The Change has to occur at the top, The Governor, The Chancellor, The President, Then all Deans and administrators have to make the changes and lead the way. The changes that Jimmy Cheeks made starting about 12 years ago put Tenn athletics at a disadvantage to other schools. Disagree all you want but look at Tenns overall sports performance over the last 12 years and other than an occasional good blip, show me the consistent winning many Vol fans were used to or expected.. Not asking for anymore from them than doing what Tenns competition does. If Vandy, LSU, Aub, UGA, USC KY, UA do it, why cant we? Nothing more, nothing less.
Dr Johnson used to say that UT was many things more than sports, But the Sports teams were the front porch of the school and thats what people see and judge us on.