Expect another Dooley....

#2
#2
The question you have to ask yourself, and a very unpopular one, who actually wants this job? We as a fanbase are very delusional as to who the "real" candidates should be, and with everything in limbo right now, if we can hire a stabilizer to get us through this and keep us somewhat competitive is something we should all hope for. We need to try and stay away from coaches who have had run in's with the NCAA at previous stops.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Volfan1000, TennVols12, Fatman Photos and 2 others
#6
#6
My thing is, knowing that Kiffin, Freeze or Chadwell want the job, and possibly Napier, I'm gonna be LIVID if we wind up with Google McHoolehan. At some points, past history be darned, you gotta put yourself in the best position possible. Dont hurt the university further just to make a point.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Woodlawn VOL, Volfan1000, DEFENDTHISHOUSE and 3 others
#7
#7
chad954ut said:
I haven't seen anything from the powers to be in Knoxville that makes me think otherwise. I'm expecting a Sunbelt coach or a coordinator with no HC experience for about 2.5 million a year. Going to find that diamond in the rough.
Click to expand...
I'm thinking an analyst from the St.Thomas Tommies in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. A real up'n'comer!
 
  • Like
Reactions: chad954ut and MeanOrange
#9
#9
chad954ut said:
I haven't seen anything from the powers to be in Knoxville that makes me think otherwise. I'm expecting a Sunbelt coach or a coordinator with no HC experience for about 2.5 million a year. Going to find that diamond in the rough.
Click to expand...
Here's the hot board per VQ



Steele
Herman
O’Brien
Marrone
Chadwell
Freeze
Kiffin
Campbell
Neal Brown
Jim Caldwell
 
#10
#10
chad954ut said:
I haven't seen anything from the powers to be in Knoxville that makes me think otherwise. I'm expecting a Sunbelt coach or a coordinator with no HC experience for about 2.5 million a year. Going to find that diamond in the rough.
Click to expand...
I really,really doubt that!

giphy (13).gif
 
#12
#12
chad954ut said:
I haven't seen anything from the powers to be in Knoxville that makes me think otherwise. I'm expecting a Sunbelt coach or a coordinator with no HC experience for about 2.5 million a year. Going to find that diamond in the rough.
Click to expand...
The powers that be are different people this time, which is our only hope. At least Boyd and Plowman didn't pick their nose and eat it on live television yesterday. That's a step up.
 
  • Like
Reactions: spyfish007, Godfatha and Vol4LifeLCA
#15
#15
chad954ut said:
I haven't seen anything from the powers to be in Knoxville that makes me think otherwise. I'm expecting a Sunbelt coach or a coordinator with no HC experience for about 2.5 million a year. Going to find that diamond in the rough.
Click to expand...

They can do that when Steele retires.
 
#17
#17
Volsfaninva917 said:
Here's the hot board per VQ

Steele - no. Old and boring.
Herman - would be a great hire.
O’Brien - knows how to handle programs w/ NCAA issues.
Marrone - see Steele above.
Chadwell - I think he's the leader in the clubhouse and would take the job.
Freeze - no way we touch him w/ NCAA issues.
Kiffin - not happening. Overrated too.
Campbell - pipe dream. He's holding out for a better gig.
Neal Brown - ugh.
Jim Caldwell - ugh (x2). Isn't he like 90 too.
Click to expand...
 
  • Like
Reactions: Notorious B.E.N
#19
#19
Volsfaninva917 said:
Is anyone listening to Swain? He sounds really down
Click to expand...
Upset probably that UT is going to get harsh punishment over their numerous serious recruiting violations. This may rank right up there with Ole Miss and Billy Brewer in the 1990s.
 
#20
#20
Volsfaninva917 said:
Thats such a lazy take on Chadwell, some players used extra money to buy stuff from the bookstore in which they were told they would lose the money if they didn't use it.
Click to expand...

When your program is forced to vacate 18 wins, I would say that's cause for concern. I understand he was cleared, but that still doesn't help when you're staring down the NCAA's barrell currently. We have to evaluate this based on the current environment at UT, and this fanbase doesn't want to admit how jacked up it really is. We just think throwing out names and money is where its at, but unfortunately we aren't in a position to get the cream from the top right now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: OldLofter
#21
#21
Border Vol said:
Upset probably that UT is going to get harsh punishment over their numerous serious recruiting violations. This may rank right up there with Ole Miss and Billy Brewer in the 1990s.
Click to expand...
Um, no. Nothing major is going to happen to Tennessee, have you seen how the NCAA has handled Basketball recently? What about the UNC scandal, Penn State seems to be alive and well now after the WORST scandal in the history of sports. Tennessee might miss a bowl next year and maybe have some wins stripped but nothing serious is going to come of this, Tennessee knows where the bodies are buried in this conference.
 
  • Like
Reactions: memtownvol and MemphisVol77
#22
#22
g8terh8ter_eric said:
When your program is forced to vacate 18 wins, I would say that's cause for concern. I understand he was cleared, but that still doesn't help when you're staring down the NCAA's barrell currently. We have to evaluate this based on the current environment at UT, and this fanbase doesn't want to admit how jacked up it really is. We just think throwing out names and money is where its at, but unfortunately we aren't in a position to get the cream from the top right now.
Click to expand...
Half of those names aren't "cream from the top"
 
#23
#23
Here's how low my expectations have become.

When Fulmer was fired, NO ONE had Kiffin on their list.

When Kiffin left, NO ONE had Dooley on their list.

When Dookey was fired, NO ONE had Jones on their list.

When Jones was fired, NO ONE had Pruitt on their list.

I just want UT to hire someone on an actual list! I don't give a crap if its Marrone, Malzahn or Steele. Just give me someone that actually was good enough to make a freaking list.

I also just realize my fat fingers spelled Dooley as Dookey. I'm not going to change it. Feeling salty.
 
  • Like
Reactions: HollowaytoSeivers, mrredskin, OldLofter and 10 others
#24
#24
Volsfaninva917 said:
Half of those names aren't "cream from the top"
Click to expand...

My point that I tried to imply was hire for stability right now. It's not sexy, but if you can get through this and not cause more issues in the process, then that's where they should go.

Also, the point of the cream from the top comment, was the fact that UT's fanbase thinks anyone should want this job, but given the recruiting challenges, the now current NCAA issues, and a faltering compliance office, does that really appeal to anyone wanting to "further" their career?
 
  • Like
Reactions: orangemadam and savannahfan
#25
#25
g8terh8ter_eric said:
My point that I tried to imply was hire for stability right now. It's not sexy, but if you can get through this and not cause more issues in the process, then that's where they should go.

Also, the point of the cream from the top comment, was the fact that UT's fanbase thinks anyone should want this job, but given the recruiting challenges, the now current NCAA issues, and a faltering compliance office, does that really appeal to anyone wanting to "further" their career?
Click to expand...
My list is as followed and all would take the job
1. Obrien
2. Kiffin
3. Chadwell
4. Marrone
 
  • Like
Reactions: Volfan1000 and TNHopeful505
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top