Like many here, I finally came to the conclusion that we needed a change in the head coaching position. And I was one of the last to feel this way. But the tears sure did flow tonight, and like another poster said, I feel like there is a dagger in my chest.
And you know what I think this thread proves, at least to me? I think that as Volunteer fans, we are accustomed to winning. Nothing wrong with that, but when it didn't go our way, we became angry and wanted Phil to hit the road. But this whole game, I was thinking over and over...."Only 1 more half until its all over", or "Only one more quarter until its all over." And then, "I can't believe its down to one more minute". I can't speak for anybody else here, but I know for me, this thread is all about maybe, deep down, I am wondering if this was really the solution. I keep trying to think of scenarios where he might stay in some capacity.
And it occurs to me....It just isn't right that CPF isn't going to be on that sideline ever again. Its impossible to imagine that he may no longer be associated with the University of Tennessee. And that's really hard for me to deal with right now.