TENNESSEE
The Tennessee coaching search has gone on for far longer than anyone expected and has seen many embarrassing twists and turns.
However, new AD Phillip Fulmer may be nearing a hire, according to reports on Wednesday night.
Per a tweet from Yahoo! Sports reporter Pete Thamel, Pruitt, who had his second interview with the Vols on Wednesday morning, is emerging as the leading candidate for the position:
Source: Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt has emerged as the leading candidate at Tennessee.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 7, 2017
Pruitt has been the Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator since Kirby Smart left to take over the Georgia job prior to the 2016 season.
In that time, the Alabama defense has continued to be one of the country’s best. Pruitt’s squad will compete for another national title this year after having been named the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff.
With preparations for the Sugar Bowl game upcoming, a deal with Pruitt will need to get done soon so he can return his focus to his current job.
He’s bringing Hugh Freeze with him.
Doubt it sincerely. We dont want him. Dont see it happening or the fans will turn om fulmer
ummm… not this fan. I’ll take Freeze in a hot second!
You know what you’re getting with him. If his wife is ok with him, I’ve got no reason to be mad. NCAA stuff didn’t hit him as bad as I expected. He can coach offense. It’s an odd couple but it could work. My question is how Pruitt is with boosters. The guy is pretty direct and rubbed some people the wrong way at UGA. I don’t see him kissing butts. The NCAA will be watching that’s for sure.