Posted by vol4jesus on January 15, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here ya go for all the posters chanting his name day after day. Did not know he has had college coaching experience. That makes this thought a little more realistic.

Posted by BigO4Vols on January 15, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i say give em a shot. guy has won 60 straight. i know it's only hs but still not many schools can say they have won 60 straight!

Posted by waterskier3 on January 15, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i'm with you... know nothing about him but everyone in east tn loves him..... so we'll see..

what about norm chow... the titans fired him and he said he didn't know it was coming!!!!!!1 so i take phil didn't make a courtesy call just to see if he would be interested.. now he will be at ucla calling plays against us next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we need some recruits.....................

Posted by jevolball7 on January 15, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HMMMM....Maybe Fulmer does look at chat boards. Might be a place he could start his new resume' as a college position coach.Big jump though!

Posted by Southland on January 15, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

he is a winner hire the man good grief don't insult a man that is obviously a tremendous coach and developer of talent. It shouldn't even be a question about it.

Posted by Southland on January 15, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and for all you folks that feel a need to trot out the failure at Notre Dumb we are not talking about making him head coach as far as Norm Chow goes-who cares.

Posted by IdahoVol on January 15, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like either Quarles (who apparently is dying to coach at UT) or Michael (with NFL experience coaching tight ends) would be great additions.
Can't imagine Chow coming in as a position coach.

Posted by GerryOP on January 15, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does being a GA at a I-AA school qualify as college coaching experience? On the other hand, no moving costs. He could share-a-ride with PAF every day...

Posted by Hacksaw57 on January 15, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As I said late last week - STAND BY FOR NEWS!
Ya'll will believe me next time when THIS comes down!

Posted by pdhuff on January 15, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

3rdtenn 5:27 p.m. Agree on Chow. All one needs to do is watch the Titans. Chow is not a candidate. He wouldn't seriously give the UCLA job more than a token view. He's in over his head in the pros, but who wouldn't like the money and no recruiting.

Give Quarles a shot.

Posted by nikesportsfan on January 15, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chow will likely go back to USC if Carroll leaves for the NFL

Posted by CoastGuardVol on January 15, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like this hire. He knows how to win. Winning is a mindset. If you hire that type of mindset, then it breeds the same in others no matter where or what position they coach. "If your not First your Last."- Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights. GO VOLS!!!!

Posted by AllVol on January 15, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What the hell, hire the man. It will set the tone for a whole new era and mindset at the University of Tennessee. Do it. Whoever said winners are winners is right, and I believe Phil has a whole new bunch of them. Good times to come. I feel it.

Posted by dburgVol on January 15, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go, Quarles is man of great character and a proven winner. I say give him a shot, because if he doesnt work out, what have you lost? Besides, he will be coaching one of his former players in Aaron Douglas and Tyler Maples is also a former player. Go Vols!

Posted by volfaninVA on January 15, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Norm Chow? Are you serious? The guy coached Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart for God's sake. You think he's gonna crawl into Knoxvile with his tail between his legs because the Titans let him go? Pass the pipe and get a clue!

Posted by invisiblekid on January 15, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"The tight end is wide open over the middle John!!". Low risk move for Fulmer to hire Quarles as TE coach, it's not like the position actually exists at UT anymore. Morphed from an extra tackle to the H Back. Wait a minute, didn't we get a new OC?

Seriously, I was hoping to see this news for the past couple of weeks. I think Quarles would be a fine fit at the position. He obviously knows how to win and get the most out of his players as has been stated many times on here.

Posted by jonathan81254 on January 15, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Quarles sounds as if he would be a great addition. What amazes me is that so many of the posters were calling for him to be hired, and it might even happen. As someone said above, maybe Coach Fulmer DOES read these posts. I don't think UT can lose with either of these two. Fulmer may have just hired his possible replacement in Clawson, and so he's shown me he's comfortable with a coach of that magnitude coming in. Man, this is going to be great, seeing what happens next year. And even if this recruiting class isn't the greatest, as long as we get a couple of big uglies for the DL, we'll be all right. Go Vols!

Posted by texvol on January 15, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a courtesy interview. CPF cannot afford to recruit a guy and his coach in the same breath. It is just plain stupid.

Posted by GerryOP on January 15, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope you're right texvol. If he wanted to play that game he should have played it with the Michiganders. But, no relocation costs!

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! I'll support that choice if it comes to pass. What a great trio that would create for our offense...as long as Fulmer does not try to bifurcate with Clawson. Just say NO to bifurcation!

Posted by justin35us on January 15, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HackSaw,
What news is coming? I am lost. Are you saying Quarles or something else not mentioned.

