Something seems off with Heupel

[kptvol1]

He probably knows he has tough decisions to make this offseason. Just a wild guess.

Lots of fans on VN have been calling for a certain coordinator change. I’d guess that Heup has been feeling similarly, but today, he knew it for certain. He’s loyal to a fault, but he’s gotta have some self preservation in his DNA.

 

[Legion of Doom]

Doesn't matter. Baseball season starts in 75-80 days. We are a baseball school now.

Actually we do play good basketball too.

 

[TWVol]

Gotta love the coach fans.

Gonna make every excuse for coaches paid millions and millions of dollars by the University of Tennessee.

Try being a fan of the University of Tennessee instead of some mercenary who almost left for UCLA until the UT paid him NC and final 4 money.

They are all mercenaries. My point is, no coach is going 30-0 in Division 1 basketball. We play those tournaments to prepare us for March. I don’t think coaching was what lost the Kansas game. I’m glad they paid him and he stayed. If you want to be miserable, that’s your right.

 

[strkr]

Yea a different Huepel this year and I just don't think he gives a ****.

 

[CaliVol2009]

He probably knows he has tough decisions to make this offseason. Just a wild guess.

Hopefully he realizes this.

 

[CaliVol2009]

Yeah he beat #3 Houston in the tournament and lost to the lower seed as per usual.

They played 3 games in 3 days. And played Houston, the most physical team in the tournament the night before. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

 

[VolBoyFord]

He saw his team quit for the first time in 5 years...

For the first time? Oh you sweet summer child..

 

[VAVol85]

But what about the rash?

Rub some dirt on it - it should be fine.

 

[carolinaviking]

Doesn't matter. Baseball season starts in 75-80 days. We are a baseball school now.

Not for long. We lost our coach.

 

[Orange931]

Not for long. We lost our coach.

We’re not going to the cellar with E, the baseball program is in good hands.

 

[SVOLFL]

Seething. That is how I would describe Heupel at the post-game presser.

 

[arkyvol]

Maybe he was in shock.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

But what about the rash?

The clap, antibiotics

 

[JMSqb11]

Yeah he beat #3 Houston in the tournament and lost to the lower seed as per usual.

Kansas was very much underrated and got judged in the preseason by last year's debacle. They will be a contender this year.

 

[joevols89]

Kansas was very much underrated and got judged in the preseason by last year's debacle. They will be a contender this year.

They were down their best player and their second best player hardly played. When healthy they’ll be a top 20 team.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Me and my buddy was having this discussion last night after the game and he noticed the same thing.

Did anyone else notice Heupel’s demeanor has changed completely from a couple of years ago?

He looked emotionally defeated on the sidelines.

I’m wondering if the stress of this job is starting to get to him.

 

[CAVPUT]

He saw his team quit for the first time in 5 years...

'22 defense vs SCjr comes to mind. We've had other half's that the defense came out with no juice. Just seems to be a laid back staff and roster at times. Or maybe they had some thanksgiving leftovers at halftime and the team/staff were ready for a nap?

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

'22 defense vs SCjr comes to mind. We've had other half's that the defense came out with no juice. Just seems to be a laid back staff and roster at times. Or maybe they had some thanksgiving leftovers at halftime and the team/staff were ready for a nap?

I debated that. I chalk that up more to not being prepared (the entire game) and Jeremy Banks team issues than quitting....

If you want to say they quit after Hooker got hurt, I would buy that....

But that's different than what we saw yesterday...

 

[Volbrando]

He knows if he doesn't fire Banks and a few others, he will be next

He better know that. I’m not convinced yet he does

 

[Majors]

They played 3 games in 3 days. And played Houston, the most physical team in the tournament the night before. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

Everybody played 3 games in 3 days. These kids are used to playing 2-3 games in one day in AAU.

 

[Volpatine]

Undoubtedly Heupel didn’t want to make one of his coaches the “fall guy” like Bob Stoops made him. This is an absolutely desirable trait in a coach and yet, he knows he needs to make changes for the better.

 

[LibertyVol]

Might have felt the pressure all year and wants out. Who knows! Coaching at Tennessee or the SEC for that matter isn't for everyone. With the expanded playoff he could go to some group of 5 school and make it almost every year without any of the pressure.

A Big Ten school might work for him. You play one or two tough games a year.

 

[badkarma]

Honestly, I stopped
Watching his pressers last year. It’s softball questions and the guy never says anything…

 

[Evet Vols]

If he wants to save his job absolutely. If he wants to ride or die with his current staff then he’s probably not coaching here in 2028.

Could be faster than that if he doesn’t change things quick

 

[nashvol1]

The gum chomping is middle school type stuff. Sounds like a cow chewing cud.