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First Reaction: The Lane Kiffin Press Conference

I've already spent enough time away from work, so here is a brief rundown of my take on the presser.  Leave your opinions in the comments.

  • Brutally straightforward.  A lot of what he said would normally be unspoken by coaches (especially things that might lead to speculation of leaving UT in the future).  Until there's reason to do so, evidence suggests taking him at his word.
  • Very confident.  He didn't shy away from the age thing, but he didn't let it become a negative either.  He's right; his childhood doesn't match mine.
  • Well-organized.  He didn't have a prepared speech; he had a list of talking notes that he occasionally referenced to make sure he said all he wanted to say.  But that made for a good opening speech, and he was very coherent with the Q&A.
  • No-nonsense.  I have a feeling that if something isn't the way he wants it, people will know.
  • Great plan in place.  As always, he'll eventually be judged by results.  However, his plans sound about as ambitious and organized as you could hope for.  B/Z for getting the recruiting test finished fast so he could call up recruits.  Some kid in Memphis has to be feeling proud that he was mentioned, in a way.
  • Very positive.  Overall, I was extremely impressed by Kiffin.  That conference went a long way towards confirming in my mind that he's a good choice.  Until I have reason to believe otherwise, he'll have my endorsement.  For whatever that's worth.

Note:  B/Z is "Bravo Zulu" and is a Navy expression for "good job".  Sorry for any confusion.  I was typing fast and lapsed.  [Note by hooper, 12/01/08 3:34 PM EST ]

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Memphis recruit

This is the #1 WR recruit in the Nation. Marlon Brown!! Go get em Coach K!

Someone once said "Vince Young bleeds two toned blue!" But I disagree, because The Great One Doesnt Bleed!!

by Vincanity on Dec 1, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions  

I think he might be the most important recruit to our immediate success

Top 3, at least.

We have not had a dominating WR for what seems like a long time. Meachem was dangerous and explosive, but he didn’t really seem to dominate.

When you’re 6’5 and run a 4.5 40, you have the potential to be a threat on every single play.

by rblakeh on Dec 1, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

B/Z???

And what is the recruiting test? I remember him talking about it, but I have never heard of it.

by rblakeh on Dec 1, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

Sorry:

B/Z is Bravo Zulu. It’s a Navy term. I was in a hurry and lapsed back into it.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

And it means “good job”.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

It's an NCAA compliance test.

You have to pass some written test on the rules about recruiting before you’re allowed to speak with recruits. I don’t know how tough it is, but I would guess it’s a pretty rigorous test. I wouldn’t pass it.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Neither would...

Kelvin Sampson (former IU basketball coach)

" Whatcha got ain't nothin new. This country's hard on people, you can't stop what's coming, it ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity. "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Dec 1, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Bravo Zulu

Stumped me as well, but I just rolled with it.

by coopnjaxdad on Dec 1, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions  

So...

can we send Mike Leach to Mississippi State? Then the SEC could be neck deep in high-profile coaches.

:-D

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions  

No.

Please, please, please no. The thought of a competent Wesley Carroll scares me.

by Chris Pendley on Dec 1, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

We have a great chance...

to get Marlon Brown out of Harding Acad….he had over 100yds rush and rec. with 2 tds rush and rec. in the TSSAA Div.II state title game…he’s a reggie bush type prospect…UGA UF Oh. St. LSU are also after him but, IMO, we had a slim lead with him which might have gotten a huge boost today…Go Vols!!!

by govols87 on Dec 1, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions  

I was pretty surpised how nervous he looked early

Hey guys big vols fan and just found your blog.

Early on in the press conference I thought he moved around a ton looking nervous but definitely settled down and definitely loving the hating on al davis as a big broncos fan.

Just imagine having Ed being able to ask recruits how they would like to be part of an NFL style defense on the way to the NFL

by roxbombers on Dec 1, 2008 4:19 PM EST reply actions  

Hey!

Fellow Broncos/Vols Fan! Welcome!

I think I’m getting used to this cherry-picking of Davis’s castoffs idea.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I like the Raiders

When I tell people that, I feel like I’m at an AA meeting. “Hi, I’m PowerOfDixieland, and I like the Raiders.” “Hi, PowerOfDixieland!”

Admitting you have a problem is the first step.

Just don’t get Bill Callahan for any purpose. AT. ALL.

War Damn Eagle!

by PowerOfDixieland on Dec 1, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh.

I have respect for Raiders fans right now. At least you know they’re actually fans rather than bandwaggoners. I said the same thing for Bucs and Saints fans for many, many years. The last couple of years were also like that for Broncos fans.

To me, more important than not getting Callahan is not getting Al Davis. I realize the odds of that are zero to start with, but it’s a great perspective check. Some people might not like Mike Hamilton, but it could be worse. Far, far worse. ;-)

About Callahan though; at least he’d be subservient to Kiffin. I don’t want him, but if he did show up he wouldn’t have full control, which is a plus.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

BRAVO ZULU!

I stood up at attention when I read those words. Still in the military!

" Whatcha got ain't nothin new. This country's hard on people, you can't stop what's coming, it ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity. "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Dec 1, 2008 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

Heh

I knew you’d approve. :-)

Marines, right? IIRC, it’s that or Army. I love ‘em both, but it’s been a while since I’ve had to remember.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Can anyone provide a transcript of the "presser"

I was at work when it went down.

" Whatcha got ain't nothin new. This country's hard on people, you can't stop what's coming, it ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity. "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Dec 1, 2008 4:58 PM EST reply actions  

You can still watch it

I wasn’t able to catch it live, but watched it afterwards.

by wvvol on Dec 1, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

TRANSCRIPT

It’s of the speech only. Too bad the best Raiders stuff was in the Q&A.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Or...

I could notice that rblakeh already put this up in a ’Post.

h/t to him.

by David Hooper on Dec 1, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I just hope...

That he can perform. I mean he has some pretty big shoes to fill. Sure phil had some (2) bad years but I hope Kiffin stays around half as long and has half the record or better. I am 110% behind ya Coach K just wanting to see my vols at the top. Everybody agrees the view from Rocky Top is bett looking down on the competition instead of up. So Coach K this buds for you and the future success you will have. GO VOLS!!!

by Delta Vol88 on Dec 1, 2008 5:43 PM EST reply actions  

Just saying....

Kiffin’s first conference in Oakland was pretty impressive also. I personally like the hire, but if y’all don’t get the rest of the package, I really don’t see any change other than better recruiting.

by BurritoBrosShits on Dec 2, 2008 12:03 PM EST reply actions  

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