This Pruitt press conference...

[TheMookieMonster]

I'm listening to Pruitt right now and cant say the way he has handled questions in this press conference has alleviated any concerns. If anything, it has exacerbated it. He's essentially saying the same exact things he's said all year, it's Lyle Jones-esque.

Pruitt talked about how JG rarely turns the ball over in practice and has shown a knack for taking care of the football in practice. How has Pruitt coached this long, both as a coordinator and head coach, and not realized that some guys practice poorly and play well and vice versa? Some dudes are gamers and some aren't.

 

[bpalmer28]

What did you expect, that he would throw JG under the bus? It's obvious that they're trying to get Bailey ready. He'll put him as soon as it makes sense to put him in... starting him against Alabama doesn't make much sense. My guess is he comes in against Bama's backups and finishes the season as the starter.

 

[Volbrando]

regardless of the QB decision....he isn't going to play his cards monday before the Bama game

 

[TheMookieMonster]

What did you expect, that he would throw JG under the bus? It's obvious that they're trying to get Bailey ready. He'll put him as soon as it makes sense to put him in... starting him against Alabama doesn't make much sense. My guess is he comes in against Bama's backups and finishes the season as the starter.

I did not expect him to throw JG under the bus, but does he think anyone wants to hear how great JG is at protecting the ball in practice against our scout team? Talk about tone deaf and a dumb thing to say after your QB turned the ball over three times in 8 game minutes on Saturday, twice for touchdowns.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Practice? We're talking about practice?

 

[LittleVol]

What did you expect, that he would throw JG under the bus? It's obvious that they're trying to get Bailey ready. He'll put him as soon as it makes sense to put him in... starting him against Alabama doesn't make much sense. My guess is he comes in against Bama's backups and finishes the season as the starter.

JG should start the first series and then let Bailey come in for 2 series and then trow JG back out there one more time and then let Bailey have it for the rest of the game and see if he can get some traction.

 

[whodeycin85]

He lost the team when he trotted JG out again after the turnovers

He seems to be losing his staff...philosophical differences

And if he continues he will lose the fanbase and his job..

PRUITT YOU ARE NOT SABAN QUIT TRYING TO ACT LIKE IT

 

[whodeycin85]

JG should start the first series and then let Bailey come in for 2 series and then trow JG back out there one more time and then let Bailey have it for the rest of the game and see if he can get some traction.

Forget that he need to start BM and give HB the 2nd half if its not close

 

[chattavol420]

I'm listening to Pruitt right now and cant say the way he has handled questions in this press conference has alleviated any concerns. If anything, it has exacerbated it. He's essentially saying the same exact things he's said all year, it's Lyle Jones-esque.

Pruitt talked about how JG rarely turns the ball over in practice and has shown a knack for taking care of the football in practice. How has Pruitt coached this long, both as a coordinator and head coach, and not realized that some guys practice poorly and play well and vice versa? Some dudes are gamers and some aren't.

oh my god! Pruitt really said Jg doesn’t turn the ball over in practice that’s why he’s our qb? Wow. How about you watch some game film coach and adjust accordingly. What they do in practice ultimately doesn’t matter. He’s had 3 years to get this decision right.

 

[90 Vol]

He lost the team when he trotted JG out again after the turnovers

He seems to be losing his staff...philosophical differences

And if he continues he will lose the fanbase and his job..

PRUITT YOU ARE NOT SABAN QUIT TRYING TO ACT LIKE IT

Yep!

 

[ftsandersvol]

 

[rjd970]

JG may be a practice AA, but if he can’t get it done on the field and worse, even loses the game, then why in the name of all holy do you send him back out there?

 

[BeecherVol]

What did you expect, that he would throw JG under the bus? It's obvious that they're trying to get Bailey ready. He'll put him as soon as it makes sense to put him in... starting him against Alabama doesn't make much sense. My guess is he comes in against Bama's backups and finishes the season as the starter.

Agree with the bold. He has nothing to gain by doing that, other than more bad press.

 

[whodeycin85]

Agree with the bold. He has nothing to gain by doing that, other than more bad press.

Nah just a general statement about poor plays that has to improve and that they are reevaluating the position for the next game...

 

[BeecherVol]

Nah just a general statement about poor plays that has to improve and that they are reevaluating the position for the next game...

Im not a big press conference guy.

Most coaches wouldn't talk to the media if they wernt required to and for that reason you re not gonna get any ground breaking info from em.
If there is a problem I don't need him to tell me about it, just fix it.

They re really a waste a time.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

 

[LittleVol]

Forget that he need to start BM and give HB the 2nd half if its not close

No...
Won't happen.

Brian Maurer should have been playing long ago. BYU game and on. He's intentionally burned that bridge.

 

[Cormock Mac]

I did not expect him to throw JG under the bus, but does he think anyone wants to hear how great JG is at protecting the ball in practice against our scout team? Talk about tone deaf and a dumb thing to say after your QB turned the ball over three times in 8 game minutes on Saturday, twice for touchdowns.

One turnover was caused by the running back.

 

[whodeycin85]

No...
Won't happen.

Brian Maurer should have been playing long ago. BYU game and on. He's intentionally burned that bridge.

Gave him snaps sunday...he may be out of options

 

[LittleVol]

Im not a big press conference guy.

Most coaches wouldn't talk to the media if they wernt required to and for that reason you re not gonna get any ground breaking info from em.
If there is a problem I don't need him to tell me about it, just fix it.

They re really a waste a time.

Agreed in general.

But with Pruitt,

His ACTIONS speak much louder. And they are usually in line with comes out his mouth.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

He should have just done the Mike Gundy "I'm a Man! I'm 40!" speech.

 

[LittleVol]

Gave him snaps sunday...he may be out of options

We will see.

Let JG start...
Bring Maurer in as a surprise and get two quick scoring drives (Bama's D ain't that great) then put in JG to close the half...

Trot Bailey out there down 7 in the 3rd qtr and we never see Maurer again!.

 

[BIGAL27]

regardless of the QB decision....he isn't going to play his cards monday before the Bama game

I don't care if Drew Brees plays in that game we are going to get destroyed!!!!

 

[LittleVol]

JG may be a practice AA, but if he can’t get it done on the field and worse, even loses the game, then why in the name of all holy do you send him back out there?

Because you EARN IT in practice, son!!

Ain't you been listening !!

 

[sjt18]

I'm listening to Pruitt right now and cant say the way he has handled questions in this press conference has alleviated any concerns. If anything, it has exacerbated it. He's essentially saying the same exact things he's said all year, it's Lyle Jones-esque.

Pruitt talked about how JG rarely turns the ball over in practice and has shown a knack for taking care of the football in practice. How has Pruitt coached this long, both as a coordinator and head coach, and not realized that some guys practice poorly and play well and vice versa? Some dudes are gamers and some aren't.

In my experience, there are few if any guys who practice poorly and play well... and especially not in this era of competition. But there are guys who practice well and play poorly. No matter how great you are as a coach you can never truly emulate game speed and pressure in practice.

Pruitt has to get past that hang up or it will cost him.