Some Perspective

[C-south]

You could’ve just said “I have a lot of excuses why we have done dumb s*** this season.”

 

[adam.vol]

You lost me at number 2.

I don’t see how anyone can complain about that stroke of fortune.. We’re so much better off because of the QB trade.

Dumb, blind luck is all that was. We’re not likely to trade up in the spring ever again, yet you expect anyone to believe we should be expecting better any other year? Get real.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Good luck. Folks forget too readily, Josh dragged up out of the dark ages into the light. And now they want to execute him because things didn't go their way this season.

 

[BigBadVol]

The Hype is in his 5th season. Why are we consistently the youngest team?

Well when you start out with 32 scholarship players and are hampered by scholarship reductions in the dozens that tends to happen since it takes longer to build a roster. An entire seasoned roster can’t be built exclusively thru the portal.

 

[hog88]

Well when you start out with 32 scholarship players and are hampered by scholarship reductions in the dozens that tends to happen since it takes longer to build a roster. An entire seasoned roster can’t be built exclusively thru the portal.

I get that but we're missing I think 2 over the last couple of years so the youth excuse has played itself out.

 

[Orangeslice13]

There are some nuances you are missing by looking at the just the totals in the last 5 years.

CSS made CFP 2 out of 4 years and has a record of 2-2 in CFP with a high of CFP Semi-Finals '24, CFP in '23 & '24
CJH made CFP 1 out of 4 years and has a record of 0-1 in CFP, CFP in '24

CSS has a record of 14-13 (0.519) vs Top 25 teams, since 2023 CSS has a record of 12-6 (0.667) vs Top 25 teams
CJH has a record of 10-13 (0.435) vs Top 25 teams, since 2023 CJH has a record of 4-8 (0.333) vs Top 25 teams

Although totals are similar there is a definite disparity of progress since '23. Hence why TX is much more optimistic than TN at this point.

How about those scholarships restrictions and how does that play into you supposed nuance

 

[Orangeslice13]

Good luck. Folks forget too readily, Josh dragged up out of the dark ages into the light. And now they want to execute him because things didn't go their way this season.

dumbest fan base in America

 

[utVolFanInVA]

How about those scholarships restrictions and how does that play into you supposed nuance

We took the majority hit on those in CJH first two years. Since 2023, we have really only been down 1-2 on any given year.

 

[West Vol]

Steve Sarkisian:
5 years at Texas
Took over a 7–3 team with deep NIL pockets
45–19 overall record
→ “Top-5 coach”

Josh Heupel:
5 years at Tennessee
Took over a 3–7 team with scholarship limitations
43–18 overall record
→ “Not good enough”

Our fan base has some fans that need a reality check.

Sarkisian isn’t a top 5 coach.

 

[West Vol]

Good luck. Folks forget too readily, Josh dragged up out of the dark ages into the light. And now they want to execute him because things didn't go their way this season.

It’s weird we say that so frequently and then all current expectations have to be viewed as if we’re still in the sewer.

 

[bpalmer28]

All true but there’s no excuse for needing 2 defensive touchdowns to beat MSU