Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why would he do that if all is well? Hmmm?

Posted by rabidvol1998 on February 11, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The sky must be falling. Or maybe like all of us he's keeping doors and options open. Maybe he's tired of college bloggers and 18-21 year old kids.

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on February 11, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nothing about that in the Atlanta paper (AJC), but they don't necessarily discuss all the assistant coach interviews.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rabidvol: Yeah, must be the bloggers. Good Grief, man. lol

Posted by johnlg00 on February 11, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Um, because he's a Tennessee guy who knows the team will be better next year? Because he doesn't want it to look like the haters who post negative comments in anonymity ran him off? Because he realizes that Atlanta is a coaches' graveyard? I'm glad he's back to show that last year was a fluke. We might not have the best defense we have ever had next year, but I think they'll be a lot more like the unit we had in the SEC Championship game than the one we saw against Bama and Florida.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i know this is coming from a gator....but all this stuff would scare me if i were a tenn fan.

why would chavis interview to be a position coach with the falcons?

why would cutcliffe take the job at duke instead of staying at tenn and getting a different head coaching gig. most any other job would be better than duke. with the mannings on his resume, you would think he eventually would get a better head coaching gig somewhere else. why the rush to leave?

it would make me suspicious that something is not right in shangri-la. not saying that's the case, but this doesn't seem right.

in addition, how long has chavis been at tenn. to leave now..... for the falcons.....i don't get it. did he turn down a job or not get offered one. why was he even looking?

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang Bloggers!You are killing the program!

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang Bloggers!You are killing the program!

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang Bloggers!You are killing the program!

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: Good points. Good questions. But questions are not allowed here.

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on February 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know many on here have their opinions of Chavis and there are certainly some strong opinions of him here in Chattanooga but VanGorder must think enough of him as a coach to interview him for a pro level job. He (Chavis) has been quoted as saying he is glad he is on the back side of career when discussing the difficulties of coaching in this day in age. A move does not make a whole lot of sense at this point. Especially if he is planning on quiting in two to three years from now which some I've talked to seem to think is likely.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Button stuck

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Posted by Tenn_Dawg on February 11, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99Gator those are some very good questions. I'm curious if Chavis was looking or if VanGorder contacted him and he was interviewing as a courtesy or just to see what they had to offer. One thing for sure is St. Nick will know be telling propects for the 2009 class that Chavis is not happy at UT. I had heard about Chavis possibly leaving/looking around on a sport talk radio show here in Chattanooga on Friday. I guess for once a radio rumor was true.

Posted by pdhuff on February 11, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack -Is blogging anything like clogging?

Chavis is tuff to interview for any position with the ego-feeding Arturo (Mike Vick wheel-chair pushing) Blank's Falcon's.

Posted by marc_ash on February 11, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator,

I asked the same questions before. Something wasn't right. Not only did Cut leave, but he took a chunk of folks with him. Coming home again to TN for his second stint was supposed to be for the long haul.

Whatever has happened, its been a hush-hush situation. I am wondering if he found out something Fulmer was doing that wasn't considerably "ethical" (I'll leave that up for interpertation for you folks).

Either way, the domino affect sure seems to have occurred.

Posted by DennisVols on February 11, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chavis has interviewed with several NFL teams (KC Chiefs for one) during his time at UT. Each time he has chose to remain a Vol.
Many on here stated before, other blogs, that no one else wants Chavis. He is a great teacher and has had to patch togethe this defene over the past several years due to injuries an early deparures.
His commitment to this program and the players throughout the years is comendable.

Posted by FWBVol on February 11, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How many of us, happy in our jobs, haven't looked or tested the waters to see what else is out there? Just because someone applies/interviews for another position doesn't also mean something is terribly wrong where they are. It's crazy to always draw that conclusion.

Posted by DennisVols on February 11, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack
Why woud he stay if all was not well?

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No real rush to leave for Cut. He was approached about the NCSU job last year and declined. I honestly don't understand why he took the Duke job except that maybe he doesn't think opportunities are going to be that plentiful for him. Maybe he thinks he can repeat what Spurrier did... there is certainly a vacuum at the top of the ACC right now.

The guy has publicly stated that he wanted to be a HC again... is it really a surprise he took an HC job?

Chavis has interviewed for other position coaching jobs in the NFL before.

Judging from his comments in an article posted here last fall... it sounds like he's basically just a little tired of the fish bowl life. He mentioned several times that he was glad that he was on the tail end of his career because of the scrutiny and criticism that exists now.

I'm not a big Chavis fan. I don't like some parts of his philosophy on defense or the reputation following him that he's not a strong recruiter... so I really don't have a motive to rationalize this away. I think UT could definitely find someone that wanted to coach guys like Berry, Vinson, Martin, et al. However, a guy considering other options isn't a huge deal unless there are confirmed issues or they are taking a demotion.

There's every indication that there were problems between UM and Drayton.

College DC to NFL LB coach is pretty much a lateral move or maybe a slight promotion... but one that could open other doors.

If there were issues between CPF and CJC then a) he probably takes the job and b) we'd have heard something before now.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just to clarify my comments....

my shock is not that he looked for an nfl job.....but, seeking a job with the falcons reeks of desperation to get out of where you are.

of the 32 teams in the nfl, the falcons and the raiders are two organizations (if i had options) that i would never want to work for at the given time.

i understand that the geography of atlanta relative to knoxville may have had an appeal as to any affect on his family (i do not know chavis' marital status, if he has kids, if the kids are grown, etc).

but, other than that.....i do not understand why a man with his job would think about the falcons.