Posted by brdteton on January 15, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This would be a good hire. Obviously knows something about coaching and motivation.

Posted by jamcdaniel79 on January 15, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

doesn't seem like the worst idea....may help with recruiting.

Posted by TommyJack on January 15, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HackSaw: ???

Geoff: Bifurcation. Will anti-biotics take care of it?

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

Depending on the level of measurable engagement, the answer may be no.

Posted by AFVolunteer on January 15, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does this say anything about Clawson thinking "outside the box"??? This is first real big decesion as the OC for Tennessee, interested in what he does. Seems that he wouldnt what to take any chances right now and would hire a sure thing. I like the idea that he is willing to at least entertain the idea. Also, great job for for Clawson and Drayton to talk AF into staying..... Thats 1 for 1 as far as i am concerned... Has anyone heard about the potential Tennessee recruits that were supposed to make their announcements today???

Posted by thesavageorange on January 15, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know about Quarles and his record, but that's about it.However from the overwhelming support I see for him in the east, I say that's good enough for me.He doesn't have recruiting experience , but I think his preceding reputation may help him secure the instate talent.And the talent in TN is getting better.This is the same manner that Cut came on board yrs ago.

Posted by thesavageorange on January 15, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AFVolunteer , everyone other than Mayo back.

Posted by TommyJack on January 15, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: Bifurcate the fritter!

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

An obvious improvement over pounding.

Posted by ctownvol on January 15, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hire Quarles! He is a good man and a great coach. And he WILL be a huge asset in recruiting. Great hires in Clawson, Scott and Drayton. I love it! Great week or so. Except for the whole weed debacle of course. Now let's go pound the fritter baby! RTYAB!

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 7:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

Good post. However, TommyJack has made a valid suggestion about the fritters. Instead of "pounding" the fritter, he has suggested, "bifurcate" the fritter. We probaly need pdhuff's input as he created the entire fritter terminology, but until he nixes it, I buy it. Completely agree on great hires and weed debacle.

Posted by ctownvol on January 15, 2008 at 7:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok. I'm in. Bifurcate it is. Like Delmar said in O'Brother..."I'm with you fellers"

Posted by pdhuff on January 15, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chow is out with the Titans. Fisher going in "new direction".

Hire Quarles.

Posted by dwolfcreek on January 15, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

RECRUIT/////RECRUIT NEED PLAYERS , IF YOU GONNA COACH .

Posted by rootin4volz on January 15, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well...that's great, as long as Clawson starts actually UTILIZING our tight ends (which I'm confident he will)...I'm pulling for George!

Posted by knoxsingle on January 15, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just don't smoke the fritter!

Posted by vintonvol on January 15, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm not sure we want to bifurcate the fritter. Bifurcate means to divide into two parts and we don't need to be divided. I say we go with the immortal words of the late Hank Stram and matriculate the fritter down the field.

Posted by King53 on January 15, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hire this man!!

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

Well spoken. Now this from the same movie and this from Ulysses Everett McGill:

"Well, there are all manner of lesser imps and demons, Pete, but the great Satan hisself is red and scaly with a bifurcated tail, and he carries a hay fork."

Pound the fritter!

knoxsingle.

Good point about the fritter!

All.

An unnamed source has claimed that a couple of players are considering transferring to California to attend Oaksterdam University:

http://www.oaksterdamuniversity.com/

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 15, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcgee and owens commeted to OU

Posted by knoxsingle on January 15, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's the latest ranking of recruiting from ESPN:

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recrui...

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

knoxsingle.

Thanks for the link. We're 82nd. Man. If that was 82nd Airborn that would be one thing, but 82nd in the country in recruiting. Good grief. Anyway...thanks for the link Bro'.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 15, 2008 at 8:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'd still like to see Condredge Holloway, Anthony Hancock, Larry Seivers or Stanley Morgan on board as a position coach if any were interested.

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BigOrangeVol,

Those all make sense to me.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 15, 2008 at 8:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You want to split the fritter into??? Phillip bifurcate with Clawson? Maybe my vocabulary is off but that seems like the wrong terminology to me! Doesn't furcate mean to fork, branch or divide? Please 'splain it to me if I'm missing something!

Posted by TurboFan on January 15, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why Geoff? Have any of those guys coached any in the last decade or two? Just asking.

Posted by shopsports on January 15, 2008 at 8:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who is replacing Greg Harrison who went with Cutcliff? Wasn't that the high school liason or something? I was hoping they would hire Kevin Simon or Tee Martin for that.

