Poll: Who chooses the starting QB?

Who chooses the starting QB?

  • Pruitt

    Votes: 112 68.3%

  • Chaney

    Votes: 24 14.6%

  • I don't Know

    Votes: 28 17.1%
  • Total voters
    164
#26
#26
Lane Train 4 said:
To be fair the question is who chooses the starting QB not who has the final word. We all know Pruitt is the boss and has the final say in all things. Many have said Chaney is the head coach of the offense.
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I’m saying the person in charge has the authority and chooses the Qb. He also makes the decision the ratio of practice snaps the Qb’s get if he does not like what he has seen.
 
#27
#27
tbones0711 said:
Covid ruined UT's plans and it's that simple and UT is playing catch-up to the entire league except for maybe LSU and Vandy who had the same or more issues with the virus. The best laid plans can't account for which teams are going to be affected and to what degree. Under normal conditions HB would have a full spring practice and not missed any fall camp. Coach has addressed the issue with an added scrimmage right after a hard-fought game and will likely do it again soon. CP feels these newcomers were cheated out of valuable reps that they would normally get and he's trying to make up for it. There are quality athletes at these scrimages. All things considered, the staff is doing a good job and us fans need to be patient and keep things in the proper perspective and above all stay safe and protect each other.
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Mizzou didn't have spring football, they're in a new system and Connor Bazelak looked pretty good Saturday
 
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#28
#28
BeecherVol said:
If your HC and the OC really don't agree, either the HC hired the wrong OC or your HC is the problem.

Honestly, I dont think Pruitt is just saying this guy is the QB without the input of the OC or to a lesser degree the QB coach.
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No one is stating he doesn’t receive input. Pruitt makes the decision no doubt. When someone reports that Tn. had made a Qb change this week, they don’t report Chaney , they report Pruitt made the change.
 
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ABINGDON VOL FAN said:
I’m saying the person in charge has the authority and chooses the Qb. He also makes the decision the ratio of practice snaps the Qb’s get if he does not like what he has seen.
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Some leaders trust their assistants to take charge and run the department how they see fit. Once they prove they cannot run their department effectively they are replaced by someone who can.
 
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Lane Train 4 said:
Some leaders trust their assistants to take charge and run the department how they see fit. Once they prove they cannot run their department effectively they are replaced by someone who can.
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That’s true but the Leader is still making the decision. He endorses the recommendation or makes a change each and every game.
 
#32
#32
Orange Death said:
He just got a contract extension. His job is safe right now.
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True. But what if UT finishes 5-5 or 4-6 this year followed by a tough year in '21 due to breaking in a new QB after losing a bunch of OL's? Coaches getting fired doesn't usually happen suddenly. It builds up over time as they fail to meet expectations. Pruitt has the longest leash of anyone out there. Fulmer is loyal to a fault and will likely give him "time" even if it is obvious it isn't working. That's probably made that much worse by Fulmer's attitude about what happened to him. But Fulmer is also a political animal and will feel it if things start to heat up.

I like Pruitt. I think he does it the right way. In spite of the score, I think the D played well in spite of being handicapped by the O. But whatever Pruitt decides at QB... he better be right. He might be forgiven for losing games this year while "playing for the future" at QB. If he loses games this year by sticking with JG and then next year because he has no QB experience... it could get dicy.
 
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Lane Train 4 said:
Some leaders trust their assistants to take charge and run the department how they see fit. Once they prove they cannot run their department effectively they are replaced by someone who can.
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That's true however the choice of QB is akin to hiring an assistant coach. So much depends on the QB's leadership and decisions. HC's don't let that go.
 
#35
#35
I can tell you who is ultimately going to have to answer for their decisions, it Pruitt not the OC. So while I may value what my OC says, the head coach needs to remember the buck ultimately stops with him. GBO!
 
#36
#36
ABINGDON VOL FAN said:
No one is stating he doesn’t receive input. Pruitt makes the decision no doubt. When someone reports that Tn. had made a Qb change this week, they don’t report Chaney , they report Pruitt made the change.
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I didn't quote anyone.

Im not claiming that Pruitt isn't making the call either. But given the experience of his OC and what he thought of him or the ($) to get him here, I'm gonna guess Chaneys input carries more weight than many others as it should.
 
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sjt18 said:
True. But what if UT finishes 5-5 or 4-6 this year followed by a tough year in '21 due to breaking in a new QB after losing a bunch of OL's? Coaches getting fired doesn't usually happen suddenly. It builds up over time as they fail to meet expectations. Pruitt has the longest leash of anyone out there. Fulmer is loyal to a fault and will likely give him "time" even if it is obvious it isn't working. That's probably made that much worse by Fulmer's attitude about what happened to him. But Fulmer is also a political animal and will feel it if things start to heat up.

I like Pruitt. I think he does it the right way. In spite of the score, I think the D played well in spite of being handicapped by the O. But whatever Pruitt decides at QB... he better be right. He might be forgiven for losing games this year while "playing for the future" at QB. If he loses games this year by sticking with JG and then next year because he has no QB experience... it could get dicy.
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I agree 100%. Think you're right on.
 
#38
#38
volsrock09 said:
I am a fan of Pruitt, personally and I like his football acumen, but I wish UT would stop giving coaches extensions before they are actually earned.
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Not sure I can argue with this. I kinda like it because it shows he's been doing all the right things, but if it comes down to Ws/Ls...then I'd say wait it out. I guess it wasn't a HUGE increase, but still.
 
#40
#40
Lane Train 4 said:
I believe the head coach always picks the QB. My friend says Chaney has full control of the offense and picks the QB. Help me solve this debate.
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Your friend is Wrong. HC has final say on every personnel move, especially QB. Every HC in every level, this holds true. Now, does OC have input, sure.
 
#42
#42
Orange Death said:
Let us not forget....Jim Chaney is undefeated as a HC in Knoxville. ;)
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Let's not forget Chaney can't call a passing play on first down when its working, he had to show Kirby we could run the ball for -1 yards rushing, i know you got to run the ball but its not against the law to thrown on first down.
 
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