Tennessee press conference open thread
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 13, 2010 12:42 PM EST
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PrintTennessee is holding a press conference at 1:00. Try the following links to see/hear. And consider this an open thread for the thing.
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any chance
this doubles as a hiring announcement?
The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.
I'm thinking no, but I'm not wagering anything on that thought.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Im hoping not
We need something very well thought out and I dont know if we will get that on such short notice.
well, this ought to be interesting.
i read over in the comments at EDSBS that there’s talk about bringing Fulmer back to guide the team through a transition to a new, long-term-solution HC… anyone know about that? ‘m a Gator, so I don’t know much about Fulmer (other than he was, apparently, a prince of a guy,) any chance it happens?
[eating popcorn]
by delicious.crab on Jan 13, 2010 12:48 PM EST reply actions
You know...
Hamilton already commented on the coaching situation yesterday… not a formal press conference or anything, but he did comment. So, that makes me wonder if this may have something to do with the Fulmer thing. Or maybe Hamilton is stepping down…
Luck O' the Irish
THE Miami Dolphins
not sure
Read on ESPN that Trustee members have contacted him about becoming new AD or possibly HC position…not sure how accurate that is
Can't watch it from work
Maybe I can get my hands on a transcript
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 12:49 PM EST reply actions
Bray's staying, according to the Fresno Bee
Link.
Rocky Top Talk
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jan 13, 2010 12:53 PM EST reply actions
class act.
we need more of that on rocky top it seems
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Truth
I LOVE Tyler Bray. He’s one of my new favorite Vols.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Happy to hear.
I really like this kid. Hope that Vol Nation treats him with the utmost respect. He’ll need the support.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
regardless of who we get
He’s likely to be better off long term here than he was at san Diego state
by golfballs03 on Jan 13, 2010 12:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
True.
(Just don’t remind him that he would have had many other offers anyhow.)
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
this better not have anything to do with fulmer
It would be retrograde to bring him in, and there is no way trustees or donors could think that its smart to replace Hamilton at this point. Either of those would really set us back
by golfballs03 on Jan 13, 2010 12:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
agreed.
I love Phil, but one year away and a return back to him does not a program fix. Thats a band-aid when you need stitches.
Also, can someone let me know when the audio starts (im on cbs); I work in a school district building and just about all online media is blocked…
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN...
..to carry live – just announced.
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
I dunno
I think having him as the AD versus the Coac would be both a solid move showing dedication to the program, as well as a very a politcally savvy move by the School itself.
Don’t give Fulmer back the coach job, let him find another coach, and let him find someone that has his level of dedication he brought to the position.
Further it takes away the administrations current problem, by removing Mike Hamilton from the position they are showing to the fan base that they don’t want a repeat of this situation and remove themselves from the line of fire.
Pretty smart move actually all said and told.
Phillip saves face, the school takes less hits as well as has a fall guy, and the head coach job is still open to anyone on the board.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
Play by play please :)
I can’t watch it cry
Dang web nannies
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
Owe ya one mano
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Gruden
Hyams just said Gruden told Hamilton “no”
anyone have link to espn audio?
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:02 PM EST reply actions
Search has begun. (duh). Began immediately after notification.
(aside: MH always keeps a list ready for something like this.)
No timetables. But time of essence due to recruiting and NSD.
Rather ‘be a day late to get the right person’. But moving AQAP.
Saturday: Kiffin out on the road recruiting. Met w/ MH on Saturday morning.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
same time as news of Carroll's potential news. Asked him if he would have interest.
LK said not looking to go anywhere, but did say that he would have interest in USC.
Received call Monday (?) morning from call on Garrett. Notified MH. Did not ask for contract negotiations w/UT.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Did not want to renegotiate UT's contract. Wanted USC job straight-up.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
d-bag. d-bag.
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Question: what's the biggest concern w/ NSD coming up, NCAA 'investigation' etc?
Answer: semantics, but no investigation from NCAA at moment.
Also, this happens due to timing of NFL season. Couldn’t anticipate things like Carroll’s departure.
Keeping up w/ players to make sure they’re doing their business and staying prepared while UT gets a new coach.
Thank God!
We didn’t offer him a boat load of cash to stay!
