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Title: UT football APR... Post by: Creek Walker on May 14, 2014, 08:32:45 EDT 962. Program-best.
I don't know if we've yet figured out what Butch Jones gets, but he gets something, for sure. :rotfl: Title: Re: UT football APR... Post by: Creek Walker on May 14, 2014, 08:36:41 EDT Remember when we were staring the distinct possibility of losing a bowl game due to APR dead in the face? Give Butch a raise. What he's accomplished in a short time is pretty remarkable.
Title: Re: UT football APR... Post by: Clockwork Orange on May 14, 2014, 08:44:42 EDT From 909 to 962 for a roster of 85 players-- that's a LOT of improvement in one year. It's a lot harder to move the needle that much in football than it would be in basketball or other smaller sports.
Butch is obviously putting a lot of emphasis on this himself, but it also can't be overstated how important Scogin has been. He's a breath of fresh air when it comes to the interface of athletics and academics. Title: Re: UT football APR... Post by: Cobbvol on May 15, 2014, 06:03:19 EDT Tremendous improvement, but unfortunately last in the SEC with the overall average in football due to the Kiffin/Dooley experiments.
Title: Re: UT football APR... Post by: volsboy on May 15, 2014, 11:15:49 EDT Need to bring back Fulmer's tutors. Just kidding, but the fact most of these kids just aren't interested in an education. I just wonder if it is possible for a coach to legitimately have a "no pass classes, no play" policy. In a way, I think it is miraculous that as many of these kids stay eligible that do. I am sure the athletic departments of these schools "helps" them to stay eligible.
Title: Re: UT football APR... Post by: VinnieVOL on May 15, 2014, 11:33:12 EDT Just kidding, but the fact most of these kids just aren't interested in an education. Not sure that's an entirely fair statement. I'm sure SOME aren't interested. But I don't think it's fair to say MOST aren't. Just sayin'. |