No matter how bad it looks, Dannen has to do what's necessary to keep the athletic department in the black financially. That's the bottom line. He can't allow millions in revenue to be lost just to save face.
Live in Nashville and have been waiting for this game for years. TN canceled the first one for the VTech game in Bristol. We need to be playing more elite teams outside the big10.
That was what the expanded playoffs were for, more best on best games.
Now we look like the typical SEC team, weak.
It's not cowardice. Dannen only recently was given the numbers on when and how much the South Stadium renovation would cost. He made this move to add an 8th home game to keep the athletic dept from losing millions of $$.
Not all fans live in Big 10 country, and this was the one game on a future schedule that was within driving distance for me. Not to mention the Smoky Mountains would've been a great travel destination for our fans. The "stadium remodel" excuse seems like a cop-out.
the experience, especially with a bowl bid tenuous at best, will be worthwhile going forward.
ReplyThis team is literally at a "what do we have to lose" point.
ReplyTo get better, they have to play. The season is nearly lost, let the young guys play and get some experience.
ReplyIF . . . they show signs of being able to play as well as their upperclass counterparts. There's still a chance at a bowl.
ReplyIt’s time. Get them some playing time with live bullets
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