he has done suggests he will be able to get top recruits.

 

[iluvsmesumdooley]

Let's see.

Kentucky - Win
Vandy - Win
SC - Win
Mizzou - Loss
Bama - Loss
Georgia - Loss
Florida - Loss
SEC WEST - Loss

He checks 3 of these boxes

We won't be UK for awhile. Probably not even Carolina after sanctions.

 

[Majors]

He checks to boxes we need right now to get us going on offense.

His hires/retention of coaches will set his path on recruiting or his flaws.

Dude hung 50 on us while at Missouri

 

[wmcovol]

I hope we can beat those three

If you can score points you can beat the bad-average teams. Look at OM this year.

I think they could win 3-4 SEC games next year if the team comes back. Add 3-4 non-con games and it’s a good season.