Would Dabo leave Bama if he had them at number 3? That's what you're saying when you think Franklin is leaving Penn State. That's his Bama. His Mama. He was born in Pennsylvania. Would you leave your home State University that you've almost restored to prominence to start over at a dumpster fire, for just money?
Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I would be shocked if they went after a college coordinator. IMO, Pruitt's a great DC, better than Smart, but that doesn't necessarily translate to HC, though I guess he would at least be good. But UT can't afford to take another chance. They're nuts if they do. Even HCing newcomers like Campbell, Brohm and Wilcox would be more likely than Pruitt.
I don't know whether I'm an up-and-comer or a rehab project (probably more the latter), but I am available if the Vols call.
They might be more inclined to after seeing what Kirby is doing with UGA. I realize UGA was in a little better shape when Kirby took over than UT is now but someone like Pruitt might be there best option..
They may go after James Franklin but why in the world would he leave a storied program like Penn State when he has them top 3 in the nation? You don't leave Penn State for Tennessee. You leave Penn State for Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, OSU, USC maybe...But sure as hell not for Tennessee.
Don’t see that happening. I think they will want someone with HC experience on their resume.
Agree on all points here- and the Gruden shtick is just hilarious. Miles would be an excellent choice for them based on the points in your post, plus the fact that he knows the SEC quite well and knows where the fertile recruiting grounds are. They are fools if they don't at least gauge his interest.
Same here, and I'm already in Knoxville. Very convenient. Just toss a measly 5 million my way and we're on. I'll rebuild the program stone by stone and say things like, "We woulda won if that other team hadn't been on the field. That's how close we came."
Yep, I read that he's ESPN's highest paid on air personality. I think he gets around $7M/year do to MNF games and the Gruden QB camp. Why would he go from working part time making $7M/year to being a college head coach which requires you to work a ridiculous amount of hours year round? He'd be taking a pay cut and having to work at least twice as much. Just doesn't make sense..
An AD at a school dealing with Title IX issues (like tennessee) would have to be very careful about hiring a coach like Petrino - a coach who lied to his AD about his involvement.
I don't see any reason why Franklin would consider leaving Penn St for UT. I'm sure Penn St would match whatever offer UT produced. Maybe because the SEC East is an easier division right now but UGA looks to be back and UF could have a resurgence at any moment with the amount of talent in UF..
Gruden has it made. He's not going any where. Lots of money, no stress and free beer.
Auburn has their "Welcome Coach Bobby Petrino" carpet ready to roll out too.
It's still in Pat Dye's garage from the last debacle.
