Jeremy Pruitt is getting roasted for benching Harrison Bailey in first half of Vanderbilt game
Tennessee has a 28-10 lead over rival Vanderbilt at the half. Jeremy Pruitt, however, is still getting criticized on Twitter.
Pruitt’s management of the Volunteers quarterbacks has led to some sharp criticism from fans and media members. Harrison Bailey started 7-of-7 for 67 yards and a touchdown before Pruitt decided to go with JT Shrout. Many fans are worried about the decision impacting the highly touted freshman’s confidence and development going forward.
He’s in way over his head https://t.co/IzjBecoLiv
— Derek Tyson (@DerekJTyson) December 12, 2020
Not even a half of football later… https://t.co/xOK3TNgeCD pic.twitter.com/WO4fnxPZzv
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) December 12, 2020
Let's play a game #Vols fans. Which QB do you think was benched? pic.twitter.com/WgYgQIHzHx
— Johnathan Brewer (@JohnathanBr3wer) December 12, 2020
absolutely no reason to bench harrison bailey. i like jt shroud but still
— Smokey (@__Smokey_) December 12, 2020
Why is Harrison Bailey on the bench bruh? Pruitt I hate you. I hate you.
— Down N’ Dirty (@DownNDirty16) December 12, 2020
Shrout should have been starter all year no debate!! #vols #firepruitt
— Dakota Mahaffey (@DakotaMahaffey) December 12, 2020
I was just thinking this https://t.co/vMdmK4InQJ
— isupplychain (@isupplychain_) December 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/volfan106/status/1337883172189708291
Have no problem with Shrout, but Jeremy Pruitt clearly hates Harrison Bailey. It makes zero sense.
— Rainey (@RaineyVoI) December 12, 2020
So Guarantano can throw 2 pick sixes in a row (Kentucky) and stay in the game, but Bailey goes 7-7 for 87 yards, has a bad fumble called against him, and gets pulled… Makes perfect sense.
Jeremy Pruitt is one of the worst head coaches that I've ever seen.
— Kyle (@thompsonkyle14) December 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/Chuck8021/status/1337883426402299908
Used to be all in in Pruitt’s decision making ability. Not anymore. Let HB do his thing. https://t.co/sMZxAfGKGP
— A LOT of politics, some gaming shit, and drunkness (@VFLCorey) December 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/Taylor_Made20/status/1337883811812696066
It’s honestly like Pruitt is making terrible decisions on purpose. Or he’s smooth brain clueless and meddles in the offense too much. Both are horrifying options. https://t.co/LYZynnN6BS
— Chad Fields (Vols Uniform Boy) (@CfieldsVFL) December 12, 2020
I could almost feel bad for Ken Seals if Harrison Bailey wasn't on the bench after playing even better than he did last week.
— Sean | HopesAndMemes (@HopesAndMemes__) December 12, 2020
Short leash with everyone but JG
If he treated JG the same as the rest of the team I 100% believe the offense would be in much better shape today. https://t.co/fvWhmGGANd
— Caleb Mitchell (@Caleb_TN) December 12, 2020
PLAY OUR DAMN QB, DUMB ASS!!!
This is complete & utter stupidity by @CoachJPruitt.
Let Bailey PLAY!
— Not 1 person laughed @my typo in my prior name! (@stu623) December 12, 2020
They really hate Harrison Bailey. It's like they're actively working against his success. It's like the coaches want to play anybody but him.
— Derick Daniels (@DerickDaniels7) December 12, 2020
I have been very patient with Jeremy Pruitt as a new head coach, but how he has handled the QB situation this year, especially during this Vandy game, has resulted in me being ready for change. This dude does not make great decisions. Why bench HB? Probably wrecked his confidence
— Hunter Ryan (@hunterryan8) December 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/JCrownover25/status/1337886041634697217
That’s our coach. Genius!!!!! https://t.co/cLxl9UA4Z5
— Lynn Carter (@LynnCarter3186) December 12, 2020
Shrout is playing well…but where the hell is Harrison Bailey??? Why is Tennessee not letting HB get every snap, to see what they have in the future??
— Holly Jolly Landon ☃️ (@Landoz) December 12, 2020
Harrison Bailey should transfer
— Kelley (@kelleypruuu) December 12, 2020
I know Shrout got the most arm talent but Harrison Bailey runs the offense so much better man smh.
— Brandon Bennett (@CoachB_Bennett) December 12, 2020
So ready for that bald mf to kick rocks. https://t.co/NU5asBKKtP
— William (@GowerVFL) December 12, 2020
