I have been thinking about this article sense reading it earlier today. I think if its time of reference was better defined it would be much more acceptable to me and most of the other individuals on the board. I would have to agree that Tennessee has been on the decline for several years in it won/loss record, it recruiting, the coaching and motivation of the players and the national interest in the program. However, Tennessee football cannot be considered in decline for the last six months. I cannot say anything about the won loss record here as there is nothing to judge but the recruiting and the coaching and player motivation and certainly the national interest in the program is on the rise. Unfortunately Mr. Hayes timing on the article is just six months to late.