Thu
Jun 13 2013
10:42 am

Nice profile of Butch Jones and his family...

I really like this guy's style. Hope he's given a chance to turn the program around. Seems to be off to a good start with recruiting.

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Greg H's picture

Butch needs to improve academic performance NOW

They could risk bowl probation if they don't improve the academic progress rating right away.

(link...)

Not Butch's fault, but it *is* his problem to manage.

R. Neal's picture

One of many problems he

One of many problems he inherited. Hopefully he will work on it like he has everything else. He at least talks the talk:

Times Free Press:

"The first thing is to win off the football field," Jones said. "That's why my favorite word is 'discipline.' That's the foundation for being successful in life. The foundation for our football program is academics. First and foremost, we want our players to leave Tennessee with a degree."

R. Neal's picture

P.S. Being otherwise bowl

P.S. Being otherwise bowl eligible would be pretty remarkable, either way!

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