Posted by MOOREVOLS on February 11, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DennisVols is right. Chavis has interviewed 3 or 4 different times since he's been at Tennessee. I remember the Chiefs and also he interviewed with Indianapolis 4 or 5 years ago (give or take a year or so). It's nothing new that he'd interview, it's just a little odd since he mentioned possibly wanting to get out of coaching in the next few years.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dennis: Beats me. The simple fact that he interviewed, knowing it would get out, is interesting. You think CPF is happy about this getting out? I don't.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--just curious why a gator (chomp chomp)feels the need to post daily on a vols fan site.

are you a closet (vol)fan?

i suspect you just prefer to stoke the fires of the malcontents.

Posted by Pullingguard on February 11, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well is his not going a good omen or a bad one.
I think Chavis is a good guy and a good coach, but he cannot turn loose of those he has surrounded himself with that have not been doing a good job. The DB coaching can be improved upon and it seems that Chavis is immune from suggestions by Fulmer or anyone when it comes to the defensive coaching staff. I also don't know why this is even a story, if he was happy at UT and he interviewed with Falcons and evidently was not offered the job and comes back to Knoxville and they let it be known that he interviewed with Flacons, probably a dozen more did also.. Are they stuffing ego's or just trying to get some print over on Hill.

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Coming home again to TN for his second stint was supposed to be for the long haul."

marc, you are usually careful so I'll ask you for a source on this. Every other credible person I've seen has pointed to the notion that DC was not in it for the long haul unless it was as UT HC. He stated shortly after returning... and I've seen that quote... that he wanted to be a HC again.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DennisVols--dont go their brother,according to many,our coaches couldnt get a nfl job if they paid for it.

heil theyre just here because theyre lucky 10 times a year.

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh marc... Cut took the coaches that came over with him from Ole Miss.

Posted by jim_bell on February 11, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Grass might be greener TJ.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

i have answered that question a few times, so i am going to be brief. i will just say i am an SEC fan and it is more interesting reading stuff from other places. i read stuff on the gators too. but, i can get a gator info constantly and i keep up with the program. i find it interesting to see what's going on elsewhere.

when i write something, i am giving an honest take or opinion. i have stuck around so that when i write something.....people have seen enough of me to know that i am not just trying to ruffle feathers.

Posted by mj54 on February 11, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chavis is staying??? And the news just keeps getting worse for UT!

Why would he leave? He's got a cush job from a boss that could careless how he performs and he doesn't even have to recruit.

Posted by BigOrange1 on February 11, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FWBVol - great point, finally someone makes sense.

Despite what some of you may think, you have no idea whats going on on the "inside"...not me, you, or anybody else. Just because you interview at another job doesn't mean your unhappy with your current position. I've done it. If Chavis is really that unhappy, then I'd like to think he'd leave.

It's amazing how some of you so-called experts know what's going on after reading a two paragraph article. Give it a rest!!

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Either way, the domino affect sure seems to have occurred."

Man marc... I've never really seen this many problems with one of your posts. Brooks had a shot at the Ark DC job and turned it down. Trooper Taylor was very apparently interested in staying at UT with some sort of comparable title right before he left. Adkins could have left this year but stayed even though he didn't get a strong consideration for the OC job.

If no one else wanted these guys... why would we?

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on February 11, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack....Nick is happy it got out. If the Falcons/ VanGorder contacted Chavis then this is probably nothing more than a good coach looking at other opportunities. If Chavis contacted the Falcons about an opening then maybe there is some validity to the theory posted by some that all is not well in Big Orange Country. I'm not sure what I think. I would like to hear some more details first.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i think fulmer has laid down the law,the offense is in transformation and the defense will follow suit,one way or the other.

the cheif has been one of if not the best d.c. we have ever had,but times change and you either change with them or get left behind.

we will know this year,i think we see a defensive transformation next.

Posted by johnlg00 on February 11, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, you have been a most considerate guest on this board, even being an "enemy"(;-P) and all, so I'll take you at your word that you are just asking for information. I of course can only offer opinions, but here goes.
I'm not sure Cutcliffe could get a better head coach job than Duke. He is in his mid-50s with a history of heart problems and a mediocre record as a head coach at Ole Miss. He nearly tripled his salary by going to Duke; if he wins three or four games a year, they'll put up a statue of him. Almost anywhere else would demand a better coaching record and would certainly expect more success. I think Duke is a good fit for him at this stage of his career.
I don't know how serious Chavis was in his dealings with Atlanta. I don't know what relationships he might have with the powers-that-be there that led to an interview. They are desperate right now; maybe he thought they might offer him a boatload of money, more than he could make as an assistant at any other college, and he has said that he wasn't interested in any head coach position that he was likely to get. Maybe he thought it would be good to let some people around here know that other people thought he was doing a pretty good job. When assistants have the length of tenure that he has had, and when you add up all the years Cutcliffe spent at UT..., well, that is just uncommon at any college these days. It is at least as surprising that they were both here as long as they were and are. I don't think these situations necessarily mean anything out of the ordinary is wrong at UT, though of course I could wrong, and no doubt others will have different opinions.

Posted by bigbluevol on February 11, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Part of the reason he might have interviewed could be due to the fact that he is apparently friends with several people on the new Falcons' staff. That comes from WBIR's story on this same subject. He could have interviewed out of courtesy, curiosity or anything else. I do agree that if there were problems and people were bailing out, doesn't it seem that Chavis would have taken this out?

