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[Stygian]

Fairly positive given his track record. UGA and UT weren’t in the same situations and Georgia has more in state talent than Tennessee.

Pruitt was DC at UGA in 14’ and 15’. Butch had higher rated classes at UT in 14’ and 15’ than UGA.

Just so I know, how many years will Pruitt need before we start to see his “elite” prowess on the recruiting trail?

 

[Atlanta917]

Unless you consider winning a couple of nattys with Eason and just getting close with Fromm not a problem.

How would Eason win a couple of natty's if he went 8-5 year 1, got hurt year 2, and then would most likely leave for the NFL after year 3? Eason didn't put up crazy numbers in the Pac 12, so I highly doubt he would've taken over the SEC. It's safe to say at this point that Fromm was a better college QB than Eason.

 

[Atlanta917]

Pruitt was DC at UGA in 14’ and 15’. Butch had higher rated classes at UT in 14’ and 15’ than UGA.

Just so I know, how many years will Pruitt need before we start to see his “elite” prowess on the recruiting trail?

How is it relevant to compare Pruitt's DC recruiting to Butch's HC recruiting? Not an apples to apples comparison at all and I'd say recruiting a Thorpe award winner and Butkus award winner would be considered elite. You shouldn't need any years to see Pruitt is an elite recruiter because he's been doing it for a while and doing it now. If you can't see how its impressive to get a top 10 recruiting class when your school isn't in a talent rich state and coming off an 8-5 season then I don't know what to tell you besides take off the red and black glasses.

 

[VolInNW]

Pruitt was DC at UGA in 14’ and 15’. Butch had higher rated classes at UT in 14’ and 15’ than UGA.

Just so I know, how many years will Pruitt need before we start to see his “elite” prowess on the recruiting trail?

Just another passive aggressive, annoying little uga fan, aren’t you?

Good grief. Why come on an opponents board just to constantly offer little passive aggressive bash posts. While I get that @Freak runs a very tolerant board, this is getting old.

 

[Stygian]

How is it relevant to compare Pruitt's DC recruiting to Butch's HC recruiting? Not an apples to apples comparison at all and I'd say recruiting a Thorpe award winner and Butkus award winner would be considered elite. You shouldn't need any years to see Pruitt is an elite recruiter because he's been doing it for a while and doing it now. If you can't see how its impressive to get a top 10 recruiting class when your school isn't in a talent rich state and coming off an 8-5 season then I don't know what to tell you besides take off the red and black glasses.

For the record which recruiting service currently has UT in the top 10 for 2020?

No I’m not impressed, Having the 7th ranked class in your own conference is not impressive. Jones was able to pull actual top 10 classes in back to back years, so stop acting like it’s some amazing feat.

 

[Atlanta917]

For the record which recruiting service currently has UT in the top 10 for 2020?

No I’m not impressed, Having the 7th ranked class in your own conference is not impressive. Jones was able to pull actual top 10 classes in back to back years, so stop acting like it’s some amazing feat.

First, recruiting is different now versus when Jones was at UT. Jones' classes had around 30 kids in them. Second, some arbitrary rankings on 247 or rivals doesn't mean much. Deandre Baker was a 3* who turned out to be a Thorpe award winner and Roquan Smith was a 4* and he won the Butkus. Now, if they went back and updated the rankings don't you think those players would move up and others move down? In the last 2 years Pruitt has had 4-5 players land on the freshman all sec team, so its safe to say his evaluations are working. As for the classes being impressive, he's having to sell a complete rebuild while other schools can sell a finished product. Despite that he still is competing for elite players.

Not sure why you're trying to act like UT and UGA were in the same position when each coach took over, but most ppl can see that's not the case. If you want to hear a bunch of ppl pump sunshine for UGA then why not go to Dawgnation? If you want endless trolling then the Rant would be perfect for you. Anyway, I can see this conversation isn't going anywhere, so I'm out. Cheers.

 

[Atlanta917]

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[KBVol]

Are you saying that UGA has a better qb situation and offensive situation in general than Tennessee? I never said UGA was dead.

1. Since we still have Guarantano, yes, UGAs QB situation is better by default.

2. I think our “offensive situation”/at other positions might be better for UT because of our OL, IF we get Cade eligible. But we don’t have a WR the caliber of Pickens and their RBs will be better.

3. I think UGA will get picked to finish 2nd behind Florida in the East and we’ll be 3rd. We clearly have a shot this year to exceed expectations if our defense continues to improve exponentially like it did in 2019 and if Maurer or Bailey beat out Guarantano early in the year.

