Other than the Cushy job, I don't see Tennessee forking over the amount of money it would take to get this guy. We have learned from the last 2 hires that Tennessee wants a diamond in the ruff, the up and comer or the next big thing. 
I understand his competitive fire and maybe just maybe he doesn't want to look back one day and say "I should have given that a shot"...I guess after the last 10 years of Tennessee football, my optimism has decreased. I really hope I am wrong  and if I am I will be the first to eat crow.