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on January 15, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey as a Maryville High alumni I'd be excited to see Quarles get the job. I don't think making a highly successful HS coach a college position coach is much more of a stretch than making a I-AA HC an OC at the I-A level. Just my take on it.

And bifurcate? Better than regurgitate the fritter I suppose!

Posted by FWBVol on January 15, 2008 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov, I've been watching UT football for 40 years and Larry Seivers is one of the finest wide receivers to ever wear the orange. He only had adequate speed, about 4.6 in the 40, but the guy could jump out of the stadium.

He was a 2-time consensus All-American, and when he finished his career he held just about every receiving record.

We would call him a possession receiver today. Maybe if Erik Ainge had Larry Seivers catching the football this year we might won a few more games.

Posted by TurboFan on January 15, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anti volsfan, chuck the ball his direction and Larry was guaranteed to come down with it. Thus why he was named All American twice. As opposed to the likes of a Willie Gault that outran everybody but would drop half that landed in his hands and he never went over the middle!

Posted by tlc3wp on January 15, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hacksaw 57-- love the name. he was my all time favorite player. got a chance to attend sports camp at u.t. in the 60's and hacksaw and kiner were our dorm counselors. that was two scary men for us young kids!!! i am 55 and still remember those two men,but they taught us a lot.
as for Quarles did he not coach one of the national high-school all-star games. the country knows a lot about him and if we don't offer him a opportunity another coach sure will.

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BigOrangeVol.

Bifurcate offensive coaching, meaning to divide them between the two coaches. In my opinion, bad idea. Bifurcate the fritter? Good idea.

Bifurcate: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/...

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40plusVol.

One last point on Larry Seivers. His senior year he was named to EVERY All-America team there was. Pretty much unheard of. He had the best hands I've ever seen at UT.

tlc3wp.

We're the same age. What a great experience for you. I was in high school up in New Jersey and wrote Kiners number everywhere, wanting to be as tough as him. In my yearbook one of my buddies addressed me as Steve Kiner. He finished 7th in the Heisman (still worthy back then and not as tarnished as today where we call it Heistman) Trophy Voting.

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

General observation about your tainted posts. The white guys just aren't black enough to be good in your eyes if your posts are serious. If you're trying to be funny. Just a little hint? It's not really working.

Posted by johnsoncityvol45 on January 15, 2008 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This guy has to be helpful in some way to the team. I say go for it. His win loss record is mind boggling.

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

Another post of yours:

"Vinson and Berry are future all americans !!! I'm glad Karl is gone !!!"

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've been in total support of Quarles since the earlier stories. He is incredible.

Posted by rubbervol on January 15, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the top !!! Hire the man.

Posted by Capt_Winters on January 15, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to be stingy and have Quarles stay at Maryville, but if that's what he wants then he has earned the chance.

Posted by tngeoff on January 15, 2008 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vol_in_lsu_land.

Send me an e-mail at tngeoff@hotmail.com I couldn't reply through this site. Also, I'm much older than you, but grew up as a kid in Maryville. My Dad worked at Maryville College.

Posted by etvolfan on January 15, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Quarles is incredible with young people and I think that he would be a nice addition to the UT staff. Granted, I didn't think he was ready for a OC position but eventually can be groomed for that. I would be comfortable with GQ running the whole show in about 10 years.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 15, 2008 at 11:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov/volsfan are you dyslexic and retarded? That may be the most insane asinine comment I’ve EVER seen posted anywhere! Anyone that can spell UT knows better than that. Sounds like you have an axe to grind; did he bench your little Johnny Unitas years ago in Pee-Wee League?
Larry was the SEC Male Athlete Of The Year voted in 1977 (the only other UT athletes to receive this were Todd Helton and Peyton Manning); Bill Majors dedication Award winner; twice the Simpson Theatre outstanding back Award winner voted by his teammates; AP, UPI, NEA, COACHES, TSN, CAMP and NCAA All-American in 1976; FbN, AP, FWAA and NCAA All-American in 1975; named by the SEC as an SEC Football Legend; named All-SEC first team in 1975 & 1976 by the both the AP and UPI; honored by UT as one of the 14 all-time Legends of the Game; nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1976; selected to the 1977 Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl; was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks ahead of Mickey Marvin and Andy Spiva and I’m sure that I’ve missed some along the way!;

Larry Seivers had these UT records when he graduated:
Receptions in a game
Receptions in a season
Season receiving yards
Career receptions
Career receiving yards
Reception leader three years in a row

Posted by gaVOLman on January 15, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't Arkansas hire a head high school coach for their OC 2yrs ago? And didn't that same team pound us into the sand that year? What's the big deal, a great coach and coach no matter where he's at. His record should speak for itself. Maryville is #6 in the COUNTRY for highschool programs. Its only a TE coach at that!
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/highsc...

