What is our Brand?

#51
#51
Johnnyreb#VFL said:
In roughly the last 60 years, we have 1 national championship. Some of us need to stop dreaming and living in an altered reality. Sure Fulmer should have won at least 3 or 4, but it didn’t happen. Our brand is so strong because of the support of the fan base. The results on the field haven’t been as strong.
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Absolutely Truth! Glad there is someone else besides me that keeps it real.
 
#54
#54
Rocky Top T said:
Been one since 62. I just speak truth. I drive 6 hours to watch them. My soul hurts when they lose. Don't tell me I'm not a Vol fan . When I'm in the stadium, can't hardly talk for 3 days. I give my All, I expect the same from the team
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It’s crazy, you can be a real fan and not pretend the product hasn’t been embarrassing for two decades. If you’re still making the 6 hour trip, you my friend, are as real of a fan as it gets.
 
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#57
Clad in Big Orange said:
I don't understand all the harsh rejection of about an 8 win "norm" for the foreseeable future. Hopefully that's the low bar but next year could dip below that. This program is not poised to stack 10 win seasons consistently - yet. And some people need to come to grips with the fact that might not happen on a regular basis in the new SEC.
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And that might even include Alabama and Georgia eventually. If our "norm" was 8-9 wins with occasional runs at conference titles and playoffs in years when the talent mix clicked, I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with that given how difficult the schedules are going to be moving forward. Expecting better as the bottom line is being delusional.
 
#58
#58
BETWEEN 1890 & 1949 WE HAD WE HAD 1=11w/season; 2 =10 w/SEASONS 1939 & 40 & 4 = 9 w SEASON 1914& 29& 42 & 46

BETWEEN 1950 & 1999 WE HAD WE HAD 1= 13 W/SEASON 7 =11 w/SEASONS 1950&51 & 70 & 89& 95 &96& 97;7 = 10w SEASON 1951& 56& 71&72 & 87&93&96; 8=9W/SEASONS

BETWEEN 1999 & 2023 WE HAD WE HAD 2 =11 w/SEASONS 2001& 2022; 3 = 10
/w SEASON 2003 & 2004& 2007 HAD 4 = 9 W SEASONS = 1999-2006-2015& 2016

1890 TO 1949 = 3 SEASONS WITH DOUBLE DIGIT WINS
1950-TO 1999= 15 SEASONS WITH DOUBLE DIGIT WINS
1999-TO 2023= 5 SEASONS WITH DOUBLE DIGIT WINS

Program has 23 double digit win seasons in over 100 years
 
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Mustng959 said:
The Brand itself is still strong and very recognizable. We are a TOP 10 school historically in football and we have many accolades and "firsts" in the nation that we are proud of. We can beat anyone on any given day and we can lose to anyone on any given day. The University itself is a staple of the American education system as well as other sports competitions. We've a had a few National Championships and not every school can say that. What I don't understand is how we've been completely blanked in the Heisman voting since it began.
Things that keep us away from the elite (top 5) is media, sports politics, and hidden agendas we're not always privy to. I've watched and rooted for the Vols since Doug Dickey was coaching. There have been dry spells no doubt, but the faithful fans remain true even through these dry spells. When the world became smaller by technology and advancements in travel, as well as other modern marvels, we lost some of our passion for everything TENNESSEE. Its rare when the young boy from Strawberry Plains, Ooltewah, and Mt Juliet, as well as other small towns in Tennessee grows up dreaming of playing for the Vols one day and forsaking all other offers from colleges across the nation. Money talks. Playing college football is no longer a sport to compete in while studying for a career. College football is a stepping stone to the big money in professional sports for the fortunate few.
I bleed orange, as did my father and grandfather (who actually played for UT). I do not consider us second tier to anyone but have the means and fan support to consistently be competitive ...... with a few off years here and there.
Go Big Orange !
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"I bleed orange", as a young boy from Strawberry plains, I concur.
 
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#60
My dad grew up in Strawberry Plains. He would have been 86 this year. Went to Rush Strong school but graduated from Farragut.
 
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#61
VolunteerHillbilly said:
This is a program whose fans should expect to be in the SEC championship game, or at least have a record good enough to represent the East but for losing a tiebreaker on head to head results, twice a decade and win a national championship about once every 10-12 years. That is the Vols I grew up cheering for.
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You grew up cheering for a Tennessee program that was expected to win a national championship every 10-12 years?
 
#62
#62
Being completely delusional, Complaining about everything, and expecting perfection is pretty on brand for this fan base.
 
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#64
DarkVolder said:
We are the Chicago Cubs of college football always next year. Current recruits and players weren’t even born the last time we won a SEC and national title.
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I've always compared us to Dallas cowboys. Huge fan support but hasn't won anything in a long time and both peaked in the 90s
 
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