5 important things Tennessee AD John Currie said during his press conference
Hours after confirming his decision to fire Butch Jones, Tennessee AD John Currie held a press conference Sunday outlining his decision to move on from the fifth-year coach.
According to Currie, the decision to move on from Jones and his staff will cost the school around $13 million depending on which assistants are retained, if any, and if those assistants find employment elsewhere next season. He also denied any knowledge of Jones attempting to sway current recruits away from Tennessee and defending the former UT coach’s character against those claims.
Here were our five biggest takeaways from the presser:
Why he decided to fire Butch Jones
“We’re standing here right now because we haven’t won enough.”
Currie twice stated he would not use a search firm in his attempt to find Tennessee’s next coach
“No, not at this time.”
On having Phil Fulmer’s help in finding a new coach
“He’s an extraordinary resource for us. I let him know of my decision this morning. I believe he will continue to be a resource.”
Thoughts on the new signing period and how that was taken into consideration
“Uncharted territory for all of us. Ultimately, we have to make the decision we believe is the best one for the student-athletes right now. It certainly is a variable that’s new, but the core values in how we make decisions remain the same.”
Requirements for Tennessee’s next coach
“Start with integrity, commitment to doing things the right way. Having the dynamics necessary to lead.”
Sorry UT fans, there is not a coach out there that can win right away in Knoxville. You will not be happy until Saban retires and then possibly you can compete again. If you don’t ball in the state of Alabama, you can’t compete! #1 Alabama – #2 Auburn. Everyone else is playing second fiddle.
I admit the Munchin doesn’t have far to fall, but it looks like it will be a hard fall.
That’s a pretty dumb post since we reside in the east. When we get back to the sec championship game we will see. I have balled in alabubba and am just glad I didn’t get any on me.
You’re just hoping it stays this way. The right coach can win in Knoxville and you’re just scared that could screw up your little world. If Clemson can rock the boat, UT sure as heck can too.
This.
Of course some Bama had to come make a UT post about them. I’m suprised you took so long.
And like always the token LSU fan shows up to cry about Bama fans…. Circle of life.
If you can’t get Gruden, you should consider Chip Kelly.
I don’t really like Kelly for Tennessee. Plus, you need a coach that won’t jump ship for another possible NFL job, even if he had his team at a championship level
As bad as Tennessee has been the past 13 years (six losing seasons, headed for a 7th), this next hire will show how serious Tennessee actually is about winning. You’ll get your answer in about a month