Because Tennessee is overall a healthier program.
Jones has UT on the right track and this hire proves it.
Vols hiring of Shoop a bad sign for Auburn, Malzahn - Gridiron Now
The last time Auburn played at Neyland, a group of Auburn students were yelling F*** Tennessee while walking into gate 10...with kids and families around. Myself and another guy had to get in their faces to shut them up...lost all respect for that university that day.
I believe that every major SEC program should experience a few down years, in order to be humbled.