I'm in

[tngivem6]

Absolutely !!!
VFL!!!
Get some orange blood and pride back!!!

 

[LotteryPick]

His players clapped for him when he broke the news to them. That's respect if I've ever seen it.

 

[99Vols]

He had me when he was asked if he had animosity for not being the first choice and came back with "I think I was my wife's 3rd choice".

 

[TennVols423]

Let me see who he brings on staff then ill go full blown all in and purchase my season tickets.

 

[misplaced_vol_fan]

I totally agree. I'm totally behind him because he leads my Vols and he has changed my mind about him with that press conference

 

[YankeeVol]

He's saying the right things already

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Jones may be the "Bruce Pearl" type of character coach our current roster needs....high energy...chest bumping...firey proven winner to motivavte and teach them how to win...I'm GEEKED UP after his press conference.

BTW....per Daniel Hood on Twitter: Should've known it would be C. Butch Jones comes from a school that is half bear the other half cat.#rockytop#VFL#welcomehome

 

[bigslk]

He said all the right things, he has me ready to play... VFL
I love that he said any of the past players could come back anytime, the door was always open, plus he is a players coach, I love that...I'm ready....

 

[tngivem6]

The open door policy to all former players was great as well. Bizarro-Dooley.

No kidding!!
Never understood why the previous coach never imbraced the former Vols
Glad coach jones has a open door policy!
Can't wait to see his coaching staff assembled !

 

[dblutfan]

His players clapped for him when he broke the news to them. That's respect if I've ever seen it.

Absolutely! That should tell you all you need to know. I liked the hire from the beginning and I'm even more excited than ever now. It's a great feeling to be excited about UT football again.

 

[knucklehead_vol]

He did say he would run a pro style offense, correct?

 

[govols2008]

I'm pumped

 

[Televol]

"You're either a fountain or a drain"

I like that.

 

[CountVolcula]

He's saying the right things already

Would you hate me if I say I am a little excited to see what he brings

Hes the complete opposite of Dooley

 

[bigoleorange]

We just won our 3rd offseason championship since 2009!

 

[vollygirl]

Would you hate me if I say I am a little excited to see what he brings

Hes the complete opposite of Dooley

That's what I said.

 

[iBleed Pantone151]

:twocents:

When he said he wanted a person on staff who has been there, done that at Tennessee, he had me. I've said all year we only had one guy like that, and I don't think Dooley gave it a second thought.

I'll support him til he gives me reason not to.

This!

I was pretty upset this morning about the hire, but that was mainly due to the shock he wasn't who I wanted. Of course I wanted a Frankenstein's Monster of Neyland's ability, Fulmer's passion, and Trooper's chest bumps so I was probably going to be disappointed regardless.

Now that I've cooled off... solid hire IMO.

:twocents:

 

[UTFanForLife]

No mention of Germans, dogs or showers...that should help ease some fears.

 

[ShoalCreekVol]

Right behind you, Vollygirl.

 

[81Bubbavol]

I liked the Press Conference. He's earned my support until proven otherwise.

+1 on the differences from Dooley.

Here's another one - "He's won wherever he's been."

I can't wait. Now on to the Staff, then the recruits, then Spring Practice . . .

GBO !

 

[volfanjustin]

Can't wait to go to Oregon next year.

So you are excited to get beat by 60?

 

[CABVOL]

I'm done feeling sorry for myself. I'm in.

GBO!

 

[alaVOL]

When he said he wanted a person on staff who has been there, done that at Tennessee, he had me. I've said all year we only had one guy like that, and I don't think Dooley gave it a second thought.

I'll support him til he gives me reason not to.

Volly just has a soft heart to orange tie types.... j/k

He was fired up and 250% better than a Strong presser would have been. Just hoping he's better than Strong on the field as well.

 

[Tnrdgerunr]

He had me when he was asked if he had animosity for not being the first choice and came back with "I think I was my wife's 3rd choice".

That's what Les Miles said when LSU hired him.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Want to know who the DC is that he's got in mind. I'm on board after the PC just want to see the staff. Playing Oregon at Duck Field will be a monster effort come 2013. Not to mention the other big hills to climb.