Butch Jones looks good on paper and he may pan out. But all he's ever done is walk around behind Brian Kelly with his hand out waiting. He has no Southern recruiting ties. A state with no in state talent and an impatient/irrational fan base on his back. If Charlie didn't want it neither should you Butch. But you'll get a decent payday and its not like you can't go back to a Cincy caliber program in 3 years.

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Posted by ProfJayRob

Midlands of SC

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 12/7/12 at 12:44 pm to Wholelottacock

Definitely not a hire that makes one go, "Oh my God! They hired Butch Jones! What, oh what are we ever going to do"

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Posted by CNB

Columbia, SC

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Posted on 12/8/12 at 6:09 am to Wholelottacock

I think it will work out decently for them. Not immediately of course, but after a year or two when Tennessee wins some games they aren't supposed to.

All it takes is a little bit of hype and then UT will start recruiting itself again. Unfortunately.

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Posted by CockInYourEar

Charlotte

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Posted on 12/8/12 at 8:27 am to Wholelottacock

I would be shocked if Jones is still coaching at UTe by the time Spurrier retires. I think the O/U for Jones' tenure there should be 3 seasons.

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Posted by Tenn"cock

Chattanooga, TN.

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 12/8/12 at 1:04 pm to Wholelottacock

Yeah I was surprised at this hire as well ... several of my UT friends are not too happy about this hire. They feel like they may be in for another Dooley.