Vol-Star
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Jerry Punch had a few interesting things to say today....
...stating that Spurrier will be out of the NFL next year - or at least that is what they are hearing. Apparently, Daniel Snyder barged in a coaches meeting last week and told them that they WILL run the ball. Saying it rather emphatically, he turned around, shut the door, and left the room. Spurrier's response? "OK, we're going to throw it every down guys."
Now, he didn't say that was THE reason for Spurrier leaving, but that the situation had soured to the point where Spurrier and Snyder just weren't getting along. Word has it that several schools are hot after Supperior, UNC being the hottest.
Here is an interesting tidbit. The largest Texas boosters were planning on firing Mack Brown after the year until he beat OK St and K St. Their plan? Offer Spurrier a couple of million. Apparently they are not the only program to poo-poo a good winning percentage.
He also mentioned Chavis as a possible candidate for the Miss St job opening. He wasn't for sure whether Chavis would even entertain the offer, but that there was a high likelihood of him being a candidate. Additionally, he mentioned that Chavis is one of the 4 or 5 most respected defensive coordinators in the country.
Now, I will return to my "crow" dinner after predicting a Tennessee meltdown in Coral Gables. Ah, but first, a few thoughts.
If Fulmer would consistently instill that type of attitude in our team, we could be dangerous when we reload our talent pool. His body language, comments, and preparation are SO MUCH BETTER - and, simplisticly speaking, POSITIVE - when we have a "can't lose" situation. It isn't always the scheme, but the mindset of the team. I stand by my earlier prediction, in so far as WHY we often play poorly in these types of games. It was certainly refreshing to play well (even though the offense missed the plane ride down) on a national stage. Maybe that will give our boys a confidence boost, which they sorely needed.
Congrats Vols! Keep it up and let's see what happens.
-Vol-Star
P.S. If USC loses to Arizona, Oregon St, or UCLA; and if Purdue beats Ohio St; and if Tennessee wins out, makes it to the SEC game and wins; guess what? WE get a chance to play Oklahoma for the National Championship!
P.P.S. Do we really want to play Oklahoma? I would prefer garnering an at-large BCS bid and playing someone like FSU or VA Tech. The spector of an Oklahoma thrashing is not my idea of spending New Years.
P.P.P.S. Frankly, I would settle for winning our regular season games and taking our chances from there. Ten wins would be a very good year with this team and this schedule.
...stating that Spurrier will be out of the NFL next year - or at least that is what they are hearing. Apparently, Daniel Snyder barged in a coaches meeting last week and told them that they WILL run the ball. Saying it rather emphatically, he turned around, shut the door, and left the room. Spurrier's response? "OK, we're going to throw it every down guys."
Now, he didn't say that was THE reason for Spurrier leaving, but that the situation had soured to the point where Spurrier and Snyder just weren't getting along. Word has it that several schools are hot after Supperior, UNC being the hottest.
Here is an interesting tidbit. The largest Texas boosters were planning on firing Mack Brown after the year until he beat OK St and K St. Their plan? Offer Spurrier a couple of million. Apparently they are not the only program to poo-poo a good winning percentage.
He also mentioned Chavis as a possible candidate for the Miss St job opening. He wasn't for sure whether Chavis would even entertain the offer, but that there was a high likelihood of him being a candidate. Additionally, he mentioned that Chavis is one of the 4 or 5 most respected defensive coordinators in the country.
Now, I will return to my "crow" dinner after predicting a Tennessee meltdown in Coral Gables. Ah, but first, a few thoughts.
If Fulmer would consistently instill that type of attitude in our team, we could be dangerous when we reload our talent pool. His body language, comments, and preparation are SO MUCH BETTER - and, simplisticly speaking, POSITIVE - when we have a "can't lose" situation. It isn't always the scheme, but the mindset of the team. I stand by my earlier prediction, in so far as WHY we often play poorly in these types of games. It was certainly refreshing to play well (even though the offense missed the plane ride down) on a national stage. Maybe that will give our boys a confidence boost, which they sorely needed.
Congrats Vols! Keep it up and let's see what happens.
-Vol-Star
P.S. If USC loses to Arizona, Oregon St, or UCLA; and if Purdue beats Ohio St; and if Tennessee wins out, makes it to the SEC game and wins; guess what? WE get a chance to play Oklahoma for the National Championship!
P.P.S. Do we really want to play Oklahoma? I would prefer garnering an at-large BCS bid and playing someone like FSU or VA Tech. The spector of an Oklahoma thrashing is not my idea of spending New Years.
P.P.P.S. Frankly, I would settle for winning our regular season games and taking our chances from there. Ten wins would be a very good year with this team and this schedule.
