KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee’s former NFL coaches thought the past few weeks were difficult. The next few months will be even tougher.
The Volunteers don’t resume full-team practices until August.
Summer will be a long wait for the same coaches who have struggled adjusting to the NCAA’s 20-hour-per-week rule for the fall and spring.
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GREATVOLSAFIRE writes:
“I think that it’s very important that we have a very productive summer, as opposed to last year,” Coleman said.
I think that sums up what happen last year pretty good! GO VOLS!!!!
Vay_Owe_Ale_Ace writes:
HA! The coaching staff grades EVERYTHING.
"Loaf Cam" in the weight room. Genius.
Reminds me of the mentality that Bruce brought in his first year. We may get beat, but nobody will work harder than us and we will never quit.
I especially like that "never quit" part.
1974Vol writes:
No names on the back of the jerseys pretty much sums up the new attitude.
leedsvol2007 writes:
Watching the replays last night it looks like there are some positives.
Crompton and Coleman look much sharper and Crompton was much more agile than last year. Stephens looks like he's OK but he obviously was hurt by the lack of practice due to his wrist injury.
The receivers and tailbacks looked very promising. Hardesty if can stay healthy should have a great year and Poole and Williams showed real promise. Both fullbacks looked like they are capable as well.
On defense, just like we have been reading, we lack athleticism at linebacker but the guys there can play.
The question remains until the first game next year. How will the offense respond when faced with multiple fronts and game pressures?
Will the defense be much better when running the full package? And what will be the impact of guys like Jarrod Askew in fall camp?
The most promising note I took out of the game was that the quarterbacks mostly made the proper decisions and the receivers made some athletic plays on less than perfect throws.
Plus Warren and Hancock will burn defenses if they concentrate on Moore and Jones.
Overall I would say Kiffin is off to a promising start.
GoVols!
T4Tennessee writes:
Hello everyone. I am new here but not new to UT football. I have been reading your posts for sometime now and finally decided to join. I saw the O & W game on tv last night and I have to say what a good change of pace from last season! It looks like (so far) that these guys will be more than ready to play in sept. The QB's appeared more comfortable in this new system. Really, Except for Lincoln every other facet of the game looked to be in place and clicking. All of the ESPN people talk about this and that type of offense but you rarely hear them go into detail about defense. I think that's what will have is a stellar D. Does anyone know what other college teams use a version of the "Cover 2" or is it just us? Anyway...Can't wait until Sept. GO VOLS!!!
T4Tennessee writes:
Thanks for the link and the welcome! Very informative info. on the cover 2. I have been a football fan since...well...All of my life. I have never really looked into the x's & o's of the cover 2 though. Souds like if the D-line can get pressure on the qb then the offensive mayhem will ensue. Sounds good to me. I look forward to talking much football here. GO VOLS!!!
n2thecheckerboards2 writes:
Lane cant handle criticism? Its Oscar Meyer weiner boy that cried to the commisioner DC.
T4Tennessee writes:
When watching the game last night I heard Kessling say: "They line up with a wing to the right." Is this a form of the single wing offense or something else?
GREATVOLSAFIRE writes:
a single-wing formation is any offensive formation having exactly one wingback and one tight end aligned together.
rclarkfork#639958 writes:
DCdnyasty, I think the biggest problem I have with your posts are that you want everyone to believe you are an expert in every subject, every team and every player for the last 50 years. I am certainly not an expert but have been very fortunate to have been raised around many who are considered quite knowledgeable in Tenn and SEC sports.
Here is one of your brilliant statements and I quote. "Lastly, I think Kiffin has a tendency to lie, and this is a pattern. In his post-game interview, he explained the basic/primitive look of the offense by saying he didn't want to show much on national TV. Really? Seriously? He sacrificed reps for players that clearly need them in a semi- game-like environment because someone might be scouting? I find that incredibly naive or dishonest."
