If Currie prevented Martin from playing an ineligible

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player, then he did his job. Even if it was $200, you cant play a kid that YOU know has violated NCAA eligibility rules UNLESS you know you are going to lose your job. Martin probably knew there were others or other payments that would get him fired anyway but Currie did not.

I refer to the Tee Martin situation at Alabama in 1999. The allegation of Tee's mother working for a UT booster in Mobile was reported that Friday before the game. Dickey had advised Fulmer there was a chance Tee wouldn't be able to play if he couldn't get the NCAA to rule before Kickoff. Dickey pulled the miracle with the NCAA to get the approval by showing all of the due diligence UT had done before investigation into that situation. Of course, bama's low class trick failed as Tennessee beat them 21-7 I believe.

If Currie got Snyder pissed cause Currie made KState start playing quality OOC opponents instead of 4 D3 schools like Snyder used to, then good for him too. Fans don't want to see Sacramento State, Colorado School of Mines, Ozark College and Red River State. They want to see good teams a few times. The days of going 11 0r 12-0, beating trash and claiming a spot in CFP are over.

I don't know how Currie will work out at Tennessee but the story why Martin and Snyder don't like him makes me think Tennessee hired a good AD.
 
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I'm not sure it's quite that simple. The circumstances were strange. And didn't the kid end up getting cleared?
 
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Freak said:
I'm not sure it's quite that simple. The circumstances were strange. And didn't the kid end up getting cleared?
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Not sure if you listened to the interview posted.

*Claims Currie had a reputation for over-meddling with all the coaches. And with a few of them being long-term coaches, what they tell our potential hires, about working for Currie, may make it difficult for us to land elite level coaches.

* claims the basketball coach he hired to replace the one that left, said the same.

Implied he stays so far away from the gray area in recruiting, they're not sure it will work in the SEC.
Something about trying to to stop an assistant from speaking to his godson after the kid became recruiting age.

Said you always hear of people being glad when an ad leaves, but doesn't remember ever seeing this level of "excitement" about someone going away.




One side of the story.
 
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chargervol said:
Not sure if you listened to the interview posted.

*Claims Currie had a reputation for over-meddling with all the coaches. And with a few of them being long-term coaches, what they tell our potential hires, about working for Currie, may make it difficult for us to land elite level coaches.

* claims the basketball coach he hired to replace the one that left, said the same.

Implied he stays so far away from the gray area in recruiting, they're not sure it will work in the SEC.
Something about trying to to stop an assistant from speaking to his godson after the kid became recruiting age.

Said you always hear of people being glad when an ad leaves, but doesn't remember ever seeing this level of "excitement" about someone going away.




One side of the story.
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I did not listen to the interview but I've heard all of those things hashed out over the last couple of days.

I guess I was specifically referring to the part of the OP about suspending the kid from the NCAA Tournament over $200 is Currie "doing his job". I should have been more clear. I don't necessarily agree that you have to suspend the kid, just because. Furthermore, it just doesn't sound like Currie handled that situation very well with Martin.
 
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chargervol said:
Not sure if you listened to the interview posted.

*Claims Currie had a reputation for over-meddling with all the coaches. And with a few of them being long-term coaches, what they tell our potential hires, about working for Currie, may make it difficult for us to land elite level coaches.

* claims the basketball coach he hired to replace the one that left, said the same.

Implied he stays so far away from the gray area in recruiting, they're not sure it will work in the SEC.
Something about trying to to stop an assistant from speaking to his godson after the kid became recruiting age.

Said you always hear of people being glad when an ad leaves, but doesn't remember ever seeing this level of "excitement" about someone going away.




One side of the story.
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Doesn't inspire much confidence from me.

We REALLY need Butch to be the guy now, more than ever.
 
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chargervol said:
Not sure if you listened to the interview posted.

*Claims Currie had a reputation for over-meddling with all the coaches. And with a few of them being long-term coaches, what they tell our potential hires, about working for Currie, may make it difficult for us to land elite level coaches.

* claims the basketball coach he hired to replace the one that left, said the same.

Implied he stays so far away from the gray area in recruiting, they're not sure it will work in the SEC.
Something about trying to to stop an assistant from speaking to his godson after the kid became recruiting age.

Said you always hear of people being glad when an ad leaves, but doesn't remember ever seeing this level of "excitement" about someone going away.




One side of the story.
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If Currie (or any AD) meddles with an SEC school with a rich football history to the point that it negatively affects the product - then that AD is digging his/her own grave.

As LWS or someone mentioned concerning the chancellor, you just don't make a habit of pissing off boosters...and ADs of football schools don't last if football isn't good.
 
