And Greg Schiano thought he inherited a tough job at Rutgers.
Reports that Tennessee has zeroed in on Schiano as its next head coach -- confirmed by NJ Advance Media -- were met Sunday with possibly unparalleled vitriol by the fan base despite Schiano's two-year run as a successful defensive coordinator at Ohio State and decision to turn down other jobs in the past.
A coffee house in Knoxville, Tenn. already banned Schiano from the building.
Two politicians Tweeted an anit-Schiano sentiment.
A small crowd gathered outside Neyland Stadium in protest.