Tennessee chancellor releases statement about coaching change, search for Butch’s replacement
By Keith Farner
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Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport has been in her job since February, but now her tenure will include the search for a new football coach.
Davenport released a pair of statements on Twitter on Sunday following the school’s decision to part ways with Butch Jones after five seasons. Jones’ final game came in a 50-17 loss at Missouri as Jones’ struggled against much of the SEC, most notably rivals Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Davenport offered her thanks to Jones for his service and dedication, while also saying she has “full confidence” in Athletics Director John Currie, who himself was also hired in February.
On behalf of @UTKnoxville,I would like to thank Butch Jones for his service and dedication to our @Vol_Football program. We wish Butch and his family all the best in the future…
— Beverly Davenport (@bev_dav) November 12, 2017
I have full confidence in Athletic Director John Currie and his ability to lead a search for our next @Vol_Football coach. I know that John is committed to finding the best person to lead our program in the future.
— Beverly Davenport (@bev_dav) November 12, 2017
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
