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re: Rumored/Hired Assistant Coaches (Rocker Out, Eason In)
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:33 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:33 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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No, the recruiting stuff that is being rumored has to do with stuff done in 2020.
Friend was Tennessee’s OL coach in 2020. What am I missing here?
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Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:33 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
quote:Will Friend left UT on 12/22/2020. He was listed as the primary recruiter for Amarius Mims.
No, the recruiting stuff that is being rumored has to do with stuff done in 2020.
I think Harsin needs to rethink this hire
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:37 pm to The Nino
I don’t like Friend for other reasons but schools have a lot of ways to offer/pay kids. I doubt they’re using the coaching staff to do it 
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:44 pm to The Nino
quote:If this is what the fuss is about Story of Violations then is it really that big of deal? Or am I missing something that is bigger? Honest question. If this is about a meal and a paintball match...then I don't see a big deal.
I think Harsin needs to rethink this hire
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:48 pm to TheJones
I'm not saying he was personally dropping off the keys to a Charger, but Friend was brought in to be a recruiter. And if the rumors are true, the recruit that's at the center of all this was recruited by Friend. NCAA probably isn't going to turn a blind eye to that. I rather cut our losses now but maybe I'm just paranoid 
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:49 pm to 88TIger
These are slap on the wrist type penalties from the NCAA.
But I think the main thing they were looking for was just a reason to not pay Pruitt.
But I think the main thing they were looking for was just a reason to not pay Pruitt.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:49 pm to TheJones
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Friend was Tennessee’s OL coach in 2020. What am I missing here?
Was he? I thought he left after 19. My bad.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 12:52 pm to The Nino
quote:From my understanding, it was paintball and a meal off campus...no need to drop a coach over that and we don't know if he was involved in either instance.
he was personally dropping off the keys to a Charger,
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:09 pm to The Nino
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but Friend was brought in to be a recruiter.
Was he?
Bobo worked with friend at UGA and Colorado State. He has some nice recruiting wins but the bag is mixed at best. He’s here because of Bobo
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:18 pm to TheJones
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Friend was brought in to be a recruiter.
quote:I don't think these are mutually exclusive. I think Bobo recommended Friend because he's a good recruiter in the SEC.
He’s here because of Bobo
Anyway, I guess we'll see how it all plays out. Our compliance staff is second to none. So they'll pull the plug if needed
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:25 pm to The Nino
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I don't think these are mutually exclusive. I think Bobo recommended Friend because he's a good recruiter in the SEC.
I’m just pointing out the difference in what we say on message boards versus the more likely reality
I’m sure him signing Morris and Wright at UT was a line item on the resume.Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:40 pm to TheJones
Brian Niedermeyer was the Tenn asst coach that's tactics are in question according to a article I read on Saturdays Down South. He was in charge of recruiting Mims where the violations reportedly took place.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:40 pm to Tiger trace22
Him and Felton, who was Big Kat's HS coach, have been fired for Cause.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:43 pm to Lee County Tiger
Felton was the primary reason why BK transferred
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:44 pm to TheJones
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Felton was the primary reason why BK transferred
Welp, at least he has Steele.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:48 pm to TheJones
quote:My bad I guess. Friend seems to be a much better recruiter than coach. His line play at UT was subpar to awful with a good amount of talent. With Bedell on staff only responsible for TEs, it makes sense that he'd help out with the OL. But yeah, alot of reading between the lines. Guess we'll see
I’m just pointing out the difference in what we say on message boards versus the more likely reality
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:50 pm to Lee County Tiger
quote:Must be comforting for him
Welp, at least he has Steele.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 1:54 pm to The Nino
Yeah. I just don’t like most of what I see with Friend. Their 2020 OL should have been awesome with 4 5*s and basically everyone regressed and that line wasn’t very good as a unit. Hoping Bobo thinks it was just a bad fit since he’s worked with him quite a bit in the past. Obviously wanted him at both USCe and Auburn
His recruiting was weird as well. Anyway, I’m rooting for it to work out for us. Just not sure what we have in that guy
His recruiting was weird as well. Anyway, I’m rooting for it to work out for us. Just not sure what we have in that guy
Posted on 1/18/21 at 2:13 pm to TheJones
If it was just the OL, maybe. But UT did not develop the QB, WR, or RB position.
Posted on 1/18/21 at 2:19 pm to Lee County Tiger
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But I think the main thing they were looking for was just a reason to not pay Pruitt.
This.
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