WoodsmanVol
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I had a dog named Butch. He was a German Shepherd that served in the Korean war. My uncle served too so when the dog reached the end of his service life, the nearby base gave him to my uncle. For whatever reason, the dog and I formed an attachment. He was nice but it wasnt a good idea for my mom to discipline me when he was around. I got away with things I shouldnt have due to his furious loyalty.
Let me talk about another Butch, and his Wild bunch gang.
This Butch and Sundance Wild Bunch gang has seen success as a TEAM for quite a while. Cincinnati was a good gig but not really big time and not housed in a big time conference. They knew Tennessee was at it its lowest ebb since the very old days when Vanderbilt beat the Vols regularly prior to 1928. This gang doesnt lack confidence and thats why it stays together. They really are a TEAM. They saw a chance to come into THE conference and turn a badly ailing program around. They dont lack any faith that they can actually do that. And they know that when, not if, but when they do, Tennessee will have to pay them major salary increases and bonuses to keep them from going after bigger salary offers elsewhere. They also know Tennessee will do exactly that if for no other reason than pride and a huge relief of being a winning program again.
One other thing, we wont see Butch getting Fulmeritis. Like my old German Shepherd, hes nice but has that warrior spirit just below the surface. His TEAM is loyal to each other so they will stick together and Butch wont take slackness if it appears.
Butch is out to establish a legacy and prove he wasnt and isnt eating leftovers off the plate of Brian Kelly. He literally couldnt have hoped for a better chance to prove this than at a program like the University of Tennessee. The only concern we need to have is that he will actually win one or more national championships with the Vols and bolt for the NFL. Part of me has a sneaking suspicion that his ultimate aim is just that. Im hoping he shares my old dogs loyalty and means it about staying 30 years. But for now, I believe this staff is a bunch of Son-of-Butches that are going to rock the SECs boat. Whether Saban becomes a man overboard or not remains to be seen. But he wont be unchallenged for big time recruits for long. Hell be facing a team that has been together for a while and will stay together, and coordinate efforts. And like Fulmer, hes a players coach who relates to players and their families on a GENUINE as opposed to faked level.
As a footnote, I offer a speculation regarding Tennessee high school players. I believe the Butch - Sundance gang will not just fence in our in-state talent but increase it. Actively relating to coaches and schools will lead to those schools more seriously investing in their football programs and producing better talent. If the Sons-of-Butches are smart, they will make and arrange for donations to schools for equipment and tutorial services. Thus endear school administrators and coaches to the UT. That talent will be funneled to THEIR university instead of elsewhere.
Let me talk about another Butch, and his Wild bunch gang.
This Butch and Sundance Wild Bunch gang has seen success as a TEAM for quite a while. Cincinnati was a good gig but not really big time and not housed in a big time conference. They knew Tennessee was at it its lowest ebb since the very old days when Vanderbilt beat the Vols regularly prior to 1928. This gang doesnt lack confidence and thats why it stays together. They really are a TEAM. They saw a chance to come into THE conference and turn a badly ailing program around. They dont lack any faith that they can actually do that. And they know that when, not if, but when they do, Tennessee will have to pay them major salary increases and bonuses to keep them from going after bigger salary offers elsewhere. They also know Tennessee will do exactly that if for no other reason than pride and a huge relief of being a winning program again.
One other thing, we wont see Butch getting Fulmeritis. Like my old German Shepherd, hes nice but has that warrior spirit just below the surface. His TEAM is loyal to each other so they will stick together and Butch wont take slackness if it appears.
Butch is out to establish a legacy and prove he wasnt and isnt eating leftovers off the plate of Brian Kelly. He literally couldnt have hoped for a better chance to prove this than at a program like the University of Tennessee. The only concern we need to have is that he will actually win one or more national championships with the Vols and bolt for the NFL. Part of me has a sneaking suspicion that his ultimate aim is just that. Im hoping he shares my old dogs loyalty and means it about staying 30 years. But for now, I believe this staff is a bunch of Son-of-Butches that are going to rock the SECs boat. Whether Saban becomes a man overboard or not remains to be seen. But he wont be unchallenged for big time recruits for long. Hell be facing a team that has been together for a while and will stay together, and coordinate efforts. And like Fulmer, hes a players coach who relates to players and their families on a GENUINE as opposed to faked level.
As a footnote, I offer a speculation regarding Tennessee high school players. I believe the Butch - Sundance gang will not just fence in our in-state talent but increase it. Actively relating to coaches and schools will lead to those schools more seriously investing in their football programs and producing better talent. If the Sons-of-Butches are smart, they will make and arrange for donations to schools for equipment and tutorial services. Thus endear school administrators and coaches to the UT. That talent will be funneled to THEIR university instead of elsewhere.
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