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[QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 2313247, member: 2117"]
This is what has me so conflicted about how I'm hoping this season goes....on one hand, as a fan I hope UT has a great season and Russell/Nared leave on a high note.  The downside is that likely gives Holly more time, and I have 0 confidence that she'll ever make Tennessee a title contender....so another bad year could mean a new coach on board which would be fantastic.

Thinking about the immediate season ahead, I don't think Tennessee can challenge for a title but they'll be a lot better than they've been the last 2 years.  In the 2 seasons that Cooper/Deshields were on the roster, Tennessee had 2 of the worst seasons in program history despite having Final Four caliber talent.  Something just seemed really off during those 2 years...and I'm hoping with their departures, the LVs will be more on track and play better basketball.  I don't see Tennessee returning to prominence under Holly, but if they can be a Final Four threat like they were the first 3 years under Holly, it will be a major upgrade from the past two seasons.
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