Tennessee coach Derek perception that his program is in bad shape right now is far from the truth. the Vols' 2011 season ended with a 10-7 loss at Kentucky, expressing his excitement about the team's future. He says the roster is in better shape and the program has a much stronger foundation than it has had in two years. Since the Nov. 26 season-ending loss, Tennessee has lost four assistant coaches and a few commitments from recruits. also criticized for initially not agreeing to grant wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett an unrestricted release from the program to be near his ailing father in Saginaw, Mich., though changed his mind.
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