Someone please get Currie off the phone before we end with some Google coach. Id rather take another week or two and risk one weaker recruiting class, than 5 more years of mediocrity. If we are not willing to go big, then Id be open to Kiffin, or Miles.
Between his actions embarrassing the university lack of legitimate search, and possible financial repercussions due to him signing an MOU; there should be enough to fire Currie with cause and avoid any buyout.
Currie should be immediately on the hot seat if he hires someone like Mullen. Mullen has a career .605 winning percentage, is 33-38 against SEC opponents, and is 2-15 against ranked opponents. A hire like that would signal that they are content being a mid to low tier SEC team, not a program...
Unfortunately, its starting to look like we will have to wait until after the Vanderbilt game to end this saga. Hopefully something is already worked out, and the timing benefits both parties. Any guesses as to what thread we will be on before they make it official?
Thanks for clarifying. Then it sounds like we would be better letting him go now. We might stumble into a crappy bowl and then owe him even more. I found the article I saw last week. No sure how credible these guys are.
2 Reasons Why Butch Jones has NOT been fired by Tennessee... Yet - A to...
I heard a rumor last week that Butch has a clause in his contract that he must make a bowl, or face a reduced buyout if terminated. Maybe Currie is looking to save a few million if we fail to reach a bowl.
If true maybe Butch has been terminated, but is coaching to try and earn his full...
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