Great, Great Comment by Butch Jones on ESPN

[Volosaurus rex]

In a very brief interview on ESPN's "College Football Live" show, Butch Jones just said "People here live and die Tennessee football, not day-to-day but on a minute-by-minute basis." I do believe the man has a good grasp concerning just how passionate we are about Big Orange football.

 

[Pro]

ESPN loves us?

 

[CaliVol2009]

ESPN loves us?

duh, it's love hate actually. Go figure.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Unlike Dooley, Butch seems to get it.

 

[PACKERVOL]

CBJ loves us.

 

[byobbio]

ESPN loves us?

No. ESPN hates us. Link?
Tennessee Vols Football, Vols Basketball, and Lady Vols

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

F espn.

 

[Biopsyman]

I liked ESPN when they had that drunk Gary Miller

 

[terrypedigo]

:finger3::corso:This to ESPN

 

[tn4elvis]

duh, it's love hate actually. Go figure.

I like him.Wasnt too high on him .But at least he understands how we feel.He also acts like he has a sense of urgency about him.I hope that translates to our players.

 

[Bluetic]

Alright, will the real CBJ stand up?!? We know your here, buddy!

 

[OrangeDog]

ESPN? I don't know if I get that?
Is it a new channel?
Pay per view?

Isn't that the channel that shows the board games like Poker, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, etc?

 

[audiowhiz]

:finger3::corso:This to ESPN

Corso was the only one that picked the Vols to win the game against FLA when ESPN came to town that week. :birgits_giggle:

 

[CleVOLander]

ESPN? I don't know if I get that?
Is it a new channel?
Pay per view?

Isn't that the channel that shows the board games like Poker, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly, etc?

No, that's GSN...

 

[HoosierVFL]

Its early but I do believe we are in good hands with CBJ. The fact that CBJ has made a point to reach out to former Vols in such a short time proves to me that he understands the tradition and passion this fanbase has towards UT football. GBO!

 

[rpeagram]

ESPN loves us?

No but they really love Penn St...... They televised almost every Penn St game on their family of networks this season... Propaganda machine in full effect..... Helping rebuild their program.....

 

[cooterbob]

Corso was the only one that picked the Vols to win the game against FLA when ESPN came to town that week. :birgits_giggle:

drama

 

[PMC2726]

CBJ seems to understand the things that excite UT fans and also the things that piss UT fans off. He's going waaaaay out of his way to respect and honor the history and traditions of this program..... He's done his homework. He's saying the right things. He's bringing a sense of optimism and excitement. That's a great start. My hope is that it lasts, it's genuine, and CBJ follows through by winning games.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

Too soon to say with absolute certainty, but it most definitely is part of a sound strategic plan. To borrow a Vietnam War-era phrase, he is "winning the hearts and minds of the people."

 

[GreyhoundMan]

I've said it before, but I repeat - I don't think everyone at ESPN hates Tennessee. But I do honestly believe that there were people at the top, back when UT was winning, who didn't like the Vols and who did everything they could to diminish and damage the program. And yes, part of that was the "trailer park mentality" remark, part was a silly investigation into school books and tutors and part of it was just an overall sneaky kind of attitude toward us. So make your funny jokes, kids. Obviously you were not around to witness the truth.

 

[neuteboomt]

In a very brief interview on ESPN's "College Football Live" show, Butch Jones just said "People here live and die Tennessee football, not day-to-day but on a minute-by-minute basis." I do believe the man has a good grasp concerning just how passionate we are about Big Orange football.

He still has to prove himself by the product he competes with on the field.

 

[rockytop_14]

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[JonGrudensAgent]

Unlike Dooley, Butch seems to get it.

The only thing Dooley ever got was Dooley.

 

[Lynx27]

ESPN is the same network who actively campaigned against Peyton and for Woodson to win the Heisman Trophy.

 

[photovol]

I watched the interview and I thought most was very positive, but I did sence a bit of aprehension when he made a coment about geting caught up in recruiting.
We will see how his recruiting efforts turn out, I think he's going to have a difficult time landing the highly ranked recruits....time will tell.....time is all the Vols seem to have in their favor these days
Go Vols