Did John Chavis miss his chance?

[**ORANGEBLOOD**]

It seems like a few years ago his name would come up about head coaching jobs. I remember after the '01 season distinctly, but do yall think that he has now missed his chance after the disappointing last few years at UT?

 

[Jasongivm6]

It seems like a few years ago his name would come up about head coaching jobs. I remember after the '01 season distinctly, but do yall think that he has now missed his chance after the disappointing last few years at UT?

He was the kid that dreaded giving speeches in class.

 

[smokeyman15]

Who knows :question:

 

[General Jack]

I'm not sure Chavis ever wanted to be the head guy. He would have taken that plunge at a small school by now if he did, IMO. FWIW, he loves Tennessee and he and Fulmer are buds. Good salary and job security. Not everybody wants to be THE man.

 

[VolfanMike]

Chavis is loyal to Coach Fulmer, just like Coach Fulmer is loyal to the Chief. With that said, even though he didnt take a job in 2001, I am sure he is very happy and making a nice living where he is now.

 

[The Dude]

Chavis had a few NFL offers in the '90s for a linebacker coach position. I remember he turned down the Jets because his son was then still at Central High and he didn't want him to have to change schools. I wonder if he could turn back time if he wishes he would have left for the league, with their big paychecks and job security.

 

[VolfanMike]

Didnt he also turn down the a position with the Indy Colts?

 

[**ORANGEBLOOD**]

For some reason i am thinking he was up for, or was being rumored to be up for the Tulane head job around '01. Anybody else remember that?

 

[dobre_shunka]

Only thing I remember is an position coaching position with the Colts. I don't ever remember his naming coming up for any other jobs.

 

[BuckeyeVols]

Didnt he also turn down the a position with the Indy Colts?

I used to go to church with his son John Jr. He did turn down a position with the Colts quite a few years ago. If UT ends up with a D like everyone is used to again (Top 5 in SEC, top 20 in the NCAA) his name will begin popping up again.

 

[Sudden Impact]

better question did we miss our chance to get rid of him several years ago.........................

 

[Cartervol]

Chavis was being considered for the missouri job a few years ago. They were looking at him pretty hard for awhile then things cooled off. I guess he is loyal to fulmer.