question about strength coach

[jed]

In the 90's we had one of the best in the country (at least that's what I heard). I remember hearing on the radio that the three best in the country were at TN, Nebraska, and the Giants. Who was that guy, where is he at now, and who is our current strength coach? I'm not saying the guy we have now is not good, just wondering what happened to the other guy.

 

[DeerPark12]

John Stuckey was that guy. He went on a medical leave of absence during 1999 and was never able to return. He passed away a few years ago. Johnny Long was his top assistant, and was hand-picked by Stuckey as his replacement. That went very well for several years, not so much in later years. Ausmus is a former Stuckey GA and definitey the right man for the job right now.

 

[AGVOL]

You build great teams in the offseason and it all starts with the strength and conditioning program. Ausmus is one of the best who learned from the best. I hope he's here a long time.

 

[bones33]

Ausmus will probably go to usc next

 

[AGVOL]

Ausmus will probably go to usc next

Is there speculation that he will go or are you just saying that because that's where everyone else is going?

 

[Dudleys87]

Ausmus will probably go to usc next

No.

 

[UTCVol]

Ausmus will probably go to usc next

That's funny.

 

[SeabeeVol]

Check it out:
Winter Workouts: Day1 | UT Sports TV

 

[Volst53]

Gayle Hatch had a lot to do with the success of John Stuckey. He went to four programs and all 4 won nation championships with it. He has an amazing program for athletes.

 

[UTHorsey]

Ausmus will probably go to usc next

Because of his Tennessee roots, I don't believe this for one second. BUT, he did work for Ogre at Ole Miss.

 

[AGVOL]

Check it out:
Winter Workouts: Day1 | UT Sports TV

Were any of the new freshman in that video? I really didn't recognize any of them at all, except for Janzen.

 

[volmedic45]

Ausmus is right where he wants to be. He is Tennessee through and through. He is originally from Campbell, Co. TN and is a UT alum. Dont think he would leave for a second, unless THEY dont want him for some reason.

 

[pantone151]

I hear Mark Smith isn't working, should Ausmus leave. Just sayin'
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[VolFan_N_NC]

He is from here in East TN and grew up about 25 minutes from campus in Campbell Co. That's where I'm from and he is still a legend there, no way he would leave his spot at UT for anywhere else. He is exactly where he wants to be and will be here until someone runs him off.

 

[alldayvols]

Were any of the new freshman in that video? I really didn't recognize any of them at all, except for Janzen.

bryce brown maybe greg king..not sure..who else

 

[NewVol]

I highly doubt that Ausmus will be leaving for USC. USC already has the second best, if not the best strength coach in Carlisle. Ausmus was a GA under Carlisle and I believe he is good for UT as well.
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[jed]

Thanks for the information. Its sad to hear about him passing away though. Look forward to many good years with Ausmus.

 

[jed]

You build great teams in the offseason and it all starts with the strength and conditioning program. Ausmus is one of the best who learned from the best. I hope he's here a long time.

You're right. Many games are won and lost in the offseason.