Is the media crying over Pruitt taking the Sabans approach?

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The article isn't wrong. Saban did have to earn the right to act the way he does in press conferences. Remember, before he even coached a game he had kind of a bad reputation for how he lied about not leaving the Dolphins. If he didn't win and win big, his act (the terse answers, becoming indignant when asked for any information, "trust the process," etc.) would wear thin real quick.

He wins national titles every other year, so nobody cares. In fact, it's seen as funny and almost charming when he does it.
 
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Behr said:
Have over 4 months before he can. Lotta stuff gonna come up between now and then.
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I hope not! If we hear anything about UT football from a coach (that's not an additional player) between now and the start of practice it isn't good.
 
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Rexrode is correct that if Pruitt wants as large a turnout as possible for the spring game in the future, then having an autograph signing session with the players is a must. Every other criticism is insignificant... Restricting player and assistants access to the media reduces drama and ensures that the focal voice of the program is that of Pruitt's, as it should be.
 
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Who cares what the media thinks?!?! Their opinion of themselves is usually way overblown. Pruitt's job is to crack down, get tough and win. If that doesn't happen in a few years, then the media can gripe.
 
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05_never_again said:
The article isn't wrong. Saban did have to earn the right to act the way he does in press conferences. Remember, before he even coached a game he had kind of a bad reputation for how he lied about not leaving the Dolphins. If he didn't win and win big, his act (the terse answers, becoming indignant when asked for any information, "trust the process," etc.) would wear thin real quick.

He wins national titles every other year, so nobody cares. In fact, it's seen as funny and almost charming when he does it.
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At least so far, Pruitt hasn't acted like a jerk in a press conference. He's polite and professional - not condescending and snarky as Saban sometimes is. Having said that, he hasn't had to face the media after a tough loss yet either. We'll see how that goes.
 
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Well, well, well.........all that bashing of previous coaches and now they got what they asked for and it don't taste so good. I don't care for the local media, they are a bunch of whining wantabes Birmingham does not pound on their coaches even before Saban. I don't like John and the rest of his girlfriends.

Pruitt just signed a contract, he ain't going anywhere and he is not going to take advice from a bunch of second rate sports writers who never played a down of football. I say good coach! CAUTION: winning makes all this ok..........ok?

GBO!!
 
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Boca Vol said:
I hope not! If we hear anything about UT football from a coach (that's not an additional player) between now and the start of practice it isn't good.
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Good grief Boca, you know what I meant. Lulz, chit gonna get made up for us to freak out about. You think everything is going to be quiet around here until the first game?

What's up next, pre preseason Top 25?

Who cares, just win!!!!! Go Vols!!!
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
At least so far, Pruitt hasn't acted like a jerk in a press conference. He's polite and professional - not condescending and snarky as Saban sometimes is. Having said that, he hasn't had to face the media after a tough loss yet either. We'll see how that goes.
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True. If anything, Saban has gotten more condescending and snarky as time goes on, commensurate with the success he's had. Admittedly, I don't have much respect for the news media, so I actually find this funny myself most of the time.

If Pruitt adopts Saban's general handling of the media and he isn't winning a ton of football games, it'll get old reeeeally quickly. Every little thing he does or doesn't do - short answers, restricting player/assistant access to the media, etc., will be torn apart and criticized.

How coaches handle the media is so overrated. Just win. You can treat the media however you want to if you win. If you're not winning enough, you can be a Ronald Reagan/Bill Clinton behind the podium...you'll still get fired.
 
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Behr said:
Good grief Boca, you know what I meant. Lulz, chit gonna get made up for us to freak out about. You think everything is going to be quiet around here until the first game?

What's up next, pre preseason Top 25?

Who cares, just win!!!!! Go Vols!!!
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It's funny how how we're all expected to read between the lines when you and butchna post but everyone else is held to the literal word.

Yes, I knew what you meant, but maybe the two of you can take the "hall monitoring" down a bit. :good!:
 
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Behr said:
Good grief Boca, you know what I meant. Lulz, chit gonna get made up for us to freak out about. You think everything is going to be quiet around here until the first game?

What's up next, pre preseason Top 25?

Who cares, just win!!!!! Go Vols!!!
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Whoa, whoa, whoa....cool it on the vulgarity and foul language there, son.
 
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Boca Vol said:
It's funny how how we're all expected to read between the lines when you and butchna post but everyone else is held to the literal word.

Yes, I knew what you meant, but maybe the two of you can take the "hall monitoring" down a bit. :good!:
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I agree. Behr is such a d-bag sometimes.
 
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Behr said:
Have over 4 months before he can. Lotta stuff gonna come up between now and then.
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He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! He’s gonna say something wrong again! :pinch:

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Rexrode’s whininess is only slightly more tolerable than the endless sarcasm of his predecessor, David Climer, who, by comparison, was only slightly more tolerable than John Adams, who, of course, wrote for the News Sentinel.

To correct Mr. Rexrode’s position, NOBODY earns the right to behave like a jackass. The simple truth is that, given his stature in the profession, nobody will call Saban out for his boorish/dictatorial behavior.
 
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Boca Vol said:
It's funny how how we're all expected to read between the lines when you and butchna post but everyone else is held to the literal word.

Yes, I knew what you meant, but maybe the two of you can take the "hall monitoring" down a bit. :good!:
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How come when you say “funny” it doesn’t mean the same thing? :question:
 
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