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Does anyone remember when everyone said Heupels offense would NEVER work in the SEC? Or how UT was gonna be in a 5-6 year rebuild. Remember everyone saying this offense wasn't going to get players to the NFL.That UT would have recruiting problems because the BIG FISH want to play in a NFL system.

Hey, do you guys remember when everyone thought Heupel would NEVER have a good defense with NFL talent and that the new AD was just hiring his buddy, not the best man for the job... Good times, good times.
 
THEdonkey0515 said:
Does anyone remember when everyone said Heupels offense would NEVER work in the SEC? Or how UT was gonna be in a 5-6 year rebuild. Remember everyone saying this offense wasn't going to get players to the NFL.That UT would have recruiting problems because the BIG FISH want to play in a NFL system.

Hey, do you guys remember when everyone thought Heupel would NEVER have a good defense with NFL talent and that the new AD was just hiring his buddy, not the best man for the job... Good times, good times.
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Especially the trolls
 
THEdonkey0515 said:
Does anyone remember when everyone said Heupels offense would NEVER work in the SEC? Or how UT was gonna be in a 5-6 year rebuild. Remember everyone saying this offense wasn't going to get players to the NFL.That UT would have recruiting problems because the BIG FISH want to play in a NFL system.

Hey, do you guys remember when everyone thought Heupel would NEVER have a good defense with NFL talent and that the new AD was just hiring his buddy, not the best man for the job... Good times, good times.
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I'll admit I was one. He didn't do well at UCF and that's what I went on. I think it's a lot to do with the amount of money nil is getting to the players. So he is getting elite talent now. I was one of them that was wrong.
 
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I'll admit I was one. He didn't do well at UCF and that's what I went on. I think it's a lot to do with the amount of money nil is getting to the players. So he is getting elite talent now. I was one of them that was wrong.
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He really didn't have Elite talent in 2022 and won 11 games. He was using a QB that got beached at virgina tech, a WR people was giving up on and calling a bust. And a spotty roster. NIL did help alot with Nico, and the guys going forward.

We also seen teams like A&M spend big money and not do squat. I'm sure FSU spent a good amount this year.
 
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With the NIL program college football/sports will be an ever-changing landscape for coaches to navigate, some will do well others a flash in the pan and others just wont make it work. I hope the Vols get/keep program stability across all sports and return to national prominence year after year. Vols are headed that way but its a long bus ride. But right now, ITS GREAT TO BE A TN VOL!!!!!!GBO
 
The Vols certainly look like a top 10 or even top 5 team right now, and will likely make the 12 team playoff, but there is still a lot of football to play. Vols haven't been in the SEC championship game in over 15 years. Florida, South Carolina, GA, LSU, Auburn, Bama and Missouri have all been there multiple times since Tennessee's last appearance. Out of all of those teams I wouldn't consider more than 2 real powerhouses right now.
 
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Trey13 said:
I'll admit I was one. He didn't do well at UCF and that's what I went on. I think it's a lot to do with the amount of money nil is getting to the players. So he is getting elite talent now. I was one of them that was wrong.
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You along with myself and a boatload of other Vol fans were wrong on that one. I don't remember hardly anyone being excited about the hire. I agree with the NIL piece as well. Without it we probably aren't in the same position as where we stand today. Heup ended up being the perfect hire at the perfect place at the perfect time.
 
BamaProud said:
The Vols certainly look like a top 10 or even top 5 team right now, and will likely make the 12 team playoff, but there is still a lot of football to play. Vols haven't been in the SEC championship game in over 15 years. Florida, South Carolina, GA, LSU, Auburn, Bama and Missouri have all been there multiple times since Tennessee's last appearance. Out of all of those teams I wouldn't consider more than 2 real powerhouses right now.
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