SEC Football Coach Stock Watch: Who’s Up, Who’s Down Headed into 2015

Oct 11, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones on the sideline against the Chattanooga Mocs during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Butch Jones – Tennessee Volunteers

Stock: Up

If there were a word that meant more than up, it would apply to Butch Jones. Fans are absolutely in love with Jones and he has them believing in the Vols once again.

The problem is, he has everyone else believing as well and the expectations have crept up to a point of people now looking at Tennessee as a legitimate contender in the SEC East. If things fall off a little (which they sometimes do during rebuilding) Jones will have to deflect a little blame.

Right now, Jones has the Vol Nation in the palm of his hand. He recruits well, he’s building the program back in a steady fashion, and he’s passionate about his job and his team. This is one coach who its easy for fans to invest in.

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