Kippy Brown

[BornAllVol]

I believe that Kippy would be a very good HC. He would never do anything to disrespect TN.

 

[nashvol1]

Isn't his brother the RB coach for the Falcons. That would not be a bad addition. With his NFL ties, I am sure it would have an NFL presence.

 

[armchair]

Gene Woj. reported that he basically kept the players from physically assaulting Kiffin last night. I can't decide if that makes me like him more or less.

Did not see the presser. Kippy has a lot of high-level college and NFL experience--although I don't think his pro coaching career went well in recent years; hence his being at UT. He's got some positives, but this is a big management job, and it takes someone with a lot of energy and enthusiam and attention to detail to do it well. Look at Carroll--smart and very energetic, engaged. Look at Spurrier in his florida years. Look at Kiffin, even: Yea, he's a disloyal, spoiled prick--but he's got qualities that you want in an SEC head coach--energy, intensity, a bit of brashness. Look at Fulmer in recent years--dull-witted, slow, complacent.

My worry about Kippy, based on what I've read and the fact that he's a veteran guy--is that he'd be too mellow, too soft. That was Fulmer's problem. Soft doesn't cut it. Looking at Willingham--soft. Someone on another board said Kippy reminded him of Dungy. Dungy is an exceptional man, but probably an overrated coach who rode Manning's coattails for a decade. You can't be mellow and win in the SEC.

 

[rickhood1]

I hope he is our next HC. He knows Tennessee, he's from here, he knows how to recruit, hire him tomorrow Hamilton.

My point exactly... He is a great coach and you KNOW he will not leave for some other school. He is from here.. this IS his home. Hire him today.. Hammy you will not be sorry !!:good!:

 

[Kim.Bailey]

Kippy is okay with me! I liked what I heard during the presser from him.