Question: What advice given to mid-termers?
Answers: Go to class. Represent UT with best effort and hold heads high.
meeting w/ midtermers was a ‘great’ meeting.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Thats good
As I understand it once in class they are enrolled
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Told midterm enrollees that UT is a great job and the football team will get a great coach
Advised midterms to go to class and represent their university well. He hopes they came because of the university.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:09 PM EST reply actions
They reacted wonderfully
All eight were there early, wonderful meeting.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN.com reporting that Muschamp said no
And that Gruden and Nutt were also already contacted.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Dear god
Not Nutt. please not Houston Nutt….I lived through that drama in Arkansas (I live less than 30 minutes from the Fayetteville stadium)
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
What about Coach O?
If that was happening, it would be operating without knowledge of the rules.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:09 PM EST reply actions
How to keep the class together?
Timing is of the essence. We need to get our crap together quick.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions
Question: reaction to news of Orgeron's contacting students and keeping recruiting class together
First: operating outside knowledge of rules and timing of talking to recurits w/regards to enrollment.
Second: moving as quickly as possible.
Q: what are priorities in coaching search? have they changed?
A: Not really: need national recruiting. need to understand how to compete in SEC, whether or not they’ve been there before. Must be leader and educate in on-and off-field requirements.
Priorities for a new coach?
1. Understands recruiting nationally
2. Understands operating in a buerocratic state environment
3. Understands what it will take to compete in the SEC
4. Good leader of men
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions
Read
Probably not going to get that letter of recommendation there Lane ol boy
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Considers coach O unethical if it really happened
Hasn’t spoken to him
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions
Lane Kiffin's Tenure at Tennesse
Brief!!! I love that!
Q: Do you feel betrayed?
A: feel like we gave him a chance at a great university. He did work hard for UT everyday while he was here. Not so much disappointed personally, but disappointed for players and fans.
Kippy made perfect sense as interim
One of us, with Majors and Fulmer, fine indvididual, one of the great coaches in America, will rep us well. Did a great job dealing with players yesterday.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions
Most stable member of staff by far.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Ok
I call bovine feces on that one
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Q: How decided on Kippy for interim?
A: One of us. Fine coach. Been here before. Knows he’ll do a great job. Already doing a great job as a calming influence.
Follow-up: He’s very stable and will no doubt be around. Made the most sense.
Q: questions about Kiffin's dedication to UT's traditions. How important will that be?
A: He did maintain a lot of traditions, but did modify them. There are semantics involved regarding ‘maintaining’ traditions. Remember that we had 2 coaches for 32 years, and they undoubtedly modified traditions. Dickey changed a lot of things. Adaptation to a particular coach is common for UT and is not necessarily ‘change’.
Kiffin didn't do every single thing exact same way
But you have to remember that Fulmer and Majors changed things too. Coach Dickey freaked people out with checkerboard end zone. Coaches have to put their stamp on program but respect history. MH and Kiffin had these conversations.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:15 PM EST reply actions
Q: What's level of pressure on MH in this search?
A: It’s the SEC. It’s UT. Of course it’s huge, and he knew it. That’s not different than before.
MH knew what he was getting into
Lots more active recently, but his job is the same.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:15 PM EST reply actions
Q: What if you can't get the coach you want?
A: No chance for a year w/ an interim. A full-time coach only.
Read
If I, Mike Hamilton do not find someone I’ll be spending a lot of time with Phil reminiscing the good ol days when we both had jobs
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Are you worried about perception that UT is not a top notch job
No. Lane wouldn’t have left without Southern Cal connections.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:16 PM EST reply actions
Q: Is there a perception that UT is not the job it once was?
A: No in his mind. USC was a special case for Kiffin only.
Priority on finding someone who considers UT their final home?
A: This is a destination job. We want someone who understands that. This is a great place to coach, raise a family.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions
Don't necessarily need a previous UT connection
We’re getting the best candidate
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Q: Any priority on someone who finds UT there end goal?
A: UT is a destination job. Wants someone who wants to be here and can see this as a long-term hire. Loves the family environment. The job deserves the best.
How do we protect the school better financially
No amount of buyout with keep a coach who wants to leave.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions
Q: How do you protect UT financially? (E.g. $7 mil buyout for UT, but only $800k for USC.)