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Freak said:
I did not listen to the interview but I've heard all of those things hashed out over the last couple of days.

I guess I was specifically referring to the part of the OP about suspending the kid from the NCAA Tournament over $200 is Currie "doing his job". I should have been more clear. I don't necessarily agree that you have to suspend the kid, just because. Furthermore, it just doesn't sound like Currie handled that situation very well with Martin.
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I'm sorry, I know what you were saying, you were clear.
I don't know how that particular situation ended.

I posted the breakdown more because it reaffirms your thought. We've speculated several times on this board the last couple of days, just thought it was interesting to hear someone from out there, state as much.
 
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chargervol said:
Not sure if you listened to the interview posted.

*Claims Currie had a reputation for over-meddling with all the coaches. And with a few of them being long-term coaches, what they tell our potential hires, about working for Currie, may make it difficult for us to land elite level coaches.

* claims the basketball coach he hired to replace the one that left, said the same.

Implied he stays so far away from the gray area in recruiting, they're not sure it will work in the SEC.
Something about trying to to stop an assistant from speaking to his godson after the kid became recruiting age.

Said you always hear of people being glad when an ad leaves, but doesn't remember ever seeing this level of "excitement" about someone going away.




One side of the story.
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But all that really matters is that he can relate/persuade one coach: Chip Kelly
 
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chargervol said:
I'm sorry, I know what you were saying, you were clear.
I don't know how that particular situation ended.

I posted the breakdown more because it reaffirms your thought. We've speculated several times on this board the last couple of days, just thought it was interesting to hear someone from out there, state as much.
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Gotcha. I see what you're saying now.
 
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Doberman said:
Doesn't inspire much confidence from me.

We REALLY need Butch to be the guy now, more than ever.
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Was thinking the very same thing, on both.

I hate coaching searches, but was feeling okay with Blackburn in charge if and when Butch needed replacing. I've been supportive of Butch even though I haven't been convinced he was "the guy". You're 100% correct IMO.
 
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Martin didn't like him, Snyder didn't like him, Weber reportedly had issues with him too...not a great sign
 
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The more I read about this hire the more confused I get. Think I'll just quit reading them and take a wait and see position. I truly can't figure out if it's a good, bad or middle of the road hire.
 
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hmhawk said:
The more I read about this hire the more confused I get. Think I'll just quit reading them and take a wait and see position. I truly can't figure out if it's a good, bad or middle of the road hire.
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I think you are probably in a lot of good company.
 
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Behr said:
Was thinking the very same thing, on both.

I hate coaching searches, but was feeling okay with Blackburn in charge if and when Butch needed replacing. I've been supportive of Butch even though I haven't been convinced he was "the guy". You're 100% correct IMO.
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Must be something to do with guys that have their dogs as their AVI.
 
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Doberman said:
Doesn't inspire much confidence from me.

We REALLY need Butch to be the guy now, more than ever.
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You got that right. There is a small list of things we want/need Butch to fix. IF it doesn't happen and Currie fires him, holy moly we could be in HUGE trouble with who he brings in.
 
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hmhawk said:
The more I read about this hire the more confused I get. Think I'll just quit reading them and take a wait and see position. I truly can't figure out if it's a good, bad or middle of the road hire.
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Good to see you Hawk. Still making them Armadillo Eggs I hope.

I'm mostly disappointed that I'm not happy or really happy like I was gonna be with Blackburn or even Phil. Sucks that I feel pretty much the same as you.
 
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Orange_Vol1321 said:
You got that right. There is a small list of things we want/need Butch to fix. IF it doesn't happen and Currie fires him, holy moly we could be in HUGE trouble with who he brings in.
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I agree its better now to stick out with Butch and pray he brings success than to let Currie lead a coaching search.
 
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based on the interview I just listened to that was posted, we are going to wishing we still had Hart.... Lawd.
 
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Behr said:
Good to see you Hawk. Still making them Armadillo Eggs I hope.

I'm mostly disappointed that I'm not happy or really happy like I was gonna be with Blackburn or even Phil. Sucks that I feel pretty much the same as you.
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Hey Behr. Armadillo eggs and deep fried gator tail once a year. Tasted GREAT this past season LOL.
 
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WildTurkey said:
If Currie (or any AD) meddles with an SEC school with a rich football history to the point that it negatively affects the product - then that AD is digging his/her own grave.

As LWS or someone mentioned concerning the chancellor, you just don't make a habit of pissing off boosters...and ADs of football schools don't last if football isn't good.
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Jimmy Haslam wanted Currie.
 
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