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Despite what Butch Jones says, ‘next game’ is not most important game

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A recent article said the Florida game was the most important matchup for Tennessee in 2016. While the vast majority of readers seemed to agree, more Vols fans than I expected responded with pure Butch Jones coach-speak, saying the team’s most important game “is the next one.”

— Jason Bates (@jasonkbates) June 15, 2016

@SethStokesTSE u don’t win the next one you probably blow your chances. So yes it is the next one

— rick williams (@RickWms95) June 16, 2016

“The next one” is a phrase Jones has used numerous times when asked about his team’s schedule and the importance of various games.