 

[Bigun]

Unless you consider winning a couple of nattys with Eason and just getting close with Fromm not a problem.

When did Eason win a couple of NC's with UGA? Eason was a good QB but he wasn't better than Fromm. They were similar in talent, Eason with better arm strength, Fromm with better intangibles.

 

[Bigun]

1. Since we still have Guarantano, yes, UGAs QB situation is better by default.

2. I think our “offensive situation”/at other positions might be better for UT because of our OL, IF we get Cade eligible. But we don’t have a WR the caliber of Pickens and their RBs will be better.

3. I think UGA will get picked to finish 2nd behind Florida in the East and we’ll be 3rd. We clearly have a shot this year to exceed expectations if our defense continues to improve exponentially like it did in 2019 and if Maurer or Bailey beat out Guarantano early in the year.

Regarding #3, I think UGA will still win the East because of their defense. It will be as good or better than last years. They also have a running/scrambling QB and better OC this year and their RB talent is elite.

 

[Behr]

"1980" is one of the least effective and stupidest insults you could try and say about a team. Were you insulted in 1997 if a UGA fan said "1951!"? I would have laughed in their faces for such a stupid comment.

You must be 12 years old. You act like it. UGA owns us right now on the field and on the recruiting trail. Hopefully that changes soon.

Talking smack about a team that has outscored us 122-26 the past three years reeks of something a KY or Vandy fan would do.

Because its such a big deal to talk smack on the internet. Lol, you're triggered and making a big deal about it and Calling someone else 12 years old. What, are you 13?

 

[Smokeyone]

Regarding #3, I think UGA will still win the East because of their defense. It will be as good or better than last years. They also have a running/scrambling QB and better OC this year and their RB talent is elite.

Because a new Oline, new OC, New WRs, New TE, new QB, new offensive system, will definitely not wear out a D by not being any good

 

[Bigun]

Because a new Oline, new OC, New WRs, New TE, new QB, new offensive system, will definitely not wear out a D by not being any good

Good thing we don't have new WR's, new TE and new QB. Also, I think a new offense for them is a plus compared to what they had last year. Wish they still had the same offensive system. Noone in the East is good enough to challenge them, even with what they have lost.

 

[Purple Tiger]

Quarterback situations with Tennessee in a skinny minute. Add that they have to replace their entire o-line and it's nervous times for the Dawgs.

That part didn't age well.

 

[Smokeyone]

Good thing we don't have new WR's, new TE and new QB. Also, I think a new offense for them is a plus compared to what they had last year. Wish they still had the same offensive system. Noone in the East is good enough to challenge them, even with what they have lost.

Every WR UT trots out will have a year in system and most will have meaningful snaps. Ditto at TE. And UGA is going to run a different system this coming year than the one next season. Newman the wonder QB is a 1 and done.

Florida is good enough today to win the east and the Vols will go as far as its QB takes them. UGA isnt tweaking a system and replacing a couple guys. They are replacing 9 starters, 10 2nd string, OC, and offensive system. No way in hell it is am improvement over last year. And they still have Mark Smart that is going to get nervous and meddle with the O.

 

[Atlanta917]

Every WR UT trots out will have a year in system and most will have meaningful snaps. Ditto at TE. And UGA is going to run a different system this coming year than the one next season. Newman the wonder QB is a 1 and done.

Florida is good enough today to win the east and the Vols will go as far as its QB takes them. UGA isnt tweaking a system and replacing a couple guys. They are replacing 9 starters, 10 2nd string, OC, and offensive system. No way in hell it is am improvement over last year. And they still have Mark Smart that is going to get nervous and meddle with the O.

To be fair, the bar is set fairly low to show improvement on offense. If UGA averages more than 30 a game then the offense will be better than 2019. One of those once you're at the bottom there's nowhere to go but up situations.

 

[Smokeyone]

To be fair, the bar is set fairly low to show improvement on offense. If UGA averages more than 30 a game then the offense will be better than 2019. One of those once you're at the bottom there's nowhere to go but up situations.

Until you try to rebuild with untested parts that have never worked together. UGAs O underperformed in 2019 but that was with a 3 year starter and an NFL line and an NFL RB. They replace that with a Wake forest washout at QB, an RB that hasnt really played in 2 years, an OC that didn't call plays last year and 4 Oline guys (one one coming back played out of position) that haven't played together or started, and still have Mark Smart that has demonstrated that he has risk aversion on O. Rock bottom is yet to come from them.

