Tennessee is not relevant in college football right now. He has to go regardless of the last 9 games. Neyland Stadium is too big and the fans are too proud to watch this team fall from grace. It's the nature of the game, coaching jobs don't last forever (excluding Penn St., Florida St.) and Phil knew when he took the job that this day would come. They need a top assistant itching to get a head coaching job. Look at LSU, USC, Oklahoma, or a Florida and go after the top assistant.