The Tennessee coaching search following the firing of Butch Jones turned into a comedy show, what with the multitude of turn-downs, flirtation with Mike Leach, hiring and then reneging on Greg Schiano dude to fan pressure, etc. Ultimately AD Phil Fulmer went for Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt. At the time, few people thought Pruitt to be ready for a SEC job, particularly one at his alma mater’s rival school. It was even speculated that Phil hired Jeremy to both hurt the Tide and put himself in position to roam the sideline again should Pruitt falter.
Well, here we are.