"We're not singing the blues here. You all do understand that? I'm not saying, 'Oh, poor me!' I'm happy to be here. I'd rather be here with 72 than about anywhere else."

That's your coach, Vol fans.

Your coach who doesn't have to be told to read General Neyland's game maxims.

Your coach who believes in those game maxims, who believes in rebuilding Tennessee from the ground up.

My bet is that Derek Dooley and these Vols will put on more steam when the going gets tough.

It will be interesting to see if everyone who loves Tennessee football will be able to say the same.