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The simple child's riddle is spot on. One bite at a time, step by step, brick by brick, whatever phrase you want to use, is how you do it.
Those of you still saying that we can't beat Florida or Bama with Jones here, surely don't actually believe that?
Volly, serious question for you:
Why would you believe he will, other than just blind faith?
Not trying to fight or be disrespectful because you are very respectful and I just want to know how you look at this.
I actually think that Butch will fold in those games. He always has. So clearly I'm deeply in the corner of he'll never do it.
But what makes you believe he will break through in one or both games?
I think when we get players that can be plugged into a spot and do as well as the player they replace, we can execute the game plan that will win. I don't have any reason not to believe that.Volly, serious question for you:
Why would you believe he will, other than just blind faith?
Not trying to fight or be disrespectful because you are very respectful and I just want to know how you look at this.
I actually think that Butch will fold in those games. He always has. So clearly I'm deeply in the corner of he'll never do it.
But what makes you believe he will break through in one or both games?
I think when we get players that can be plugged into a spot and do as well as the player they replace, we can execute the game plan that will win. I don't have any reason not to believe that.
Explain more why you think he "folded"?
I've been negative at times this year and I do think a couple of those losses should have been wins. I'm also encouraged by what has been clear improvement. I hope they can continue to build on the positives.
People have forgotten. But prior to SEC media days nobody had UT doing great things this year. The fans nor the media was talking us up so highly. It started there and grew like crazy. In July expectations on this site was overwhelmingly a 7-8 win season with a few on the fringes of both ends. The media was saying the same. Then it got blown up like crazy. Funny how things work. That's why it's best to make your predictions prior to the season when emotions are in check.I say for exactly right,Butch is right on track.We fans go a little crazy but this was not the year.Next year we beat Florida and Alabama
Not many teams have backups as good as the starters. I'd dare say maybe 3 teams a year can even say they have a few that good.
I say he folded because the team reflects leadership. In the biggest spots, he looked lost or unprepared.
The fg vs Oklahoma.
The terrible 2pt decision vs Florida
The offense looking lost in the last drive vs Florida.
The timeouts that constantly bit Tennessee.
The blown leads in every loss and even in a few wins.
Players played a role in these, but Butch played a large role and is the sole reason for some of them.
Thanks for the reply. I disagree that a loss can be put on a coach, or a player. A football game is a cumulative outcome. Every game is full of individual missed opportunities (an offensive or defensive play call, a dropped pass, an ineffective block, a missed route, a slip on a sad playing surface, etc), it's just convenient to point to one or two if it doesn't go your way. I think you build a team that can play the game well enough to compensate for any of those missed opportunities, and win championships. And I still think that's what Jones is doing.
Not many teams have backups as good as the starters. I'd dare say maybe 3 teams a year can even say they have a few that good.
I say he folded because the team reflects leadership. In the biggest spots, he looked lost or unprepared.
The fg vs Oklahoma.
The terrible 2pt decision vs Florida
The offense looking lost in the last drive vs Florida.
The timeouts that constantly bit Tennessee.
The blown leads in every loss and even in a few wins.
Players played a role in these, but Butch played a large role and is the sole reason for some of them.