2 years....

[Noni]

And not just coaching either. We suffered through YEARS of incompetence at the President, Chancellor and AD position. Those make a huge difference as well.

Yes, leadership from the top down.

 

[Jpcisco]

Thank you for all the explanations. I'm really rooting for Joe and not just because he's our QB. He has paid his dues, lost his starting job and not complained. Just adjusted his hat and kept on working to improve.

Can't wait to see how the new season unfolds.

I'm hoping he blows up this year, not just because I'm a fan of Tennessee football either. Joe is a true leader. I have watched college football for 37 years, I dont think I have EVER seen a college kid handle a demotion as gracefully and professionally as Joe Milton has. Especially in this day and age with kids transferring left and right. Joe kept his head down, supported his brothers at every turn including the guy he lost his job to, and never once complained or made anything about him. He has waited his turn and if he plays to his potential he has a chance to explode this year and make alot of money in April. He has every physical gift you could want in a QB, but he is an even better leader and person. Whether he makes it in the NFL or not, he will be successful in life with his leadership and maturity. We are really lucky to have him, hopefully it all translates to the field next year and everyone gets to see the payoff.

 

[Madscientistvol]

I'm hoping he blows up this year, not just because I'm a fan of Tennessee football either. Joe is a true leader. I have watched college football for 37 years, I dont think I have EVER seen a college kid handle a demotion as gracefully and professionally as Joe Milton has. Especially in this day and age with kids transferring left and right. Joe kept his head down, supported his brothers at every turn including the guy he lost his job to, and never once complained or made anything about him. He has waited his turn and if he plays to his potential he has a chance to explode this year and make alot of money in April. He has every physical gift you could want in a QB, but he is an even better leader and person. Whether he makes it in the NFL or not, he will be successful in life with his leadership and maturity. We are really lucky to have him, hopefully it all translates to the field next year and everyone gets to see the payoff.

I wish I could upvote this more. Milton has shown incredibly class grace and patience. I hope it all comes together for him because he really does deserve it.

 

[wmcovol]

For the first time in 20 yrs, Tennessee has good people from top to bottom.

I still recall Saban’s comments after beating the hell outta precious in 2012, “this program has been mismanaged for years”. It began when Joe Johnson & Doug Dickey left in 2001.

 

[SpookyAction]

We'll see together...but I think he'll be okay.

Go Vols!

I like this.
We go through this together.

 

[The Original Fade]

You don’t have to completely turn a program around by year 2 but there should be signs. Heupel has shown significant signs that what he is doing is legit. Butch, Dools, and Cornbread looked like the job was too big for them by the end of year 2

 

[Vol Farmer]

In every human endeavor, it's the thing that matters most.

Well stated my friend.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It's so ironic how many of us were disappointed with this hire, guilty here, yet he quickly made us relevant. I had nothing against him, he just wasn't that "big name", and I wouldn't trade him for anyone. I believe he's going to work some magic in the coming years.

Guilty as well. I didn’t know who Heupel was. I had to google him and I thought he would be a disaster. Boy was I wrong. Beyond happy with him.