He's corny, but it isn't a half-assed execution. He has a relentlessness that is vaguely Kiffinesque.
Getting the local schleps in line: On the O-line: The (previously posted) line about the practice being like watching the Vandy game film was so f'ing money, and on so many levels. Its about time that someone spoke the truth to these guys. We've been too soft and emotionally fragile for far too long. Link: http://m.govolsxtra.com/news/2013/aug/16/butch-jones-says-riley-ferguson-has-stepped-up/
He's saying and doing the right things. I'm worried he is too loyal, and won't be as cut throat as he may need to be. But I'm very hopeful thus far.