It took 26 days after the firing of Butch Jones. But Tennessee football’s coaching search has come to an end. Its new head coach is former Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.
I’ve been quiet through most of this coaching search because in all honesty, this was one of the most tiresome times for Knoxville journalists. Fans too, don’t get me wrong. There was something new happening every day.
Brief Recap
Greg Schiano, the man expected to take the vacant position a couple of weeks back, lost the offer when fans revolted. AD (at that time) John Currie decided in the best interest of the program to walk away from the deal.