Pruitt takes Fulmer’s practice advice

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Orangeredblooded said:
I thought it was good that Coach Pruitt refers to AD Fulmer as Coach Fulmer.
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It's a respect thing. When I was in high school I had classes with the tennis and volleyball coaches. I called each of them Coach XXXX. And then years later I saw one of them out in public and called them Coach XXXX. Even though they were never my "coach" as I didn't play for them.
 
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tnburban said:
It's a respect thing. When I was in high school I had classes with the tennis and volleyball coaches. I called each of them Coach XXXX. And then years later I saw one of them out in public and called them Coach XXXX. Even though they were never my "coach" as I didn't play for them.
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It’s like saying, Mr., Mrs., Ms. for us old folks, sigh....sign of the times, I guess. Miss the old days.
 
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tnburban said:
It's a respect thing. When I was in high school I had classes with the tennis and volleyball coaches. I called each of them Coach XXXX. And then years later I saw one of them out in public and called them Coach XXXX. Even though they were never my "coach" as I didn't play for them.
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I called my HS Cheerleading coach, Coach XXX one time and got backhanded. It was Ms. Williams from then on. Don't know why it didn't work for me?
 
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a vol n tears said:
CPF may have practiced the young guys but they had a hard time getting game reps. He played his upperclassmen even when he had better young players on the bench. Works ok if you have plenty of talent.
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Bet you shed tears after every one of his 152 victories.

Also. Jamal Lewis had 1500yds rushing as a frosh. Manning, Clausen, and Ainge starter as freshman. Michael Munoz. Eric Berry.The list can go on.

Maybe he didnt play a lot of freshman because he was stacked?

You know who doesnt play a ton of freshman. Saban. Why? Because he is stacked.
 
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Hmm.. I would think the younger guys would still be doing development drills and getting reps in scout teams. Even on scout you're supposed to help the others work hard
 
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GRN1926 said:
Bet you shed tears after every one of his 152 victories.

Also. Jamal Lewis had 1500yds rushing as a frosh. Manning, Clausen, and Ainge starter as freshman. Michael Munoz. Eric Berry.The list can go on.

Maybe he didnt play a lot of freshman because he was stacked?

You know who doesnt play a ton of freshman. Saban. Why? Because he is stacked.
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I don't want to start a kick CPF thing but while your stats may be correct, your point isn't.

Jamal didn't start until we had pissed away the UF game. Presumably because he didn't know the blocking schemes/blitz pick ups. Assuming that is true My guess is the senior QB that year may have insisted he not start until he had that taken care of.
Peyton didn't start until a few games into the season, injuries to 2 different QB's and if I'm not mistaken Brandon Stewart got a start before Peyton did.
Clausen was pressed into duty because AJ Suggs and Joey Matthews were a little overrated coming out of high school or underdeveloped once they got to campus. Thing is Casey wasn't supposed to play his freshman year but lack of production by the two guys ahead of him forced CPF"s hand.

Ainge and Schaefer split time most of that season with Rick C coming later in the season to replace EA after an injury.

CPF played upperclassmen even with more talented younger players on the bench. To be honest i don't fault coaches who do this as many times (see the current Mr Banks for a recent example) the younger guys simply haven't earned a coaches trust and probably don't have the nuances of the offense or defense down. While the youngun's may make big things happen they often cause big things you don't want happening to happen also.
 
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shotgun83 said:
Hmm.. I would think the younger guys would still be doing development drills and getting reps in scout teams. Even on scout you're supposed to help the others work hard
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I am sure they go throw drills. This is most likely letting them practice offense and defense plays against each other. Typically the starters and their backup get these practice reps.
 
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Orangeredblooded said:
I thought it was good that Coach Pruitt refers to AD Fulmer as Coach Fulmer.
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This. It was what it was back then, but I could not be happier, or prouder, to see Coach Fulmer back on the Hill doing what he loves to do. That man is the embodiment of a VFL, and I hope some day he is known as the man who led UT sports...including football....back to the top of the SEC. Not a soul here bleeds orange as much as Coach Fulmer did, and does.

Coach Pruitt knows who hired him, but this is a class act to refer to AD Fulmer as "Coach Fulmer". Those two might do great things together before it's all over. I sure do hope so.

Go Vols.
 
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a vol n tears said:
CPF may have practiced the young guys but they had a hard time getting game reps. He played his upperclassmen even when he had better young players on the bench. Works ok if you have plenty of talent.
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Those upperclassman were ready to hit the field and be productive more times than not. (100 games over 500 is proof). Maybe it’s because they got a lot of practice as underclassman. Like 20 minutes at the end of practice or something.
 
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GetYouSomeofThat said:
I don't want to start a kick CPF thing but while your stats may be correct, your point isn't.

