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Reflective mood: Ex-Tennessee AD Dave Hart opens up about progress, disappointments

(This is the first in a two-part series on Dave Hart as Tennessee’s athletic director)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When the standings for the Learfield Director’s Cup — which signifies the overall strength of an athletic program — came out after the recent completion of the winter sports, former Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart likely cringed.

No reason to brag there.

When the SEC All-Sports award is announced in May, Tennessee will rank in the bottom half among the men and near the bottom third for men and women combined.

No reason to brag there.