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On the Danny White hire and the immediate challenges he faces at Tennessee

For many, it finally happened. Jeremy Pruitt was relieved of his duties “for cause.” Speculation has been abound regarding whether or not Tennessee was looking for a reason to fire Pruitt, and while that may come out in the wash at some point, as they say, it’s unlikely to be anytime soon. Regardless, over half the fanbase (61.1 percent according to this article in The Athletic) had been clamoring to witness a change in leadership and they got it. In addition to Pruitt’s departure, now-former athletic director Phillip Fulmer retired.

On Thursday, it became known that the university had selected its next AD, in now-former UCF athletic director Danny White.