Well, Petrino just fired the entire Arkansas def staff

[cgrish]

Petrino playing on house $$$. He will try his best to throw wrinkles at Tn.. If that word, he fired his DC's is true, there's no way they will stop our offense. VOLS will boat race them!

Petrino playing on house $$$. He will try his best to throw wrinkles at Tn.. If that word, he fired his DC's is true, there's no way they will stop our offense. VOLS will boat race them!

Imo we need to score at least 45 points to beat them, Greene is very good and can run the football.

 

[cgrish]

I'd argue you can win anywhere in the SEC in football except for Kentucky - because they care more about basketball - and maybe Vandy (although they're at least giving the impression that they're "serious" about not being a doormat anymore)

The amount of nll money is the deciding factor. You have enough nil you can win anywhere, if not you will not be successful.

 

[Vols till I fall]

Lmao! I just had an Arkansas fan tell me that I don't know football because Jon Gruden would be a great hire! I'd say that would just utterly destroy their program

 

[NCFisher]

Why does it feel like every team we play every week has a reason to play out of their minds and have the game of their lives?

It’s just weird fan psychology that sees the 1985 Bears in every Vol opponent. Everyone has a bag of magic pixie dust and limitless potential.

Except for poor Tennessee

 

[WillisWG]

Thoughts

Arkansas football, Bobby Petrino name announce Chris Wilson as new defensive coordinator

Arkansas football is naming Chris Wilson the new defensive coordinator and Kolby Smith the new offensive coordinator during a morning of coaching overhaul.

www.swtimes.com

The Razorbacks tabbed Chris Wilson as the new defensive coordinator and Kolby Smith as the offensive coordinator. Wilson was the Hogs' assistant defensive line coach and replaces Travis Williams, who was fired by Petrino earlier Monday.

 

[VolBallGuy]

So he's gonna overhaul the entire defense in a couple weeks.

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Mid season firing of coordinators and position coaches is kind of crappy. I mean they do fine but none of those guys are probably wealthy. I’m assuming no buyout either.

 

[dduncan4163]

Mid season firing of coordinators and position coaches is kind of crappy. I mean they do fine but none of those guys are probably wealthy. I’m assuming no buyout either.

Bobby P isn't famous for being a decent guy. He's a really good coach but he's also a scumbag

 

[Big Al Orange]

I remember fans on this forum wanting Pittman as our HC during one of those coaching changes.

I was one of them. I’ll admit it. Not the 1st time I’ve been wrong.

 

[RandomUTfan]

Mid season firing of coordinators and position coaches is kind of crappy. I mean they do fine but none of those guys are probably wealthy. I’m assuming no buyout either.

If they were on two-year contracts, they'll be paid for both years. No idea what their contract situation is.

 

[General Jack]

I just don't see the logic in this. What are you going to do? Hire Kevin Steele and try to install a defense in a week and hope firing their entire staff doesn't make the D just lay down or transfer out?

Petrino has been known to use poor judgement.

 

[VAVol85]

I just assumed the assistant coaches had split into Pittman loyalists and Petrino loyalists. When Pittman got canned, his people had to go too.

 

[VAVol85]

Bobby P isn't famous for being a decent guy. He's a really good coach but he's also a scumbag

In retrospect, Pittman should have just said if you’re going to fire me do it but don’t bring in someone to stab me in the back a year or so down the road.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Lmao! I just had an Arkansas fan tell me that I don't know football because Jon Gruden would be a great hire! I'd say that would just utterly destroy their program

I think Florida hires Gruden as soon as they buy out Napier.

 

[dduncan4163]

In retrospect, Pittman should have just said if you’re going to fire me do it but don’t bring in someone to stab me in the back a year or so down the road.

Couldn't agree more

 

[TrueOrange]

Watch them upset someone ranked and then beat like Missouri at the year’s end for the first time in 4 years and then they give him a contract.

 

[casual-observer]

Bobby P isn't famous for being a decent guy. He's a really good coach but he's also a scumbag

For some reason, I’ve never really followed his story. Did a little research this evening…

WOW, what a complete douche canoe. How does anyone even play for this guy?

You know, the world has changed in the last 20 years. Kids are different these days. They are not going to respond to this creep. That program is done for.

I hope coach Heupel puts up 70 points on them in two weeks.

 

[RandomUTfan]

I think Florida hires Gruden as soon as they buy out Napier.

Jay Gruden?

 

[dduncan4163]

For some reason, I’ve never really followed his story. Did a little research this evening…

WOW, what a complete douche canoe. How does anyone even play for this guy?

You know, the world has changed in the last 20 years. Kids are different these days. They are not going to respond to this creep. That program is done for.

I hope coach Heupel puts up 70 points on them in two weeks.

Yeah Petrino is as scummy as they come. he's ruined a bunch of peoples lives especially the ones closest to him.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Jay Gruden?

Chucky. He lives in Tampa. He has made it known he would like to get a college job. I can see this happening

 

[RandomUTfan]

Chucky. He lives in Tampa. He has made it known he would like to get a college job. I can see this happening

Yes, he has made that known.

 

[dduncan4163]

For some reason, I’ve never really followed his story. Did a little research this evening…

WOW, what a complete douche canoe. How does anyone even play for this guy?

You know, the world has changed in the last 20 years. Kids are different these days. They are not going to respond to this creep. That program is done for.

I hope coach Heupel puts up 70 points on them in two weeks.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Yes, he has made that known.

They could get him cheap. Don’t know how much money they will have after Napier buyout. It would give them a big name since they went small school coach with BN. I could see that puzzle piece fitting

 

[RandomUTfan]

They could get him cheap. Don’t know how much money they will have after Napier buyout. It would give them a big name since they went small school coach with BN. I could see that puzzle piece fitting

You know, what it would immediately give them is a huge black eye so I'm all for it.

 

[Jxn Vol]

You know, what it would immediately give them is a huge black eye so I'm all for it.

I don’t think that bunch cares. But I do agree with you.

Also he wouldn’t scare me at all. The game has probably passed him by a bit.

 

[vegasvolfan]

How do you get a viable "new staff" in place when all the coaches that are competent are coaching elsewhere? And, how motivated do you think the remaining staff will be when they are likely going to be looking for employment elsewhere at the end of the season? It was time to unite the staff--not gut it. If our D plays well vs. Arky, we score 70+.

That was asked on Sports Animal today. That is a question I have no real guess at an answer for unless this has been in the plans for a while. If that’s the case, tanking against ND intentionally seems more likely.