Posted by volman5 on January 15, 2008 at 11:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not that there are many of you that want Seivers to be a coach. Just thought I would inform you all that he was actually just named this week as President of the Tennessee team in the AAFL (the new football league starting this spring).

I think hiring Quarles would be a GREAT addition to this staff.

Posted by FWBVol on January 15, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov: It's obvious why your username is backwards, because your view of Tennessee football history is backwards. I refuse to get in a fight with someone that is obviously and unarmed man.

Posted by mbible1utk on January 15, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Did you know that David Cutcliffe was hired off of a high school staff in Alabama? How did he turn out?

I say give Quarles a chance, besides, I think that might improve in-state recruiting for the next few years because a lot of people know his name.

Posted by BillVol on January 16, 2008 at 12:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anybody know where Quarles grew up and played HS ball? Not that it matters, but I'm curious.

Posted by givehim6 on January 16, 2008 at 1:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It does not matter if he is a HS coach he has a proven track record and I think he will make a good choice.

Posted by pdhuff on January 16, 2008 at 4:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff, as soon as you find out, tell us what course we are staying. My charts are getting a bit muddled, the Lab is asleep and I went to bed too early. What a group, Quarles, Clawson, Drayton, Adkins, Chavis, Slade, and our beloved Phil. Along with huggin' Hamilton.

Beware SEC. The jabberwocky approacheth.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Stay the course:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciaoches...

Posted by King53 on January 16, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov...please take your backwards thinking and twisted logic to another board. anyone with a hint of UT sports history can shoot holes through your ignorant posts (as they already have).

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov,

Nobody except you was comparing him to anybody. Your comments had nothing to do with comparing him to anybody. You simply berated him. Explain that cerebral master.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov,

My best guess is that you're not as ignorant as you post, but like any Sociopath online, you think getting a rise out of folks is "fun."

Posted by kjcross35 on January 16, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just Pound the Fritter!!!!!!

Posted by TommyJack on January 16, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov: Most of your posts are pro-Quarles and anti Austin Roger/Larry Sievers. Why dog out a TN legend like Sievers? Are there crabs under you saddle? Are you RC Quarles? What's up with your mean spritedness? You should be praying for some defensive linemen to come aboard. There IS life outside Murrvile, dude.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack,

Succinct and honest. Pound the bifurcated fritter.

Posted by Basketball_Jones on January 16, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys like Quarles will eventually get his shot at the college game, whether UT hires him or not. I would just hate to look back 5 or 6 years from now and he has possibly bloomed into a top flight OC at some other SEC school and then becomes the head coach somewhere else.

Everyone has to get their initial opportunity to coach at this level, I'm sure fi you looked at resumes around the country you'll find some really good HC's and OC's that started at the HS level.

Give the guy a chance, like it has been said before its only the TE's, plus he'll have 2 kids he knows very well at TE in Douglas and Warren

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff- Great quote! Staying along the same lines...After reading some entries on here I have come to the conclusion there are several posters who are "dumber than a bag of hammers" Hey 12 times- "We thought you was a toad" I'm a dapper Dan man!
Anybody seen the fritter?

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

Good one Bro'! In my opinion, them syreens did this to 12TIMES. They loved him up and turned him into a horny toad! Then 12TIMES bifurcated the fritter and hopped off with it to Bammy!

Posted by bigbluevol on January 16, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone posted earlier that we're ranked 82nd in recruiting according to ESPN.com. According to rivals we're around 41. This is exactly why these recruiting rankings aren't as big of a deal as people try to make them out to be. You're telling me that these services are to be completely trusted when one of them has us ranked TWO times lower than the other? That's insane. We just need to recruit for need (as we do every year) and everything will be ok. Don't get too caught up in these rankings.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well you know the place 12 times actually lives is a geographical oddity...2 weeks from everywhere.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, it didn't look like a two-horse town, but try finding a decent hair jelly.

Posted by rebel84 on January 16, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's obvious Mr. Quarles can coach. Seven state championships is a statement on anybody's resume, He's doing something right. Even on a High School level that's impressive. Not only does he win, he makes an impact on the young men he coaches. In my opinion he would be a great hire for the Program.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gopher Everett?

