I had those same thoughts....there was no way he would just up and leave for FSU unless he really saw some things he didn't like. In fact, I think it was reported that he was even shopping his name around.Jay Graham was my first realization something was amiss with Butch.....Jay couldn't leave Big Orange Country fast enough to get away from Butch...
I dont think so. Are you thinking Weinke recruited him bc he's RB coach? I'm pretty sure Weinke was primary recruiter on a 3 star OG out of IMG and that's about it. Here's an article showing who was targeting who recruiting wise on our staff.Pretty sure he was main recruiter for Crouch. I'd say that was pretty good.
Edit: Sorry that was Eric Gray not Crouch...
Exactly.Could just be a cultural mismatch? Some really talented people just don't fit together with other groups of talented people.
I’ve maintained this since Gillespie was originally hired by Butch. A RB’s coach is graded on his recruiting...because a STUFFED ARMADILLO can coach that position. Most minimal teaching needed for a position group. That’s why many up and coming on field coaches get their start. Run here, run there, catch this and block that. Don’t even need a pamphlet. Gillespie did well...nothing irreplaceable.
I dont think so. Are you thinking Weinke recruited him bc he's RB coach? I'm pretty sure Weinke was primary recruiter on a 3 star OG out of IMG and that's about it. Here's an article showing who was targeting who recruiting wise on our staff.
Where Vols' coaches finished in 247Sports Recruiter Rankings
Again he isn't the primary recruiter on anyone except the Olineman out of IMGHere's an even better one with the players he recruited.
Chris Weinke, Running Backs Coach (FB), Tennessee Volunteers
I’ve maintained this since Gillespie was originally hired by Butch. A RB’s coach is graded on his recruiting...because a STUFFED ARMADILLO can coach that position. Most minimal teaching needed for a position group. That’s where many up and coming on field coaches get their start. Run here, run there, catch this and block that. Don’t even need a pamphlet. Gillespie did well...nothing irreplaceable.
They liked him. Trying to pump him up whilst making their position seem more nuanced than it is...imo. Sticking with Coach Stuffed Armadillo is a boss!you're somewhat right but somewhat wrong too. Butchna a Rb coach as Graham or CRG can teach based on experiential knowledge. Also their experience is better than any plug and play coach. There are certain drills and such that true Rbs can teach the kids and the way they break down film based on experience is different too. I spoke to players and they said the difference was night and day. CRG had years of experience in which his Rbs did their thing dating back to WV.He worked them and called for them to do extra work outside of practice as a group etc. The guys said all that kind of stuff was missing.
I remember the Nebraska ass-whipping. Before that it’s a blur of epic Jamal Lewis highlights.Remember that time in the SEC Championship against Auburn when Jamal Lewis whiffed on a block and Manning got his knee hit which turned into a busted Burser Sac injury which in turn led to Nebraska whipping our ass in the Orange Bowl . . .