Pruitt: Vols need to raise expectations, start kicking back

[Sara Clark]

If you have a minute, good read.

Pruitt: Vols need to raise expectations, start kicking back

 

[Volgrad98]

Careful coach, some don't like setting high expectations. (This isn't directed at you Sara)

 

[BucWildVol]

Love this! Pruitt bringing the right mindset to this team.

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

 

[volsrock09]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

I remember Dooley saying something like "We have been down, but we have to pull up our britches and get to work" or something like that in his introductory press conference.

 

[Dudleys87]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

except Dooley did the exact opposite.

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

except Dooley did the exact opposite.

Dooley had some funny sayings and quotes during his time here unfortunately he was a loser

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

I think he would say something like "Expectations are Nowhere"

 

[RollerVol]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

he did get the shower discipline in order...

GO VOLS!

PS. thanks Sara...

 

[MR_VOL]

Personally, I think the greatest difference between Coach Pruitt and the past couple of coaches is experience from working with very successful coaches and programs. The previous coaches only had hope, dreams, blind luck, and prayers versus a blueprint for success......also Coach Pruitt is a winner and has the Championship Rings to prove it!

 

[hog88]

Good, no more excuses.

 

[Dudleys87]

Dooley had some funny sayings and quotes during his time here unfortunately he was a loser

Dooley has lawyered his way into some good gigs over the years for a guy who was awful at Tennessee

 

[peaygolf]

If VN raises expectations any more....look out Chiefs.

 

[beachmaster]

If coach is looking for higher 'fan expectations', he's at the right school. LOL



@peaygolf beat me to it.

 

[McDad]

Maybe he can help by avoiding the mistakes of his first 2 years by coaching a full season this time.

 

[FBtime]

Didn’t Dooley say about the same thing?

He said almost the exact same thing. It was during SEC media days and he said something to the effect of "the league wasn't going to have Tennessee to kick around any more."

Found exact quote:
They said what? Best quotes from past SEC Media Days

It’s been a tough four years in Tennessee. I know, of course, the SEC has enjoyed taking advantage of our tough times. But there’s a nice mood on our team right now that you’re not going to have Tennessee to kick around anymore.

 

[goldvol]

having high expectations is great, as long as you put the work in and meet them

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

He said almost the exact same thing. It was during SEC media days and he said something to the effect of "the league wasn't going to have Tennessee to kick around any more."

Found exact quote:

It’s been a tough four years in Tennessee. I know, of course, the SEC has enjoyed taking advantage of our tough times. But there’s a nice mood on our team right now that you’re not going to have Tennessee to kick around anymore.

Doofus Dooley couldn’t back any of his tough words up

 

[Volgrad98]

"But you're not going to have Tennessee to kick around anymore." D. Dooley

Tennessee's Dooley: You won't have Vols to kick around anymore

“We’ve been kicked around a little bit. It’s time for us to start doing a little bit of kicking ourselves.” J.Pruitt

Notice how CP says "us" and dooley says "Tennessee", CP's blood is turning orange baby! (I know I'm reaching but it's the offseason so that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it).

 

[hog88]

Maybe he can help by avoiding the mistakes of his first 2 years by coaching a full season this time.

 

[IPleadInsanity]

I am very impressed that Pruitt survived the 1-4 start, especially losing the opener to GSU. Hard to believe a coach could shut out that kind of noise and those distractions for his players and get things back on track. I am just watching with my mouth shut from this point forward.

 

[FBtime]

Doofus Dooley couldn’t back any of his tough words up

Exactly...he backed up that quote with:

The Vols went 1-7 in the SEC, including a 41-18 loss to Vanderbilt, and Dooley was fired.

 

[MikeVol44]

He said almost the exact same thing. It was during SEC media days and he said something to the effect of "the league wasn't going to have Tennessee to kick around any more."

Found exact quote:
They said what? Best quotes from past SEC Media Days

There is a HUGE difference in CJP and Derek the doofus....

1. The players obviously RESPECT Coach Pruitt...... DOOFUS...not so much because of all of his childish, slavish rules and prohibitions on everything.....
2. CJP actually KNOWS how to develop players...especially DEFENSIVE players....and COACH defense...and evaluate DCs. DOOFUS didn't actually know that much....especially how to evaluate DCs...
3. CJP WORKS to develop good relationships with HIGH SCHOOL coaches since he earned his way into coaching thru that process......DOOFUS got the benefit of his NAME.....
4. DOOFUS was a moronic azzhole.....and CJP is NOT...

That's just for a start.....

 

[MikeVol44]

I am very impressed that Pruitt survived the 1-4 start, especially losing the opener to GSU. Hard to believe a coach could shut out that kind of noise and those distractions for his players and get things back on track. I am just watching with my mouth shut from this point forward.

WISDOM

 

[FlyFishnVol]

If you have a minute, good read.

Pruitt: Vols need to raise expectations, start kicking back

I don't think there are any issues on this board for raising expectations, we got all you want coach! Start doing some kicking.........and the Vol Fateful will be there to cheer the team on! Go Vols!!!