I have lived in Tennessee my entire life. My family while not overly zealous about athletics growing up were still supportive of the Tennessee Vols. My husband sold programs at the football games as a little boy, my son is a mega fan and is extremely overly informed about the coaching situation that has come before us here at the end of 2017. I specify that because it seems like all to often the Vols are having coaching situations and I just wanted to clarify.
I do not genuinely care about who the coach is. My concerns are more so in the character of the team and the coaching staff. Are these humans aware of the fact that young children are watching their life choices and basing their own choices likewise? Are they representing the state of Tennessee as it should be with character and integrity?
Our athletic director was hired and paid a large sum of money to manage the athletics of the University of Tennessee. Why is it that we are not willing to allow him to do his job? Is the information that you are basing your witch hunt of each candidate on fact or rumor? Do you personally know the men that you are throwing around "facts" about or are you just a part of the firestorm that is misinformation.
I have no dog in this fight. My husband and son will still go to the games and cheer on their beloved Vols no matter who is wearing the name tag that reads coach. I will still watch the games from a mother's perspective of wanting those young men to not get hurt, to do their best, and to know that we love them not just because they wear our orange on Saturday, but because it's the right thing to do.
Go out...Be kind. Go Vols.
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