Listen guys. I love the vols as we all do. I'm from Western NC. The same HS Heath S came from. John came from one right down the road. I went to college in Knoxville, and I am sad to see our team & JC struggling as we all are. I will support our boys, period. I will support John as well.
He is one of our local boys, and he has my support, no matter what volnation, KNS or ESPN says. John's parents are really down about this situation, as is John, which goes back to last year. Don't forget this is college football; he is an armature athlete, so let’s not scourge him with such a hot passion. You'll put a bad taste in the mouth of our communities and in the mouth of recruits to come. By the way, S Bryson & C Pickens came from our area too, and don't think the locals aren't talking about it in all the local spots. How we treat our boys counts a lot for our future with hometown areas, families, high schools, coaches & ultimately our players. It will determine whether we get some good athletes & boys with character, or just punks with skills. We praise Peyton because he had both at UT. He is an ambassador for UT, NCAA, NFL & the Colts. We have suspended boys who were hot shots in HS who never made it in college or to the pros because they were studs with attitudes.
We all want elite athletes that will represent UT well. Therefore we, as fans have a responsibility to support our school, our coach, and our boys. We have a shot at a new beginning. Whether John turns out to not be what we need to succeed or not, he is what we have. Have faith; don't lose hope vol fans because this season may seem bleak at times & may south for a time, but the Vols will rise again to national prominence. Go JC! Go VOlS!
