Jeremy Pruitt… worst UT head coach ever?

[VolBallGuy]

I know there are some more really bad ones but I would have to say yes. I’m sure an old timer could school me on someone who was worse (have only been a fan since ‘90) . In my time as a fan I would definitely have to anoint him the worst over Dooley. Beats Dooley out on sheer stupidity and having the personality of a p’d off bag of sand. Also, honestly the played for Bama thing didn’t help him in retrospect with the fans.

 

[DocVol]

Yes.

Next question.

 

[Aerie Vol]

Yes.

Next question.

This.

 

[McDad]

He didn't excel in any capacity.

Rep for UT
Recruiting
Player Development
Game day prep
Staff management
"Attitude".

And let's never forget, this was Phil's guy.

 

[Jackcrevol]

total moron. i spellt it write.

 

[Orange931]

But the 8 game win streak...........

 

[EZE]

Yes.

Next question.

All that needs to be said.

 

[northknoxvol]

In my time watching UT Football.......yes

Worst Pruitt then Dooley then Butchy Boy then Lane

 

[volfanhill]

Worst loss in program history is on the man's resume

 

[Alto1]

He gets my vote as the worst……

 

[minorvol]

Yes and it’s not even close. Horrible coach and hard to support. I mean you’re lucky enough to have one of the best jobs ever (I wish I were able to be a coach and make 3+ million a year). And you look like you are miserable. Jeez.

 

[TnVol!]

B

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Pruitt would have to improve to suck as a human and as a coach.

 

[TnVol!]

Beldar is the winner of the losers. He is terrible in so many ways. Now let's move on and focus on Ole Miss.

 

[Volatility]

He didn't excel in any capacity.

Rep for UT
Recruiting
Player Development
Game day prep
Staff management
"Attitude".

And let's never forget, this was Phil's guy.

It goes to show how important the AD is. We had bad AD after bad AD, it’s no surprise the coaches they picked weren’t good.

 

[JoAllan]

Yes

 

[walkenvol]

Cornbread was just in over his head - a classic example of the “ Peter principle “. Should have never been hired having no head coaching experience. Butch was the worst because he was so slimy and a complete poser who constantly lied and misled. Has zero business leading young men because he lacks integrity and everything is about him

 

[Other_Guy]

He didn't excel in any capacity.

Rep for UT
Recruiting
Player Development
Game day prep
Staff management
"Attitude".

And let's never forget, this was Phil's guy.

Not to defend Phil but it's not like he had many options. And if you're left with HCs that has been average at their school, why not take a gamble on a hot co-ordinator who was under Saban.

 

[Tnman1]

Pruitt was not likeable, Dooley was just as bad, but a nice guy. I'm shocked Pruitt was as bad as he was. Reading some other boards, Bama fans miss Pruitt this morning.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

Not to defend Phil but it's not like he had many options. And if you're left with HCs that has been average at their school, why not take a gamble on a hot co-ordinator who was under Saban.

Why not? One reason would be he couldn't speak like an educated adult. That Pruitt made it through an interview and still got hired is indicative of the fact Fulmer wasn't remotely qualified to be AD

 

[BearCat204]

Makes me sick that Aaron Murray warned us of this.

 

[arkyvol]

I consider Pruitt as I would a bygone case of clap. It's not something I care to remember or dwell upon. We need to concentrate on getting well.

 

[DC_Vol]

I consider Pruitt as I would a bygone case of clap. It's not something I care to remember or dwell upon. We need to concentrate on getting well.

It’s best not to completely forget either, lest you dip your pen in a similar ink well.

 

[Rocky Top Raby]

Yes and second is not close.

 

[Elhanan]

The three worst coaches in UT history:

1. Pruitt
2. Jones
3. Dooley