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Message: [QUOTE="DefenseBB, post: 2625517, member: 7492"] I don't know Rock, a lot has changed since last year and the Nov article this year-the team started strong, went 24-7 which on the surface is pretty good. Holly has another top 10 class coming in the fall and now Philip Fulmer is the Athletic Director, a guy who knows how much it hurt being ousted despite some pretty good seasons. Add in the fact that Tennessee football has yet to replicate or come close to what he did, I am not thinking he will be too harsh with Holly, plus she has 1 more year left on the contract. So while attendance has dropped a bit below 10,000, they are still #3 in the country and despite her actual coaching skills, she can recruit better than most and keeps winning at a good clip. Granted they aren't the behemoth they once were under Pat but that had to change at some point. I honestly think Holly will be there one more year, probably decide the stress is too much and take on some sort of emeritus role at the University. Now if she loses to Liberty, that stress will certainly be exacerbated and could hasten her retirement. I do think they win that game but lose to Oregon State in the 2nd round at TBA to end the unbeaten streak at 57. [/QUOTE]