As an opposing fan, I am supposed to think all of this that happened with the UT program is funny or humorous. I just want to say its not funny. I can put myself in your shoes and it would suck bad.
BUT one thing that can make all this stuff go away is hiring the right coach, and that guy in my opinion is Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has learned a lot since his last stint at UT, and has an edge to him that will drive opposing teams crazy.
The other candidates I have seen mentioned might turn out just fine (minus Tee Martin, hell be learning in the job - Bad idea), but they wont bring instant swag back to the program like Kiffin would. From my point of view, he is the only candidate that makes all of this mess go away and the positive vibes start flowing again (Winning the east!! Feels like 98!! Etc) fast.
Go get him Vols. GBO!!