Posted by DennisVols on February 11, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Probably no but it isn't the first time Chavis has inteviewed for the NFL.
The fact that he chose to stay says alot.
I know the Falcons have had their fair share of bad press but the currnt changes are being looked upon as good for them.
The Falcons contacted Chavis,not the other way around. No one can blame him for doing the inteview. If any of us were contacted about anothe opportunty, who would not check it out to see if it might be a better career move even if we were happy where we were?
If things are as bad as some seem to think, why not jump into the 1st lifeboat avilable? He DID NOT
Cut. went to Duke because they gave him the right answers concerning backing of the program. We all knew it was just a matter of time before he left again.

Posted by RockyTopTalk on February 11, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey now, rabidvol1998. This blogger supports Chavis.

And pdhuff, yes, blogging is like clogging, except you dance with your fingers. Moonshine and shotguns are discretionary in either case.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posivol: 99gator's post are much more logical, informative, and grammatically worthy than anything you've put up.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mj54 becareful.posivol does not like such negative talk.You must only share his opinion.

"It Rubs The Lotion On Its Skin Or Else It Gets The Hose Again"

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

johnlg00

yeah, some of that makes sense.

i did not include trooper taylor because he left for a promotion. that makes sense.

cutcliffe left for a promotion too. but, duke is a dead end job. maybe you are right. maybe he never would get a better opportunity. i don't know. i did not realize he had health problems.

if chavis has connections to members of the new staff in atlanta, than this makes more sense.

Posted by cjraney on February 11, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When our coaches don't interview w/other teams people say no one wants them. When they do take interviews or a different job, its b/c something is wrong on the hill. Folks, those opinions are mutually exclusive; you have to choose one or the other. So which is it?

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Chavis were unhappy with CPF or something at UT, he is more than likely in a financial situation where he could quit without a job.

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, Duke is a dead end job? Are you, a Gator fan who obviously remembers the 90's, really... really.... sure about that?

Posted by hcjournals on February 11, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all, everyone tap on the brakes. If Atlanta asked to speak to Coach Chavis it is not uncommon to talk to them. It also doesn't mean he wants to leave. He doesn't.
When other teams ask to interview your coach, it shows that he is a well thought of coach. Period. Let the paranoia stop. And 99gator..........you've got your own problems with Oscar Meyer. No running backs are going to want to come to Fla because of the offense. Fix that, then come on back and help us with our coaching staff. Thanks for caring so much......hehehehehehehehehehe.

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You can't use a guy getting an NFL interview against a team that is recruiting kids by telling them that they can help them get to the NFL. Saban is smart enough not to want to talk about the NFL anyway though....

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

again, i don't want to be misunderstood.

staff changes happen all the time. florida just had another assistant leave. in each case (maybe because i have more information regarding florida), it was understood why the assistant left.

in tenn's case, some of these things did not seem right (trooper taylor being an exception), but i don't know as much about tenn.

as someone else wrote, if someone is not interested in members of your staff.....you should be concerned.

Posted by cjraney on February 11, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Re: Cutcliffe, he has publicly maintained his desire to be a HC again. Now he is and he took with him the people he brought to UT. Seems to make sense.

One can surely question the choice of Duke, but there are definitely positives to it.
1. Mediocrity will be a huge success.
2. There's nowhere to go but up.
3. Excellent pay for himself AND assistants.
4. He will be dealing with intelligent administrators and players.
5. The fan base won't be so far up his butt they can taste his breakfast.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sjt18

i don't say this to further pump up the legend of spurrier. but, spurrier was the exception not the rule.

look at duke football before spurrier....look at duke football after spurrier.

i know nothing about cutcliffe other than what you would read on a resume. i wish him the best. but, it's duke. the best chance duke has at winning football games is during a scrimmage.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh well, it could have been worse. He could have interviewed with Falcons BEFORE recruiting. That would have looked good. But wait, this is the same guy who admitted publically that he was thinking of getting out of coaching. Great for recruiting. But wait! He's never shown much passion for recruiting anyway. Stay the course.
All is good.

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Man you guys are typing so fast my brain can't keep up. Which brain are those fingers attached to? This is normal stuff for coaches this time of year. If Fulmer and Hamilton wanted him gone he would have already been gone.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack--Posivol: 99gator's post are much more logical, informative, and grammatically worthy than anything you've put up.

tj,you just have a gator crush---it will pass.

Posted by GoVol on February 11, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's common knowledge Chavis doesn't like to recruit. So, just maybe Fulmer is telling Chavis he now has to be more dedicated to recruiting and Chavis doesn't like it, hence, the discussion with the Falcons??
As folks are saying, something isn't kosher in K-town.

Posted by BigOrangeJeff on February 11, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone remember after the '98 NC season when Chief interviewed for the DL coach position with the Colts? I don't recall anyone questioning the direction of the program at that time?

Who knows why he interviewed? It could have been a favor/courtesy to a friend. It might be that he is looking to challenge himself at the next level. Perhaps he was genuinely interested in the job. It's entirely possible that he is concerned for the future at UT. One thing is for certain. Only Chavis knows for sure why he interviewed.

In your haste to point out the negative negative possibility within any news about the program, some of you leave logic behind. You guys make this worse than a political campaign.

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vc0MJeZPeh4

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--says-i know this is coming from a gator....but all this stuff would scare me if i were a tenn fan.

and--it would make me suspicious that something is not right in shangri-la. not saying that's the case, but this doesn't seem right.

posivol says--spin it any way you wish,your just stoking the fire.how bout stoking it back to gainsville where you belong (chomp/chomp).

