After weeks of rumors, Tennessee formally announced that tight ends coach Larry Scott has been promoted to offensive coordinator. Scott addressed the media on Friday and commented on getting the gig, the Vols’ recruiting plans and his thoughts on new quarterbacks coach Mike Canales.

The 40-year-old Scott described being the Volunteers’ offensive coordinator as the gig of a lifetime.

Scott replaces Mike DeBord, who previously served as quarterbacks coach as well. For that role, Tennessee hired Utah State’s Mike Canales, head coach at North Texas from 2010-15. Canales has impressed Scott in his ability to develop quarterbacks, which will be important as the Tennessee offense enters the post-Josh Dobbs era.

Though Scott has not been a play-caller before, he stated that he has been involved in offensive game-planning:

On the recruiting front, Scott said the staff has not decided whether to pull the staffer who has been filling in since DeBord’s departure.