What Butch Jones said after Tennessee's 38-28 win over Florida
Tennessee defeated Florida, 38-28, Saturday at Neyland Stadium, ending its 11-year losing streak.
The Vols rallied to overcome a 21-0 deficit by scoring 38 consecutive points, including 35 in the second half.
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for a career-best 319 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions on 16 of 32 passing. rallying from a 7 of 20 start in the first half.
It was the first time the Vols defeated Florida since 2004. The rally tied for the third-biggest comeback in Tennessee history.
Here’s what head coach Butch Jones spoke with media members after the game.
CBJ: I'm really proud of our players. That first half wasn't us. They came out second half, and I knew this team was not going to be denied.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 24, 2016
#Vols coach Butch Jones: "I knew this football team was not going to be denied."
— Rhiannon Potkey (@TennesseeBeat) September 24, 2016
"I hope you guys understand the resolve and resiliency of this football team." Butch
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) September 24, 2016
. @UTCoachJones: I thought Derek Barnett took the game over. #Vols
— John Brice (@JohnBrice247) September 24, 2016
Jones: "I thinks it's just following the process."
— Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 24, 2016
CBJ: They weren't down on each other at half. They were more ready to play.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 24, 2016
"I'm proud of Vol Nation." Butch added the fans made it a great atmosphere today.
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) September 24, 2016
Jones: "I don't look at it in terms of me, I look at it in regards to our program."
— Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 25, 2016
CBJ: I'm happy for our fan base. I'm happy for our administration. I'm happy for our players.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 25, 2016
"You're missing the likes of JRM, Darrin Kirkland and Cam Sutton and a lot of defenses can't recover from that." Butch
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) September 25, 2016
Butch on what the win means to him: It's more about our program.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 25, 2016
CBJ: We knew we had to play hard, we had to play smart, we needed explosive plays, but most importantly we had to play together. We did.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 25, 2016
Jones: " we have to get better, make no mistake about it."
— Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 25, 2016
Butch said the guys who dropped some passes early in the came to the sideline and told him they wanted the ball thrown to them again.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 25, 2016
Butch on the first half: We were too emotional. We were living and dying on every single snap. Too much into the highs and lows.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 25, 2016
