Knowles Expected to be DC

[CAVPUT]

no, Hiter is a running back. the discussion was around defensive players that Knowles could poach.

I mean yeah get Hiter too but we need the defensive upgrades.

Ah. Missed that. Apologies.

 

[Daniel_Lincolns_Foot]

michigan message boards are thinking they are going to make a run at Deboer or Gruden

This may seem laughable, but you have to consider Tuscaloosa. Deboer is facing the impossible task of following Saban. Some weren't crazy about the hire in the first place, there were already calls for his firing last year, and guarantee there will be more if he does anything short of a national title game appearance. (Personally, I think they lose in the first round to Oklahoma.)

Now, considering Michigan: they're in a huge mess right now. They need a complete reset with someone actually competent. They have a $10 million arm at QB. Deboer has ties to the area (OC at Eastern Michigan) and the Big10 at large, and probably knows he'd be given much more rope than with Bama. It's not the craziest idea.

Like it or not, Michigan is a blue blood college program with resources and history that rival any SEC school, and they will definitely make a run at Deboer. And that would be great if they landed him--it would put Bama in a tough spot.

 

[Scottt5]

This may seem laughable, but you have to consider Tuscaloosa. Deboer is facing the impossible task of following Saban. Some weren't crazy about the hire in the first place, there were already calls for his firing last year, and guarantee there will be more if he does anything short of a national title game appearance. (Personally, I think they lose in the first round to Oklahoma.)

Now, considering Michigan: they're in a huge mess right now. They need a complete reset with someone actually competent. They have a $10 million arm at QB. Deboer has ties to the area (OC at Eastern Michigan) and the Big10 at large, and probably knows he'd be given much more rope than with Bama. It's not the craziest idea.

Like it or not, Michigan is a blue blood college program with resources and history that rival any SEC school, and they will definitely make a run at Deboer. And that would be great if they landed him--it would put Bama in a tough spot.

I’m for anything that F**** Bama!

 

[Jon wayne]

I was expecting to be let down so It is what it is. Lets hire popcorn Sutton in the NIL era

He dead. Just have a jug of his liker in the locker room

 

[Smokymtnbullet]

Fulmer didn't hire Sun boy, I think that was Doody. I'm referring to the guy Fulmer hired, and players claimed was to complex, they didn't know what to do.
I viewed Sun boy as a sabotage plant.

Dave Clawson OC?

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Dave Clawson OC?

That's the one!!! Thanks.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

michigan message boards are thinking they are going to make a run at Deboer or Gruden

I'd like to nail down the Knowles hire ASAP because I don't like the idea of programs like Michigan and/or Alabama having a HC opening before we have him in house.

Like players these days, you never know a coach is yours until he's on campus.

 

[rikberry31]

Wow! I think everyone is in agreement he is the top available guy in this cycle.

He is pretty much the guy in any cycle. We now have a couple of the most innovative minds on offense and defense. I think this is gonna be good.

 

[VolInNW]

So, basically, we are entering the 2nd rebuild phase of Heupel's master 12-year program to get us ready for a 4-year effort to prepare to make a run at planning for a great year?

Patience is key. Remember what Heupel inherited, and the 16-20 year rebuild effort needed for such a situation. We are lucky to have such a mastermind in charge of all of this.

 

[Vol865]

No it wasn't. It was a 4-2-5. Which is what almost everyone runs now.

A lot of what people call a 4-2-5 is just standard Nickel set. Big difference from a 3 safety 4-2-5

 

[TNinSC]

Dave Clawson OC?

gerald jones running the g gun package

 

[Vol865]

So, basically, we are entering the 2nd rebuild phase of Heupel's master 12-year program to get us ready for a 4-year effort to prepare to make a run at planning for a great year?

Patience is key. Remember what Heupel inherited, and the 16-20 year rebuild effort needed for such a situation. We are lucky to have such a mastermind in charge of all of this.

Bro, you're totally right. Talent and depth means nothing. Probations and years of cellar dwelling definitely have never held a program back. We should be 15-0 every year.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

gerald jones running the g gun package

I can’t believe I forgot about that.

 

[dduncan4163]

Maybe thats the problem. Players don't wear belt buckles anymore.

Bunch of punks

 

[NighthawkVol]

A lot of what people call a 4-2-5 is just standard Nickel set. Big difference from a 3 safety 4-2-5

Yes. But it's not a 4-3.

 

[Vol865]

Yes. But it's not a 4-3.

I know. Just saying 4-2-5 gets thrown around loosely when an actual 4-2-5 is like a 4-4 hybrid

 

[Skooter]

2-7-2

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

So, is he officially hired?

 

[Frank Sinatra]

One concern i've heard is that his defense is complicated and requires a learning curve. Some concerns about how well the players can perform in 1 year.

Maybe the thought is a "push" for next year and set up 27-30 for a run with Faze as QB?

This is correct. It’s a complex system and takes time, but once it’s implemented, it will work well with the type of athletes you’ll get at Tennessee. The players just need a year or so to adjust. He had only one year at Penn State, and that wasn’t enough time - it would’ve been interesting to see how their defense might have improved in year two under his system. It was successful at Ohio State; however, I do prefer Patricia’s defense slightly more.

 

[rocytop2624]

It seems like everyone is excited about our new D.C . I think it will be a great fit.

 

[ButchPlz]

It seems like everyone is excited about our new D.C . I think it will be a great fit.

That's not true, he had a "bad" game once, he must be trash and we don't want him.

 

[rocytop2624]

This is correct. It’s a complex system and takes time, but once it’s implemented, it will work well with the type of athletes you’ll get at Tennessee. The players just need a year or so to adjust. He had only one year at Penn State, and that wasn’t enough time - it would’ve been interesting to see how their defense might have improved in year two under his system. It was successful at Ohio State; however, I do prefer Patricia’s defense slightly more.

It shouldn't be to hard to learn since we already ran a 4-2-5. Personal wise we have some of the right guys.

 

[rkvdg]

Dave Clawson OC?

The lineman would changes sides depending were they were at on the field. So every lineman had to know both positions left and right not to mention if they were supposed to learn another position like a left tackle needing to know to play right tackle plus also needing to know how to play left guard and right as a backup. It was overly complicated for no reason.

 

[KptVFL]

So, is he officially hired?

Is now. Just announced.

.....and Golesh hired Banks at Auburn..... drumroll...... as their safeties coach!

 

[Skooter]

there are only a number of plays and responsibilities for each position. I think the complex thing is overblown. Defenders have seen about every playcall. Should be attacking more with less thinking if anything. IMO the complex issue is for the Offense, like what Vandy did and OK can do, which is cause confusion presnap and postsnap as the O tries to figure out who is coming. Re “Exotic” blitzes, it’s not that hard for a player to know his responsibilities especially if out in good positions to make a play
Was it a complex or simple plan when we have a DE man 2 man on an rb trying to guard a wheel route 15 yards down the field. Let’s not put players in those positions and watch how fast we start to play.