Jamal didn't start until we had pissed away the UF game. Presumably because he didn't know the blocking schemes/blitz pick ups. Assuming that is true My guess is the senior QB that year may have insisted he not start until he had that taken care of.
Peyton didn't start until a few games into the season, injuries to 2 different QB's and if I'm not mistaken Brandon Stewart got a start before Peyton did.
Clausen was pressed into duty because AJ Suggs and Joey Matthews were a little overrated coming out of high school or underdeveloped once they got to campus. Thing is Casey wasn't supposed to play his freshman year but lack of production by the two guys ahead of him forced CPF"s hand.

Ainge and Schaefer split time most of that season with Rick C coming later in the season to replace EA after an injury.

CPF played upperclassmen even with more talented younger players on the bench. To be honest i don't fault coaches who do this as many times (see the current Mr Banks for a recent example) the younger guys simply haven't earned a coaches trust and probably don't have the nuances of the offense or defense down. While the youngun's may make big things happen they often cause big things you don't want happening to happen also.
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A bunch of bunch of words to make a poster feel real good. Article is about young guys and scout players getting reps for their potential future. Nice to know you've got a handle on UTF history.
 
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GetYouSomeofThat said:
I don't want to start a kick CPF thing but while your stats may be correct, your point isn't.

Jamal didn't start until we had pissed away the UF game. Presumably because he didn't know the blocking schemes/blitz pick ups. Assuming that is true My guess is the senior QB that year may have insisted he not start until he had that taken care of.
Peyton didn't start until a few games into the season, injuries to 2 different QB's and if I'm not mistaken Brandon Stewart got a start before Peyton did.
Clausen was pressed into duty because AJ Suggs and Joey Matthews were a little overrated coming out of high school or underdeveloped once they got to campus. Thing is Casey wasn't supposed to play his freshman year but lack of production by the two guys ahead of him forced CPF"s hand.

Ainge and Schaefer split time most of that season with Rick C coming later in the season to replace EA after an injury.

CPF played upperclassmen even with more talented younger players on the bench. To be honest i don't fault coaches who do this as many times (see the current Mr Banks for a recent example) the younger guys simply haven't earned a coaches trust and probably don't have the nuances of the offense or defense down. While the youngun's may make big things happen they often cause big things you don't want happening to happen also.
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You also don't want to burn all your freshman's redshirts either.....
 
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tnburban said:
It's a respect thing. When I was in high school I had classes with the tennis and volleyball coaches. I called each of them Coach XXXX. And then years later I saw one of them out in public and called them Coach XXXX. Even though they were never my "coach" as I didn't play for them.
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Yes. We went to the funeral of a 16 year old boy who had played for my husband in rec ball. Even the boy’s family all called my husband “coach”. It’s a respect and appreciation thing.
 
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Orangeredblooded said:
I thought it was good that Coach Pruitt refers to AD Fulmer as Coach Fulmer.
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Coach Fulmer could become POTUS and I would still call him Coach Fulmer. He'll always be Coach Fulmer to me for the years of dedication and tremendous success he brought to this program . I think it's a sign of great respect and I guarantee you as AD he LOVES still being referred to as Coach.
 
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GetYouSomeofThat said:
I don't want to start a kick CPF thing but while your stats may be correct, your point isn't.

Jamal didn't start until we had pissed away the UF game. Presumably because he didn't know the blocking schemes/blitz pick ups. Assuming that is true My guess is the senior QB that year may have insisted he not start until he had that taken care of.
Peyton didn't start until a few games into the season, injuries to 2 different QB's and if I'm not mistaken Brandon Stewart got a start before Peyton did.
Clausen was pressed into duty because AJ Suggs and Joey Matthews were a little overrated coming out of high school or underdeveloped once they got to campus. Thing is Casey wasn't supposed to play his freshman year but lack of production by the two guys ahead of him forced CPF"s hand.

Ainge and Schaefer split time most of that season with Rick C coming later in the season to replace EA after an injury.

CPF played upperclassmen even with more talented younger players on the bench. To be honest i don't fault coaches who do this as many times (see the current Mr Banks for a recent example) the younger guys simply haven't earned a coaches trust and probably don't have the nuances of the offense or defense down. While the youngun's may make big things happen they often cause big things you don't want happening to happen also.
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The word "talent" is often a confusing word around these parts.
 
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shotgun83 said:
Hmm.. I would think the younger guys would still be doing development drills and getting reps in scout teams. Even on scout you're supposed to help the others work hard
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Obviously they still do. But having a live scrimmage allows them to go at it in game speed and it gives you a constant view of how those individuals are progressing and what they possibly need to work on more.
 
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