Report: Tennessee won't be hiring former LSU GM Austin Thomas after all

Just when you thought the drama in Knoxville was over, think again.

Tennessee was trying to hire former LSU GM Austin Thomas away from the Tigers, but now that deal has reportedly fallen apart and Thomas will no longer be heading to Rocky Top.

According to reporter Bruce Feldman, Thomas and the Vols couldn’t agree on a title or what his responsibilities would be:

Former #LSU GM Austin Thomas will not be going to #Tennessee after all, per source. Title and responsibility standpoint didn't work out for him w/ the #Vols but am told it was very amicable and that it was just not the right fit and timing.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 17, 2017

Now, Thomas is back out on the market again. For someone who was widely considered to be one of the best hires of the young Jeremy Pruitt era in Knoxville, this isn’t good news for the Vols.

Thomas may be scooped up by another SEC team, but no updates have been given on what’s next for the ex-LSU GM.