If you are so knowledgeable about college football, then you obviously know that most every team in the country runs nothing more then basic sets and plays during the spring game. You must have just forgotten this obvious point.
And then of course there is this brilliant statement and again I quote. "Remember, Al Davis called him a outright liar." You agreeing with what Al Davis says. Well that speaks for itself among knowledgeable sports fans....LOL
Then maybe the line that tops them all....."We've seen other lies too, (I fired the limo driver, Urb is a cheater, etc...)"
Well, guaranteed the limo driver is not doing anything connected with the football program and then the most brilliant of all " Urb is a cheater".....and your point is???????????
You try to make it sound as if Kiffin is doing things to hurt his reputation or that of the University.....Obviously that is what you and many other fans and coaches around the SEC would like. Well unfortunately for you and the rest of those who are saying a lot, the real results are being quoted by the young men being recruited. When asked what they think of Kiffin's continued shots at Urb and the others, the responses all have the same tone....They think it's GREAT and LOVE IT.
Unfortunately for you, URB and the rest who keep talking about everything Kiffin, Kiffin and company do, the results will be determined on the field with wins and losses. Win's and losses are determined by recruiting and then teaching those young men.
This staff has already shown what kind of recruiting they are capable of and it will not change the outcome if you and others continue to deny their ability to recruit or coach.
I hear you keep talking about Kiffin having little experience as a coach. Well to be a great leader in any thing in life, the key is to surround yourself with people who are experts in their individual field. You may want to deny the abilities of these coaches but if you ask those in the know, this staff has the expertise that is required to put them on top year after year.
If you are as knowledgeable as you insist, you already know this. Sometimes reality is hard to digest.
old_number1 writes:
Every point you made was valid. But this person will not admit he is wrong. We've all tried, nothing works. When you catch him in a lie, he stops posting. That's why he has no credibility. To him. U.T. is wrong, U.F. is right. And facts are not going to change that. But I admire your effort.
old_number1 writes:
Rclark, do you want to make DC look silly, or do you want me to go ahead and do it? Or should We just laugh about it?
101st_AIRBORNE_VOL (Inactive) writes:
Who is in a cocoon? I have the pleasure of knowing fans from all over the country, place like SoCal, Hawaii, Oregon to Big Ten country and down to Miami. Their concensus is that Kiffin is a great hire. The other thing they all agree on is that they're all tired of UF, Tebow, and lil-Urbie. We're not the joke anymore, people are tired of you. When you're at the top everyone wants to knock you down. I guarantee every OSU fan out there is loving every minute of the The Kiffin Show. EVERYONE acknowledges we have the best D-Coordinater in football, 2 of the top recruiters, and the best RB coach the SEC has seen this decade. They're on an upswing, and this upsets you. Why? Don't you want to see more competetive games between UF and UT? Don't you want to see UF challenged for a change? That's why the SEC is great, it's a challenge every week. By the way, you point out that Kiffin is inexperienced in the SEC, so was Urban experienced in the SEC? NO. Did he hire great coaches? YES. Just hiring Charlie Strong was a great move. Has it all worked out for UF? YES. Will all of Kiffin's ideas work? WE'LL SEE. You don't know the future, so just sit back and watch what unfolds, maybe you're right, maybe you're wrong, but remember: assumption is the mother of all f-ups.
19SEP09 writes:
I'm not sure I've ever read a more insightful post here.
19SEP09 writes:
The most important question is what do parents of recruits think about Lane Kiffin. I'm hearing that they aren't too fond of the idea of Lane grooming their boy.
old_number1 writes:
The sarcasm of your post overwhelms me!
19SEP09 writes:
A question for audience.
1) What will be the score of the game if you exclude the points UF scores on offense? Basically it's UF defense and special teams against everything UT scores. Field goals and extra points go to the offense, unless an extra point follows a non-offensive touchdown.
UF won according to this formula last year. Will they do it again.
2) Anticipating a UT fan will come up with a high point total for your offense....which matchups do you like with your offense against our defense?
