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I continue to read a lot of threads that assume that we are going to have steady year to year improvement in our win-loss record.

People assume we will be awful next year and not-so-bad the following year etc. etc. The fact is, that we ought to be pretty good next year and 2014 is looking pretty rough. This senior class is very, very experienced, and probably our most talented class as well. We really need to get something done in 2013.
 
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volKano said:
Our line will be thin next year. I could see it being rough until 2015 or 2016.
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Just wait until next year! Next year rolls around... Just wait until next year! Next year rolls around... Just wait until next year! Next year rolls around... Just wait until next year!
 
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Could be true.....we have a solid line and most of them could be gone(3/5 for sure).....might lose Aj, Maggit, plus all the other seniors......With that said, we will still have a lot of young talent so I wouldn't bank on 2014 being bad, nor do I bank on it for 2013
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Vol865 said:
Could be true.....we have a solid line and most of them could be gone(3/5 for sure).....might lose Aj, Maggit, plus all the other seniors......With that said, we will still have a lot of young talent so I wouldn't bank on 2014 being bad, nor do I bank on it for 2013
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I give up on predicting how successful a season will be.

In 2005, I don't think any of us thought that we would have a 5 win season.

In 2007, I don't think any of us thought that we would win the S.E.C. East and play in Atlanta.

Now 2008, was fairly predictable with Clawson as the offensive co ordinator, but I still didn't see us losing to Wyoming. I though we would at least limp in to a bowl game with a 6 or 7 win record.

I didn't see the Sugar Bowl season either. I had no idea that we would end that season on such a high note and beat the "U"......

In 2012, I thought that we would have 8 wins and play in a major bowl game. I didn't see us losing to Missouri, Vandy, or South Carolina.

Too many seasons don't play out the way we had anticiapted.
 
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Rudy123 said:
I give up on predicting how successful a season will be.

In 2005, I don't think any of us thought that we would have a 5 win season.

In 2007, I don't think any of us thought that we would win the S.E.C. East and play in Atlanta.

Now 2008, was fairly predictable with Clawson as the offensive co ordinator, but I still didn't see us losing to Wyoming. I though we would at least limp in to a bowl game with a 6 or 7 win record.

I didn't see the Sugar Bowl season either. I had no idea that we would end that season on such a high note and beat the "U"......

In 2012, I thought that we would have 8 wins and play in a major bowl game. I didn't see us losing to Missouri, Vandy, or South Carolina.

Too many seasons don't play out the way we had anticiapted.
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True....thats why the game isn't played on paper
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It's all about recruiting. If Butch pulls a #1 class a few years in a row like Saban, then obviously the transition will be much easier.
 
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We're bound to win some games we shouldn't in the next few years...odds are stacked WAY in our favor, plus Jones' coaching over Dooley is working for us too! I expect Neyland Stadium to be loud (and full) this year. No excuses!!! Got my season tkt renewal form today!!
GO VOLS!!
 
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I guess the point I'm trying to make is that 2013 sets up better than 2014 at this point.
 
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2014 may have less talent on paper. don't really know yet.

but, oregon will not be on the schedule. alabama and florida will be in knoxville. i don't know about the rest of the schedule for 2014, but it will probably be less daunting.

in addition, the team will be in year 2 of their respective systems and tennessee will not have a 1st year starter at qb.
 
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UT lost all of their production this year. While they will lose basically the entire O-line in 2014, I'm not sure if that's not easier to replace than pretty much all of your skill players.

The Vols will lose some of the defense next year, but how many can be considered huge losses?

Sorry, I gotta disagree with you. If Jones truly coaches a solid offensive system, then '14 ought to be a significant step up from '13.
 
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bamawriter said:
UT lost all of their production this year. While they will lose basically the entire O-line in 2014, I'm not sure if that's not easier to replace than pretty much all of your skill players.

The Vols will lose some of the defense next year, but how many can be considered huge losses?

Sorry, I gotta disagree with you. If Jones truly coaches a solid offensive system, then '14 ought to be a significant step up from '13.
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I can't believe I'm agreeing with the bammer. I feel dirty now.
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BOP said:
I continue to read a lot of threads that assume that we are going to have steady year to year improvement in our win-loss record.

People assume we will be awful next year and not-so-bad the following year etc. etc. The fact is, that we ought to be pretty good next year and 2014 is looking pretty rough. This senior class is very, very experienced, and probably our most talented class as well. We really need to get something done in 2013.
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That prediction is no better or worse than those predicting steady improvement. Lots of variables.

Will this experienced 2013 team pick up the system quickly and perform well?

What will recruiting look like?

How long will player development take?

Strap in, and we'll all experience it together.
 
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BOP said:
I continue to read a lot of threads that assume that we are going to have steady year to year improvement in our win-loss record.

People assume we will be awful next year and not-so-bad the following year etc. etc. The fact is, that we ought to be pretty good next year and 2014 is looking pretty rough. This senior class is very, very experienced, and probably our most talented class as well. We really need to get something done in 2013.
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People also tend to forget that the backups on the O line will get quite a bit of playing time this year too. It isn't like we are going to lose our O line next year and put five brand new bodies in that haven't seen the field.

They may not be the starters this year, but they will have experience.
 
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Regardless of schedule or personnel, if Butch Jones is going to make it in this league, his teams are going to have to improve from year 1 to year 2. Who is the last coach to come into the SEC, take a step back in year 2, and succeed overall? It doesn't happen (at least not in any recent memory).
 
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BaldBiker said:
People also tend to forget that the backups on the O line will get quite a bit of playing time this year too. It isn't like we are going to lose our O line next year and put five brand new bodies in that haven't seen the field.

They may not be the starters this year, but they will have experience.
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The talent level isnt even close.
 
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oregonvol said:
Regardless of schedule or personnel, if Butch Jones is going to make it in this league, his teams are going to have to improve from year 1 to year 2. Who is the last coach to come into the SEC, take a step back in year 2, and succeed overall? It doesn't happen (at least not in any recent memory).
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Good point
 
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My thinkin is given our schedule, we may lose some games late because we're thin at spots. One of the biggest factors to success this season is how well 2nd stringers were coached on fundamentals at their positions.
 
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Who really knows what the 2014 schedule will look like? The SEC will probably change some things up for a more permanent schedule with a 14-team league. We do open with UTC at home and play Sept. 13 at Oklahoma in 2014.
 
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