1. 2020 is abnormal. Can’t judge by normal standards
2. $$ Tenn is almost thru paying Butch
CJPs buyout would be even bigger for 5 more years!
3. $$ Tenn is in an almost 40 million $ shortfall due to Chinese Virus, there are no funds.
4. There is no magic Booster or Boosters to come up with the $$
5. $$ to hire big time big name proven would take Big Time $$. See reasons 2-3-4
6. Last attempt at hiring made Tenn the laughing stock of America before Fulmer got there, It’s only been 3 years.. Media and Coaches / Agents not gonna be warm to another search..
7. Swallow your Pride. Tenn is not a top 20 job right now. Truth
8. It’s going to take 2 more solid too 10 recruiting classes to fix this team, change Coaches and you will start from scratch as 40% or better if roster will transfer if.. this is the one and done winter coming up.
I agree with some of your points and you may be correct but just to counterpoint.
1. 2020 is an abnormal year for every team, not just TN. The excuse doesn't fly
2. Butch buyout is up at beginning of the year, JP's buyout will be significantly less so no money lost really, will be maintaining the status quo of giving away free money to has been coaches.
3. $40 million shortfalls, other schools are feeling the same pressure. Guys savvier with numbers will always find away.
4. I never underestimate Boosters. They are the reason we are in this situation, too many hands in the cookie jar.
5. Everything takes money this is no secret. see #3
6. America has a short-term memory except for a few sportswriters. Volnation gives two F***S about what they think. It's 2020 there are bigger news issues than TN hiring search.
7, Finding a new coach isn't about pride. Liberty isn't a top 200 coaching destination sooo....
8,. You don't need top ten recruiting classes to win football games, just good scouting, and coaches, need an example, look at Wisconsin year in and year out. Indiana appears to be playing well this season. Michigan and Penn St always have top recruiting classes and yet look at their season. Recruiting is sometimes overrated. Pieces are already in place. TN has talent across the board.