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! don't let this secret clue go beyond us guys. Shhhh! If everything is beautiful would he really interview with the Falcons? Shhhhhhh! I said keep it on the qt! Like I was saying...he really, really, really DID go and interview. I'm just guessin' now...but I'm guessin' it wasn't for the Falcons secret fritter recipe. Just a guess. But in the end "we're lucky." He didn't take it! In spite of the pressure he must have endured. Whew! That was CLOSE!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ejEVczA8PLU !!!!

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This youtube addiction is really out of control tngeoff. Are you overdosing? Call 911 if so. Or take a vacation to Fantasy Island. de plane..de plane boss.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 11, 2008 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FREE TDTN

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

it doesn't strike you as odd at all that a man who has been on the staff over ten years (i think) all of a sudden was looking at a job with an nfl organization that is a league wide joke at this moment in time. i think the question i asked makes sense.

i don't care if chavis stays or leaves. i don't know who would replace chavis. maybe, that guy would be better. maybe clawson will be better than cutcliffe. maybe worse. i don't know. so, my opinion is not influenced by a secret wish to see chavis leave tenn.

if you read this stuff often enough, you would know that no one needs any help in being negative if they so choose.

people are so divided by who is positive and who is negative, that no one will acknowledge when the other side has a point.

Posted by cjraney on February 11, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know what, I'm changing my mind; the alternative [that coaches often interview for other jobs] is just too logical.

I must now agree that there is some huge, program-crippling secret about UT football being guarded in Knoxville. It is so big and damaging that everyone associated with the program has their lips double-sealed and there is no chance it would ever leak out. Man, we will probably NEVER find out what this super-secret is, so why don't we just speculate instead?

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pms151.

Thank you for your concern. Actually I am fine. The youtube just provides a slant that written words can't. Some like it. Some don't. I do. By the way...think about how much more effective that last line would have been with a link to youtube and the guy actually saying that stuff. Just food for thought! Thanks again!

Posted by TurboFan on February 11, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Probably Chief interviewed just to see how much they were offering. Obviously, not enough.

"common knowledge Chavis doesn't like to recruit"? Strange that I had never heard that before this recruiting season. But, I am not in the beltway around the AD like some.

Cut probably went to Duke because it was the one place they were practically giving him the keys to the city. Once bitten, twice shy. He wasn't going anywhere where he didn't have control over who he hires and fires (see Ole Miss AD).

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--not odd al all considering hes friends w/ the new head coach of atlanta.

would you not go and hear what your friend has to say as well as offer advice on possible coaches for the job.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cjraney: I don't see any secret hand-shake conspiracy here. Just think it's a bit peculiar for the Assoc. Head Coach to be talking to NFL about a position coach job. No big deal to me. Just curious. I know the faithful dislike questions about the program, so excuuuuse me.

Posted by IPOrange on February 11, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There's not a conspiracy behind every action, guys. It could be just an opportunity that has arisen, and JC checks it out to weigh his options.

A) Opportunity knocks.
B) Check it out.
C) Weigh positives against negatives.
D) Make a decision.
E) Stay at TN.

People do it all the time. It's natural to evaluate your options. Nothing sinister going on....

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

did not realize there was a relationship between chavis and the atlanta staff. that makes more sense. that's why i asked the question.

based on that, i would assume chavis listened out of respect, but never really entertained the thought of leaving.

but, that is just a guess.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--again just curious,have you been to the alabama site and asked their fans why major applewhite the o.c.left for texas and took the running backs coach position?

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

florida does not play bama regularly....so i don't worry about bama.

but, i know why applewhite left. saban is an absolute jerk that no one can work for more than a year or two. so, he left to take a demotion at his alma mater.

florida is rumored to be hiring alabama's running backs coach.

Posted by ONUV on February 11, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tngeoff I took one of your pills. Only once though. i never inhaled at UT and will only make this exception for you, your grace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX-pVh...

Posted by invisiblekid on February 11, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He either declined the job or wasn't offered so this looks to be a non-issue at this point. If he were to go elsewhere, I would just hope that Fulmer or Hamilton would insist he take Slade with him.

Posted by FulmerRulz on February 11, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who cares if Chavis stays or goes. The problem is at the top. Ten years since our last SEC title. How much longer til the next?

Posted by sjt18 on February 11, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, it is within the cosmos of possibilities that Chavis was desperately trying to get out of K'ville before the roof collapses but considering these facts, it isn't likely:

1- He didn't take the job
2- He's interviewed for NFL jobs before and like this time turned them down to stay at UT
3- There hasn't been any rumor about dissatisfaction
4- He and Fulmer HAVE been together long enough that it isn't likely a personal thing
5- Chavis is a longtime Vol and would be LESS likely to leave if he thought he'd leave them in trouble.
6- The only rumor concerning Chavis not liking someone on staff concerned Trooper... He's gone.
7- If he was really dissatisfied with CPF or UT... he could probably quit without another job and be fine financially.

Other than pure speculation, can you think of a reason why we should think there is a problem?

Again, I'm not a big fan of Chavis' defensive style and philosophy. In particular, I think he tries too many tricks and plays his DL and MLB's too small. But he has been successful so if he really wanted out of town he could find a job... Arkansas' job was open for a long time.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pms: Please don't feed the Geoff.

Posted by bugman on February 11, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tennessee football is a joke.

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pms151.

That is a riot! Good job! It's just a posting tool and it can very effective. That video significantly enhanced your words. Even though you used it to deride me...I still think it's funny! Good find Bro'!

Posted by utmdm on February 11, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and someone who refers to himself as bugman is not a joke?

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ he is feeding himself. sjt seems to me that you are right. Bugman how enlightening.

