UNC's Director of Player Personnel headed to UT?

[Sabanocchio]

From Tony Basillo's website:

Director of Player Personnel Paul Gonnella left UNC Friday. He is believed to be headed to Tennessee.

Gonnella basically served as John Blake's right-hand man and was an integral, behind-the-scenes component in UNC's recruiting efforts.

UNC tried to keep him, but couldn't match some of the non-financial requests.

Those who are truly insiders know how important Gonnella was to UNC's recruiting efforts in the current class and already in the 2010 class (UNC is drastically in better shape with the 2010 class than they were with the 2009 class at the same stage).

Gonnella did a lot of coordinating of recruiting, which allowed Blake to focus on recruting UNC's top targets. Compare Blake's recruiting accomplishments with the 2009 class to the 2008 class -- it's almost night and day.

To put it simply, this is a significant loss.

 

[NYYVol]

Does it say what possible title he'd have here?
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[govols87]

Dir. Football Oper'tns?

 

[OptimusPrimerib]

Who did(does) UT have at that position right now?

 

[newVOLworld]

isn't it Mark Jackson?

 

[NYYVol]

Dir. Football Oper'tns?

I don't see them getting rid of Bruce....
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[NYYVol]

isn't it Mark Jackson?

No he backed out and went to USC.
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[newVOLworld]

No he backed out and went to USC.
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thanks:hi:

 

[NYYVol]

Who did(does) UT have at that position right now?

Bruce Warwick is Dir of Football Oper.
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[govols87]

Probably right lofton...he's been in that position for quite some time now hasn't he? And he wasn't part of the good ole boy network either...IIRC.

 

[vtvol98]

That is one way to get back at Butch Davis for saying no to the Vols.

 

[NYYVol]

Probably right lofton...he's been in that position for quite some time now hasn't he? And he wasn't part of the good ole boy network either...IIRC.

Yes...and he does a tremendous job.
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[orange parmejohn]

im sorry but w-i-t-h is the Director of Player Personnel? what direct impact does he have on recruiting?

 

[NYYVol]

im sorry but w-i-t-h is the Director of Player Personnel? what direct impact does he have on recruiting?

He's basically a glorified assistant. He makes sure each coach has what they need to go out and recruit.

Makes sure coaches have a plane, and sets up trips and all that.

Sounds like it wouldn't matter, but they can be a HUGE asset to a program.
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[orange parmejohn]

He's basically a glorified assistant. He makes sure each coach has what they need to go out and recruit.

Makes sure coaches have a plane, and sets up trips and all that.

Sounds like it wouldn't matter, but they can be a HUGE asset to a program.
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well that answers my 2nd question. thanks L4T.

 

[NYYVol]

well that answers my 2nd question. thanks L4T.

No problem.

The only thing is I'm not sure if he would fill that position here or not, and who was in that position. A lot of jobs like that the general public doesn't hear about until someone leaves...
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[orange parmejohn]

UNC tried to keep him, but couldn't match some of the non-financial requests.

what might these requests be?

 

[vols kick balls]

Sweet, I know his niece.

 

[Volsfan4243]

Another great move for Tennessee Football.

 

[Tampavolz]

sounds like the RC behind the RC -- sets up weekends, travel arrangements, hotels, planes, per diems, computer updates, scheduling,, etc. Sounds like a great job!

 

[The Dude]

I'd be shocked if Warwick was replaced. Like Gene Chizik shocked.

 

[vtvol98]

what might these requests be?

Having to work for a coach who isn't a prima donna and wanting to be appreciated by rabid and knowledgeable football fans are just a couple.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Volfan X breaking another story... hmy:

 

[I MISS THE BOWL BROS.]

I dont feel Bruce is leaving isnt he also an assistant AD, soundslike were setting up operations like a NFL franchise!, maybe we should ask for professional assistance on this, HAT will probably know this or may just be mum on the stuation , until confirmed!?

 

[oldvol61]

Sweet, I know his niece.

How well do you know her:wink2::wink2::drool: