2022 a giant leap forward

[bofa25]

But 2023 is definitely several steps back. This team looks more like a Pruitt team than the last two years. Poorly coached, no adjustments, and a piss poor attitude. I’m not sure if this is just rot still in the locker room but it looked as if we were past this.

 

[TNHopeful505]

All of our expectations were raised by last year. This team was judged unfairly from Day 1. We have a good future ahead, just gotta be patient. We are still further than we were with Pruitt, Dooley or Butch

 

[AustinMem]

If you think 2023 is a step back, wait until you see 2024 unless there is a huge influx from the portal

 

[bofa25]

If you think 2023 is a step back, wait until you see 2024 unless there is a huge influx from the portal

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

 

[AustinMem]

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

Go look at the numbers being lost as well as who.

 

[BradstarVols]

Last year was a fluke and not an accurate portrayal of the program

 

[temptn]

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

Who you going to hire? Jimbo?

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

All of our expectations were raised by last year. This team was judged unfairly from Day 1. We have a good future ahead, just gotta be patient. We are still further than we were with Pruitt, Dooley or Butch

Agreed. Last year was a flash in the pan but also a glimpse into the future.

 

[utvolpj]

Last year was a fluke and not an accurate portrayal of the program

You have to be miserable to try and minimize what was done last year as a fluke

 

[AustinMem]

Who you going to hire? Jimbo?

Gruden
For really reals this time
Heard his wife owns land under Neyland or something

 

[Orange931]

If you think 2023 is a step back, wait until you see 2024 unless there is a huge influx from the portal

I’ll bet the farm we’ll be better next year than this year.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

What?

 

[bofa25]

Who you going to hire? Jimbo?

Give heupel credit where it’s due. Tennessee is a top 5 job in the country again. I think they could easily hire kalen debore or Dan Lanning.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Last year was a fluke and not an accurate portrayal of the program

You are correct. We could have easily gone 7-5 last year

 

[bofa25]

What?

You’ve gotta be mentally challenged if you think he will have job security with less than 8 wins next year.

 

[TheVolunteer002]

I’ll bet the farm we’ll be better next year than this year.

Got the deed? I'll take that bet.

 

[temptn]

Give heupel credit where it’s due. Tennessee is a top 5 job in the country again. I think they could easily hire kalen debore or Dan Lanning.

Who?

 

[CR-vol]

If you think 2023 is a step back, wait until you see 2024 unless there is a huge influx from the portal

I wouldn't hang my hat on the portal it's not some end all be all.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Did anyone really expect more than 8 or 9 wins with this team? Last year’s squad was on the cusp of a playoff appearance. It was going to be extremely difficult to replicate anything close to last season with the departures from the 2022 team and the replacements that filled those spots in 2023. Let’s face it, most college programs experience gap or transition seasons. Just remember, it wasn’t too long ago when the ceiling was 7 or 8 wins while the floor was not even making a bowl.

 

[Doberman]

Did anyone really expect more than 8 or 9 wins with this team? Last year’s squad was on the cusp of a playoff appearance. It was going to be extremely difficult to replicate anything close to last season with the departures from the 2022 team and the replacements that filled those spots in 2023. Let’s face it, most college programs experience gap or transition seasons. Just remember, it wasn’t too long ago when the ceiling was 7 or 8 wins while the floor was not even making a bowl.

8-9 wins yes. I think the non competitive, keystone cop, beatdowns is what’s leaving a sour taste in the mouth.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

Incorrect

 

[PEPPERJAX]

8-9 wins yes. I think the non competitive, keystone cop, beatdowns is what’s leaving a sour taste in the mouth.

I agree with you there, that is very frustrating.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

lol if we win less than 8 games heupel will have the hottest seat in the country going into 2025. That’s an objective fact.

I agree and said the same thing last Saturday night. It’s not just the losses but how poor the team is performing in the losses that is very alarming.

 

[volfeeva]

I can't see how next year will be better than this year over all. We are going to be short players because of the Cornbread penalty , we are going to be starting a rookie qb who got almost no playing time, and we will be losing seniors. The only thing in our favor is we won't have Milton to drag down the team.

 

[Indianavfl]

But 2023 is definitely several steps back. This team looks more like a Pruitt team than the last two years. Poorly coached, no adjustments, and a piss poor attitude. I’m not sure if this is just rot still in the locker room but it looked as if we were past this.

Something is off with Heupel this year. He doesn’t project confidence or energy like last season. He just doesn’t seem to care as much anymore. I think his aggravation with officiating and also all the injuries has taken a lot out of him. I thought there was a good chance we would go 8-4 this year with this schedule. But I didn’t expect the lack of fight I’ve seen from our team and coaching staff.