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Post by Hipster Doofus on Feb 26, 2009 14:53:30 GMT -5
What do you all (shit, i guess that should be y'all ) think of Lane Kiffin so far? It's been quite a ride already and the season hasn't even started yet. I know a couple Tennessee fans and they have totally different opinions on him. Was just curious what the general consensus was.
Post by Lawn Gnome on Feb 26, 2009 20:45:34 GMT -5
As a lifetime Vol fan raised during the Phillip Fulmer era I offer this opinion. I like Lane Kiffin's cockiness and energy. I think that was a major factor in the Haslams'...er....excuse me AD Mike Hamilton's decision to hire him. That kind of enthusiasm is just what the Vol Nation needed. Some of his talk is a little inflammatory, so unless we get better before next season, Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and Steve Spurrier will be running up the score on us. On the whole though, I think that Kiffin is a good pick. He has assembled an All-Star coaching staff, and has already showcased his recruiting prowess.
I trust his coaching ability. I know his stent as a head coach was short-lived and not very successful. His supporting cast of characters should compensate for any of his shortcomings.
As long as we can get our QB situation figured out, next season should begin bringing the Vols back to the level that Vol Nation expects.
*Note: I mean the upcoming season can't be as bad as last year. Wyoming.....WTF!
Post by Lawn Gnome on Feb 26, 2009 20:55:56 GMT -5
BTW, about mixed reactions.
Any coach we hired would get immidiate criticism. There was no clear consensus in the Knoxville media about preferred candidates. It's gonna come down to results. If we don't win 10 games next season people are gonna be calling for his head on a stake. It's gonna take a few years. Man, try to catch up w/ me at Bonnaroo, trying to type my thoughts about UT football as they come is kind of a b*tch. But, that's my two cents for now.
Post by tompettyfan420 on Feb 27, 2009 1:48:36 GMT -5
Monte Kiffin is a hell of a coordinator so yall will be awesome on defense. As far as offense hopefully Lane will have his poop together. I'm gonna have to start cheering for the volvs next year, being a bucs fan I will always have mad love for Monte Kiffin.
Post by Hipster Doofus on Mar 4, 2009 12:33:20 GMT -5
Yeah, definitely a big switch in attitude from Fulmer. I'm a Michigan fan and I've always thought there were similarities between the two programs, and that definitely holds true now. I just hope for your guys' sake the transition goes better than it did in Ann Arbor.
I have mixed feeling of my own for Lane. I just cant make a judgement right now, i have to see the product on the field. I like his cockiness, but I think it is dangerous to step on other coaches toes before you have even hit the field.
I agree, this season cant be worse than last (Wyoming WTF is right!!) but I have taken a wait and see approach.
I am a lifelong vol fan as well and fulmer was our coach for many of those years (although I very clearly remember the Majors era) and no one can say that phat phil wasnt successful. It was the last 7 years or so (After the 2001 season when we blew the chance at the Natl Champ game) that things started taking a turn for the worst.
Ive got my fingers crossed for success, we shall see in due time!
Post by Hipster Doofus on Mar 6, 2009 14:00:01 GMT -5
Well, here's my opinion on him for what it's worth....
He was supposedly the lead recruiter for the USC machine that was turning out top 3 classes every year, and the offensive coordinator for some of the best offenses we've seen (obviously with great talent) so that alone has to give you hope. The Raiders debacle is a bit troubling, but it was the Raiders after all. How many people associated with them haven't failed miserably and/or had problems with Davis?
He did a great job putting a staff together, especially as mentioned, getting his dad as D-coordinator. Having a guy with that much experience, credibility, and talent on the defensive side of the ball has to quell some of the concerns that came with Lane being hired so young. And I didn't really mind the smack talk, but when he started talking out of his ass and misrepresenting facts, and then committed a couple minor enfractions, that made me worry a little bit. Like roofan said though, we'll know more when we see them on the field. As long as they aren't undisciplined out there I think things will be fine. And as I alluded to before, having Monte there should help in that regard.
) think of Lane Kiffin so far? It's been quite a ride already and the season hasn't even started yet. I know a couple Tennessee fans and they have totally different opinions on him. Was just curious what the general consensus was.
