Here's what I love and respect about Butch Jones. He took over a prominent SEC program that had been run into the ground and improved it as far as caliber of players, coaching staff, putting the "student" back in student athlete, getting VFL's involved , bowl appearances and wins. Is he perfect, NO. He is a mid major coach who stood his neck out and took a job that many prominent coaches that we sought after would not take. There is absolutely no doubt that this man loves the University of Tennessee and did not take the job in order to use it as a stepping stone. For this, I personally think he has earned a mulligan for the disappointments incurred this year. Whether it was injuries, discontent within the team or just plain dumb decision making I'll ride with him at least one more year and see how he responds to the shortcomings. Totally just my opinion.
This program was screwed well before Dooley so I wasn't using his sorry regime as a measuring stick for Jones. I sense alot of hatred for this program from you so not sure if Saban could satisfy your expectations. Just remember, nobody wanted this job when Butch took it. Blame the.administration all you want ( cause you most likely don't know what you're blaming them for) but it is a fact he was what we had to settle for and I still think he'll build the program back. If Jones bolted right now, would the program be better in 2017?
So Lane Kiffen didn't screw the program up while he was here huh and CPF got fired because he was doing a great job. Take your blinders off Waylo. You obviously work on the inside to have all the intell that you possess or your just making s... up to justify your stance on Jones. He may be gone sooner than later, you nor I have no idea on that. It'll be interesting to see who's the next whipping post coming in.
That's acceptable when you consider we're adding depth that's decent in most positions. I'd like to see 1 more RB since we lost the kid from Okla. and a quality DT like Conliffe come aboard. UT should upgrade in S&C and hopefully the DB play improves as well. IF the QB transition goes well and DL play improves along with the above other 2 improvements UT could be in good shape with team 121. A lot of players got plenty of reps this past season and at least 9 wins isn't that much of a reach IMO. We should have a strong-armed downfield passer to add to the mix in 2017. I'm pleased with the new hires and could accept Scott as OC but still don't like the OL coach.Richmond should have been ready by Appy St. game and clearly wasn't. The UT coaches seem to have a problem evaluating how a player will perform in a game based on how a player practices. Leaders need to step up and KMac is vocal along with TKJr and DKjr need to lead our defense. I foresee coach Shoop surprising us all with players ability to play several positions as well as executing his schemes at a higher level. No "hype-train" prior to 1st game is needed either IMO.
