We have struggled post-Fulmer. Nothing we can do to change that except try to get better going forward.
Butch won 5 games in year 1, 7 in year 2, and will probably win 8 or 9 in year 3.
Whether other fan bases want to realize it or not, the bulk of talent on our roster is sophomores and freshman. We have quantifiable improvement in the form of an 8 or 9 win season, we will have another very solid class.
Vol fans do not act like we are still elite. We are simply pleased with the progress we see on the field. 8 regular season wins would be our best in several years... Not where we want to be forever, but to act like a fan base shouldn't be pleased with improvement is irrational.