Posted by pdhuff on January 16, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff, we need to consider pounding a bigarreau
fritter. Lets give Quarles a shot. His 60 straight will come to an end, hopefully later than sooner if he's a Vol. Ernie's slept right thru thid Quarles thing.

Does Quarles know any d-linemen?

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Bigarreau! Great call. No way to bifurcate a bigarreau that makes sense, so with options excluded, pound the bigarreau! I agree...give Quarles a shot! He could be a tremendous asset! Ernie is without hope.

ctownvol.

The treasure is still there boys, believe me.

Posted by mtnvol on January 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Colin Cowheard (ESPN Radio) is reporting that Norm Chow is out as a Titan coach.

Posted by GerryOP on January 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting articles on VolNation:

http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/...

and:

http://www.volnation.com/blog/2008-01...

Posted by icecream on January 16, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dont be stupid! Better get quarrals while you still can. Football is football and dont give me this crap about it being the next level. He knows how to make people believe they can win.

Posted by thesavageorange on January 16, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GerryOP ,Good job.Didn't know there were 5 candidates.The guitar shots was excellent.

Posted by TurboFan on January 16, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If we run a double TE set with two backs in the backfield and bifurcate the fritter do we score twice? Or would that only happen with Josh McNeil? Oh, wait, that would be bifornicate. Sorry.

anti-volsfan, didn't say Larry was better than Condredge or Stanley (never mind they played different positions making comparisons difficult) just that he had skills no one else did which were truly amazing. And did Fulmer play at the same time as Holloway? Not sure, maybe one year overlap. Before my time.

Thought Seivers was drafted by Green Bay (not Seattle) and cut the first day after timing drills. Never had a chance to catch a pass.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 16, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have no quarrel :-) with any of the five candidates! Phillip knows far better than we do about all of this. My uneducated picks would go as follows:

1. Billy Napier is a young coach that has already established himself in two years at Clemson as their Recruiting Coordinator, excellent position coach and a super-recruiter (another one of those Top 25 guys).

2a. Chris Scelfo has head coaching experience, outstanding character and a long resume. UGA wanted a look at him last year and LSU is winking at him this year. He can recruit TX, LA and GA pretty well.

2b. Quarles seems like a fine young coach that is primed to move ahead and step up as soon as someone takes a chance on him. No college or recruiting experience is a negative though.

4. What can you say about Sparky? 30+ years of coaching; 4 years as a head coach, 1 in the NFL, 10 as OC and 12 in the SEC... At 55 is he willing and able to put in 90 hour weeks and recruit?

5. Jason Michael has a short history with UT and some NFL experience but has the least amount of years in the coaching ranks, no college other than GA work and no recruiting. Where is the upside?

Posted by thesavageorange on January 16, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BigOrangeVol ,I wouldn't be surprised if CPF & Clawson decide on Napier.If you notice CPF is hiring guys w/ ties to ares we use to do very well in recruiting, but have dropped some.Drayton FL,Clawson VA,Scott VA PA NC.Napier would help get a better pipeline back into SC.Although Quarles reputation would certainly help keep most of the instate talent in TN.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

C'mon in boys...the water is fine!

Posted by G8er_H8er on January 16, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Big Orange Vol-

I am with you Billy Napier, Chris Scelfo, Jason Michael and then Quarles (needs to start at a Mid-major first). Take Woods completely off list. What about R. Gardner back for recruiting?

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 16, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm down with Napier for sure! He ought to be a lock. Maybe bring Quarles in as a GA and see how it goes while he learns the ropes. You know with this young staff that they aren't all going to stick for a long time so the possibility of moving up is good for any GA.

BTW, Cut took Ron Middleton from Saban and now Applewhite is going to bail on him too going back to Texas. The word from my source that is very close to the program and incredibly reliable is that Satan is running them into the ground with the long hours and extreme pressure. Couldn't happen to a nicer carpet-bagging liar!!!

Larry was cut by Seattle after he separated a shoulder, then he went to Tampa Bay and got behind John McKay's worthless son, then went to Philidelphia late and got cut but was invited to come back the next season and finally went to Green Bay where Bart Star lead him on. So he just got fed up with the whole deal and came back home. He's done quite nicely too!

Posted by TommyJack on January 16, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BigOrangeVol: Good update on Larry S. I can't imagine a successful coach earning 6 figures, signing on as a GA...long hrs. for chickenfeed. Just my opinion.

Posted by pdhuff on January 16, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40 12:08 p/m - Believe McNeil would be classified as at least a trifuracator or maybe he attained his quad. Either way was impressive.

