The ridiculous dichotomy that exists between Athletics and Academics at UT has always confused me. I've never seen two parties so seemingly opposed to the other's success. Not only is it unhealthy for the university, it causes people (probably not very intelligent people but people the same) to resent the university for "preventing their team from being successful." Obviously, priority should rest on the academic side of things, but when you have a potential cash cow like UT's football program, why not take advantage? Both should be top notch and both could be.
Now that I'm off my soap box, didn't see anything in this thread about the Cumberland Rehab! Admittedly didn't read much through this. Go Vols!
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland/meetings/092512_prez.pdf