Possible New Staff???

[RockyTop140]

It’s not the X’s and O’s or his coaching ability. Have you read the circumstances he was let go here before under Butch?

Can you refresh me on that? I remember hearing lots of rumors but can’t remember what they were, or if they were confirmed.

 

[Tallman]

Considering our situation with the NCAA, I think JP and DW have assembled a talented and capable staff; however, I feel sure that our cast of Nega-Vols will find fault with with one or all of them in the coming days and weeks

UCF hired the better coach.

 

[munsterlander]

UCF hired the better coach.

I hear they're looking for fans.

 

[tennrich1]

If Steele agrees to LB coach and doesn't pursue DC spot somewhere then I think he is angling for retirement in a few years (He's about 62 I think) . He's getting paid by Auburn, and his Alma Mater Tennessee. Probably wants to settle in East Tennessee. Probably tired of the added stress of DC position, especially with a quick, high scoring offense that leave the Defense on the field a lot.

I'd be really surprised if Steele on the new staff. I certainly wouldnt object to it.

 

[tennrich1]

for all you vol fans that said Dale Jones wouldnt leave ASU
This interview with Dale Jones was conducted before reports that UT has hired a defensive coordinator)
By Jimmy Hyams
Tennessee has had trouble hiring a defensive coordinator, but there is one coach with ties to Tennessee that would love the job.
“No question, I want it,’’ said Dale Jones, a former star player at Tennessee who is now defensive coordinator at Appalachian State. “I would love to come back.’’
As of early Monday afternoon, Jones had not been interviewed for the defensive coordinator’s job at Tennessee. The Vols have reached out to at least half a dozen coaches who have declined.
Jones, 57, would welcome the chance to talk with UT’s new head coach, Josh Heupel.
“I want a shot to present my case to show what my defense could do,’’ said Jones, who helped UT win the 1985 SEC Championship with an iconic interception against Alabama.
“The key to the scheme is you don’t have to have a bunch of five stars. You’ve got to have 11 guys playing together. You’ve got to have decent talent, but it’s simple to teach.’’
Jones said his multiple 3-4 defense is effective against option teams and the run-pass option, which is the rage in college football nowadays. The Mountaineers defense allowed about 17 points per game last year (not counting points allowed by Appy State’s special teams and offensive). It led the nation in opponents’ completion percentage (48%) and ranked fourth in pass-defense efficiency.
Jones mentioned the defense almost pulled a stunning upset against his alma mater Sept. 1, 2016, when the ninth-ranked Vols needed overtime to beat Appy State 20-13. That was a UT team with quarterback Josh Dobbs and running backs Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara.
While Jones was at Appy State, the Mountaineers upset No. 5 Michigan in 2007 and nearly upset No. 10 Penn State in 2018 before losing in overtime.
“We’ve done this with lesser players,’’ Jones said. “If you get better players, the kind Tennessee gets, look out.’’
Jones worked at Appy State in a variety of roles from 1996-2018. He was named national special teams coach of the year in 2002. He worked as ASU’s defensive coordinator from 2010-12 before Scott Satterfield replaced Jerry Moore and Jones moved to a position coach.
Jones joined Scott Satterfield at Louisville in 2019 before returning to Appy State as defensive coordinator in 2020.
Jones has never hidden his affinity for Tennessee.
“I’m loyal,’’ Jones said. “I know the game. I want the job.
“It’s not the money. I want to bring Tennessee back. It’s shame how far it’s fallen. It needs to be great again. And I don’t think it would take that long.’’
Louisville defensive coordinator Brian Brown, who worked eight years with Jones, said Jones would be the perfect fit as Tennessee’s defensive coordinator.
“Absolutely,’’ Brown said today. “I think Dale would do a tremendous job. And he bleeds orange and white til the cows come home.
“He understands what opposing offenses are trying to do in the run game and the pass game. His defense is aggressive, kids play hard and make plays. Appalachian State was one of the top defenses in the country last year and he does an awesome job. He gets guys to play hard and downhill. And he gets the most out of his talent.
“Appy State established a culture there and a tradition of hard-nosed football and blue-collar football.’’
Jones said that Brown and former Vol Kacy Rodgers, who also talked to UT about the defensive coordinator’s job, both said they would want Jones on their staff if they went to UT.
Brown declined to discuss the UT job, but did say of Jones: “I would hire him any place, anywhere that I’m at.’’
When Rodgers was defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, in the spring of 2018 the Jets had LSU, Tennessee, Georgia and Appy State coaches visit to discuss how to defend the run-pass option, which was become more prevalent in the NFL.
“Appy State was extremely efficient in defending the RPO and the tempo offense, and his execution was really top notch,’’ Rodgers said of Jones. “He was very knowledgeable on how to defend it.’’