Posted by cjraney on February 11, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ-
Asking questions is normal and healthy for the program. Making conclusory judgments regarding those questions w/o any add'l info usually isn't. I'm also not pointing fingers at you.

Some of my own questions from this past season include:
1. What do mean you [CPF] didn't realize Hardesty never entered the game?
2. Do you think we should try to cover DJ Hall?
3. Why did we abandon the run so early?
4. Why haven't we thrown downfield?
5. Follow-up to #4: If Ainge couldn't make the throw, why didn't Crompton see any time?

Posted by IPOrange on February 11, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay, fellas, I thought you'd like to see the devastation caused by the tornado at Union University. This is one of the most powerful videos I've seen relating to the destruction. Check it out - it is an eye opener.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O-IiH...

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Listen guys, there is 1 reason that ole DC went to Duke! UT was going to pay him 350,000.00 next year, Duke is going to pay him around 1 MILLION!!!!! Where do i sign up for a raise like that.......ILL TAKE IT!!!!!

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sjt18

i think i am a little misunderstood here. my posts were more question than opinion. it did not make sense, so i was looking for someone to explain why chavis would listen to the falcons.

someone said there is a relationship with chavis and the current atlanta staff. so, that makes more sense to me.

if it were rumored that charlie strong interviewed with the falcons for a lb coach position, i, along with numerous gator fans, would be scratching our heads.

the other thing was that it was coupled with cutcliffe leaving for duke. cutcliffe leaving to be a head coach made sense. but, duke didn't. but, i am not cutcliffe.

so, i was asking questions more than making accusations and a declaration about tenn.

my first post was at 3:55 was almost exclusively questions.

Posted by beaznvol on February 11, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Of course he turned it down... He might actually have to do some work. If He and Larry Slade cannot have a top 5 passing offense with the secondary we should have going into 2008, they shouldn't be able to coach a 1A program.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CJ: Good questions: Let's add:
6. Why did Cal surprise us with their speed?
7. Oh, Hardesty didn't get into the game(AL)?

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TOP 5 PASSING DEFENCE

Posted by RunRunPassPunt on February 11, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc ash - cutcliffe didnt come back here for the long haul and made that known up front. he wanted to be a head coach again and came out and said it the minute he was hired. It was well-known that he wouldn't be here more than 3 years.

Sure, it would have been great if he went to coach at an elite school but does anyone here think that is realistic? he is a good coach (not a great coach) but struggled recruiting and as we saw this year, struggled with play-calling. at this point in his life he more than likely realized being the Duke HC was about as good as it would get. Sure, he took folks with him, but he brought them in and then offered them promotions.

I think most of the folks above addressed quite accurately why Chavis would interview and then say no thanks. But don't come on here even suggesting that something unethical is going on - that is unless you are a bama fan and then it would be expected of you. Perhaps JC was looking around because his defense gave up more yards than nearly any TN team in history - two years in a row. I support him and will continue to - but the facts are the facts. With some notable exceptions his defense has been dreadful the last two years - despite being our saving grace in 2005.

Posted by invisiblekid on February 11, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PositractionVol, I'd say the vast majority on here get along just fine with 99Gator, he looks to be able to hold his own talking football with anyone on here and I have yet to see him show anything but respect for the Vols. He is certainly able to stay on topic and discuss the given subjects for a particular article better than some that seem more obsessed with what the "malcontents" have to say than what is actually going on in the Big Orange Nation. BTW, could you fill us in on exactly when Kaplan deputized you to become the board police?

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol asks why 99gator posts daily on our site.

99gator--says--i will just say i am an SEC fan and it is more interesting reading stuff from other places.

and then changes to--florida does not play bama regularly....so i don't worry about bama.(or blog on their site)

just curious again,have you ever copied/pasted anything from this site to your gators site?

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the reason why the defence gave up so much 2 reasons: hefney played this season like a freshman (trying not to get hurt before the nfl combine) and no johnson or morley

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: We have a few posters with only a couple of functioning neurons. Other than those, I think most would consider your posts reasonable.

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey kaplan, where were your guys when this was real time?

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

berry as a freshman played better than hefney

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

as a matter of fact vinson played better than heffney and he is a WR

Posted by VolnDothan on February 11, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why don't other teams fans stay off this website...at least when it comes to posting comments. It's free now so I guess this comes with the territory...

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

invisiblekid--i have no problem w/ gator99 or his posts and agree he does know football,again just curious as to why he is blogging on a vol site.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what The Kid said.

Posted by pms151 on February 11, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

please don't go there with hefney. He was told to lead and play out of position and he did. He is a true Vol.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volunteer_cowboy--excellent posts,i agree 100%

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

no, but i have seen other people do that. there are people who will take an article from the KNS and copy the link and post it on gatorcountry or something. very rare, but there are some people who read the KNS for info and if they see something that they think makes tenn look bad, they will post it to make fun of or what have you.

i don't do that. if i came on here to be a pest, than i would not get honest answers to questions that i have a curiosity for.

for instance, i asked this question on another thread....

"what are the major position battles for tenn heading into the spring.....i assume crompton has been named starting qb or has tenn made the position "open""

and got an interesting answer because i have been accepted as someone to be taken seriously as opposed to someone coming here to cause trouble.

i don't hate tenn all that much. i have said this before too. i hate fsu and georgia. tenn is not in the same stratusphere in terms of a rivalry for me.

i assumed that florida would not be near the rival bama is to y'all. but, i have been here enough to know that most of y'all hate florida with the fire of 1,000 suns.

