Tim Banks is gone

[Tnphil]

For whatever reason, many people are under the impression that Martinez coaches the safeties, when he doesn’t. That was Banks. Despite our injuries, the safeties were the weak point of our defense this year.

Yep...got in an argument 4 weeks ago with a guy...He said it wasn't Banks coaching the safeties, it was some analyst they brought it that is coaching them. Lol

 

[rocketskates]

Missed the boat on Zach Arnett, so go after Knowles, Haynes (although he's not leaving IU), Shiel Wood.
Maybe able to get Kwiatkowski from Texas is the Sark bails for NFL.

IF you stay in house it has to be Inge.
I feel like Inge wanted to be more forceful with discipline but also didn't want to overstep his boss.

Other than that - who are the realistic candidates?

Mark Mangino so they have to renovate the press box to fit him.

 

[rocketskates]

Yep...got in an argument 4 weeks ago with a guy...He said it wasn't Banks coaching the safeties, it was some analyst they brought it that is coaching them. Lol

To be fair that would make more sense based up their play this season.

 

[GAVol]

@GAVol

Why did you like this?

You truly believe Adidas can call coaching decisions?

Curious on your take.

Not really as much in football. I just thought it was funny. I’m sure brands can have a little input at times- especially in basketball.

 

[MDsweetT]

Would love Jim Knowles or Mark Stoops

Hard no on Jim Knowles. There was a reason Ohio State let him go. Not a bad DC, but he struggles to make adjustments as well.

 

[deatojl]

It's not incorrect. Ala,Fla,Ky,Arky,Miss St and all 4 non conference offense's sucked. Which of those teams had a great offense. Definitely not ALa, seeing as how they demoted their OC. Can't wait to hear this answer! I've looked at last year's offensive rankings, I suggest you do before responding!

Arkansas had the #2 offense in the SEC last year and Alabama was #7 in the SEC by Total YPG. Bama was #3 and Arkansas #6 in PPG. Perhaps you should take your own advice.

 

[rocketskates]

Not really as much in football. I just thought it was funny. I’m sure brands can have a little input at times- especially in basketball.

Dan Lanning was a childhood friend of Phil Knight’s son

 

[mprock]

Best news out of Knoxville in 4 years. Should have been dismissed 2 years ago along with Martinez.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Still running with this incorrect narrative?

It's a fact. Go check it

 

[Rocky Top T]

For whatever reason, many people are under the impression that Martinez coaches the safeties, when he doesn’t. That was Banks. Despite our injuries, the safeties were the weak point of our defense this year.

Agree. Safety play has been terrible every year Banks has been here

 

[CNCVol88]

Thank you coach Garner and coach Martinez for having good players that succeed in spite of banks and his awful scheme.

Also, we should thank him for last year’s playoff appearance. Defense carried us along with Dylan Sampson.

 

[benholt06]

Heupel gonna promote him to DC?

Def not. Starters in LB room are BJM’s guys, right? Arion has been pretty good but JT is not good enough playing in space. But look at the young LBs in the room and the 26 class coming in. Let’s see how the guys develop for at least another year.

As far as who we hire— I believe the fans will be happy with it.

 

[kpttnvolfan]

Inge to be interim DC

 

[GetEmVols]

Finally!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!!! Now get rid of William Inge and Elarbee!!!!

You mean Martinez? Our deficiency has always been in the secondary. Before inge was even hired.

 

[deatojl]

It's a fact. Go check it

Already did. Didn't have to as I was already previously well aware of the facts. See my post above.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Surprised and relieved to see this. Best wishes to coach Banks and his family; this can’t be a good feeling. However, I'm glad we finally have some major evidence that Heupel is willing to make the necessary tough calls in order to improve as a program.

Again, best of luck to CTB in the future, it was just time for a change.

Hearing Heupel was pushed to make the decision.

 

[Rocky Top T]

You mean Martinez? Our deficiency has always been in the secondary. Before inge was even hired.

No, Banks was the problem. Our corners have been fine

 

[rocketskates]

Hearing Heupel was pushed to make the decision.

They told him to fire Banks or they were going to make him shave.

 

[deatojl]

It's a fact. Go check it

Both Arkansas and Bama had more YPG than Georgia last season. Bama had more PPG than Georgia and Arkansas was right behind them in PPG last season.

 

[CNCVol88]

You mean Martinez? Our deficiency has always been in the secondary. Before inge was even hired.

Martinez is the corners coach. We have several good corners. Banks is the safeties coach. We have no good safeties.

 

[Orange931]

They told him to fire Banks or they were going to make him shave.

So he wants the beard?

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

Pruitt or bust. Just call everything even and let him eat

 

[rocketskates]

So he wants the beard?

Not a full beard, just a lazy man stubble.

 

[volfanstuckinga]

In the spirit of the season......

"Merry Christmas" and "God Bless us Everyone!"

And in the spirit of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz......

"Ding Dong the witch is dead"

 

[Mid Tenn Vol]

Well that is great news !