Paul Finebaum weighs in on Butch Jones following loss to South Carolina
Butch Jones’ head coaching job is hanging by a thread in Knoxville.
Following another disappointing loss at home, Jones’ seat is absolutely scorching. Will Muschamp improved to 6-0 over Tennessee during his career.
Paul Finebaum joined SportsCenter Sunday morning to discuss Jones’ job status.
“They had three field goals compared to the previous games,” Finebaum said. “I think that’s a step forward. Right now, if you’re a Tennessee fan, you’re punching your phone every two seconds to see if Butch Jones has been fired. The rumor mill is turning. They’re a 35-point underdog Saturday to Alabama.”
Finebaum then jabbed Jones, “How are you 0-for-Will Muschamp in your career?”
Booger McFarland said at this point it’s not “if” Jones will get fired, but when.
Ouch.
Late Saturday night, SEC Network’s Gene Chizik encouraged Tennessee fans. Chizik said that the Vols could have easily laid down, but the team actually showed fight and heart and had a chance to win it at the end. Chizik knows exactly how Jones is feeling at this moment.
We argued Saturday that Jones shouldn’t be fired right now ahead of the Alabama game.
It will be an interesting week on Rocky Top.
I understand Tennessee fans wanting Butch out now. However, the guy is going to get paid over 8 million to get the boot. Personally, the guy should be forced to endure the season and wrath of the fans for that kind of money. Currie should give him an option. Your getting fired. You can take 4 million and leave now or 8 million at the end of the season but the Tennessee fans should get every chance possible to let him know what they think for the full 8 million.
True!
Finebaum then jabbed Jones, “How are you 0-for-Will Muschamp in your career?”
Paul Finebaum talks from both sides of his mouth. Seems at times to be nothing more than a Alabama rear end leech.
Because Wil Muscrat sux and no Tennessee team should ever lose to USC jr 2 yrs in a row especially coached by him.
But they did, so there’s that.
If you actually have watched Paul, you’d know that he’s a Tennessee grad and has been riding Butch’s a$$ since last year.
Unless you are a fan of Tennessee, why would anyone be calling for Jones to be fired? I like him where he is.
Too bad. I had hoped CBJ would grow into the job but he hasn’t. I think he has realized he is in over his head and has hit his Peter Principle. Go ahead and break out the zombie makeup, dead man walking.
@dvhill100 I was pulling for him too…I think he recruits hard and works hard, but his game preparation and management are just not good. It was obvious that SC made the adjustments, came out with intensity and took the game. Tenn had 1 yard rushing in the second half compared to 124 in the first. It speaks for itself.
Why do we care what Paul thinks? ESPN sucks for a lot of reasons, one of them giving this pinhead work.
I agree with you on that. The whole SEC knows that Tennessee has a lot to work on and changes that need to be made. Finebaum tends to kick teams while they are down.
Tuck Fennessee and Jitch Bones
I agree with Clauson on riding Butchs ass out the rest if the year. Butch makes TN fans forget about Kiffin.
However, firing Butch before Bama makes no difference. The game will go badly whether CBJ is there or not. It will be like there is no coach anyway.