Put yourself in his shoes. You have friction with your boss but a fan base that's somewhat meh in terms of expectations and passions. At UT, he knows Currie is under fire and the fans have already labeled you a loser and not worthy of the job. You also face much more scrutiny and expectations in Knoxville. You get a raise and extension that maybe puts you close in terms of the package and which choice would you make? I'd sit tight and stay where I was. Better to stay with the devil you know vs the one you don't.