TKJr is in a tough spot. He is injured, falllen in the depth chart, and not likely headed to the NFL. Any kid in his position may be thinking about his football future. Here is to hoping he can get well.
CBJ took this job when it looked like a good way to kill your career as a HC. I am sure he was looking for quick step up the ladder. He may not be the best coach but he has tried to do a good job and has done it the right way. For that effort he deserves a thanks, not a character assassination.
The volnation loves it when we have a top recruiting class, then makes up all sorts of stories about Butch lying to recruits, when there is no evidence of such.
People say Butch has lost the locker room and site issues with a player or two. All the kids want to play. They all came here expected to start because they were so exceptional in HS. If a coach says, "You could win a starting spot." the kid hears a promises. No coach could keep them all happy. All the top programs have talent walk. I have heard recruits say they came here because, there were NO promises.
If a player has told the coach he's thinking about leaving the team, a normal thing to do is to give the player time and space. What do you do if a reporter asks why the player isn't at practice or a game? Deflect the question or say as little as possible. If the player is injured and can't play anyway, saying the player is injured is a half truth, not a lie. If you don't agree, check out a White House presser. I have never see a player, during the season, that wasn't injured. So injury always works. Coach can't say ,"Well he is deciding if he want to be on this team".
The truth is vols fans want to win and would do anything to get there. You name it, and we can find someone here that would do it. TN may not beat GA on Saturday, but we will find out if Butch has lost the locker room. If the players want him gone they will not give a good effort. I predict a good effort. If the players lay down and don't try, I'll give Butch a ride to the airport.
If the players give a good effort and back Butch can the Negavols?