What does Jones have to do for you?

#101
#101
I honestly don't think Jones will ever win the SEC. We've come to the point where winning the SEC and winning the NC go hand in hand, and I just don't think Jones is on that level. However, for him to be a good hire IMO he doesn't have to. If over the next few years can get UT back to a point where we are capable of winning 8 or 9 games a year, then he will have accomplished the task of dragging UT from it's current depths and we can then reevaluate whether he is the guy to try and take it further or if that task would be better left to someone else.
 
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#103
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99gator said:
do you really "expect" to beat florida or alabama on the road next season.
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I don't see why not. Dooley got out coached last meeting with the Gators. Not taking anything away from your win but we had the same shot winning last year that we do this year. In fact, I would argue that the game might be closer than u expect. (3-6 pts). As for Bama, I say UT has a "shot". I say that losely, but if our players are conditioned right and CBJ can learn from TAMU, then who knows. I like the "up tempo" offense CBJ is brining in for the simple fact that Saban hates it and TAMU showed why. If you huddle every play and try to out man them, then you get the ND treatment.
 
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volsfansince4387 said:
I don't see why not. Dooley got out coached last meeting with the Gators. Not taking anything away from your win but we had the same shot winning last year that we do this year. In fact, I would argue that the game might be closer than u expect. (3-6 pts). As for Bama, I say UT has a "shot". I say that losely, but if our players are conditioned right and CBJ can learn from TAMU, then who knows. I like the "up tempo" offense CBJ is brining in for the simple fact that Saban hates it and TAMU showed why. If you huddle every play and try to out man them, then you get the ND treatment.
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No we don't. We lost all the playmakers on offense and return the one of the worst defenses in SEC history fully intact. Against some of the lesser teams we may be able to overcome lack of QB play by simply handing the ball off and allowing the veteran o-line to do most of the heavy lifting, but not against the top tier teams in the conference. Last year was UT's best shot in a long time to beat UF and it may be a couple more before we really have a team that is capable of competing with them.
 
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volsfansince4387 said:
I don't see why not. Dooley got out coached last meeting with the Gators. Not taking anything away from your win but we had the same shot winning last year that we do this year. In fact, I would argue that the game might be closer than u expect. (3-6 pts). As for Bama, I say UT has a "shot". I say that losely, but if our players are conditioned right and CBJ can learn from TAMU, then who knows. I like the "up tempo" offense CBJ is brining in for the simple fact that Saban hates it and TAMU showed why. If you huddle every play and try to out man them, then you get the ND treatment.
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well, that's different.

believing you have a shot is different than an expectation of a win.

much more understandable
 
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bleedorange0037 said:
No we don't. We lost all the playmakers on offense and return the one of the worst defenses in SEC history fully intact. Against some of the lesser teams we may be able to overcome lack of QB play by simply handing the ball off and allowing the veteran o-line to do most of the heavy lifting, but not against the top tier teams in the conference. Last year was UT's best shot in a long time to beat UF and it may be a couple more before we really have a team that is capable of competing with them.
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It amazes me that people cant see this. We are looking at 6-7 wins this year but we can do that and still show great improvement.
 
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Crazy Ivan said:
Soundly defeat the few teams we will be favored against this coming season.

Be competitive for 4 quarters against the rest.

Put a defense on the field that doesn't look lost, dolesn't take bad angles on every play, swarms to the ball, and knows how to tackle.

B*tch-slap that Vandy coach at midfield after b*tch-slapping the dores.
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agreed! just forget the handshake and punch franklin right in the man-kisser! Instant legend!
 
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#108
#108
I see CBJ stressing more of the little things than ANY of our previous coaches; might make just enough of a difference in those close games that we used to win, but have lost in the last few years.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
I think it changes year by year. This year, I don't really care what the W-L total is at the end, as far as in my evaluation of Butch is. I want to see us play 4 quarters of competitive football against Oregon, Florida, and Alabama. I want to see us win effectively against the teams we are supposed to. And I want to see a disciplined team that knows what they are supposed to do.

Basically, I want Butch to get us our respect back on the field. We are not respected or feared, nor have we been in the past 3 years.
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A lot longer than that...
 
#111
#111
Win 7 or 8 games this year and pull off an upset or two. I believe CBJ is going to Butch slap a few people this year. It kind of feels like Pearl in his first year ... He surprised a lot of folks! RISE TO THE TOP!!! I'm all in!
 