Posted by beaznvol on February 11, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way, Chavis was considered for an NFL coaching position for the Colts around the time of our NC. I read an article stating the he said he took a visit to the athletic dorm and changed his mind. It is absolutely normal for people to leave schools in College Football. I think the ones that don't must lack some type of motiviation to excell and climb. (1AA schoold to D1 or D-Cooridinator to head coach etc...) Sure college assistants can be happy where they are at although doesn't that make one more apt to become complacent? He could have possibly just read about all of the offensive 4 and 5* recruits around the SEC?

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wonder how hard it would be to hire someone to poss as a teams fan and constantly drum up negative drool until you actually had a hand in a programs change.

fireronzook.com

hmmmmmmmmmm...scuse me but maybe im a tad bit scepticle of posers!

Posted by beaznvol on February 11, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish Zook would have stayed...we beat them then.

Posted by invisiblekid on February 11, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PosiVol, my guess is he can't find signs of intelligent life on any Gator boards LOL. Have a good one.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol: Apparently you're a little scepticle of spell-check too.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol: Apparently you're a little scepticle of spell-check too.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator says--i assumed that florida would not be near the rival bama is to y'all. but, i have been here enough to know that most of y'all hate florida with the fire of 1,000 suns.

its not hate,florida stands in the way of our ultimate goals (championships)

alabama (not so much lately) but looks to be changing quickly.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol

i understand how you feel.....but i am much more positive than several of the vol faithful who are here.

someone questioned whether something "unethical" wsa going on at tenn. i never did that.

i don't call phil fulmer.....foolmore, foolmoron, etc.

i don't make krispy kreme jokes.

don't go blamin me

Posted by 4ss on February 11, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

invisiblekid--PosiVol, my guess is he can't find signs of intelligent life on any Gator boards LOL.

now thats just funny :)

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on February 11, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good grief...you don't need to delve into conspirocy theories to understand Chavis' interview. Van Gorder is the new DC of the Falcons who used to be DC of the Dawgs and was going to be the DC of the 'Cocks (under Spurrier) before the Falcon's job came up. Van Gorder is also a LB coach who knows great LB coaches when he sees one especially from his own experience in the SEC. For all we know, they may even be good friends. Van Gorder might have interviewed Chavis hoping to land him, but also to pick Chavis' brain and vast experience and connections in the coaching fraternity for other good candidates.

They had a nice chat, Chavis looked at the opportunity and said 'no thanks and good luck'.

Now Cut:
It was well understood that Cut's return was a short term deal until a HC job came open. I actually think Duke is a good fit for Cut. They have stated they want to improve football; there aren't ridiculous expectations and the area offers a great lifestyle. If he is reasonably successful, 5-8 wins a year with some bowl games sprinkled in, he should be able to coach there as long as he likes. That's not a bad package for a guy on the final stages of a great carrier.

That all being said, I look forward to some possible changes in the defense coaching staff.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--no, but i have seen other people do that. there are people who will take an article from the KNS and copy the link and post it on gatorcountry or something. very rare, but there are some people who read the KNS for info and if they see something that they think makes tenn look bad, they will post it to make fun of or what have you.

thats the exact point im trying to get across to some of our fans,anything and everything will be used against you in the recruiting wars.

i beleive you 99gator and sorry to use you to make a point,but hey your a gator (chomp/chomp).

go vols!

Posted by FWBVol on February 11, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with those who have backed 99gator. As far as I'm concerned, you are welcome any time. You show respect and seem to be just what you claim to be, a fan wanting to gather information.

I'm not worried about 99gator doing anything like cutting and pasting to a Florida site. The Florida fans that lurk in the shadows without expressing their opinions, or make negative comments about our program are the ones to be concerned about.

Posted by bbrown on February 11, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99Gator: Just wondering why you're not applying that same reasoning to your own program. In the last month, you have lost your running back coach (to TN), your secondary coach (to WV) and your co-defensive coordinator (to the Ravens - who went 5-11 last year).

Do all of these "dominoes" falling mean there is trouble in Gainesville?

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on February 11, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy Jack you're being incredibly sensitive verging on paranoid lately. No one is getting persicuted for disagreeing...but do expect debate.

99gator...based on what you said about Saban's leadership style, one wonders given the rumours about Steele joining UT staff this year and his known close relationship with Chavis, if the pieces are possibly getting put in place for Steele to escape Saban next year and join the Vol's staff. Would love to stick it to Saban and get a quality coach in the deal.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

VolinDawg: Been off my meds. Will double up.

Posted by jimr07 on February 11, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator--do you know for a fact that Chavis initiated the interview? Is is possible they contacted him? Honestly, the only exercise your brain gets is jumping to conclusions.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bbrown

@ 4:40, i addressed this.

from the people i know, drayton leaving florida was a mutual thing. i know that will come under debate here, but that's what i believe.

doc holliday is from west virginia. they doubled his salary and gave him a promotion.

greg mattison left for a job with an nfl team. mattison is very close to the harbaugh family, and therefore the new coach in baltimore. he was a position coach leaving to be a position coach.

now, if a coach left florida for a lesser job. yes, i would have questions if something seemed out of sorts.

in addition, the "dominoes" statement was made by someone else, not me.

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on February 11, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ...LOL

Pacman...scepticle is when you have doubts about your testicles...you're scepticle.

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pacman: posivol's spelling of skeptical.

