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9. Controlling the Narrative
Lost in the excitement of this bowl game was how crucial of a contest it was. Had the Vols lost, this season would have marked UT’s fifth straight losing campaign. And had that been the case, talk would have turned to player defections, shortcomings in “putting a fence around the state,” and possibly even additional scrutiny on a staff that some have accused of being too hard on its players.
But Tennessee didn’t lose this game. And the string of consecutive losing seasons has been snapped. And, what’s more, the Vols just got a huge commit from instate recruit Kyle Phillips, a 6-4, 255 pound defensive end out of Nashville.
Things will never be perfect. Players leave programs. And coaches aren’t always holding hands with their guys while singing Kumbaya around a fire of hope. But if any adjustments need to be made, one gets the sense that those adjustments will, indeed, be made.
Because Team 118 closed the year on the same page. Here’s betting Team 119 opens the 2015 season on the same page as well.
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Agreed.
Have Following Will Travel
(for those old enough to remember…)
While, I definately feel good about the way the season ended, and the direction I believe the program is going, I’m going to hold off a little longer proclaiming the program back.
I too remember the jubilation of the SugarVols, and the momentum that we were supposedly riding but I also remember what a flop the 1986 team was. I’m sure Oklahoma felt they were back after laying it to Bama last year. I also remember thinking we turned the corner after 1979 Notre Dame and 1982 Alabama games.
One of the reasons for my caution is still lack of experienced depth. I can’t imagine we will be as lucky as Ohio State next year if Dobbs goes down.
I’m not trying to be negative at all, I just prefer to say ” so far so good” at this time.
Vols are my team have since 1978 go vols I’m die hard fan win or lose I’m a vol. Butch will show he’s the man for big orange!