Bob was never going to be a complete fan favorite here for two reasons - he had to follow an absolute legend and two, he had to announce football games through the absolute worst time in Tennessee football history.
I thought he always called a better basketball game than he does a football game - which is weird because I felt the opposite of John Ward. I think it has a lot to do with the pace of the game. Calling football you have a little more time to think and more people to keep track of where as basketball it just kind of rolls off the tongue and you are only focusing a few guys at a time.
As far as who to hire, or promote, to replace Bob - I wouldn't mind
@moon823 suggestion and give Neil Price a shake. Not sure I'm a fan of Mike Keith myself. Would Wilkerson want to take it on...might be good. One thing to think about too here is do you replace Pat Ryan now or do you find someone that can work with Pat?
I'll finish my post with this - THANK YOU Mr. Kesling. You have stayed the course and given your all for Tennessee. Good, bad, or indifferent, we are all grateful.