A: No amount of money on buyout keeps a coach if they truly want to leave b/c most instances involve schools that can afford the buyout. If he doesn’t want to be here, we don’t want him here anyhow.
huh
ESPN is even covering that one now, wonder if Mike is out of the loop?
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
read between the lines there!
If Fulmer back in any capacity, Hamilton is DONE. JMO
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
Yup
Goes back to what I said earlier. They may be talking to him about Hamiltons job.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Q: Anybody besides Kiffins, O leaving?
A: not at the moment. Only Reaves not at meeting, but spoke with him already.
Everyone's here now
Hopefully we’ll have this sorted out before recruiting goes live (Sunday)
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:19 PM EST reply actions
Early guys are locked in
Doesn’t matter whether they went to class. We aren’t letting them out of their commitment, they’re already enrolled.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions
Q: midtermers locked in?
A: locked in at 12:01 of first day of classes. no intention to give waivers to those enrolled. They’re here.
ESPN
just reported that Fulmer has been contacted about the AD postition/coach postion
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
I'm thinking
AD
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
I don't see a change unless MH bombs this hire
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
really
look at what this program has been through in his tenure……Hamlton is gone
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
Fulmer at AD is stupid; Hes a coach not an AD, his priorities would be skewed
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
I
don’t think its stupid since many great AD’s have been coaches.
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
True but we cant take this much turnover in the program 3 weeks before NSD
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
What
a great postion for a man who loves the University
Kentucky bretheren united once again! Thanks Cal!
Agree
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Q: Regret hiring Kiffin?
A: No. He did a lot of really nice things. Reflected a lot, and the decision was right at the time given the knowledge on hand. Hindsight wasn’t available.
quote of the day
If (students) displeased…they had every right to be.
“I might have been with them if I were there.” MH
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
Q: Salaries?
A: Sees coaches salaries as a total line item. Whatever HC makes, the remainder is given to assistants.
Every potential hire
Will be talked to about their projected staff
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions
A new head coach needs confidence in his ability to win in the SEC
Needs a competitive guy. Comptetitive guys want an SEC job.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions
Q: Lane was very brash. Looking back, were you comfy with that? Any insight on conversation of leaving to USC?
A: Wants a head coach who is confident in their ability to succeed. If not, they get eaten alive. Confidence is absolutely mandatory.
A2: re: conversations re: USC. SEC is most competitive league in America and I thought you were a competitive guy. Separation will only grow based on ESPN, etc. contracts.
Wants to know where he stands
Glad he talked to Lane about whether he’d have interest in USCwest.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:26 PM EST reply actions
Q: Lessons in search process?
A: Learn more w/ every search process. A guy who fits well at one place might not fit at another. Wants to know where you stand on things (e.g. Kiffin’s interest in USC) than get blindsided later. Doesn’t necessarily prevent things but allows for preparation.
A cont’d: When he told sponsors about this prior to the announcement, they thought he was joking. So MH knew prior to everybody esle.
WNOX
Just bailed out on the presser :(
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
Thanx, Hoop
at work, wasn’t sure i could get it.
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
Q: missed b/c SA decided to talk overhim.
A: Here a long time w/ Fulmer and Majors. Had success. Basically a summary of his resume.
He recruited Peerless Price.
Was UT before Kippy, still UT now, will be UT long after he’s gone.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Whoever MH gets, we’ll go with. Still glad to be at UT.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
They won't have to....
Coach O already did it.
Kiffin also says
The two schools are recruiting different players. Not sure what to make of that.
Nothing but BS because we were supposed to be recruiting "nationally"
weve been actively recruiting USC commits. the only thing that would be the difference maker is the position needs
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Q: Message to players? Are you a candidate?
A: Was told he’s a candidate, so yes. Message: This is life. Things happen that you can’t control and you don’t know how to handle.
Recruiting a Miami kid who wanted a place w/ no drama. Answer: If you find that place let me (Kippy) know.
Busy talking to parents.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
He’s a Tennessean and loves traditions. Longer people stay here, the more they realize how special it is.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
He's not following Kiffin
Not an LA guy. But he knows how to recruit, knows how to coach, has brought in All-American recruits, and considers himself a strong candidate for the job.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:33 PM EST reply actions
Q: Possibility of going to LA w/ Kiffin?
