Steele

Discussion in 'Vols Football' started by Beechervol, Jan 2, 2012.

  1. Beechervol

    Beechervol Super Moderator

    Skeeter is claiming he is the target.
     
  2. emainvol

    emainvol Administrator

    Isn't he always the target?
     
  3. KingWebbsticles

    KingWebbsticles Chieftain

    Apparently he and Hart are close, so says skeeter
     
  4. WM

    WM Active Member

    Have heard Shannon's name alot today as well.
     
  5. emainvol

    emainvol Administrator

    I don't know who in their right mind would come here.
     
  6. justingroves

    justingroves supermod

    Someone wanting to be named interim hc about 8 weeks into the season
     
  7. Tar Volon

    Tar Volon Me Blog @RockyTopTalk.com

    That Justin Wilcox fella seems like a good choice.
     
  8. Beechervol

    Beechervol Super Moderator

    In recent memory yes.
     
  9. zehr27

    zehr27 8th's VIP

    If thats the case throw a truck load of money at Jim Leavitts.
     
  10. WM

    WM Active Member

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  11. WM

    WM Active Member

    I think our only chance with a decent hire is one of these names rolling the dice on putting themselves in a position for a HC gig. Or Dooley convincing a candidate that he has this team in place for 9+ wins this year.
    To be honest, im not even that excited at the potential of Steele being our DC.
     
  12. Tar Volon

    Tar Volon Me Blog @RockyTopTalk.com

    Posted this on TOOS, but I'll repeat the question here.

    Here's what worries me about Steele:

    October 15, 2011 @ 2-10 Maryland: 45 points allowed
    October 22, 2011 vs 7-6 UNC: 38 points allowed
    October 29, 2011 @ 8-5 Georgia Tech: 31 points allowed
    November 5, 2011 BYE
    November 12, 2011 vs 6-7 Wake Forest: 28 points allowed
    November 19, 2011 @ 8-5 NC State: 37 points allowed
    November 26, 2011 vs 11-2 USC: 34 points allowed


    Anybody have a reason as to why this shouldn't be cause for serious concern?
     
  13. 615 Vol

    615 Vol Chieftain

    Another way to look at it is that they have nothing to lose. If everything goes to shit than everyone will blame Dooley but if things are better than they look like the reason for the improvement. Guys like Shannon and Steele won't have trouble finding work when Dooley gets fired so they'll find work regardless of what happens.

    Either guy should demand total control of the defense if they take the job.
     
  14. Volst53

    Volst53 Super Moderator

    Steele seems like an okay hire at best. I know very little about what he's working with though at Clemson.
     
  15. Tar Volon

    Tar Volon Me Blog @RockyTopTalk.com

    He followed one of the best defensive coordinators in the country, was mediocre his first year, and was very good his second year.

    This year, he's completely shut down Virginia Tech twice and allowed a whole ton of points against some mediocre teams. They did change offensive systems, so it's possible that this is because a fast-paced offense is just giving the other team a lot more possessions than usual. But the numbers this year sure don't look good.
     
  16. Beechervol

    Beechervol Super Moderator

    Steele or Shannon?

    They seem to be the choices according to those "in the know" over yonder.

    Who do we want?
    Who do we get?
     
  17. Volst53

    Volst53 Super Moderator

    Shannon and its not even close

    I still think we're limited on who will want to come here. I see both as long shots.
     
  18. Tar Volon

    Tar Volon Me Blog @RockyTopTalk.com

    The question is whether the track meet-style offense contributed to that or whether the defense was just marginal
     
  19. Tar Volon

    Tar Volon Me Blog @RockyTopTalk.com

    I tend to agree
     
  20. justingroves

    justingroves supermod

    It certainly doesn't help the defense.
     

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