UT hires Jeremy Pruitt; Vol fans claim it's the Hire of the Century

[MidwestChomp]

 

[Slevin]

 

[Durfish]

Looks like the UT athletic department and fan base have self-imposed a death penalty for the program.

 

[PaterLacerta]

 

[5-Star Finger]

Suggestion: https://maryvilleathletics.com/2016/12/27/new-head-football-coach-derek-hunt-2/
He's young and has his team in the hunt for the 6A State Title! With a day job as a 7th grade math teacher, his buyout is probably reasonable which is important given how much jet fuel they have used trying to get a head coach and the sizeable buyout they likely owe to a guy who will never coach a down for them.

 

[SecVolfan13]

That is the same reaction I had.

Serious question: How toxic does it seem as a Vols fan? What are your fellow vols fans saying?

Keep in mind I don't visit Volnation or any of those crazy sites. My circle is pretty logical folks. We are disgusted with Currie and Davenport. Currently the frustration lies with why would Currie run up and ink a deal with Schiano when its clear that Gundy and Brohm would sit and listen? That is mind boggling. I have a hunch that if you're Gundy or Brohm, don't you wonder if the AD you're talking to is even going to be there in 30 days. That could be part of the problem.

 

[gatordad3]

Has Heath Shuler or Todd Helton been on Twitter screaming how it's a disgrace that Phillip Fulmer hasn't been asked yet?

Todd Helton? May as well interview him

 

[CapitalGator02]

Keep in mind I don't visit Volnation or any of those crazy sites. My circle is pretty logical folks. We are disgusted with Currie and Davenport. Currently the frustration lies with why would Currie run up and ink a deal with Schiano when its clear that Gundy and Brohm would sit and listen? That is mind boggling. I have a hunch that if you're Gundy or Brohm, don't you wonder if the AD you're talking to is even going to be there in 30 days. That could be part of the problem.

This, you hit the nail on the head. Putting aside the Penn state allegations, pursuing Schiano made absolutely no sense.

 

[Durfish]

Suggestion: https://maryvilleathletics.com/2016/12/27/new-head-football-coach-derek-hunt-2/
He's young and has his team in the hunt for the 6A State Title! With a day job as a 7th grade math teacher, his buyout is probably reasonable which is important given how much jet fuel they have used trying to get a head coach and the sizeable buyout they likely owe to a guy who will never coach a down for them.

The Muhr-vuhl Papaws are always pretty good.

 

[AvgJoe]

Keep in mind I don't visit Volnation or any of those crazy sites. My circle is pretty logical folks. We are disgusted with Currie and Davenport. Currently the frustration lies with why would Currie run up and ink a deal with Schiano when its clear that Gundy and Brohm would sit and listen? That is mind boggling. I have a hunch that if you're Gundy or Brohm, don't you wonder if the AD you're talking to is even going to be there in 30 days. That could be part of the problem.

Is it possible that Schiano was forced upon Currie?

 

[SecVolfan13]

Do you have any idea why Mike Norvell is untouchable for anyone? With your connections I thought you may have heard something.

This was discussed a few days ago. Norvell was on the initial short list. Top 5 candidates. He started to fade away pretty quick after the vetting processes started. Not just for us. Miss St nor Arky have given him much attention. Agree with 5 star, something ugly may be lurking beneath the surface with Norvell. I never got a definite answer as to what.

 

[MidwestChomp]

It gets better and better

 

[Swamp Donkey]

All the Tenn fans think this is a done deal.....so juicy!

I like Brohm but I dont think he is dangerous at Tinerc. He isnt a top recruiter and you have to be a receuiter for that place.

I really enjoy watching this dumpster fire burn.

 

[OurProgramIsBroken]

 

[SecVolfan13]

Is it possible that Schiano was forced upon Currie?

Jimmy Haslam that owns the Browns interviewed Schiano for the Browns job in Jan 2014 and liked him a lot. Rumor is Haslam was pushing Schiano up the list. So to answer your question, yes, I think Haslams influence is why Currie was so fast to get in front of Schiano.

 

[5-Star Finger]

It gets better and better

 

[CGgater]

Having been stationed in Cleveland and observed the browns for a few years, I’m not sure why haslam would think he’s qualified to identify a good coach.

 

[gatordad3]

And I thought it was embarrassing when Foley was turned down by Stoops and Mike Shanahan, then ending up with the Zooker.

 

[SecVolfan13]

It gets better and better

This is not true.

 

[AvgJoe]

This is not true.

I would hope not....But the way things are going, are you sure?