10 funniest replies to UT AD John Currie after tweeting about Neyland Stadium renovations
By Cody McClure
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What is the most pressing issue right now in regards to Tennessee’s football program?
Stadium renovations?
Probably not. It probably has more to do with who is the current “caretaker” of the program.
Still, Volunteers athletic director John Currie chose to send out a tweet on Friday about UT’s Board of Trustees’ approval for massive Neyland Stadium renovations.
Normally, that would be fine, and most of the time, expected. However, many fans on Twitter seem to have a problem with the timing. Some have referred to Currie as “tone deaf.”
Those same people want head coach Butch Jones fired. Jones’ team is 3-5 on the season and winless against the SEC.
The approval of the stadium renovations do seem to be coming at an odd time, but they have been in the works for quite a while.
Here is a section from a letter Currie sent out to Vol Nation on Friday:
Naturally, I know that some may wonder about the fact that we are making this huge step forward in during a moment in our season during which our on-field results are admittingly disappointing. In reality, the necessity of this undertaking and its impact on future generations of Tennessee fans transcends one game or one season for that matter. To quote General Neyland’s game maxim #3: “If at first the game or the breaks go against you, don’t let up. Put on more steam!” In fact, the momentum of our fundraising over the last several months exceeds our expectations!
Interesting. Here is the tweet Currie sent out:
Can’t wait to get started on next phases of Neyland Stadium Master Plan renovations. 🍊🏈https://t.co/4NT2M6VihQ
— John Currie (@John_Currie) November 3, 2017
And … the 10 funniest replies to Currie’s tweet:
Sounds good 👍 pic.twitter.com/nIy493PeHU
— Trey (@PickwickVol) November 3, 2017
What about the MASTER PLAN for the football team?
— Joe Walsh (@walvol69) November 3, 2017
— Wild as a Mink (@VolEngineer11) November 3, 2017
Yeah that’s the pressing issue.
— Harold Rouse (@HaroldRouse1) November 3, 2017
— Glenn (@ITVol_) November 3, 2017
Phase 1: Hire new coach so the stands will be full
— CountVolcula (@VNCountVolcula) November 3, 2017
— Greg Moyers (@GregMoyers1) November 3, 2017
— NewMarketMauler (@NewMarketMauler) November 3, 2017
This tweet is the equivalent of talking about remodeling the kitchen while the bedroom is on fire
— Deke Dak (@DakDeke) November 3, 2017
Phase 1 – Turn on computer
— UTSEAY (@utseay) November 3, 2017
Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.
