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I think everything will be fine. The more I think about it... I think you will see the turn around on the field this year. They lost some coaches, but replaced them with some great hires. Losing Peters hurts, but it's not the death of the program. As long as the injury bug stays away from the starters, everyone will be pleased this fall.

We're all hurting over the shape our program is in, but got to stay positive and support the young men who will sign tomorrow and the young me who has worn the orange already in previous years. Things are at a low point for us, but i'm still as proud as ever to be a Tennessee Vol.

I know it's hard my friend , but try to stay positive.

C'mon baller. Play nice.

I really like Peterman as a qb. It depends if any of the other WRs step up and produce. That will be key. The o line will still have seniors for a change. If Tennessee can find someone to step up and run the ball, I think they will be fine. The running game is what is what is going to be crucial after Bray leaves. Tennessee will need to sign at least 5 line backers next year if they are serious about the 3-4. Maybe 6 actually. The 2013 class will be Dooley's best class.

Not getting into a pissing contest with my fellow UT brethren. It's not my style. So, I'll respectfully disagree with your assessments, VolBaller33.

Blind faith is a wonderful thing because it allows you to be oblivious to the actual negative cycles that happen in life. I choose to go through life with my eyes open, and if you or anybody else want to be critical with me, that's certainly your right and why you pay your $9.95.

Call me a negative nancy or whatever. I'll call myself a fan. And I'll call you one. Hopefully, we'll be cheering for a winner as soon as next year. But keeping players like Peters and Santos go a long way in us getting "back" and I just feel like not signing a class full of those kids hurts our chances to return sooner rather than later.

Again, not going to bash you. I have pointed out my stance. I'm not disgruntled at all. I'm kind of at a loss at this point.

Santos and peters are kids. Still in high school bro. As a dad, I think calling calling these kids liars is going way too far. No offense meant, but they are kids, and we need to act like adults. I love Tennessee as much ad anybody, but these kids haven't signed anything and gave verbal commitments. Neither promised 100% that this is where they were coming. I know this hurts, but at the end of the day this decision is about their future, not ours. None of us has the right to bash kids for making decisons about their future, even if we disagree. They are under a microscope you and I haven't been under, and more than anything they are kids, not adults, so let's give them a break please.

After Kentucky most people wanted the majority of the staff replaced, yet everytime someone was gone people panicked. I get confused by this.

I disagree on Bray. Landry Jones, Tyler Wilson, Matt Barkley, and Aaron Murray are all ahead of him. Compared to those guys, with the resume he's put out so far, Bray is a 2nd round pick (with 1st round talent, of course). He'd have to be 1st team All-American to jump that list of QBs.

People do lie. All people. You and I included. I can't say this any plainer though, they are KIDS! I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I believe in standing up for what is right. If you are interested in facts then here's one that is usually universally accepted: its sleazy for an adult to call kids they don't know liars and/or call them names. Some adult calls my kid a liar in a situation like this and I am gonna be pissed and so would you. Let the one without sin throw the first stone. You and I lied as kids too, so look in the mirror before you bash 17 & 18 year old kids please.

I like him but let's see him win a big game and not lose to UK before we talk about the Nfl.