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Neal Brown, Scrott Frost, Chad Morris are all good names - though a bit early in their career to make the move up. I've heard rumblings that Petersen may be unhappy at Washington and may seek a more "primetime" school - but that may also just be speculation or him vying for a better contract (Butch Jones makes more than him, for reference). If it's true that Patterson is likely to leave, that would be surprise to many. Same with Fuente, he's in a really good situation at VTech. Brohm is the only name I'd be careful with - the buyout is manageable for UT's standards and the fit makes sense. I think he's a great offensive coach but I'm not sure he's worth the gamble. Does he have enough clout to recruit with the big boys? I'm not so sure.
Some names I'd like to see getting considering are Dave Doeren, Dana Holgorsen, & Frank Wilson (still early in his coaching career but a darn good recruiter - he'd be an absolute steal).
Chad Morris took over one of the worst football teams in the country. Check out his record this year
Ive been a long time visitor of Vol Nation, but not someone who posts. However, I do have access to small bits of information surrounding the program that may be of interest. What I can tell you is Currie is meeting with an outside advisory group next week to go through a list of their names and recommendations. The firm hes meeting with advises colleges all over the country when a change is needed. They were utilized the last time Tennessee had an opening and advised the AD/BOT to not hire Butch, but they went against their recommendation. Who knows what will happen this time around.
I did see the early list of candidates. Obviously things can change, but their recommendation is to not go with a defensive coordinator like Venables. Their information shows there is a much greater chance that an offensive minded coach will succeed. I brought up Kirby Smart and his early success, and his counter was UGA went 8-5 his first year and they have 10 or 11 defensive starters on this years team that will be playing in the NFL or will graduate. Plus, they lose Chubb and Michel. He said that outside of Saban and Stoops, the success rate for defensive head coaches is far less certain than an offensive minded coach.
He said the names to watch are Jeff Brohm and Chad Morris. He said the first call will and should be to Chip Kelly, but its a known fact that Chip is not a huge fan of passionate fanbases where roadshows, alumni & booster clubs meet and greets are the norm. Kelly will be more apt to take a job at UCLA if its available than Tennessee. Fuente, Patterson, Peterson are highly unlikely to leave their schools. He thinks Scott Frost needs more time. There are some mid-major coaches he likes like the coach at Troy, but that is not the splash UT is looking for.
The list of coaches I saw was a picture of a white board on his smart phone. Some of the names were difficult to read but the ones I saw were primarily the young coaches and successful coordinators. He specifically mentioned
Brohm, Morris, and Mullen as ones he liked. He'll know more after the meeting with the AD.
I'm trending toward Frost myself. The three this firm likes just don't excite me and will put the majority of our fans into a serious funk. Not saying they couldn't all be successful here, but our fan base won't have the perception they will be. They think Frost needs more time, but he's going to go somewhere soon and if Currie feels he can be the guy in a couple of years, they need to move on him now!
Venables is a great coordinator but the list of coaches who dominated in the SEC as first time head coaches is a short one.
In fact, I cant think of any in the modern era.
Dooley was the best candidate who wanted the job at the time. So was Butch. Depending on what you believe in the media, Dooley was Hamilton's 5th or 6 choice and Butch was Hart's 4th or 5th.
I hope when we fire Butch, we can at least get our 2nd or 3rd choice this time.
Dooley was the best candidate who wanted the job at the time. So was Butch. Depending on what you believe in the media, Dooley was Hamilton's 5th or 6 choice and Butch was Hart's 4th or 5th.
I hope when we fire Butch, we can at least get our 2nd or 3rd choice this time.
Does Tennessee really want Purdue's 1sr year coach? really.....8-5, 12-2, 10-3 at WK........and 3-2 so far this year beating MO, Ohio (bobcats), Minn
So 2 good years at WK and somehow Tennessee needs a coach PRUDE just got.
Morris: 4-2 so far this year (beating Stephen F Austin, North Tx, Ark ST, & U Conn).......5-7 last year, 2-10 first year.......(sure he took over a BAD program....but does Tennessee really need this?) Again good coach, but at this point Tennessee should be looking for much better.
Mullen......give us all a break!
If this guy really has some inside info........Tennessee is in deep DO DO.