Tennessee football rumors: Profiling UCLA coach Jim Mora as a candidate for Vols job

Updated 12/3/2012 3:40pm ET

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Jim Mora

Record: 32-34 overall

Salary: $1.25 million

Update 12/3/11: Sources indicate to us that Mora would listen to the Vols if they called.

Coaching stops: head coach UCLA (2012-present), head coach Seattle Seahawks (2009), defensive backs Seahawks (2007-2008), head coach Atlanta Falcons (2004-2006), assistant coach 49ers (1997-2003), assistant coach New Orleans Saints (1992-1996), assistant coach San Diego Chargers (1985-1991)

Background: Mora, Jr. has long been an NFL guy. His move to UCLA was a surprising one to many, but it's been a good start for Mora, Jr. who recently beat cross town rival USC.

Pros and cons: The high energy and some would say volatile head coach has found quick success with the Bruins. He got into a verbal spat earlier this year with some comments about Southern Cal and he has had some issues with the media. He hasn't had any issues motivating his team and they have played really aggressively. There are several who believe Mora wants in the south and that's why his name has been talked about by some. The one concern about him would be his ability to hit the ground running as a recruiter particularly in the SEC.

H/t to Yahoo for break down on Mora

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