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underthehill writes:

in response to CCLC:

Agreed. The article was about mental toughness. But is coming back in the Belk Bowl against perennial ACC power DUKE (6-7) the barometer for mental toughness that he brings to UT?

" I also remembered what I saw of Jones' previous team in a Belk Bowl victory over Duke.

Jones said the University of Cincinnati president texted him as the Bearcats fell behind 16-0.

"These kids will be fine," Jones responded. "They have been trained."

Your point is well taken..Cincy coming back in the Belk Bowl is not a barometer for mental toughness..that comeback had more to do with Duke unforced mistakes than mental toughness of Cincy..I also think the point that the Vol team last year lacked mental toughness is a very valid one..this ain't all they lacked and I agree with those who say it's going to take a while..Jones seems to be doing the best he can ..and I see no sense in being critical or nit picking before evidence justifies it..as it did with Dooley..

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