A: No. Not an L.A. guy. Wife would hate it too. Thinks’ he’s a legitimate candidate for the job here. More resume stuff on recruiting and coaching. Feels confident.
UT isn't about one coach
It was great under Majors, Fulmer, Dickey, Battle. UT will be successful. Don’t fret. Embrace traditions and enjoy it.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:34 PM EST reply actions
Q: Message to fans in panic mode:
A: Embrace Tennessee. Not about one coach. Great before Kiffin, will be great after Kiffin.
What does it take to built a great UT program?
1. Recruiting out of state
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:34 PM EST reply actions
IMO
Kippy’s OK by me. I’m guessing the remaining staff ok with that, too.
Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!
Q: What does it take to build a successful prgram here?
A: Recruit out of state. Not enough w/in state to make it work. At one time, had 17 players from Ohio. UT was a ‘scavenger school’. Get the best players from states where schools are down. Brand name sells.
Can we recruit without Lane's brashness?
A: I don’t know about all that brashness.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:35 PM EST reply actions
Q: Is Kiffin's brashness the way to go, or are there other methods?
A: Wasn’t here during the brashness, so don’t know about that.
Q: Were you aware when you were hired that Lane might leave?
A: You always know that things can happen. People always aspire to do better, Lane obviously thought USCwest was a better job. Kippy would rather be at UT (‘cause he’s awesome).
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions
Q: Aware that Kififn might leave?
A: Lesson learned early on: when you get a job, your first job is to get a better job. His personal preference is UT over USC, but Kiffin is not Kippy.
Q: Are you recruiting coordinator? How do you manage?
A: We’re going forward with recruiting weekend this weekend. Pat and Bruce are helping. We’ll have a successful weekend. We’ll have a coach hired by Friday. Full speed ahead.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:37 PM EST reply actions
Q: how do you manage recruiting process as interim?
A: Had meeting. Go forward w/ recruiting weekend this weekend. Summitt offered to help, as did Pearl. (WOO!)
PROBABLY WILL HAVE A COACH HIRED BY FRIDAY.
Show them the Kansas game
and use that as example of adversity!
I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.
by RockyTopinKY on Jan 13, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Would they be interested in the job?
Two-headed monster!
Q: If you don't get the job, would you stay in some capacity?
A: I’d be open-minded. Moving is overrated. The new HC may see me as a threat, but I like Tennessee, I’m familiar with Tennessee, I’d like to stay.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:38 PM EST reply actions
Q: Would you be opposed to staying if somebody else gets the job?
A: No. Moving’s overrated. I came here to UT b/c of familiarity, like it, would like to stay.
We're not going to make everyone feel good overnight
Some guys will get mad, say they won’t come. Then we hire a new coach and Tennessee looks good enough. It’ll just take a little time.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions
Lance Thompson, Kippy, David Reaves, Condridge
They’re all recruiting. Steve Rubio. Hopefully the HC will be in place by Friday.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions
Bad move
Seems like a good guy, but we need to make a big splash with a name.
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Jan 13, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
yes we do.
he might be good, but this is not the right timing for him. i hope he has a permanant spot on our staff, but Tennessee needs something different right now
Based on what I'm hearing from Hamilton and Brown int his presser...
… I feel like they are just hammering out the details and will name him the permanent HC on Friday.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
agreed, and if he isnt, I hope the man who comes in is good to him and gives him his job
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
I think the fact he's "one of us"
would soothe fan base, ya know, back to “familiar” after lane change,
but not sure if it’s flashy enough.
I can't hear you. Rocky Top is playing.
by RockyTopinKY on Jan 13, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Q: If no HC by Friday will people be designated?
A: Yes. All in it togehter. Lance Thompson, David Reaves, etc. are on board.
David Reaves?
Really? Bro-in-law left him hanging? Surely not.
