Will there be a coaching change if we go 4-6 or worse?

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#101
No way any changes are made because of the pandemic situation.

I think Pruitt could coach the defensive line again in 2021 depending on the financial situation.
 
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#102
No. It's the year of covid and no one is being held to as high a standard and more importantly we cant afford it.
 
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#103
If we lose out and get pounded by Vanderbilt, 5 percent chance. The only way Pruitt gets fired imo would be if he did something involving NCAA violations or was covering up Covid stuff, both of which would allow him to be fired for cause with no buyout.

I'd honestly be surprised to see any movement before December 2022 but if the 2021 season was just a total disaster the hand of the athletic department or higher up than that, might be forced.

Our best hope is that Pruitt actually learns what he needs to learn to actually put a good product on the field, because we are stuck with him for a while anyway.
 
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ABINGDON VOL FAN said:
I understand we are # 7 and # 9 in both services as far as total points but it is misleading because of the average as you stated. In my opinion when referring to UT’s current ranking on a given day , the ranking by recruit average should be referenced. Stating we are #7 or #9 does not provide an accurate description of where we really are compared to other schools.
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I agree average is important but it's also not always a reliable metric, especially when there is a significant discrepancy in the number of recruits or when you have an average weighted down by specialists on scholarship like kickers, long snappers, etc. The ratings of individual players can vary a lot overtime also, less so this year though because of the lack of camps. Overall I think the composite is pretty reliable. Also I think it's important to consider the rank within the conference, a "top 10 class" sounds great until you realize, as was the case last year, that 5-6 other SEC teams were ahead of us.
 
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#107
I hope so. I'm sick and tired of any sort of stability around here. I would love to be in the midst of another rebuild. It sounds so exciting!
 
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Duckyvol59 said:
Fire a coach who 90 minutes of football ago was going to win the East. Who 90 minutes ago was taking TN to the promise land. These are the same people who wanted to start HB in game 1 only 5 practices {due to his health and C19) out of high school.
Saban was 19 and 16 his first 3 years at Mich ST. Mike Leach was 23-16 at Texas Tech 12-25 at Wash ST. Most good coaches have similar first 3 yr records. I don't know if JP can or can not coach. Nor do you. Stay behind the team or find a new one. JP isn't going anywhere and these comments do not look good to recuirts.
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It was all fool’s gold. Pruitt keeps showing us who he is and we keep ignoring it. A good coach doesn’t get dominated by GA State at home. A good coach doesn’t get blown out by Vandy when a bowl game is on the line. A good coach doesn’t take 3 years to have a single QB game ready. A good coach doesn’t keep friends on the staff if they can’t coach at an SEC level.
 
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#113
You act as if our team has experienced any sort of stability what so ever. Go with a coach that has seen it. Lived it. That is something we haven't had since phulmer. Butch riding Kelley's coat tails. Dooleys name coming from a 4-8 Louisiana tech squad. The AD situation putting restraints on the damn cash cow. We had fallen so low, nobody wanted to come here. Now you want to start over again. Who do expect to hire at this point?
 
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BigOrangeMojo said:
I think if we go 2-8, Fulmer's hand will be forced. At 4-6, Pruitt is safe but on super hot seat for 21.

3-7 would be interesting. He's likely safe but if team continues to quit, then Fulmer may pull plug to save his own rear.
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I’d be surprised if Fulmer gets the opportunity to hire another football coach
 
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#115
1. COVID
2. We have a top 10 recruiting class coming in at this point.
3. This is Fulmer's first hire, you REALLY think he is going to admit failure by firing him quickly?
4. Had no spring camp and no fall practices with everyone there.
5. 8 game win streak last year, showed improvement when given ample time and practices.
6. Just got an extension.

There is absolutely zero chance that Pruitt gets fired this year. He doesn't deserve to be. To this point, he has done a great job, and is building well. His only major fault right now is his uncanny loyalty to Guarantano, which I do not, and will not ever understand. I think the best thing that will happen for Pruitt is when he no longer has Guarantano as an option. He will have to roll out another option, and I hope it's Bailey or Salter.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
1. COVID
2. We have a top 10 recruiting class coming in at this point.
3. This is Fulmer's first hire, you REALLY think he is going to admit failure by firing him quickly?
4. Had no spring camp and no fall practices with everyone there.
5. 8 game win streak last year, showed improvement when given ample time and practices.
6. Just got an extension.

There is absolutely zero chance that Pruitt gets fired this year. He doesn't deserve to be. To this point, he has done a great job, and is building well. His only major fault right now is his uncanny loyalty to Guarantano, which I do not, and will not ever understand. I think the best thing that will happen for Pruitt is when he no longer has Guarantano as an option. He will have to roll out another option, and I hope it's Bailey or Salter.
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Thank you brother. Preach.
 
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Volzonya said:
Head coach at Troy? South Alabama? Brohm again. Really?
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Right? Like, who would you realistically get? Coaches take notice when you won't give them time to truly flip a culture and program. Nobody wants to come here. It's not like we had people banging at our door.

I just want to pay off the buyouts we already owe to people before we add another, sheesh.
 
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KKruzVFL said:
I think it’s possible.[/QUOTE

No, while all indications say Pruitt is not the guy, he’ll be here for awhile, at least 2 more years after this one. TN Football is irrelevant. Pruitt has one really good win in about 30 tries and that was at Auburn. Other than that he hasn’t beaten anyone that would qualify as a signature win. Unless he changes it up drastically and surprises his opponents, his record will mirror or quite possibly finish worse than the brick by brick layer before him.
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#122
Can you not see that when your in a constant state of flux while your opponents become stronger that that is a side affect? Really?
 
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unfrozencvmanvol said:
I agree average is important but it's also not always a reliable metric, especially when there is a significant discrepancy in the number of recruits or when you have an average weighted down by specialists on scholarship like kickers, long snappers, etc. The ratings of individual players can vary a lot overtime also, less so this year though because of the lack of camps. Overall I think the composite is pretty reliable. Also I think it's important to consider the rank within the conference, a "top 10 class" sounds great until you realize, as was the case last year, that 5-6 other SEC teams were ahead of us.
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Regarding discrepancies in the number of recruits, this can be true throughout the year prior to the two National Signjng Days. That is the sole purpose of looking at the average vs. total points. The number of recruits for each team will become more consistent especially after ESD. The rank within the conference is important regardless if you are looking at average or total points.
 
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