Tony V speaks after decision to leave

[Orange931]

SIAP somewhere but this just popped up on 247sports on FB.

Tennessee Volunteers on 247Sports

"A Vol For Life. That's what I am in my mind." Tony Vitello releases emotional statement in first comments since decision to leave Tennessee baseball

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[tn4elvis]

SIAP somewhere but this just popped up on 247sports on FB.

Tennessee Volunteers on 247Sports

"A Vol For Life. That's what I am in my mind." Tony Vitello releases emotional statement in first comments since decision to leave Tennessee baseball

www.facebook.com

Someone needs to tell DW to get off his ass and make this right. Tony wants to be here . Do whatever it takes to make him feel wanted and bring him back today. It’s an absolute shame that it even got to this point.

 

[UT97Vol]

Oh my gosh. Are we going to miss the wins or just Tony's personality and quips the most. Even in his opening words he has me laughing hysterically. I'm going to miss that dude!

 

[knoxvol52]

Whether there was or wasn't friction between CTV or AD DW it wasn't mentioned.. CTV took the high road and was very complimentary towards White and expressed his gratitude...


CTV loves University of Tennessee and hopes to return to the University in some shape later down the road... Not selling his home tells me he may be back in a few years...


Nothing but a Class act...

 

[rockytop25]

That's why we all love/loved Tony. Can't imagine another coach, of any sport, taking time out of their day to say goodbye to a fanbase like that

 

[Orange931]

Someone needs to tell DW to get off his ass and make this right. Tony wants to be here . Do whatever it takes to make him feel wanted and bring him back today. It’s an absolute shame that it even got to this point.

Hell, he’s not even selling his house here lol. I’m gonna miss him and he’s damn right in the fact he’s a VFL.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Yeah.... I'm not getting any work done at all today

 

[taylorvol]

Wow! Coach Vitello hit that out of the park! That was simply awesome and represents why Coach Vitello was so loved on Rocky Top. He never gives you boring “coach speak” or cliches. He’s genuine and speaks from the heart.

He obviously agonized over his decision, and bent over backwards to express his appreciation and fondness for the fans and his experience at UT. Dang, I’m going to miss him, he’s truly 1 of 1! Class act!

 

[VolGirl81]

Certainly sounded like he just wants the challenge of trying the bigs out. Wants to “babysit” Drew Gilbert! Only Tony! That whole statement just shows why we will miss him so much. You go Coach!

 

[NorCalVol67]

I just hope it doesn’t give me Lane Kiffin status around here…

Hahahahaha

Mos def a VFL.

 

[vflteacher]

This is what I needed. Made me cry and laugh at the same time. In my book, he will always be a VFL.

 

[IMissTheMidRangeGame]

I’m not going anywhere. So real estate people quit texting me. I’ll figure out what I want to do. But whether it’s football games, basketball games, supporting these guys in some form or fashion, I’m not going anywhere. I don’t know if this will get me in trouble, but in my mind, a goal is to come back to Tennessee in some capacity. Whether it’s part-time living or some other job way down the road or maybe I go back to Nashville and become a country singer or something like that. But that’s something that stuck out in my head because obviously I feel like this was a great place for me.

 

[Herman Hickman]

In many ways, he reminds me of Coach Mears. Showed up a stranger and became a boisterous member of the family.

We will see him again. And we will all get a kick out of it every time.

 

[give_him 6]

“Accepted a job to babysit Drew Gilbert”

Classic Tony Vols

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Now I’m crying on my way to work. We’ll love you forever Tony. Thank you for everything. Now go be great!

 

[Rocky Top T]

Tony V joined General Neyland and Pat Summit as the best coaches in Tennessee History. He's a legend here, He's One of Us!

 

[patrick]

SIAP somewhere but this just popped up on 247sports on FB.

Tennessee Volunteers on 247Sports

"A Vol For Life. That's what I am in my mind." Tony Vitello releases emotional statement in first comments since decision to leave Tennessee baseball

www.facebook.com

oof.......... almost soul crushing!!!

I am sure going to miss Tony Vols - I sincerely hope that when his time has ended in the MLB he will come back to Tennessee and be the skipper of our beloved Baseball Vols!

 

[patrick]

Now I’m crying on my way to work. We’ll love you forever Tony. Thank you for everything. Now go be great!

I'm crying at work! oh boy......

 

[patrick]

Tony V joined General Neyland and Pat Summit as the best coaches in Tennessee History. He's a legend here, He's One of Us!

He always will be.

Tony Vols!!!

 

[Proud Army Wife]

I'm crying at work! oh boy......

I should not have read that before leaving the house lol. I’m a mess.

 

[orangefreak21]

https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/longformarticle/tony-vitello-releases-emotional-statement-in-first-comments-since-decision-to-leave-tennessee-volunteers-baseball-san-francisco-giants-258325062/#2731905

Non FB link for anyone needing that

 

[patrick]

SIAP somewhere but this just popped up on 247sports on FB.

Tennessee Volunteers on 247Sports

"A Vol For Life. That's what I am in my mind." Tony Vitello releases emotional statement in first comments since decision to leave Tennessee baseball

www.facebook.com

Is there any audio to the interview - I could not find it.

 

[patrick]

I should not have read that before leaving the house lol. I’m a mess.

I feel you PAW!

I just want to go home in lay in bed.......

 

[morristown vol]

Even Saban had to try the NFL for awhile.He'll be back

 

[Christian Lowe]

I've taken time away from this yesterday and come back to this today.. damn that hurt. Seems he didn't close the door on a return, though.