Is Tony Vitello becoming the most popular coach in UT history?

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TheMookieMonster said:
No. But, that’s not a bad thing. Tennessee Football will always be king and even the most mediocre coaches will be more well liked than elite baseball coaches. It’s just who we are as a program, but it doesn’t mean our fanbase as a whole wouldn’t run through a brick wall for King Tony. I know I would.
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If Tony sticks around and continues to exude success as he has done, you might be surprised.
 
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He said something that kind of caught me off-guard. In a post game interview he was asked something about how he felt or what does this mean to you...the usual stupid question....he said something about appreciating being in the conference, although it doesn't always seem that way. Probably nothing to it, but it was an unusual and off the wall comment. Could there be a part of him that isn't happy or satisfied being at UT? He already has TONS of attraction from other teams (maybe even big leagues) and if he wins a Natty this year it will sky rocket. Did anyone else hear this? I'm sure it's nothing and I'm paranoid, a symptom of Battered Vol Syndrome....
 
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madbamahater said:
He said something that kind of caught me off-guard. In a post game interview he was asked something about how he felt or what does this mean to you...the usual stupid question....he said something about appreciating being in the conference, although it doesn't always seem that way. Probably nothing to it, but it was an unusual and off the wall comment. Could there be a part of him that isn't happy or satisfied being at UT? He already has TONS of attraction from other teams (maybe even big leagues) and if he wins a Natty this year it will sky rocket. Did anyone else hear this? I'm sure it's nothing and I'm paranoid, a symptoms of Battered Vol Syndrome....
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He literally said in that same interview “This program here is my life.” I’m not worried.

He. Ain’t. Leaving.
 
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madbamahater said:
He said something that kind of caught me off-guard. In a post game interview he was asked something about how he felt or what does this mean to you...the usual stupid question....he said something about appreciating being in the conference, although it doesn't always seem that way. Probably nothing to it, but it was an unusual and off the wall comment. Could there be a part of him that isn't happy or satisfied being at UT? He already has TONS of attraction from other teams (maybe even big leagues) and if he wins a Natty this year it will sky rocket. Did anyone else hear this? I'm sure it's nothing and I'm paranoid, a symptom of Battered Vol Syndrome....
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This dude came down the left field line and was fist bumping fans after the game yesterday. He went up into the stands after a huge victory last year. He ran into the outfield and did a front flip into the team meeting. We don’t have to worry about him leaving. His comments were probably more directed at the rival coaches in the SEC.
 
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TennEddie said:
I know that is a very abstract question given the long and successful
history of UT athletics, but if he continues on this trajectory and perhaps
wins the CWS, he is definitely up there with the legends.
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All legends start somewhere and TV’s body of work has been nothing short of amazing. Legends are built over time. The real question is.. will he stick around? If UT AD does their part, I think he will.
 
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TennEddie said:
I know that is a very abstract question given the long and successful
history of UT athletics, but if he continues on this trajectory and perhaps
wins the CWS, he is definitely up there with the legends.
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If he is not right now, he will be. There was probaly 40 people in the stands when coach V. first get here. Now it's hard to even get in the stadium for a game.
 
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madbamahater said:
He said something that kind of caught me off-guard. In a post game interview he was asked something about how he felt or what does this mean to you...the usual stupid question....he said something about appreciating being in the conference, although it doesn't always seem that way. Probably nothing to it, but it was an unusual and off the wall comment. Could there be a part of him that isn't happy or satisfied being at UT? He already has TONS of attraction from other teams (maybe even big leagues) and if he wins a Natty this year it will sky rocket. Did anyone else hear this? I'm sure it's nothing and I'm paranoid, a symptom of Battered Vol Syndrome....
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Probably the overwhelming branding he experienced all week.
 
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madbamahater said:
He said something that kind of caught me off-guard. In a post game interview he was asked something about how he felt or what does this mean to you...the usual stupid question....he said something about appreciating being in the conference, although it doesn't always seem that way. Probably nothing to it, but it was an unusual and off the wall comment. Could there be a part of him that isn't happy or satisfied being at UT? He already has TONS of attraction from other teams (maybe even big leagues) and if he wins a Natty this year it will sky rocket. Did anyone else hear this? I'm sure it's nothing and I'm paranoid, a symptom of Battered Vol Syndrome....
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Please stop giving yourself things to worry about. If he was gonna bolt, it would’ve been last year when programs like LSU had openings. At this point, Tony’s team just turned in an incredible regular season, he’s got $60 million coming his way for what are sure to be amazing stadium improvements, and he has said repeatedly that loyalty is important to him. Tennessee gave him a shot at being a head coach when other schools wouldn’t, and he won’t forget it. He’s also proven that he can build the best team in the country with notably subpar facilities.

Point is, he’s not leaving.
 
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I know this may sound crazy but here’s my take . We still have 3 kids on this team that TV didn’t bring in . Those 3 kids are huge pieces to the last 2 years team. Having club house leadership is so important….CTV has a knack to visualize talent and you also have to consider What FA and JE bring to the table….
He’s a great Coach and the talent level of this team is increasing but that doesn’t mean the teams will gel… I love that we are on top but a lot can disrupt a team if they aren’t careful… I would say to review this question after 10 years but that’s my opinion. Example : Who’s the clubhouse leader next year? Just my thoughts ?
 
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