19SEP09 writes:
There was not a lick of sarcasm in my post. On the other hand, the denial in your post is exemplary.
Perhaps you can respond to the points in DC's post.
old_number1 writes:
Rclark, nevermind. We've got plenty of back-up. Man if I'm in a war , I want My follower and 101 on my side (especially you 101)!
19SEP09 writes:
Let's see...5 years ago, CLK was being promoted from wide receiver coach to passing game coach at USC. He was the recruiting coordinator of a university where 5* kids beg for offers in a conference they dominate easily.
At the same time Urban Meyer was leading Utah to national prominence and a 12-0 record.
If Al Davis is a well known idiot as you all indicate, why did CLK go to work for him? Did Al do anything unexpected?
DC's point is that no coach ever took over an upper tier SEC team on such a skinny resume. (WR coach so recently !!).
old_number1 writes:
19, did you get my answer? I posted it before your response. But it works. Still waiting on the terms.
19SEP09 writes:
There's 2 bets there.
If we split, case closed and move on.
If I lose both, I grovel about your abject superiority and leave the site forever.
If I win both, no action required. The satisfaction of UF trouncing UT and seeing a Gator drafted ahead of the his godliness will be more than enough.
Deal?
Oh yeah...there's a fine point here. I get the extra point after a defense or special teams touchdown. I get no credit for any field goal or an extra point after an offensive touchdown.
19SEP09 writes:
Just to be clear, I would get credit for a safety as well.
19SEP09 writes:
Here's one...Brian Vogler, one of top TE's in Southeast was on hand for the shirt ripping festival.
The kid thought it was "kinda cool", but his old man was quoted as saying he thought it was disgusting and there was "no way" he would let his son come to UT.
nuff said.
volroadwarrior writes:
If Kiffin is a joke, then in a couple of years, the joke will be on you idiots and deep down you know it.
old_number1 writes:
Actually, I'm glad to see you answer. I give you credit. Your terms are more than fair. I'm thinking that I should give you points (LOL). So I'm clear, your fine points-1) You get no f.g. after t.over and 2)extra point? Sorry, I'm trying!
old_number1 writes:
Now you want safeties? Dang, there will probably be 5 of 6 of those(LOL). O.K. BTW, I get it- no f.g. and no extra points. Right?
sidwalkvol writes:
and yours is that you are an unwelcomed agi-gator. If you are such a great judge of talent, speed, etc--on the TV screen, yet!--I cannot imagine why you are trolling this site on your computer instead of, say, coaching or setting up a service to compete with scouts and rivals.
I was at the game. One false start. They looked quick, crisp, disciplined, alert. And they were a lot quicker than last year.
YOU had better get better really quick or YOU are going to have a long year trying to convince us that we are not a WHOLE lot better than we have been in a while.
sidwalkvol writes:
and I am SURE the parents of the recruits are talking to you about it. Geez, what a pile.
Colliervol writes:
Why in the world would any of you guys care what a couple of Florida fans think? Let alone a couple that are on here so often, they don't even appear to have jobs. I know I could care less. When I see their posting names, I no longer bother even reading what they write. (Except maybe for 99gator as he's the only one with a modicum of couth.) If you just have a little will power, you can do it too. Trust me, just let them converse with themselves. You'll thank me for it later.
volhallathunder writes:
DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING THIS LIAR SAYS EITHER.
Produce that quote from Ron Vogler and prove me wrong.
19SEP09 writes:
I was away for awhile. Let me try to clarify the rules.
1) You get all points - simple.
2) I get all points which occur on a play in which UF is on defense.
3)I get all points scored on a play in which UF special teams are on the field (except UF field goals and UF extra points which follow offensive touchdowns).
This basically refers to punt returns, kick returns, blocked kicks and fake punts.
4) I get extra points which occcur after a score I get credit in section 3.
5) I get safeties.