Choosing hot women over a hot blunt takes a lot more energy, but in the end both choices leave them smiling. Hot women, however, cannot generate 1000 posts on 2 sites, generally. Maybe carolina babe, dunno.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

I figured it should be the one with the capacity for abstract thought. But if that ain't the consensus view, then hell, let's put it to a vote.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Wow. I see the "furcate" application there indeed.

About hot women generating 1000 posts...I bet they could...especially carolina babe. But...only if she is in possesion of the golden ogg.

As for Coach Quarles? He would be very good for Tennessee football. No doubt.

Posted by TommyJack on January 16, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Quadracate the ogg!

Posted by spam247buster on January 16, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov-- I suppose you weren't a Craig Faulkner fan, either?
Heath should have given a couple million $$$ to that guy for making him look good, IMO. Hands o' glue.

Posted by TurboFan on January 16, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sexfurcate the golden odd ogg fritter!

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff-I'm votin' for yours truely!
Take Delmar here as your paradigm of hope. Yeah. Look at me!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

Uh, I take your point. But it does put me in a damn awkward position, vis-a-vis my progeny.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

Still waitin' for you to mention a "token" white player. Or don't they "measure up" to your slanted take on football? If your post weren't so ignorant they would be funny, but you are in a place all by yourself. No humor whatsoever.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lots of respectable people been hit by trains. Judge Hybee over in Cookville got hit by a train.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's too bad nafslov wasn't born with this condition I have...colorblindness. I see everything in Orange and White!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

The blind are reputed to possess sensitivities compensating for their lack of sight, even to the point of developing paranormal psychic powers. Now, clearly seeing into the future would fall into neatly into that category; its not so surprising then that an organism deprived of its earthly vision...

Posted by TommyJack on January 16, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: You sound like you been smokin some righteous weed, man. lol

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

I believe you want, as I do Tennessee football to be a winner. Now, help me out and name three white players current or past that live up to your standard of "real" players. Thanks.

Posted by proud2Bavol on January 16, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't get it Big Dan...

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

I believe you want, as I do Tennessee football to be a winner. Now, help me out and name three white players current or past that live up to your standard of "real" players. Thanks.

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good to have you on board proud2b. Now I 'spect you want them chains knocked off.
Beware of the ob-stak-culs.
Bifurcate the fritter!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol, proud2Bavol and TommyJack.

You seek a great fortune, you three who are now in chains. You will find a fortune, though it will not be the one you seek. But first... first you must travel a long and difficult road, a road fraught with peril. Mm-hmm. You shall see thangs, wonderful to tell. You shall see a... a cow... on the roof of a cotton house, ha. And, oh, so many startlements. I cannot tell you how long this road shall be, but fear not the obstacles in your path, for fate has vouchsafed your reward. Though the road may wind, yea, your hearts grow weary, still shall ye follow them, even unto your salvation.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

Outstanding all. Thank you and my apologies!

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nafslov- Yes. That is what I ALWAYS want. At the very least. Whether the players be black, white, green or purple. As long as they are wearing a power T on their helmet. No hate in '08! I love ALL the VOLS!

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AMEN tngeoff! Couldn't have said it better myself brother.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

Amen!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Curt Watson - Did you all know that he went on to command The Blue Angels?

Posted by TommyJack on January 16, 2008 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: You're beginning to scare me, dude. :) I'll have one of whatever he's drinkin....

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy,what did the devil give you for your soul?
He taught me how to pound this fritter real good!

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ctownvol, Tngeoff, Proud2be, and Tommyjack- "Hot damn! It's the Soggy Bottom Boys!"

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Do you have the Soggy Bottom Boys performing "Man of Constant Sorrow"?

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We got to beat that competition!

Posted by ctownvol on January 16, 2008 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tngeoff- Check your hotmail dude. See ya tomorrow guys. I gotta R-U-N-N-O-F-T! RTYAB

Posted by jevolball7 on January 16, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nobody has mentioned it,but is that picture,really of Quarles??? He looks like a stoned David Keith. What a horrible picture! The KNS at it's best!

Posted by jevolball7 on January 16, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I forgot, I have worked with MR. Faulkner. I am from Sevier Co. He owns a very lucrative Co. In the most $$$ county in the state. He is maybe 5'11 and trust me...he is NOT slow!

Posted by pdhuff on January 16, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wd40 - 4:04 - You sir, have moved up a notch. Golden odd ogg fritter, indeed. You may be invited to the Council.

Posted by GerryOP on January 16, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting article on Curt Watson.

http://www.hallsnews.com/shopper10030...

Posted by jcvet on January 16, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't high school coaches have to do more teaching of fundamentals? From what I see from TN every Sat. that's someone they desperstely need. Hire him yesterday!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GerryOP.