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on February 11, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: an NFL position job is typically a promo or career advancement over coordinator position in college. Just like a Div II HC taking a Div IA coordinator position is a promotion. I'm sure that someone with Chavis' resume would be getting top assistan coach pay which would probably be as good or better than DC pay and without the hassle of recruitment, baby sitting 18 yr old ego maniacs, and drawing up game plans against great competition game after game.

Still, he chose to stay. Given Van Gorder's knowledge and experience with Chavis, I wouldn't doubt that it was Chavis' job if he wanted it.

Posted by bbrown on February 11, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99Gator: Sounds like when it comes to a coach leaving UF, you choose to believe what you want to believe. You're pretty good at making excuses for your staff turnover. Why don't you give UT the same benefit of the doubt -- coaches look into opportunities in which they might benefit personally -- without implying its a trend indicative of something going on?

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volin: No doubt here

Posted by dkerr on February 11, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have just found out the reason Chavis is unhappy. It seems the bloggers hurt his feelings.

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

everything i have written is either being twisted or misunderstood.

to restate everything.....

this did not make sense to me (because it was the falcons). if chavis left for the vikings or applied for the vikings, i would not have questioned it.

the falcons are a mess and most people who are happy would not give them the time of day.

cutcliffe leaving made sense. he wanted to be a head coach. i wondered why he would not stay at tenn to get a better job than duke.

i got answers from some of you all as to why this would be the case.

and that's it folks.

there was nothing more sinister than that. a mountain is being made out of a mole hill

Posted by 99gator on February 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

notice how i never questioned trooper taylor or the assistants who joined cutcliffe at duke.

those moves made sense.

Posted by andy112382 on February 11, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

2006 Assistant coach of the year, interviewed for the NFL (once again) and you still had morons calling for not only Fulmers head, but for Chavis to be removed this past season as well, that goes to show you how little that select few on here (you know who you are, no names needed) actually know about football.

GO VOLS!!! Thanks for staying Chief!!! Defense should be fun to watch next season, especially if we get that DL playing like we're use to from the past!

Posted by murrayvol on February 11, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eVOLution @ 4:07 p.m.: Whhhhhhhhat? "Oh well, I still think he's a good coach but can't figure out the spread or the option."

Would you care to rethink that post?

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack==ahh he misses his ole buddy tdtn.

it will be o.k. the sun will shine again.

Posted by gslaton on February 11, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anybody want to predict how long Urban Meyer stays at Florida? I say three more years or until Tim Tebow graduates!
Some coaches are just looking for the next challenge (Meyer) while others have decided that you have to make yourself happy (Chavis).

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack---the 1967 co runner up spelling bee champion for dox county--CONGRADULATIONS!

we are all proud of you.....vol nation

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

listen most of you guys or whatever you call yourselves a`re full of crap and just go on and on and on like a bunch of old women just sitting around gossiping!!!! every coach that left UT for Duke or anywhere else is because of more money PERIOD cutt left for a 700,000.00 dollar RAISE no other reason and the guys that went with him came with him from OLE MISS and went to duke with him for loyalty and more MONEY (does anybody see a common denominator here) and if chavis would of left it would of been for you guessed it MORE MONEY! so like the beer commercial GUYS ACT LIKE GUYS and stop the BS about nonsense and the ifs, ands, butts and what ifs QUIT BEING STUPID ITS FREAKING (MONEY)

Posted by murrayvol on February 11, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: I understand everything you're saying and agree with it. It doesn't make sense.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AND HEFFNEY PLAYED JUST LIKE JAMAL LEWIS DID IN HIS FINAL SEASON! TIP-TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS!!! AND AS FOR OUT OF POSITION BS SO DID VINSON (SO WHATS THE EXCUSE)

Posted by pdhuff on February 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, I agree 99gator is a reasonable and welcome poster. Some recent newcomers could do as well possibly, but it has not manifested itself.

Some appear to have a large import of themselves.

Beat Arkie.

Posted by jamali76 on February 11, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol,maybe you should check your own spelling before making comments on spelling bees.You are the perfect of example of why inbreeding is wrong.

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol's posting patterns are surprisingly representative of the MIA named Mary, or VolCR. Very, very similar in denegrating everyone while promoting his self annointed level of omnipotence. Very strange this evolving cast of characters.

5,005!

Posted by TommyJack on February 11, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: Yeah, but CR could spell.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

soon to be lifetime movie.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack -- dude w/ 2 first names cracking on me.

geeze leweeze,pick one name and stick with it.

you just add fodder for e.s.p.n. and their trailer park stories.

hows jimbob,marysue and the clan been doing,nut didnt fall far from the tree........BWAHAAAAAAAAAA

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jamali76--i have just nominated you as the official kns spellchecker--please do us proud.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff: his self isnt proper grammer its himself LOL

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff--i have never ever called anyone a name as vile as what you just called me.

but since you brought it up,i was wondering what was up w/ the mad man crush you have for tdtn.

nevermind i really dont want to know!

Posted by Ironcity on February 11, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Darn the luck I was hoping he would go. We would have plenty of time to replace him and we could find someone who will actully recruit. I havn't liked Chavis since the beginning. I will say he has progressed dramatically since that time, however I just can't get past how predicatble our blitz appears to me, how he could not stop Spurrier when we were stacked and how he could not stop Nebraska.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i think TDTN and notsoslimone are brothers or something, always negative minded, like they deserve the HC job but neither couldnt carry his jock strap

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff--i agree,but isnt it nice to read a whole posting w/o the k.k./fritter played out drival.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volunteer_cowboy--i think TDTN and notsoslimone are brothers or something, always negative minded, like they deserve the HC job but neither couldnt carry his jock strap.

now thats just funny!