 

[GAVol]

To be fair, the bar is set fairly low to show improvement on offense. If UGA averages more than 30 a game then the offense will be better than 2019. One of those once you're at the bottom there's nowhere to go but up situations.

George Pickens and Zamir White are potentially beasts next year. Any kind of QB play at all and they’ll be fine.

 

[Bigun]

Every WR UT trots out will have a year in system and most will have meaningful snaps. Ditto at TE. And UGA is going to run a different system this coming year than the one next season. Newman the wonder QB is a 1 and done.

Florida is good enough today to win the east and the Vols will go as far as its QB takes them. UGA isnt tweaking a system and replacing a couple guys. They are replacing 9 starters, 10 2nd string, OC, and offensive system. No way in hell it is am improvement over last year. And they still have Mark Smart that is going to get nervous and meddle with the O.

The Vols won't be in the discussion to win the East. We aren't good enough yet. You act like barely beating KY and Indiana means we are ready for the College Football Playoff. We haven't come within 4 TD's or been competitive with UGA (except for a little over 1 quarter) in 3 years and it will likely be more of the same this year. 8 wins is our ceiling this year. Blowout losses to OU, UF, UGA and Bama with a chance to win the rest.

 

[GroverCleveland]

Eason cold have been your savior. He was twice the the qb Fromm was. Kirby chose poorly.

Disagree. Eason did not have the "it" factor between the ears. Bailey is loaded with it. Playes his HS ball in one of the toughest classifications in the country. Eason played HS in Washington. I'D take Bailey as an unknown a day long and twice on Sunday over Eason.

 

[Atlanta917]

Until you try to rebuild with untested parts that have never worked together. UGAs O underperformed in 2019 but that was with a 3 year starter and an NFL line and an NFL RB. They replace that with a Wake forest washout at QB, an RB that hasnt really played in 2 years, an OC that didn't call plays last year and 4 Oline guys (one one coming back played out of position) that haven't played together or started, and still have Mark Smart that has demonstrated that he has risk aversion on O. Rock bottom is yet to come from them.

Guess we’ll see if scheme is more important than players. The third year starter at QB didn’t play very well and I’d hardly call Newman a washout. As for the OL, the returning starter is the C and he’s only ever started at C, so not sure how he’s out of place, Ben Cleveland has multiple starts under his belt, Salyer is a 5* with experience as well, and then there’s talent with lack of experience. Do I expect them to be as good as last year? Absolutely not, but I also don’t see the OL being the main issue. RB has talent, but the same issue as OL. Then the WR’s should be better. I think UGA’s offense will be improved only because they don’t have to do much to be improved. UGA has the talent to average more than 30 a game. Will the offense be changed enough to allow that? Guess we’ll have to find out. I agree the defense should be the strength of the team again though.

 

[Smokeyone]

Guess we’ll see if scheme is more important than players. The third year starter at QB didn’t play very well and I’d hardly call Newman a washout. As for the OL, the returning starter is the C and he’s only ever started at C, so not sure how he’s out of place, Ben Cleveland has multiple starts under his belt, Salyer is a 5* with experience as well, and then there’s talent with lack of experience. Do I expect them to be as good as last year? Absolutely not, but I also don’t see the OL being the main issue. RB has talent, but the same issue as OL. Then the WR’s should be better. I think UGA’s offense will be improved only because they don’t have to do much to be improved. UGA has the talent to average more than 30 a game. Will the offense be changed enough to allow that? Guess we’ll have to find out. I agree the defense should be the strength of the team again though.

Cleveland colored outside the lines and is academic trouble, and your C is a G. He likely will move to a more natural position this year. Your rock bottom argument is flawed because they lose the one thing they had going for them last year, experience. Nobody on UGAs staff has worked with a QB like Newsome, and none of the UGA O has worked together or in the new system.

 

[Ramsey44]

Unless you consider winning a couple of nattys with Eason and just getting close with Fromm not a problem.

Can’t keep all those 5 stars he signs when everyone wants playing time now. How many 5 stars have Tennessee signed ?

 

[Ramsey44]

The reason Pruitt wasn’t retained was because he was blown out by each year by a good OC? Ummm.... That’s not a Pruitt problem that’s a UGA problem and happens nearly every year at one point or another whether he’s been there or not.

Georgia State.....

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Georgia State.....

Good one .