Bro'! Great score on that piece on Curt Watson! I didn't see the date, but its funny (the article didn't mention that he was the captain of the Blue Angels, but mentions his participation) because I just laid a question out about that very subject! Curt Watson was here when I was here. He was a REAL MAN on the football field. Good job GerryOP.

Posted by jcvet on January 16, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov, Larry Seivers had glue fingers. He did what he did with Randy Wallace running for his life throwing to him! The receivers we have now couldn't carry his helmet. kma

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

1984 Curt Watson picture with Blue Angels:

http://www.blueangels.org/Years/1984/...

1985

http://www.blueangels.org/Years/1985/...

2004 article with him in it

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colleg...

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you don't read the story, here is a Curt tidbit about long time season ticket holders getting hosed:

That galled Watson, a former Blue Angels pilot who now circles the world for a shipping company. He was among more than 1,000 current season ticketholders who were told, when Tennessee created the scholarship fund in 1986, that they could keep their seats as long as they renewed their season tickets.

"They're saying to those 1,023 people, 'We made this promise to you but we need money now, so we're going to renege on our word,' " he says. "If that's the way they're going to run the program, and the almighty dollar is that important, I'm going cold turkey. I'm quitting Tennessee football altogether."

Posted by Colliervol on January 16, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jevolball, I have to agree with you about that picture. But not David Keith. I'm thinking it's more like the banjo kid from Deliverance.

Posted by jcvet on January 16, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wonder if Curt used Crossville Comet as his call sign as a fighter pilot?

Posted by jevolball7 on January 16, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colliervol:LOL. I think I may know you. If you are a Sevier Co. boy. My family knows all the Colliers.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Whoah! I just saw an awesome commercial with Peyton, Eli and their Mom and Dad for Oreos. It was GREAT! Look out fritters! Bring on the Oreos! Peyton is the best thing the NFL ever produced for commercials. He is a stinkin' riot!

Posted by GerryOP on January 16, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff, could not find a reference to Watson being "The Boss" but he did serve two tours with the "Blues." Somewhat unusual for anyone who was not "The Boss."

jcvet, from what I can find, Watson went by the call sign "Griz." If you look at the pics provided by tngeoff, he really stands out - a big guy! Must have taken a big 'horn to get him into the 'pit!

Being a USAF-guy, I am parital to the "T-birds" but interesting to read about Watson and the "Blues." Thanks for the tip tngeoff!

Posted by jevolball7 on January 16, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Saw that take. It is great! Peyton is hilarious. Anyone ever seen Saturday Night Live when he hosted?? Roll in the floor funny!!!

Posted by paulvol on January 16, 2008 at 10:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bring Quarles on board to coach something. He knows how to win.

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GerryOP.

You're very welcome. There are so many very interseting former Vols. I met Curt several times and while he was intense, he was a good guy. His intesity is what drove him to success in s many things. I had known he was with the Blue Angels back then but a female friend of mine from Jersey who was living in Calirornia and working for newspaper out there did a personal story on him. When I saw her she was all aglow and super impressed by him. She was the one who told me he was the commander of the entire team. Whether she was just overwhelmed and saying the greatest things she could out of her great impression I don't know, but that was her info. He is a big guy for those planes no doubt. In that you're Air Force, I don't know if I told you that my youngest daughter is an MP in the Air Force Reserves and has aready served one tour in Iraq. My Uncle is Lt Col Retired from WW II (from Watauga, TN) and flew B-29s. My sister is a professor at the Air Force War College in Montgomery. My Father-in-Law is retired and a former B-52 Navigator. My oldest Brother was also Air Force. Anyway my friend, have a great night and go Vols!

jevolball7.

Peyton is soooo funny! I saw that Saturday Night Live he did. He is a riot. Over on YouTube if you put his name in you will see many funny commercials and the SNL deal. Keep the Faith!

Posted by tngeoff on January 16, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm old and must hit the hay.

Thunder out!

Posted by GerryOP on January 16, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Be well tngeoff. Someday I'll enthrall you with tales of some of the footVols I attended class with. Guys like Steve DeLong, Bobby Petrella, Frank Emanuel, and, my all-time old-time favorite, Mallon Faircloth ... and ... his g/f Darlene Threadgill.

Posted by wewhite on January 17, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Quarles has four state championships at Maryville High School? Great. Let him start his college coaching career at Maryville College. High school to Div IA is a little too far of a leap.

Posted by callen825 on January 17, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

George will do a fine job for the VOLS...it's in his blood. Good career path for a man born in White Pine, TN!

