My Letter to John Currie:

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Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
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As Freddie Prinze said
"Wasted days and Wasted nights"
 
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Gotta give the guy credit for trying though. Like the people at work complaning about politics but never write, call their reps, or vote. I just shake my head. Not sure it makes a difference but props for trying pal. butch is gone no question about it. too many people are mad as hell..i hope you included your real name though. dont be scared of those dwebs at UTAD.
 
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aaronvol said:
it's already done. it's been worked out.
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Details?
Butch sure doesn’t sound like he’s gone.
Last night on Vol calls he went on and on about missing 25 players with injuries.
Basilio and Ainge claim that Currie still hasn’t made a final decision and that 7-5 or 6-6 could still save his job.
 
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aaronvol said:
it's already done. it's been worked out.
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Yep, it's already done.
UT is losing games.
UT is losing recruits.
UT is losing face!!

Yep, it's already done.

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I don't think it's over. The ideal situation for UT is for Butch to leave for another program and reduce the cost of any settlement.

Just like the Vols are not hearing about a new coach ... there are no rumors of Butch landing anywhere either. There's no news because, ... there is no news.

I still maintain that unless Butch lands somewhere, Currie will insist on changes to Butch's staff ... but not the man himself. I think Butch will be at UT for another year.
 
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Yo u should have sent it to the person doing the hiring "if" the job opens up. His address now is in Ohio
 
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RollerVol said:
Mr. Currie...get it done or GTFO...:)

Love,

Roller

GO VOLS!
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Well, at least you added a Love at the end.
Kinda like a “bless your heart”, you dumass. Lol.
We are kind hearted Southerners, after all. :birgits_giggle:
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
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Not enough of your poems in this IMO.
 
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Orange_Vol1321 said:
Not enough of your poems in this IMO.
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Alternate version, just fir you:

Hey Mr Currie,
You better worry.
Knoxville’s burning,
So, you better hurry.

Butch has to go
So the door, you must show,
He’s just not our guy,
And that’s just no lie.

So, do your job, John
Before one more dawn
Send Butch on his way
And bring new blood our way
 
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Currie has advisors.

I choose to believe his top 2 are PM and PF.

Those two VFLs will advise currie to do what they think is best for the program.

I trust PM and PF to give good advice to UT.
 
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KBVol said:
Thinking that was Freddy Fender, not Freddy Prinze. Lol.

But I get the sentiment
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KB is the President of the "Chico and the Man" Fan Club!


As for the OP and this thread...

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Vfl2407 said:
Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
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Since you put “Go Vols!” at the end, I bet he will read every word and get back to you by lunch.

Smh
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
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Dear Mr. VFL2407,

You lost me at, "I do feel entitled..."

Sincerely,

John Currie
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Dear Mr. Currie,

I’m sure that you are being inundated with messages about our coaching situation. I have been trying to look at what you must be facing on multiple levels. You have a responsibility to the coaches, student athletes, Administration, donors, and the fan base. I’m sure they are all coming at you with guns blazing.

Well, I won’t blaze a gun. But, as an alum and a lifelong Vol fan, I do feel entitled and obligated to give you my opinion. I believe that, before the Missouri game, you should work out Coach Jones departure with him and his representatives to let him know that this is his last game. The level of toxicity, anger, and fan apathy are all rising with each passing game. This doesn’t help us in recruiting as the latest decommitments have shown. It doesn’t help with our chances of reaching a bowl game and avoiding a school record eight losses. It doesn’t set a good stage for a new coach and it is hurting our national reputation.

Coach Jones has done some good things for our program. But, he is not the person to lead us to titles. Let him go now with some level of respect.
Let him use his Sunday show as a good and appropriate setting for him to say his goodbye.
Then, on Monday, you can address the interim situation and the coaching search. That would be best for all concerned.

Just my .02. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Best wishes and Go Vols!

VFL2407
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Unfortunately without a big check it probably isn't read, even by a staffer.
 
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Did you actually send him the letter?

I have been responding to all the donation emails I've been receiving lately, telling them that I'll start donating again once a very high-quality HC replaces BJ. They responded every time so far, telling me that they will forward my response to the appropriate administrator...
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Details?
Butch sure doesn’t sound like he’s gone.
Last night on Vol calls he went on and on about missing 25 players with injuries.
Basilio and Ainge claim that Currie still hasn’t made a final decision and that 7-5 or 6-6 could still save his job.
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And Basilio is still at Tyson McGee with a pair of binoculars.
 
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