How would you define a "break out season" for the Tennessee Vols?

[LWSVOL]

Well it's no secret we've been down for quite some time now. Most of the historical power house programs have had down times and then reversed the trend with "break-out" seasons - seasons that showed stark contrast to previous years, particularly (obviously) in the wins column.

My question to VN is not when, since I know most on here would predict 2015, but rather what milestone(s) would in your mind classify the season as a "break-out" season for the Vols?

For me personally, it would be finishing 3rd or better in the SEC East. It would be not only a bowl appearance but a bowl WIN. Lastly, as far as wins, I think my first two points would require 8-9 wins to achieve thus setting the mark for the win column.

Thoughts???

competing for the East would be a breakout. Everyone will be able to tell when that point is here

 

[turdherder11]

For me, here's how I'd measure the season..

5-7 (or worse). I would consider this a "let down" season.

6-6 with losses to Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. I would consider this an "expected" season.

7-5 with 1 win against any of Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. I would consider a "suprising" or "overachieving" season.

8-4 (or better) with 2 wins against any of Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. I would consider this a truly "breakout" season.

At ole miss will be hard win, their defense is looking good for 2014. There's not a lot of talk on vn about that game. I like us winning at home vs Florida than on the road at ole miss.

 

[volsfan125]

Beat the teams we should by the amount we should or more

Beat some teams we shouldn't

Be competitive against teams we shouldn't be competitive against.

Win a bowl game

Finish in top 25

Top 10 recruiting class

No surprise dismissals