UT @ SEC Media Days Thread

[jwilliams]

This is probably just my wishful thinking / orange-colored glasses, but he seems a lot more confident in the team right now.

 

[Smokey X]

He's done naming all the coaches and positions.

Now selling how many national championships they've been a part of (I6)

Except he forgot Weinke.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I thought that was the best public speaking I’ve ever seen Pruitt do. Very energetic, very engaging. I liked his confidence. It didn’t feel manufactured at all.

 

[b4volz12]

Recruited a lot during his 21 minutes.

 

[Smokey X]

I thought that was the best public speaking I’ve ever seen Pruitt do. Very energetic, very engaging. I liked his confidence. It didn’t feel manufactured at all.

Agreed. I appreciate how he spelled out the condition of the OL and lack of S&C program last year and the progress to now.

 

[OrangeU]

I thought the SEC Network guys made a good point: Fill up enough time that you don't have to answer a ton of questions. Pruitt isn't stupid. He laid out a lot of what they're trying to do, how they're going about building it, and did a good job selling the program. Spears was gushing about him. I like it. Very confident and concise.

 

[Freak]

@Freak are you planning on uploading the video of his podium time.... I assume yes?

Yes.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Agreed. I appreciate how he spelled out the condition of the OL and lack of S&C program last year and the progress to now.

As he said that I was thinking that was a subtle shot at Butch. At least I thought it could’ve been.

 

[TitanicVolz]

Having 2 guys over 300lbs last year compared to 15this year should tell us all we need to know about the condition of the program.I love how he took almost his whole 30 mins to promote the brand,his coaching staff,knew each players name.Really impressed he’s worked on his media presence and u can tell.

 

[TC 83]

I thought that was the best public speaking I’ve ever seen Pruitt do. Very energetic, very engaging. I liked his confidence. It didn’t feel manufactured at all.

I've always thought he was a decent public speaker---I think he's very comfortable doing it when he needs to--especially if it helps recruiting. But I think he just hates the fluff things--like doing the JP Show, after game pressers, and the other media that doesn't necessarily help his football team win games. Don't get me wrong--I've always enjoyed the coaches show after games but when you're losing it would be a horrible thing to "have to do". When you're used to having success in football I know it would be very hard to hide your frustrations in those situations. That's why I love this guy. He's all about the game.

 

[Volteacher]

I have had SEC media day on the tv almost all day. Have the talking heads talked at all about Tennessee?? As soon as Pruitt was done talking they moved on to TAMU.

 

[KBVol]

Having 2 guys over 300lbs last year compared to 15this year should tell us all we need to know about the condition of the program.I love how he took almost his whole 30 mins to promote the brand,his coaching staff,knew each players name.Really impressed he’s worked on his media presence and u can tell.

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

 

[STL0611]

This is the most I’ve ever heard him talk at once.

I don’t he stopped talking for 20 minutes.

 

[VolMarine1371]

It was a great environment and today and my son was able to talk with all 3 players and get pictures with Taylor and Bituli.

 

[JohnD13]

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

LoL at people that say not trying to say anything bad but.....

If you're going to call someone out have the balls to do it and quit pussyfooting around

 

[feathersax]

I hope we curb stomp Missouri...For a team that’s accomplished Jack sh*t they sure are a cocky bunch.

Mis-ery is most miserable. No respect for them.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Chaney and Tee love to eat

YEP. They are both asking for serious health issues. C'MON MEN. Spend a month at "The Fat Farm". I know people that get great results (Big $$$) in just two weeks. Your heart was made to work for your weight at 21.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Pruitt's suit looked great! Classy.

 

[JohnD13]

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

Because no school ever exaggerates height and weight of their players. Lol

 

[chargervol]

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

He said "on the OL" and "this time last year".
Could still be some exaggeration, not sure, but it's not uncommon for players that weigh 304-310 to drop to 290 - 295 in mid summer.

Would explain it but I'm not guaranteeing.

 

[volsdeepnsc]

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

I would think he meant on the o-line but could be wrong

 

[UT_Dutchman]

He said we had a couple 300+ pounders last year on the line, this year there are 16. Shortest presser 21 minutes.

 

[Ten_Titans]

My thoughts exactly.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Look, not trying to rain on anybody’s parade here because I have ZERO, ZERO doubt that this year’s team is bigger, stronger and healthier thanks to Pruitt, Fitz and his S&C staff. And kudos to them.

However, if you google last year’s roster, you’ll count 16-17 players that were 300+ lbs. In fact, adding all our OLs alone, they averaged around 305lbs per player.

So, hopefully we’ll maybe have 20+ guys over 300 this year since we had several returning players in the 290s last year and we should’ve gotten bigger through our last recruiting class as well.

You need to tweet coach you found a flaw in his analysis.

 

[tennesseeduke]

He said we had a couple 300+ pounders last year on the line, this year there are 16. Shortest presser 21 minutes.

Yes but 2 of them are Chaney and Tee!