Posted by flyinpro on January 18, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As a father of three sons who were blessed play for G. Quarles at Maryville I can say without reservation that if GQ get's the job it will be UT's gain and Maryville's loss. He is a fine man and has principles only talked about at UT, but seldom seen these days. UT shows recruit's how to party and circumvent that law and the program could use some discipline that is the missing component of a winning team. Phil can coach but has turned his head and ran interference to many times for the thugs in the program. If he would really have zero tolerance like Pat does for the Lady Vol's, then UT will win championships again UT was once a stellar SEC program, it should be a blessing and privilege for a kid to run through the "T" and play in front of one of the largest crowd's in the country and another fan base watching on TV at home and all over the country. If that is not enough, go develop to an NFL player somewhere else, I would rather win with kids like Bill Bates, who was never expected to pan out but had the heart and will to become better. UT over looks many kids who could play and want to play at UT but because some recruit somewhere it thought to be better by some web page or press person the hard working kid is over looked.

GQ is TN born and raised and has produced many fine young men who were very average HS athletes who bonded together to beat many teams who were bigger, faster and regarded as better. But when the scoreboard ticked off the final seconds it was he and his kids celebrating, casing trophies and ordering rings. Top recruits don't win games, kids with heart trusting and respecting the integrity of his coach does. The X's and O's are the same at all levels of football the only real thing that is different is the ability of the players and the money involved. True GQ doesn't have recruiting experience but here in TN there are few kids who don't know who GQ is and in my opinion recruiting is why over rated in the first place. IF GQ gets the job and get's to pick his players one can only wonder what might happen at UT.

Posted by auttat on January 18, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Has flyinpro got off his knees yet?

Posted by foreverorange on January 18, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope he does get the job at UT, maybe then someone else can win a state championship in 4A in TN.

Posted by pdhuff on January 18, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

flyingpro - testify brother! Get ready for slings and arrows. Man the walls, close the gates, some here will not like your message. All are welcome.

Posted by sjt18 on January 18, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know Quarles from Adam's house cat. If CPF and CDC hire him... I'm fine with that. As far as a lack of discipline, CPF followed the policy. That's his job. GQ will not come in and change that policy. If he does his job... he'll follow it too.

If he really has good ties in Tn HS football then maybe he'll help them shut down the borders... but how good are his ties to west Tn?

I have no doubt he can coach but there are differences between HS and college football concerning X's and O's.

FTR, the last two BCS champions were SEC schools that have had as many if not more public discipline issues as UT. You can educate yourself... but might want to start with Ryan Perilloux.

The worst thing about the UT problem of late was that a recruit was involved and that could bring the NCAA in to snoop.

Again, Quarles sounds like a great candidate. I think all those rumored as finalists are great candidates. Apparently CPF was impressed enough with Quarles to interview him twice... which should be a good sign either now or in the not so distant future...

Posted by sjt18 on January 18, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To clarify, I don't think recruiting hurts Quarles or shouldn't if he's well connected across the state. UT can use in-state help as well as outside the state. There may even be schools that he can dig into that are considered pipelines to other schools... in particular Auburn.

Posted by Colliervol on January 18, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good points sjt. But I don't think the NCAA would be looking at the little ganja episode. Even though the book is about a foot thick with rules, I'll bet there isn't one where it's against the rules for your hosts to be just plain stupid. And that appears to be all that was wrong with that deal.

As far as the players being choir boys, well, I've always said this ain't Harvard vs Yale that we're talking about. And we aren't going anywhere without some kids who frankly are going to make a mistake here and there. The way some of these kids were raised, well, it's a pipe dream to think they will all be angels. Where I differ with some folks is that I absolutely do not believe in the "Four Strikes" rule. That's ludicrous. At most, it should be two. Anybody can make one mistake or be a victim of circumstances. But, if they turn around and do something again, it's on them.

Posted by GerryOP on January 18, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Exactly Collier. Four strikes is a bit too liberal even by my standards! Two should be sufficient.

Posted by sjt18 on January 18, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't disagree Collier. The rule is too lenient. I think among other things a kid should effectively be under house arrest for a significant period following the infraction. Any way it is done, the leash should be very, very short.

I think I saw someone post a section of the NCAA rules concerning hosts. This could end up a bigger problem. The recruits aren't supposed to be exposed to parties, alcohol, drugs, etc. It is the university's job to police that.

If they think UT has followed its policies and this isn't indicative then everything will be fine. If they find a couple of more recruits that say they were exposed to drugs or alcohol... it could be bad.