Clear??
volhallathunder writes:
given that a 3rd string walk on scrub led your team in rushing during the scrimmage, your fixation on Maples catching a couple of passes is comical.
volhallathunder writes:
F&CK Florida. Meyer is one of the dirtiest recruiters in the business and he runs a team full of thugs as evidenced by at least 23 off field incidents since he took over. How did Harvin do on his drug test by the way?
volhallathunder writes:
Why can't 19SEP09 and DC ever post at the same time? Just some food for thought.
19SEP09 writes:
We ain't the same guy. And it's impossible to prove or disprove. Someone could open 2 windows simultaneously and hit the enter button at the same time.
But it's kinda nice that it gives us an extra thing to mess with your head.
19SEP09 writes:
Would you like a smackdown??
TommyJack writes:
Lopers = waste of bandwidth
volhallathunder writes:
Bring it.
volhallathunder writes:
Already called you a liar once and you haven't offered anything in defense of that either.
19SEP09 writes:
Al hired Lane because he thought he was a greenhorn who would follow orders and not have the moxie to push back too hard.
Lane got too independent and Al ran him off.
Lane got a nice checkbox filled in on his resume.
Still, there is nothing in his track as a leader that he can point to and say...see, I've done it before.
There are plenty of UT fans who have trafficked this site who feel the same way.
19SEP09 writes:
It's impossible to prove a negative.
If I slander your name and call you the lowest thing on earth...If I call you a Tennessee Volunteer fan....how can you prove it's not true??
Now a positive I can prove...if I prove to you that UT football players have been arrested more than 23 times since Meyer came to UF, will you STFU ??
volhallathunder writes:
I asked you to produce the quote that you proclaimed about Ron Vogler.
Simple enough for you Corrine?
volhallathunder writes:
And another thing you won't be able to prove is that more than 23 players have been arrested at UT since Meyer took over. Until then, maybe you should STFU for a welcome change.
volhallathunder writes:
BTW 19, your name isn't Jaques Richardson is it? Just asking since you seem to be offering out smackdowns.
19SEP09 writes:
I can't find the Vogler article. It's been 7 weeks and I'm not sure where I read it. I'm sure in a UT kangaroo court, that's grounds for conviction. Let's just see if the kid comes to UT.
But here are articles showing 20 UT arrests in 16 months ending in 2005 and 6 arrests in month in 2008. That's 26 arrests while Meyer has been here with a 2+ year year window in the middle that is unaccounted for.
You've had more crimes and 4 killers at UT, so back off the holier than thou BS.
http://www.thesportspoint.net/2008/02...
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colleg...
I gotta run a-hole.
volhallathunder writes:
Arguing with stupidity personified here. You obviously can't read.
Played by YOUR rules, and you can't show anything that more players has been arrested since 2005 at UT than UF.
And get it straight, UT hasn't had any current players kill anyone MF.
VOLFORLIFE writes:
Well, you may be hearing wrong. Didn't he and his coaches just end up signing a top 10 class after getting a late start? D'ya think all those kids signed on the dotted line without their parents' blessings? I think not. And haven't you read that an awful lot of interest is building from kids for the 2010 class? Betcha the kids who sign for the 2010 class will also sign with their parents' blessing.
So why don't you go back to your Gator site and talk about something you might know something about, instead of hanging around our site?
GO VOLS!!!
JUGHEAD
VOLFORLIFE writes:
"A question for audience.
1) What will be the score of the game if you exclude the points UF scores on offense?"
First of all, how in Sam Hill can YOU anticipate the points that will be scored in a game that is almost 5 months away any more than any of us can?
And secondly, that's why the games are PLAYED, dummy. No team worth its salt goes on the field expecting to lose, so they go play. And you know what they say (or maybe you don't) "On any given Saturday..."
GO VOLS!!!
JUGHEAD
Colliervol writes:
If we were to all hit "Suggest Removal" every time one of the trolls posts, do you think the KNS would get the message that we don't want them around? I'm game. What do you Vol fans think? As always, Gators need not comment. I have no interest in your opinion.
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