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John Jancek

Brad Crawford

By Brad Crawford

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Known for his prowess at developing linebackers, Jancek’s coached defense at Central Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati since leaving his alma-mater, Grand Valley State, as the Lakers’ defensive coordinator from 1999-02. Jancek arrived at Tennessee in 2013 to help reverse the fortunes on defense at one of the SEC’s most storied programs and partner with former Chippewa colleague Butch Jones.

From 2005-09 at Georgia, Jancek worked under current Tennessee associate head coach Willie Martinez on the defensive side of the ball and mentored several all-conference players. During the pair’s stint in Athens, Georgia captured an SEC Championship, won 48 games and finished in the Top 10 three different times.

Coaching History Team Years
Defensive Coordinator Tennessee Volunteers 2013-Present
Defensive Coordinator Cincinnati Bearcats 2012
Co-Defensive Coordinator Cincinnati Bearcats 2010-2011
Co-Defensive Coordinator Georgia Bulldogs 2009
Linebackers Coach Georgia Bulldogs 2005-2008
Defensive Line Coach Central Michigan Chippewas 2003-2004
Defensive Coordinator Grand Valley State Lakers 1999-2002
Defensive Coordinator Hillsdale Chargers 1996-1998
Defensive Coordinator Wayne State Warriors 1992-1994
Graduate Assistant Grand Valley State Lakers 1991

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