The truth in the article is to no one's surprise. Valid points? Sure, but unless you are an idiot you already know the truth. The situation in Knoxville is challenging so this isn't anything groundbreaking. Heupel is no idiot. The fans are impatient, sure. Most of us have tasted success and hate to see the team lose, but this construct that we as mere fans have so much power and influence is ridiculous and a cop out for the administration, the people that the media should actually hold accountable for the last 15 years or so.
The author goes on to imply that the situation in Knoxville is hopeless and too difficult to be successful and that any coach would have a an easier path to the playoffs at UCF. Maybe, if your goal is to just make the playoffs. If your goal is to win championships, you want Alabama, Georgia, and Florida on your schedule. Heupel knew what he was getting into. He knows the schedule. He knows it would have been easier at UCF, expectations lower, and he appears to be up for the challenge. The author shouldn't take so much from "coach speak" at a media day event. What's he supposed to say? "UT has a sucked for a while now, and I'll be out of here in 3 years because I can't compete in both recruiting and on the field with Georgia, Alabama, and Clemson." Well, I got news for this guy, no one has. It's been them and *insert random #4 seed* since they've started this 4 team "playoff."
It is yet to be seen if Heupel will improve the situation in Knoxville, but this guy can take his pessimism and condescension and go %$#@ himself.
Go Vols! Beat Florida!