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Jeremy Pruitt details one key mistake he made in year one — and how he’s already fixed it

Let’s be honest — Jeremy Pruitt had a lot going on in December of 2017. Not only had he just taken the Tennessee job, which suddenly seemed like an even tougher gig after a circus of a coaching search, but he was also still helping Alabama plan for the College Football Playoff.

Pruitt guided the Crimson Tide’s defense to another national title, all while piecing together a recruiting class at Tennessee during the first ever early signing period. Even after his Alabama duties were done, Pruitt had an entire program to rebuild.

And that wasn’t limited to just the roster.