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FanNotSheep writes:

in response to mocsandvolsfan:

I hope he comes back with all the others too. Our new coach will need them all to get off on the right foot. I also hope coach brings in some new talent. Ya gotta hope. Especially on defense. Are we gonna keep the 3-4?

I'm a little bit excited about the new coach but a little reserved on how the first year will be. There's always hope the first year will be productive or even great.

From what I gather this coach likes the 4-3 but says he will use offensive and defensive schemes that fit his personnel.

I think a lot depends on who comes back. You have a solid, experienced offensive line but don't know who will throw or catch. Defense can't be as bad next year, but the schedule is just brutal and you can see why bigger name coaches with other options declined the Vols' offer.

Hated that Tee Martin chose to stay at USC -- he is a great recruiter and great person -- but not surprised. Tennessee would probably have to offer a promotion for that move to make sense.

Tee is a good family man and you have to put your family first. Not to mention he is coaching the best wide receiver in the country, and that UT may not have any experienced receivers coming back next year.

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