The Butch Jones Doomsday Clock is now the Jeremy Pruitt Doomsday Clock

So JG in DeBord’s O?

 

Not gonna complain about those Ws at all.

The last thing I'll say regarding Debord: anyone that had those weapons and an ounce of autonomy, rides it to a better job in CFB/NFL. Debord found himself calling plays at Indiana in '17.

 

wait, when was Tenny ever considered among the best parts of the 8th?

 

Day 0 when he installed the software and was the only person on the system?

 

I actually kind of like Pruitt is the main difference. Second difference being that we used to have more hope that a great hire would be made. Third, I am not sure if you noticed but 2020 was a weird year. Even though I’m now sure that Pruitt cannot get us where we want to go, I don’t think he’s actually as bad as his 3-7 record. Finally, I’m just not as invested anymore, and that may be a good thing.

Don’t get me wrong, I want him gone because I think you gotta keep trying to win. But I’m certainly not losing any sleep over it.

 

I'm not totally checked out on Pruitt myself. I don't think he's the guy long term, but I could be wrong. His hiring came out of upheaval, and he's shown all of the problems you could have guessed from his resume at the time. I think we've seen 90% of his potential, maybe more, unless there is a eureka moment in his future.

As far as wanting him gone, right now I think we are between a rock and a hard place. It's not the best time to be coach shopping, and the AD hasn't made a decent transition since Fulmer was let go and Kiffin brought in. If he stays and things begin returning to normal before the start of next season, what happens if he improves the win total to 6 or 7 or 8. How does that play? Does Fulmer want to keep him around? Does Fulmer foolishly extend him again? Do they both get shown the door?

Pick your poison with this AD. I'm not excited for any of the prospects, and it could wind up even worse.

 

I honestly believe Pruitt is a terrible head coach. Just awful. His actual players seem to like him but he has trouble with his assistants, the admin (rumored), and is a terrible on field coach. I don’t have a problem disagreeing but the hope we luck into a decent coach is all I have. Otherwise 2021 is about if we make a bowl or set another new record bad stat.

 

Pretty good summation....

Three Stories Make Coaching Situation More Confusing

https://allfortennessee.com/2021/01/15/tennessee-football-conflicting-stories/

 

At this point, I believe that even if Tennessee started winning again (unless it was like consecutive Natty’s or something) enough folks have checked out over the past two decades that it’d be a few years before the fans really came back in droves and Knoxville was well... Knoxville again on a game day Saturday.

 

Nah next time we start 3-0 again the sheep will be at the trough

 

Probably so. The dumb is strong with a majority of the fan base for sure...

 

Actually I agree IF we make a change and hire Doug Marrone. But if a hire is made that kind of gives hope then I think everyone is back in. If Pruitt stays I think the fans will remain apathetic.

 

It’s now or never according to all the predictions. If nothing over the next 36 hours then 2021 should be fun.

 

Lol, it's never.

 

Yes I think the window opens today and closes by Tuesday. There is some scheduled team meeting tomorrow but it’s not a new thing. Standard meeting. Seems hard to be normal then and fire him after. If he stays then the AD has done almost everything possible to guarantee his failure in 2021. The ONLY thing that makes sense is he resigns under pressure for 50%. So that swings the pendulum to him staying because...you know.

I really won’t understand him staying the way we played it.

 

Honestly, with how quickly they've turned on him at VN, it gives me pause about how bad he actually is. It wouldn't surprise me to see him win 10 next year and [uck fay] off to FSU and start taking GA and FL recruits from us. I'm waiting on spring to finish before I give a prediction, but I don't see the collapse that everyone is expecting.

 

We know he can scheme a defense. We know his players love him and will fight for him. It does not appear that he knows how to actually run a program, with hiring good assistants and letting them do their job being the big drawback. But we’re upgrading the defensive coaching staff right now, plus bringing in some transfers. If the defense gets back to 2019 caliber, we shouldn’t implode, even if the offense stinks. If we could get some good offensive assistants and get out of their way, we could even be good. It’s the last bit that I don’t expect, which is why I’m thinking 6-6/7-5

 

VT transfer true dual threat qb instead of JG may improve the entire team attitude, keep the 3 and outs limited and put a less dejected defense out on the field, with better lb play

 

The collapse was going 3-7 in year 3 while playing JG like his life depended on it, losing by 27 at home to Kentucky, and a scoring margin of 19.7 points in the losses.

Now, we are at the "can he fix it" stage.

 

The majority of VN wanted to keep butch.