I understand the angst over keeping Butch Jones as coach at Tennessee. I’ve tried to console UT’s fan base even while I agreed with their premise: Jones should be removed as the Vols’ coach.
Well, fret no more. I feel certain Jones will not be retained for the 2018 season.
There are several factors. John Currie’s comments helped make up my mind. Currie came out to defend UT’s athletic program. It wasn’t even the dreaded “vote of confidence” that coaches receive shortly before being fired. It was about UT, not Jones.
Currie mentioned football is a marathon, not sprint.