I was really surprised when I read this. Apparently he didnt even interview for the job which seems bizarre to me. I hope Coach Banks does a great job and is super successful but how do you pass up even interviewing Dale Jones.

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

I was really surprised when I read this. Apparently he didnt even interview for the job which seems bizarre to me. I hope Coach Banks does a great job and is super successful but how do you pass up even interviewing Dale Jones.

Maybe we don’t want a 57 year old DC.

 

[HalfullVol]

Maybe we don’t want a 57 year old DC.

too many old white guys in the biz already

make room for the up and comers

did i do that right?

 

[tennrich1]

Maybe we don’t want a 57 year old DC.

Hahaha....you forgot the blue font...thanks for the laugh....

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Can you refresh me on that? I remember hearing lots of rumors but can’t remember what they were, or if they were confirmed.

I just learned about it the last week or so. He was bringing a coed around to company functions and the athletic complex that he was having a rumored relationship with. Butch told him to stop and he didn’t. Fired for cause per one VN member here. I’m not confirming it, just relaying info that has been reported often the last week here on VN.

 

[robby487]

What's wrong with older white guys?

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

He slept with coeds? I couldn’t care less. They are both adults

You’re wrong. Sleeping with UT coed while you are married? No sir , we cannot abolish all our standards of conduct when coaches are representing the university.

 

[DaddyChad]

I just learned about it the last week or so. He was bringing a coed around to company functions and the athletic complex that he was having a rumored relationship with. Butch told him to stop and he didn’t. Fired for cause per one VN member here.

Meh, if it was just messing around with a coed that’s one thing. Being a distraction for the team with your drama is a problem. I would have no issue with bringing him back as an assistant but he would need to understand any distractions like that and he’s gone. If we’re barring coaches for infidelity we would have an issue hiring anyone at all.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Meh, if it was just messing around with a coed that’s one thing. Being a distraction for the team with your drama is a problem. I would have no issue with bringing him back as an assistant but he would need to understand any distractions like that and he’s gone. If we’re barring coaches for infidelity we would have an issue hiring anyone at all.

I disagree. Apparently still was bringing her to the athletic facilities after he was specifically told not to. Plus didn’t some posts state that his wife was raising a stink about too. Like I said, he is too much of a dumbass to represent or coach at this university if it is true.

 

[DaddyChad]

You’re wrong. Sleeping with UT coed while you are married? No sir , we cannot abolish all our standards of conduct when coaches are representing the university.

We’ve been abolishing our standards for years. Every married coach we’ve had has been screwing the fans on the side.

 

[DaddyChad]

I disagree.

Well that’s cool and all, I just want to win some football games. Infidelity happens all the time. You want to shoot down the hire of freeze I can respect that, hell I can even respect not hiring jancek bc he was unprofessional and a distraction. But bc he slept with a coed in the past? Dear lord tell me you weren’t one of the ones wanting Kiffin back?

 

[DaddyChad]

I disagree. Apparently still was bringing her to the athletic facilities after he was specifically told not to. Plus didn’t some posts state that his wife was raising a stink about too. Like I said, he is too much of a dumbass to represent or coach at this university if it is true.

I mean we’ve had Kiffin and Ed Orgeron as representatives of the university.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

We’ve been abolishing our standards for years. Every married coach we’ve had has been screwing the fans on the side.

If you are flagrantly displaying then it hurts the credibility of the football program and university. It should be a no go for every VN fan. I’m in complete disagreement with your take on this.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

I mean we’ve had Kiffin and Ed Orgeron as representatives of the university.

I don’t know what they did specifically. We can disagree on it. I believe certain standards should at minimum be attempted to enforce and apparently you believe no standards should exist at all.

 

[Pride85]

Absolutely No to Jancek. He’s a dumbass.

Don't know what you are basing that on, but you are incorrect with that assessment of his defensive results.

 

[Seattle Hillbilly]

