Down to Four Candidates for HC (Speculation)

[cwhitevol30]

From what I am seeing we are now down to four candidates for the job:

Brent Venables - Clemson DC
Chad Morris - SMU HC
Mel Tucker - Georgia DC
Kevin Steele - Auburn DC

Report: Tennessee met with multiple candidates over the weekend - Rocky Top Talk

Les Miles was a part of this list until a report came out that he was no longer a candidate.

Report: Les Miles no longer a candidate for open Tennessee job | Fanbuzz

Thoughts?

 

[Wolfeman_Vol]

Total. Letdown.

 

[anthorain]

Venables

But honestly expecting another dud hire at this rate.

 

[VOL 4 Life 83]

I never saw where Miles officially turned us down....only rumored by a known UT hater (schmuck from yahoo)

Until Miles releases a statement, he is still in the running

 

[SDV]

Why not Mike Leach

 

[VolnJC]

From what I am seeing we are now down to four candidates for the job:

Brent Venables - Clemson DC
Chad Morris - SMU HC
Mel Tucker - Georgia DC
Kevin Steele - Auburn DC

Report: Tennessee met with multiple candidates over the weekend - Rocky Top Talk

Les Miles was a part of this list until a report came out that he was no longer a candidate.

Report: Les Miles no longer a candidate for open Tennessee job | Fanbuzz

Thoughts?

I'm honestly good with any of those guys other than Steele...read where he gets plays confused and was calling Carolina plays while at Clemson...doesn't have the mentality for being a HC imo

 

[k-town_king]

I would take Venables or Tucker. Great coaches and recruiters.

 

[TNTechVol]

I'd take Brent or Mel for sure.

 

[vols1707]

Still hopeful on Miles....

Looking like Fulmer doesn't want a successful proven HC anywhere near Tennessee though. Just someone who shouldn't be offered a SEC job yet that he can control everything on.

Would really explain why no contact with Tee

 

[Smokey 77]

From what I am seeing we are now down to four candidates for the job:

Brent Venables - Clemson DC
Chad Morris - SMU HC
Mel Tucker - Georgia DC
Kevin Steele - Auburn DC

Report: Tennessee met with multiple candidates over the weekend - Rocky Top Talk

Les Miles was a part of this list until a report came out that he was no longer a candidate.

Report: Les Miles no longer a candidate for open Tennessee job | Fanbuzz

Thoughts?

If that is really our list, then we got to go with Venables. He would be the best HC from that group IMO. I love his enthusiasm and the players do as well. Watch Clemson and see the chemistry that they have. It starts with those coaches!

 

[yourstruly23]

Venables, in my opinion, is the equivalent of Kirby..
Georgia fans are freaking out at the thought of Mel Tucker coming to Tennessee.
I'd be fine with either.

The other two, I'd be pretty let down.

 

[cwhitevol30]

Why not Mike Leach

A lot of fans are asking this same question, but his name isn't popping up anymore with any of the media reporting this search.

 

[cwhitevol30]

I'm honestly good with any of those guys other than Steele...read where he gets plays confused and was calling Carolina plays while at Clemson...doesn't have the mentality for being a HC imo

I've read this same report

 

[zaqhhh]

Venables and Tucker would be great hires
Steele is alright in my opinion, Baylor was 15 years ago and he has done great since
Not huge on Morris...still better than Schiano...

 

[MFL]

They all suck.....start the social revolution if it’s one of those

 

[TruVolFann]

I heard Steel is out.
Also hearing Tucker seems to be the favorite.
Wheww....Pathetic

 

[cwhitevol30]

If I had my pick, I would take Venables. I'm not completely sold on Tucker, and not comfortable with Morris or Steele.

 

[DaddyChad]

I fully expect Tucker but I think Morris and Venerables are better choices.

Tucker has SEC experience, has head coaching experience, and is a defensive guy. He checks off everything supposedly Fulmer is looking for. Meh, I guess I'm fine with that. I just wonder what assistants will be chomping at the bit to work for this guy?

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Why not Mike Leach

Leach with a solid DC would be successful IMO. Do not understand why we would not go this route if he wanted to coach at UT.

 

[iuvol]

I'm honestly good with any of those guys other than Steele...read where he gets plays confused and was calling Carolina plays while at Clemson...doesn't have the mentality for being a HC imo

I agree, preferred Petersen but each of these guys has a pretty good resume except Steele. I just don't see how you hire him at 59 after he bombed at Baylor. JMO

 

[jistevens]

Disappointing list...cya right back here in 3 years!

 

[laparka]

Why not Mike Leach

because we can't have nice things

 

[golfballs]

ukeb:

 

[BleedingOrange18]

Venables, in my opinion, is the equivalent of Kirby..
Georgia fans are freaking out at the thought of Mel Tucker coming to Tennessee.
I'd be fine with either.

The other two, I'd be pretty let down.

Exactly my thoughts

 

[sjt18]

If true about Miles... I'm relieved.