Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is a name that continues to be mentioned around Tennessees opening, but it's clear in talking to people that Steele isn't a given for the job and isn't the presumed leader either
Trying to confirm where he is and who he is talking with. We have mentioned that fulmer could talk to Steele.
According to multiple VolQuest.com sources, Fulmer, who assumed the AD job on Friday after Tennessee parted ways with John Currie, met with Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele
Steele, meanwhile, has been linked to Tennessees job for weeks both as a potential coordinator or head coaching candidate. The 59-year-old DC is a Vol letterman and coached at Tennessee twice in the 1980s.
Following Auburns 28-7 loss in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, Steele was asked about possibly returning to Tennessee and he told AL.com, I was on the team there, not a very good player, but I was on the team. I got a degree from there and I do love my school, but other than that I haven't been told anything. I'm working for Auburn and proud to be doing it.
Steele is just 9-36 as a head coach, but the Broyles Award finalist is on Tennessees shortlist due to his SEC experience and likelihood to build a staff with lots of UT ties.
So Fulmer on Sunday traveled from Knoxville to the state of Georgia where he interviewed Auburn DC Kevin Steele,
Said that the only way I think Vol fans get on board with Steele is if Tee is the on the staff as the HCIW.
Best guess? I think Steele is a real possibility,
Prices guess at top 3 is Steele, Miles and Morris
I think les is a dark horse at this point
I think this next coach needs to be a tough, defensive minded guy.