for all you vol fans that said Dale Jones wouldnt leave ASU
This interview with Dale Jones was conducted before reports that UT has hired a defensive coordinator)
By Jimmy Hyams
Tennessee has had trouble hiring a defensive coordinator, but there is one coach with ties to Tennessee that would love the job.
“No question, I want it,’’ said Dale Jones, a former star player at Tennessee who is now defensive coordinator at Appalachian State. “I would love to come back.’’
As of early Monday afternoon, Jones had not been interviewed for the defensive coordinator’s job at Tennessee. The Vols have reached out to at least half a dozen coaches who have declined.
Jones, 57, would welcome the chance to talk with UT’s new head coach, Josh Heupel.
“I want a shot to present my case to show what my defense could do,’’ said Jones, who helped UT win the 1985 SEC Championship with an iconic interception against Alabama.
“The key to the scheme is you don’t have to have a bunch of five stars. You’ve got to have 11 guys playing together. You’ve got to have decent talent, but it’s simple to teach.’’
Jones said his multiple 3-4 defense is effective against option teams and the run-pass option, which is the rage in college football nowadays. The Mountaineers defense allowed about 17 points per game last year (not counting points allowed by Appy State’s special teams and offensive). It led the nation in opponents’ completion percentage (48%) and ranked fourth in pass-defense efficiency.
Jones mentioned the defense almost pulled a stunning upset against his alma mater Sept. 1, 2016, when the ninth-ranked Vols needed overtime to beat Appy State 20-13. That was a UT team with quarterback Josh Dobbs and running backs Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara.
While Jones was at Appy State, the Mountaineers upset No. 5 Michigan in 2007 and nearly upset No. 10 Penn State in 2018 before losing in overtime.
“We’ve done this with lesser players,’’ Jones said. “If you get better players, the kind Tennessee gets, look out.’’
Jones worked at Appy State in a variety of roles from 1996-2018. He was named national special teams coach of the year in 2002. He worked as ASU’s defensive coordinator from 2010-12 before Scott Satterfield replaced Jerry Moore and Jones moved to a position coach.
Jones joined Scott Satterfield at Louisville in 2019 before returning to Appy State as defensive coordinator in 2020.
Jones has never hidden his affinity for Tennessee.
“I’m loyal,’’ Jones said. “I know the game. I want the job.
“It’s not the money. I want to bring Tennessee back. It’s shame how far it’s fallen. It needs to be great again. And I don’t think it would take that long.’’
Louisville defensive coordinator Brian Brown, who worked eight years with Jones, said Jones would be the perfect fit as Tennessee’s defensive coordinator.
“Absolutely,’’ Brown said today. “I think Dale would do a tremendous job. And he bleeds orange and white til the cows come home.
“He understands what opposing offenses are trying to do in the run game and the pass game. His defense is aggressive, kids play hard and make plays. Appalachian State was one of the top defenses in the country last year and he does an awesome job. He gets guys to play hard and downhill. And he gets the most out of his talent.
“Appy State established a culture there and a tradition of hard-nosed football and blue-collar football.’’
Jones said that Brown and former Vol Kacy Rodgers, who also talked to UT about the defensive coordinator’s job, both said they would want Jones on their staff if they went to UT.
Brown declined to discuss the UT job, but did say of Jones: “I would hire him any place, anywhere that I’m at.’’
When Rodgers was defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, in the spring of 2018 the Jets had LSU, Tennessee, Georgia and Appy State coaches visit to discuss how to defend the run-pass option, which was become more prevalent in the NFL.
“Appy State was extremely efficient in defending the RPO and the tempo offense, and his execution was really top notch,’’ Rodgers said of Jones. “He was very knowledgeable on how to defend it.’’

He (Jones) probably should have spoke up sooner. I’m guessing it’s too late.

 

[DaddyChad]

If you are flagrantly displaying then it hurts the credibility of the football program and university. It should be a no go for every VN fan. I’m in complete disagreement with your take on this.

I disagree with you but I can respect your values.

 

[DaddyChad]

I don’t know what they did specifically. We can disagree on it. I believe certain standards should at minimum be attempted to enforce and apparently you believe no standards should exist at all.

Nah, I definitely have a line I’m not willing to cross mine is just a little further in the gray area I guess.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I was really surprised when I read this. Apparently he didnt even interview for the job which seems bizarre to me. I hope Coach Banks does a great job and is super successful but how do you pass up even interviewing Dale Jones.

Personally, I think Jones and Mayo should’ve at least received courtesy interviews. I mean, we got approximately a dozen other coaches a raise, why not 2 of our own?
GBO!!

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Personally, I think Jones and Mayo should’ve at least received courtesy interviews. I mean, we got approximately a dozen other coaches a raise, why not 2 of our own?
GBO!!

Let me clear some things up here. I’m in no way dogging the new hire, Dale Jones was one of my first, favorite Vols. So yeah, I’m probably being a little emotionally biased here.
GBO!!

 

[RobertPellitt]

If Steele agrees to LB coach and doesn't pursue DC spot somewhere then I think he is angling for retirement in a few years (He's about 62 I think) . He's getting paid by Auburn, and his Alma Mater Tennessee. Probably wants to settle in East Tennessee. Probably tired of the added stress of DC position, especially with a quick, high scoring offense that leave the Defense on the field a lot.

So this is pure conjuncture on Steele on what he may want or not want to do. No actual facts. I guess you think Jancek is a decent hire even though he has been fired form UT once already?