#112
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He just needs to whoop dey a$$!

Seriously, I think he needs to win a "decent" game this year. 7 wins but losses to Oregon, UF, UGA, Bama, & USC just won't sit well.
 
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Boca Vol said:
He just needs to whoop dey a$$!

Seriously, I think he needs to win a "decent" game this year. 7 wins but losses to Oregon, UF, UGA, Bama, & USC just won't sit well.
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I think you are going to be pleasantly surprised! At least one of the above we will win ... I have a good feeling about this program, much better than last year. Like I said previously it feels like Pearl in his first year. I know it will take more than a year before we compete for championships but we are rising to the top! GO VOLS!!!
:clapping:
 
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GoVols15 said:
I think you are going to be pleasantly surprised! At least one of the above we will win ... I have a good feeling about this program, much better than last year. Like I said previously it feels like Pearl in his first year. I know it will take more than a year before we compete for championships but we are rising to the top! GO VOLS!!!
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He reminds me of Pearl as well...with the renewed energy and excitement.
 
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I like CBJ and i hate to be a Negavol but after what I've been thinking we have on this roster and witnessing Saturday...I seriously think Butch is a damn genius if we win 6-7 games this year....it's worthy of a raise if he does..

This may be the one of the worst rosters we've had in two decades
 
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rlntlss said:
I like CBJ and i hate to be a Negavol but after what I've been thinking we have on this roster and witnessing Saturday...I seriously think Butch is a damn genius if we win 6-7 games this year....it's worthy of a raise if he does..
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Anyone expecting more than 6 wins this season is setting themselves up for disappointment. Sure anything can happen but 7 is the ceiling imo, and would be a damn good job. It's the next 2-3 years when we will see huge improvements and getting back to the elites in the east. I have very little doubt he will get us there.
 
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rlntlss said:
I like CBJ and i hate to be a Negavol but after what I've been thinking we have on this roster and witnessing Saturday...I seriously think Butch is a damn genius if we win 6-7 games this year....it's worthy of a raise if he does..

This may be the one of the worst rosters we've had in two decades
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Who knows,Tennessee may have another Doug Dickey in Coach Butch Jones
 
#119
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rlntlss said:
I like CBJ and i hate to be a Negavol but after what I've been thinking we have on this roster and witnessing Saturday...I seriously think Butch is a damn genius if we win 6-7 games this year....it's worthy of a raise if he does..

This may be the one of the worst rosters we've had in two decades
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Well that's settled...guess we don't need to watch this season...that frees up so much time for activities!
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butchna said:
Well that's settled...guess we don't need to watch this season...that frees up so much time for activities!
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ive been a fan of this team win lose or draw for 45 years ..And ive seen them all in that time frame...my post just reflects that i just wouldn't be getting my hopes up is all...
 
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rlntlss said:
I like CBJ and i hate to be a Negavol but after what I've been thinking we have on this roster and witnessing Saturday...I seriously think Butch is a damn genius if we win 6-7 games this year....it's worthy of a raise if he does..

This may be the one of the worst rosters we've had in two decades
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You cannot judge this team by this game for so many reasons. First, four receivers were not playing that will be available in the fall. Second, look at history, as I have been following UT football for over 45 years. The spring game in no way shows what the team will look like. Third, CBJ is not going to show what he is going to do. Instead look at what the players are doing and saying. We will win at least 7 games this year unless we have a series of injuries. Be positive CBJ is not Dooley or Kiffin.
 
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bcartervol98 said:
Anyone expecting more than 6 wins this season is setting themselves up for disappointment. Sure anything can happen but 7 is the ceiling imo, and would be a damn good job. It's the next 2-3 years when we will see huge improvements and getting back to the elites in the east. I have very little doubt he will get us there.
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I agree with just about all you say with the exception of number of wins this year. We have talent and better coaches. CBJ has a history of over achieving and I just think he will get the most out of what he has.
 
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#125
GoVols15 said:
I agree with just about all you say with the exception of number of wins this year. We have talent and better coaches. CBJ has a history of over achieving and I just think he will get the most out of what he has.
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I agree with the 2nd part of the sentence but other than getting Central Michigan ranked (24th or so) what exactly have his teams done to over achieve?
 
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