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Posted on 4/27/15 at 1:16 pm to GumpDyke
Butch is a walking, talking gimmick.
Dude is corny af
Dude is corny af
Posted on 4/27/15 at 1:19 pm to GumpDyke
Then turn it off
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Posted on 4/27/15 at 1:19 pm to mrbroker
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I found it horrible to watch him pumping sunshine up the skirts of the fans. I think you will not see espn going to UT if a lot of the competition is like what I saw
How was he pumping sunshine? He was running the show as he usually does. He's the head coach. Actually, the SEC network folks were praising the way it was setup and talking about how fun it was. The circle of life drill was a great way to start the day, got everyone fired up.
I couldn't tell you if bama did sack races or not at their spring game, as I didn't watch and couldn't care less.
Butch thanks all of y'all for tuning in.
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Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:06 pm to BigOrangeBri
Vol fans know there isn't a dime's worth of difference between Bruce Pearl and Butch Jones. In fact, the first person Butch started to remind us of was Bruce. And before anyone starts Pearl inherited a stud players CJ Watson and Chris Lofton and beyond that it's a lot easier to fix basketball than football. Jones inherited a dumpster fire several recruiting classes behind being SEC quality. Yet, outsiders love them some Bruce.
At any rate, if you don't like it/think this is new, especially a UT see the Ray Mears - the reason the orange jacket is worn and originator of all things showmaship at UT as well as being a damned good coach (17th winningest in NCAA history). Mears understood that fans would respond to a show as well as the value of pumping up the crowd with various things prior to the game. As a showman Pearl will be the first to admit how much he models himself after Mears. I have no problems with Butch sharing similar qualities.
As for those of y'all bitching about the mic 1. he uses it in practices 2. he is far from he only coach that uses a mic. 3. lighten up folks. A spring game should be fun for fans and players and it was def. fun for us.
At any rate, if you don't like it/think this is new, especially a UT see the Ray Mears - the reason the orange jacket is worn and originator of all things showmaship at UT as well as being a damned good coach (17th winningest in NCAA history). Mears understood that fans would respond to a show as well as the value of pumping up the crowd with various things prior to the game. As a showman Pearl will be the first to admit how much he models himself after Mears. I have no problems with Butch sharing similar qualities.
As for those of y'all bitching about the mic 1. he uses it in practices 2. he is far from he only coach that uses a mic. 3. lighten up folks. A spring game should be fun for fans and players and it was def. fun for us.
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Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:37 pm to Prof
To give you some ideas about how influential Ray Mears was then and even now here are some examples from his obit in 2007 (he died at 80):
Yet again, he was the 17th winning all time. And the part I highlighted: can you even imagine basketball without it??? No coaches pacing or yelling/giving death stares? Crazy.
And as if things couldn't get better:
How can you not love that?
The man was an innovator in every way. And has had an enormous influences on coaches from every sport. Showmanship and innovation (while keeping to the most important traditions) at Tennessee IS our tradition. We are a school that enjoys exploring the new and a fanbase that wants to have fun.
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Mears was also known for his promotional flair. He spearheaded the idea of Big Orange Country as the designated region for school support. He reveled in wearing bright orange blazers and enjoyed parading along the sideline to agitate opponents. In the 1960s, he even allowed one of his players to ride a unicycle on the court to entertain the crowd during pregame warm-ups.
Yet again, he was the 17th winning all time. And the part I highlighted: can you even imagine basketball without it??? No coaches pacing or yelling/giving death stares? Crazy.
And as if things couldn't get better:
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In the days before the shot clock, Mears’s teams at Tennessee were known for their deliberate offense — a style of play that infuriated Kentucky’s Hall of Fame coach, Adolph Rupp, Mears’s main rival.
How can you not love that?
The man was an innovator in every way. And has had an enormous influences on coaches from every sport. Showmanship and innovation (while keeping to the most important traditions) at Tennessee IS our tradition. We are a school that enjoys exploring the new and a fanbase that wants to have fun.
LINK
This post was edited on 4/27/15 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:40 pm to Prof
Other SEC programs are REALLY starting to let Butch get under their skin.
Let's me know tFear is palpable and he's doing everything right!
Can't wait for the East title this year!
Let's me know tFear is palpable and he's doing everything right!
Can't wait for the East title this year!
Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:40 pm to Volmanac
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He would still beat Yellow Brick Sabans arse in a fight.
As long as that fight wasn't on a football field.
And if a 47 year old can't beat up a 63 year old, then he's a total pus.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:51 pm to Prof
I honestly do not see the similarities between Butch and Bruce.
Yes, they're both PR savvy but Bruce is much, much more genuine feeling. I would not trust either guy as far as I could throw them, but Butch just feels like a cliche robot. Bruce is someone who you could imagine sitting and having a beer with. He is a good story teller and generally honest and entertaining in interviews. Much more open. Butch's interviews and public appearances are as dull and as it gets and I don't feel like he's ever being honest. Cliche after cliche after cliche. Butch does not even seem like a real person to me when I hear him talk.
Yes, they're both PR savvy but Bruce is much, much more genuine feeling. I would not trust either guy as far as I could throw them, but Butch just feels like a cliche robot. Bruce is someone who you could imagine sitting and having a beer with. He is a good story teller and generally honest and entertaining in interviews. Much more open. Butch's interviews and public appearances are as dull and as it gets and I don't feel like he's ever being honest. Cliche after cliche after cliche. Butch does not even seem like a real person to me when I hear him talk.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:59 pm to Gradual_Stroke
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Butch Jones seems like the most phony coach in the SEC
Nope, there is this man named Hugh Freeze. Hugh is like the cool kid in (a rural) high school, Butch is the cool kid in summer camp.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:02 pm to volfan30
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Bruce
quote:Those words don't belong in the same sentence.
generally honest
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:07 pm to JesusQuintana
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Butch is a walking, talking gimmick
I've never seen a coach who cared this much about off the field gimmicks. There is no slogan, alternate uniform, or publicity stunt that he isn't willing to try. It smells of desperation.
The Circle of Life is a perfect example.
WTF Is This?
This post was edited on 4/27/15 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:07 pm to GumpDyke
I don't really give a shite about what UT and Butch were doing at their spring game.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:10 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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don't really give a shite about what UT and Butch were doing at their spring game
You care enough to post in a thread about it
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:13 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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I don't really give a shite about what UT and Butch were doing at their spring game.
It seems you're one of the few bammers that don't.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:13 pm to asphinctersayswhat
quote:Amen - I watched a snipet of LSU & AU's spring game because it was mixed in with ours on the SECNetwork. Hell, I didn't even watch ALL of our spring game.
I don't really give a shite about what UT and Butch were doing at their spring game.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:37 pm to Ericvol2096
I don't think he's getting under anyone's skin. I don't care what he does. He's just a cheeseball.
We'll see if his style works at UT. It's put up or shut up time for UT.
We'll see if his style works at UT. It's put up or shut up time for UT.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:48 pm to JesusQuintana
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It's put up or shut up time for UT.
Yeah, if we don't win 10+ games, it's time to fire him and get our 5th head coach in 8 years...
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:59 pm to JesusQuintana
quote:Not really, UT has to stick with Jones for the long haul. Changing coaches every couple/few years gains nothing.
It's put up or shut up time for UT.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 4:07 pm to VFL1800FPD
That's not what I said.
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