- ABC News
- December 7, 2017
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Volunteers?finally have their new football coach. After a circuitous head-coaching search that took on just about every twist imaginable, the Vols hired Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt on Thursday. Pruitt, 43, is a two-time Broyles Award finalist as the top assistant coach in college football. He possesses two of the qualities that new athletic director and former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer put a premium on in his search: a tough-minded defensive presence and a proven track record as a recruiter. "Six days ago, I mentioned several attributes that I sought to find in the next leader of our football program, and Coach Pruitt meets all criteria" Fulmer said in a statement. "I'm certain he appreciates the unique opportunity to lead a program of Tennessee's caliber. He's driven to win at the highest level. He will honor our university's values, operate with integrity and be a role model for our student-athletes. "I know...