I tell mammas and daddys
Don’t choose because of a coach. Coaches leave. I didn’t get a chance to coach Peerless. Hope he didn’t come for me. But he won a championship. That’s how these things work. It’s good to like a coach, but university, fanbase, teammates are #1. Coaches come and go. Get way too much credit/blame.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:41 PM EST reply actions
I'm thinking this is a Mike Hamilton feel out
I think Kippy might just get the job… really worried about him being HC….. would love for him to be OC for a few years under a good coach
Seconded. I'd love to see him as OC under a defensive coach
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
My first thought was Willie Martinez. I thought you were making a terrible joke.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ah. No way I'd make that joke.
The good defensive coordinator. :-)
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Reminds me of a Bill Stewart hire
Don’t want that.
Q: how do you respond to this to recruits?
A: Keep head on straight. Don’t go to a place just b/c of coach. They don’t always stay. E.g. he recruited Peerless, but wasn’t able to coach him. It’s more about the university, the fanbase, etc. You can’t guarantee anything about the coach, but you can about the school.
Agreed
That’s overplayed at a ton of places, not just TN (think “Michigan Man”, etc)
So Sayth King Zach I
by kingofzachland on Jan 13, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Visited w/ Bray and his family. They're satisified w/ direction.
There are certainly some hard feelings, but people are keeping heads on straight.
Every one of those guys last night were mad
But they all thanked him afterwards. He explained “welcome to life, there are bumps, gotta react to them and be successful”
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:44 PM EST reply actions
Will Lane go over UT recruits?
Dunno if he can. Lots of them don’t want to go all the way to Cali.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:45 PM EST reply actions
Q: Will Kiffin/Orgeron go after UT's commits?
A: Don’t know about that.
(aside, this is a repeat question)
Not all were coming here for Kiffins, O.
Some for Thompson, some for Chaney, etc.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
We may get new recruits because Lane's gone
They wanted Thompson or Kippy. Who knows.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:45 PM EST reply actions
If they wanted Monte, that's rough
If they wanted Chaney, Thompson, Garza. . . they’re good
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
We're managing, making sure guys are going to class, lifting weights
Can’t give a philosophy until HC is in place.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:46 PM EST reply actions
And SA is already endorsing Kippy.
Oh, goody. It’s already starting.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
it's not even like Bill Stewart
who won the job by beating Oklahoma in the Fiesta bowl. The man had one press conference!
It's the proverbial hammer to the kneecap.
They’re addicted to that spasm.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
He's my #1 choice
Now that WM is out. I haven’t heard his name mentioned anywhere though.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
Peterson has the drive that we need at TN…..
Agred
Thansk Hoop and Incip
Was greatly appreciated!!
Had to bail for a bit for a call
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football." John Heisman
by Joseph Stanley on Jan 13, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Really want Kippy to stay
But I don’t know that he’s ready to be HC. As someone said, it seems a little Bill Stewart
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:49 PM EST reply actions
He's fine being an assistant, though.
I’m not altogether convinced that he’s the leader in the chase right now.
by David Hooper on Jan 13, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not either
And I’m glad he’s fine being an assistant. I hope we bring in somebody top notch and somebody who wants to keep Kippy. The man is a great position coach/passing game coach.
by Incipient_Senescence on Jan 13, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Not even top 5
I don’t think Chris Petersen is the guy. His career has been on the West Coast and I doubt he’d come. Only stayed in Pittsburgh for one year.
Kippy to stay .... yes
Head Coach….. no….. we need someone who can WOW with his name and reputation…. Kippy can and will do that but it will take time as a coordinator ……. give him 3 years as an OC and he’ll be on the top of all the lists for new coaches all over the country.
Personally,
I was impressed with the way Kippy handled everything He apparently was the one who calmed the players down and told them to move on, life happens. I hope we keep him on
I will give him 100% support if hired as HC because he seems like a class act, and he can teach the players about life in addition to football. Kiffin was all about football, which isn’t bad, but I think building character in your players is much more important and helpful in creating a winning program.
I just want to know something soon. I wonder if Kippy had insde info because he kept mentioning Friday, and made it sound as if the rest of the staff was going to be retained.
Luck O' the Irish
THE Miami Dolphins
I'm surprised no one
has come after Lance Thompson or Jim Chaney
Thanks Hoop & Incepient S for the live blogging
RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
by Pride of the Southland on Jan 13, 2010 3:04 PM EST reply actions
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