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Glad he is on board. Were lookin good!

Just asking...but why do you think this? I am not saying an upgrade but seems like a solid hire.

As for his or Graham's recruiting prowess, let's be honest, our on-field performance will do more for recruiting than anything. If the new coach has ties (and ties into certain areas are a solid first step for any coach) and can bring in good players too, great! But ties alone are not enough, and a RB coach rarely makes or breaks a staff. I just think of so many coaches I have never heard of that go to great programs and then leave a few years later as great recruiters (see several at Bama). So I think recruiting ties are important but on-field is much more important.

Thanks for passing judgment on the guy before he's even moved to Knoxville. I take it you're from the 'guilty until proven innocent ' school of thought.

Nice reload IMO. He may be better suited to coach RBs in this style offense. More importantly, he wants to be here. Attitude about one's place of employment will surely have bearing on how much effort goes into recruiting. I feel good about it. Our fans make too much out of who played where on our coaching staff. It's nice when you have Vols, but doesn't guarantee any loyalty. How have Chuck Smith and Jay Graham really worked out for us?

Just an opinion from a WVU fan, yall got a good one in RG, he has done a very good job for us and handled himself with class when he moved on. Here's hoping he does a good job for yall as well and good luck to the Vols .

Thanks for coming over and weighing in, Goldrusher.

You are welcome here at any time.

Good luck to the Mountaineers next season. +1

It's a little tough to admit, so it helps that you put it into words. But yeah, it is an upgrade. Graham did not play in this kind of system. Gillespie did. As much as I love the idea of Graham being the alumnus coach, we need someone who will be effective at coaching AND recruiting. We'll see.

Vols!!