Rebuttal makes that take look desperate.
"RE Helton: My former OC got a promotion after one year on the job because the football people knew that we had a difficult roster situation and didnt use it against him. That's why we are recruiting the best and that's why you have a great opportunity at Tennessee to play early and often.
RE new OC if he doesnt have one yet: I'm making sure I have the best fit and I'm interviewing multiple candidates and they have all willingly sat down for an interview despite signing new contracts and having other schools go after them. They sat down for it because they see this as a great place to be and see what we are building. Look at Bob Shoop and Butch Jones. Shoop is a great coach but it didnt manifest because it wasnt a great fit. I'm not that irresponsible.
RE new OC if he does have one: We have an OC and its ______. we are just waiting for ________.
RE experience: I have a national championship winning HC at my disposal if I need him."
Its not hard to squash that s%#t