The early signing period will have a big impact on what they do IMO. Already been said by some of the recruiting service guys that while TN has lost a few recruits already, there are a lot more that they could lose but they want to play for TN, not neccessarily Butch, and are waiting to see what happens.
Honestly, looking at how Butch has aged in his 5 years here and seeing his head on the brink of explosion on the sidelines, I think he has brought about all he physically can and could be ready to cut it short on his own. Wouldnt suprise me any if they are working on negotiating his buyout and thats why he isnt gone already. It was reported last year he was shopping himself around and thought he had something worked out with Purdue. Then he lost to Vandy and Purdue said na we'll pass. He didnt just fire his long time agent and hire Jimmy Sexton for no reason.
I also might add that the longer this goes on, new AD John Currie will start feeling the pressure also. Media will start writing pieces about why has he let it go this long. Fan support will seriously faulter. After the previous screw ups, I dont think Currie wants a screw up on his resume.
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