The Butch Factors

Discussion in 'Vols Football' started by IP, Feb 8, 2018.

  1. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    I mentioned it today, and more importantly Oldvol mentioned it today: Butch Factors. When evaluating this roster and its potential, you cannot forget about the many Butch Factors that sabotaged their play and accomplishments over the previous seasons. There is undoubtedly a TON of previously wasted potential on this roster. This is a 4-8 team that had no business being worse than 8-4, and that's not even a controversial statement. I could make stronger ones, but I think I'd be hard-pressed to find anyone that follows this team that thinks they couldn't have managed 8 wins last year based on what was on the roster.

    Below is a list of Butch Factors as I recall them, feel free to add some or correct any.

    In no particular order:

    1) WR stances
    2) the conditioning of linemen deteriorated from their Freshmen years on
    3) run blocking "scheme" made no sense
    4) no-option running
    5) took several seconds to complete a handoff, often
    6) Runs often began several yards from the line
    7) Passing to the middle of the field was largely forbidden
    8) Tight ends unutilized
    9) Fullback position nonexistent
    10) goal line play calling was often questionable
    11) second half collapses were not uncommon, for lack of any adjustment from what was working in the first
    12) No quarterback coach
    13) An abundance of passes behind or at the LOS, leading to big hits for no benefit
    14) Frequently divided/toxic locker rooms
    15) Corny as [uck fay]
    16) Clearly didn't know what he was talking about
    17) Fell to his knees and sobbed after UGA miracle catch-- we were favored in that game, and it was just the season before last.
    18) Is a human mood ring with two emotions: Panicking Purple and Burnt Sienna Sucky
    19) Makes up new game terminology annually, presumably because of (16)

    I'm sure there are more. You really can't forget all these things when thinking about this current team. It wouldn't be shocking to find out we are actually closer to competitive than not. A winning season is quite possibly attainable, IMO, because they managed to win 4 games despite having 5 years of exposure to that fraud.
     
  2. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    20) hurry-up offense no matter what. Hurry-up right out of games.
     
  3. lylsmorr

    lylsmorr Super Moderator

    21) defensive linemen starting 1 yard off the ball
     
  4. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    OMG I had forgotten about that. Unreal.
     
  5. NYY

    NYY Super Moderator

    Wore lifts in his shoes and changed his voice to make himself sound more manly.

    Was a laughingstock in the coaching community.

    Was a liar.

    Can’t get a job as a high school assistant.
     
  6. justingroves

    justingroves supermod

    He's tried and has been told no
     
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  7. The Dooz

    The Dooz Super Moderator

  8. Unimane

    Unimane Kill "The Caucasian"

    Calling out Butch as a dumbass. Man is after my heart.
     
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  9. NorrisAlan

    NorrisAlan Founder of the Mike Honcho Fan Club

    Who the hell are you guys talking about?
     
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  10. bigpapavol

    bigpapavol Chieftain

    I think I’m following you.
     
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  11. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    The tumor that was removed from our sideline.
     
  12. InVolNerable

    InVolNerable Fark Master Flex

    The black stripe.

    I bet you think this is a national championship:
    [​IMG]

    Nope. It's just Chuck Testa.
     
  13. Unimane

    Unimane Kill "The Caucasian"

    I hope they let him keep that [uck fay]ing trophy since it probably is covered with his semen after numerous "sessions" since that glorious day.
     
  14. kmf600

    kmf600 Energy vampire

    Is that trophy taller than he is?
     
  15. woodshed

    woodshed Active Member

    22. Clock management. Used a chart.
     
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  16. NYY

    NYY Super Moderator

    He begged.
     
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  17. NorrisAlan

    NorrisAlan Founder of the Mike Honcho Fan Club

    High School AD/HC: "Dude, get off of your knees. It is embarrassing."

    Jones: "I'm not on my knees..."
     
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  18. bigpapavol

    bigpapavol Chieftain

    Liked 11 times.

    “I forgot my inserts”
     
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  19. Joseph Brant

    Joseph Brant Airbrush Aficionado

    Brought me to tears of frustration countless times.
     
  20. JT5

    JT5 Super Moderator

    23. Declining penalties drove me crazy in '15. 2nd and 11 or 3rd and 1? Lets decline and fire up that Lil' John song.
     
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