Posted by tngeoff on February 11, 2008 at 7:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.exitsupportnetwork.com/art...

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

neither could recruit at the High School level, but maybe Pee-Wee (MAYBE)

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ironcity

whens the last time you checked in on tn football.

ps.how bout that fiesta bowl

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and sphs_vols needs to be on bama's staff cause he can lie with saban all day

Posted by vol1994 on February 11, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by vol1994 on February 10, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wow! I posted it would possibly be next year but...
we may lose chavis this year.

Just found out chavis in atlanta interviewing with atlanta falcons job as line backer coach.

Doubt he will take it but he will leave next year as his kids graduate from UT law school...

I knew he was getting burnt out at ut but..

------------------------

i think some thought i was crazy when i posted last night.

Posted by jamali76 on February 11, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

posivol,I'll be more than the spellchecker,I'll represent everyone on this board when I say please leave,and go crawl back under your rock,your b.s. is getting old and your not funny,amusing or anything other than annoying.By the way isn't it almost your bedtime?You'll never get out of fifth grade if you don't get plenty of rest so you can concentrate on your schoolwork.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

they would be good for a footstool are maybe a beerholder at best.

Posted by VOLS85 on February 11, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have failed to read every post on here so forgive me if this has been said, but there are so many people on here that say this coaching staff is never really interviewed or lured away to another place because they aren't good enough...doesn't this mean something to these bloggers? People like UT coaches, they want them...going to the NFL can be a springboard, and Chavis would not have been stupid to take a job there (and likely pay raise) but he's staying loyal to UT and that deserves some credit.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jamali76--so i take it your turning down the official kns spellchecker position.........

wheres ole volcr when you need him.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on February 11, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THANK YOU VOLS85 i said sort of the same: listen most of you guys or whatever you call yourselves a`re full of crap and just go on and on and on like a bunch of old women just sitting around gossiping!!!! every coach that left UT for Duke or anywhere else is because of more money PERIOD cutt left for a 700,000.00 dollar RAISE no other reason and the guys that went with him came with him from OLE MISS and went to duke with him for loyalty and more MONEY (does anybody see a common denominator here) and if chavis would of left it would of been for you guessed it MORE MONEY! so like the beer commercial GUYS ACT LIKE GUYS and stop the BS about nonsense and the ifs, ands, butts and what ifs QUIT BEING STUPID ITS FREAKING (MONEY)

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dollar-dollar bill-yall

i agree,350g vs 1mill

color me gone

Posted by LargeOrange on February 11, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PacmanCajones: WFT is scepticle?

Pacman What is WFT?

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on February 11, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posivol....I'm a Dawg fan living in Chattanooga. I, like 99gator, read the KNS quite often. I have many friends, co-workers and family that are UT fans and we discuss UT, UGA and SEC football in general on a regular basis. Like 99gator the goings on with UT interest me more than Bama, LSU, etc. because they stand between UGA and Atl. It is a Keep your friends close and your enemies closer kind of thing. We have UT fans posting on the Athens website on a regular basis and I enjoy it. Some come to give their opinions and have serious football discussions others (one or two) come to flame but it is all good. Everything I've basically read from 99gator seems well intended but you automatically set yourself up to ridicule when posting on a rival board so that comes with the territory.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vols85--I have failed to read every post on here so forgive me if this has been said, but there are so many people on here that say this coaching staff is never really interviewed or lured away to another place because they aren't good enough...

your correct,i know i have read that at least 500 times,course it was all posted by the same guy under differant screen names.

Posted by knoxsingle on February 11, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Butch Davis just lost his defensive coordinator at North Carolina to the NFL.

Quinton Coples should have signed with the Vols. That's pretty tacky to leave a university position right after Signing Day.

Posted by LargeOrange on February 11, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chavis said the Falcons are "the only people I've entertained anything with at all" this offseason. Since he didn't say "the Falcons are the only one to call me this year" seems to me to indicate that as we know has happened in the past, he probably was approached by other teams (college or pro) this year and this one is the only one he entertained. He is a good coach with a good rep and we are lucky to have him.

Posted by voltan on February 11, 2008 at 8:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

great to have the chief back. Best def coord. in the country other than not recruiting. He has kept our predictable offense in many a game. I want to see what happens when our new offense plays with our stout def. HCPF keep him happy. Might want to get him a few more def linemen next yr. Chavis seams to be able to come up with a plan that maximises his stengths and hides his weaknesses. cant wait till its football time in tn again

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LargeOrange--i agree 100%

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on February 11, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Knoxsingle....one of UF's assistants (Asst DC)just left after NSD for an NFL job. FWIW the rumor is Omar Hunter one of the Gator's big time DL recruits asked Urban if he was leaving before NSD and he was told that the coach was staying at UF. It happens all the time. That is why guys should be very comfortable with the school they sign with not so much the recruiter although I can definately see the importance of that relationship.

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov----norom

now thats just funny!

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tenn_Dawg--i agree,i would hate to think where our program would be w/o the stability of phil fulmer at the helm.

could not and would not want to imagine what it must have been like to be a bammer fan the last 10 years.

is it any wonder why they hang on to the bear.

Posted by dvols on February 11, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what happenned?

Posted by posivol on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

since the inception of the bcs,only 3 sec teams lay claim to the championship.tn-fla and lsu.

i do get a kick out of everyone demanding a sec title every other year and a national title every 5 or so,while remaining in perpetual top 10 in national rankings year in and year out.

talk about living in the clouds,,take a puff for me while you got it out.

of course if we did accomplish these lofty goals,wouldnt we be