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junder13 writes:
No discredit to Chavis, who was a great defensive coordinator for years, but Monte gets my vote. I loved Chavis' defenses but third-and-long haunts me still. That and the dbacks being off the receivers 8 yards or more when we had the lead in the 2nd half of countless games (Georgia 2001, UCLA 2008, ie). Good luck Chavis but bring on Monte!
DennisVols writes:
Coach Chavis was good for UT. Year end and out our defense was NOT the weak link. But all things come to a time that change is needed.
I believe Monte will be a good change and will be a big help in the recuriting of top quality denfensive players.
I wish Coach Chavis the best and believe he will be back employed beofre long.
BillsBrother writes:
Why do this poll AFTER the announcement? Appears nothing but disruptive to me.
messinaround writes:
Another slow day at the office!
I_Sweat_Orange writes:
The KNS is ridiculous!!! Why keep stirring the pot? Hooker used to be ok with me but now he just tries to make news instead of reporting it !!!
gtown_vol writes:
Leave it to KNS to stir the pot. Weak.
lilmoorevols writes:
THE FULL MONTE!
DroopyDrawers writes:
KNS is terrible. I didn't vote or look at the results. Keep on insulting the biggest industry Knoxville has, the University of Tennessee, and KNS will lose in the end. Why can't you write something positive? Stir the pot is correct and it is not going to get any better.
THANKYOU4GETTINGRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE writes:
THE KNS is not "Stirring the Pot". This has just been a topic of discussion and they are allowing idiots like you a chance to vent. Get over it. It's just a stupid poll!
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you think we should drop football;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you think we should drop basketball;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you think we should drop lunch;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you wear your right shoe on your right foot;
Yes _____
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tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Have you ever accidently sharted in a large gathering;
Yes _____
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tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Would you like to exchange hugs with Carol Peterson;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Are you in favor of continuing the charts;
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tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you think Monte Kiffin and John Chavis put their pants on the same way;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Poll:
Do you think Monte Kiffin and John Chavis have ever played checkers;
Yes _____
No _____
tnbigg writes:
Yes
tnbigg writes:
No...wait...I mean no...
BSweet writes:
lmao!
tnbigg writes:
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tnbigg writes:
I think I developed a momentary case of poll e yo...
blitzshoot writes:
Michael Myers
kenton1021#216164 writes:
Hmmmmm....Lets see...Do I want someone who lost us at least 6 games that I can think of RIGHT NOW because he couldn't realize that the mustang package ALLOWS opponents to march down the field in under a minute with 1:10 on the clock and win. Or would I like to have one of the top 3 DC's in NFL HISTORY....boy KNS, brilliant poll!
BillVol writes:
This is great. Next poll in the KNS...
Who would you rather have as UT basketball coach:
Adolph Rupp
Wade Houston
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
I would prefer Jose Canseco.
murrayvol writes:
Lots of things change BB. Human nature isn't among them. Piling on is a sport common to every culture.
murrayvol writes:
Time to go night night. :)
eefor10c writes:
john adams, then we could get him fired.
yeavols#228407 writes:
I am not voting nor am I going to respond to such an ignorant question. But, I will say thanks to TNBigg for letting them have it right in the chops. I am surprised they haven't deleted it.
reddevilfever writes:
Do you really think Monte Kiffin is the best fit for UT? He hasn't recruited in over 20 years, if he does now, he wont leave the city, when is the last time he played against the option like so many people are now running from shotgun and the 1 back set? I don't know if you can continue running Tamp 2 coverage i college the way you can in the pros. Who will Monte hire as his assistants? Sounds like Lane is letting him run the show on defense and will probably let him hire the defenseive assistant's.
DingoVol writes:
Take a look at the coaches who have been assistants under Kiffin at Tampa and are now head coaches in the NFL. I don't think he will have any trouble getting assistants. If I wanted to learn from the best, I would beg to coach for Monte.
Trifecta_Storm writes:
Would you rather pick the assistants???
jesseejames57 writes:
John Chavis was good but Monte Kiffin's better.As John Ward said it's time".This is a new era for TN.fOOTBALL.lET'S GET BEHIND COACH kIFFIN AND ENJOY tN.FOOTBALL ONCE AGAIN.iT'S fOOTBALL TIME IN Tennessee.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Dupree and his janitor uncle came to mind, but I'll take anyone who doesn't drop the DBs back 12 yards on a 3rd and 5.
Time to practice for the doldrums.
shipperman#280095 writes:
I have nothing but respect for Coach Chavis. And i suspect he will be coaching next year. However, i do not think Monte will be a downturn at all. Quite the opposite. And Chavis did very little recruiting either.
Even if Lane had wanted to keep Chavis, I really do not think he would have stayed because his allegiance with Fulmer
orngbluded writes:
Is this really a question,Monte Kiffin no doubt,not to discredit anything Chavis did but come on its not even close.
ctownvol writes:
Me. Tj can coach linebackers. Bigg can coach d-line. Pdhuff can take care of d-backs. And of course savage and shipp will be my special recruiting consultants. Anybody else interested? Let me know your specialty and we'll discuss.
DennisVols writes:
That's exactly what I'm saying. The Defense was rated 6th in the Nation, 2nd in the SEC. The offense was rated 115th in the Nation. Losses to UCLA, SC, Auburn and Wyoming can all be connected to our offense's inability to move the ball, control the ball, and score points.
In the UF game 2 times the offense turned the ball over inside UF's 5 yard line costing UT 14 points and even a chance at that game.
The funble in the endzone against Auburn cost UT that game. The inability to score TD's and offensive turnovers cost UT the UCLA game.
If you cannot see that it was the offense that cost UT not only the '08 season but also the '05 season then you are not paying attention.
ctownvol writes:
I might as well be the d-cord. I'm already the Tennessee heavyweight champ.
http://www.davemillicanbelts.com/Larg...
ctownvol writes:
If you spent any time around Mrs. Kiffin, we wouldn't have to worry about your morale.
ctownvol writes:
I'm pretty sure Peyton would appreciate it...
pdhuff#552644 writes:
What about head kegger asst?
Will need time off for mentoring and finalizing contracts on our on-going "no-ring" shirts.
My DB philosophy will be find a potential receiver (preferably before the ball is snapped) and stay on him till the whistle blows.
Then do it again until you see their punter coming in.
Neat, huh.
ctownvol writes:
I knew you were the right man for the job bro! We see eye-to-eye for sure. Like my daddy said..."Keep it simple stupid."
WeLoveTennesseeVols writes:
Actually, with a strong offense we could have gone 10 and 0. It's all about winning.
ctownvol writes:
Hey there 987. You ok dude? I haven't talked with ya lately.
DroopyDrawers writes:
Everyone has their opinions.
Name calling is low class or no class.
Colliervol writes:
Second stupid poll in a row. Don't you people have anything better to do? Like report the news.
tennesseeike writes:
Why would it matter? According to your article we have found a DC. I m sure he will do a great job.
Kind of stupid to run a poll.
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