Reading a lot of negativity towards this hire and I think its mostly fatigue but who can blame anyone, never seen a search like this but might have fell into a good situation.
Im going to give you a few reasons to be excited. First and foremost, recruiting. Hes good at it, very good especially in the South. His main areas he has hit in the past should ring music to many ears. He has had a stronghold in middle Tn all the way back to Rico McGraw. Hes not afraid to get his hands dirty but most good ones arent. South Alabama, Florida and Atl have been good spots for him, not sure his way of recruiting will resonate for northern or western kids, but hire staff that knows those areas. On that subject, couple nuggets.
Who will he hire? One name Im hearing that is possible is Rush Probst, the legendary HS coach. I do mean legendary (even in his own mind). Dont worry about his HS label as he was hired at Alabama before Pruitt before his lifestyle was made public. Ill let you look up his mistakes but he can flat out coach and recruit. If that didnt happen, Pruitt wouldnt be here today. If named, I would be surprised if JJ Peterson didnt commit and come with him. Probst would have inroads in recruiting in S Ga and the entire state of Bama especially Hoover, his former school. JJ can follow him as he will be on the field coach.
Another coach, Kevin Sherrer, is a rising STAR and would be great at DC, was DC at South Alabama, did well but good coach and recruiter. If hired, watch out for Adam Anderson, they are tight.
OC, saw Freeze name come up, doubt that happens, for obvious reasons. Chip Lindsey is possible as they have ties but keep in mind Dan Enos. Either would be a good hire and Pruitt would stay out of their way.
Only Bama name I think that is possible is Derrick Ansley, same mold, good recruiter and coach.
All the above are friends and buddies. He needs to counter with some differing views on staff, and Ill tell you why.
Some of his buddies he has had other schools hire havent worked out. Two for instance that he and Sherrer talked Richt into, Sale (OL) and Hocke (S&C) may have been the worst hires possible. Sale is in the abyss now, needs to be selling insurance somewhere and Hocke was a gym teacher in Atl after getting fired, A&M hired him and you saw he got them playing even worse. Stay away from Hocke. Some of his buddies should just stay buddies.
On his coaching skills, he will be fine as coach. He has never done anything but DC but his X and Os are fine. He will have to learn on the job his first year or two like everyone has to, expect a couple growing pains. Hes not a Beliechek but no one is, his strength is recruiting. Speaking of, he is known for one big flip each year, he will get one this year too.
All the above is good reason to be happy with the hire, here is the caveat. Its good that Fulmer or someone with weight is in a place of power. He does things his way and it isnt always the right or proper way. Fulmer will need to have a leash on him. I hope boosters werent expecting him to like them, be buddy with them, or tolerate them. Saw him smile and shake hands with a prominent booster and get a pic, guy wasnt even 30 yards away yet and he said thats got to be the dumbest SOB lol. He had some choice words about boosters or men that like to swing their **** just bc he has money. Pruitt is a redneck to the inth degree and a vulgar one. Ask him about McGarity but make sure no kids are within 100 yards. He doesnt get along with those in power and has caused issues on all three staffs. That said, he gets to bring his guys and if Fulmer will just keep tabs on him, should be fine.
Plenty of reason to be excited bc no more cliches and Tn should return to being a tough, disciplined football team that is physical, the way it should be. It is Tennessee after all.
Im going to give you a few reasons to be excited. First and foremost, recruiting. Hes good at it, very good especially in the South. His main areas he has hit in the past should ring music to many ears. He has had a stronghold in middle Tn all the way back to Rico McGraw. Hes not afraid to get his hands dirty but most good ones arent. South Alabama, Florida and Atl have been good spots for him, not sure his way of recruiting will resonate for northern or western kids, but hire staff that knows those areas. On that subject, couple nuggets.
Who will he hire? One name Im hearing that is possible is Rush Probst, the legendary HS coach. I do mean legendary (even in his own mind). Dont worry about his HS label as he was hired at Alabama before Pruitt before his lifestyle was made public. Ill let you look up his mistakes but he can flat out coach and recruit. If that didnt happen, Pruitt wouldnt be here today. If named, I would be surprised if JJ Peterson didnt commit and come with him. Probst would have inroads in recruiting in S Ga and the entire state of Bama especially Hoover, his former school. JJ can follow him as he will be on the field coach.
Another coach, Kevin Sherrer, is a rising STAR and would be great at DC, was DC at South Alabama, did well but good coach and recruiter. If hired, watch out for Adam Anderson, they are tight.
OC, saw Freeze name come up, doubt that happens, for obvious reasons. Chip Lindsey is possible as they have ties but keep in mind Dan Enos. Either would be a good hire and Pruitt would stay out of their way.
Only Bama name I think that is possible is Derrick Ansley, same mold, good recruiter and coach.
All the above are friends and buddies. He needs to counter with some differing views on staff, and Ill tell you why.
Some of his buddies he has had other schools hire havent worked out. Two for instance that he and Sherrer talked Richt into, Sale (OL) and Hocke (S&C) may have been the worst hires possible. Sale is in the abyss now, needs to be selling insurance somewhere and Hocke was a gym teacher in Atl after getting fired, A&M hired him and you saw he got them playing even worse. Stay away from Hocke. Some of his buddies should just stay buddies.
On his coaching skills, he will be fine as coach. He has never done anything but DC but his X and Os are fine. He will have to learn on the job his first year or two like everyone has to, expect a couple growing pains. Hes not a Beliechek but no one is, his strength is recruiting. Speaking of, he is known for one big flip each year, he will get one this year too.
All the above is good reason to be happy with the hire, here is the caveat. Its good that Fulmer or someone with weight is in a place of power. He does things his way and it isnt always the right or proper way. Fulmer will need to have a leash on him. I hope boosters werent expecting him to like them, be buddy with them, or tolerate them. Saw him smile and shake hands with a prominent booster and get a pic, guy wasnt even 30 yards away yet and he said thats got to be the dumbest SOB lol. He had some choice words about boosters or men that like to swing their **** just bc he has money. Pruitt is a redneck to the inth degree and a vulgar one. Ask him about McGarity but make sure no kids are within 100 yards. He doesnt get along with those in power and has caused issues on all three staffs. That said, he gets to bring his guys and if Fulmer will just keep tabs on him, should be fine.
Plenty of reason to be excited bc no more cliches and Tn should return to being a tough, disciplined football team that is physical, the way it should be. It is Tennessee after all.
