Here are the internet's suggestions for which coaches Tennessee should turn to next
Turnover trash can, Buddy Stephens, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and more!
Tennessee is still in the heat of its coaching search, and over the last week we’ve seen the Greg Schiano deal get nixed after fan backlash, Mike Gundy turn it down, and going after, then moving on from, Purdue’s Jeff Brohm and NC State’s Dave Doeren.
Aside from the Vols’ athletic department, there is another strong-willed, and fired up group of people with a wealth of candidates on their minds -- the fine folks of #VolTwitter. I took the liberty of rounding up all of these candidates that they have thoughtfully put out on Twitter for you:
First, we’ll start with the more plausible ones, that you’ve probably heard already.
Former Tennessee and current FAU head coach Lane Kiffin has been mentioned a good bit -- even the famous rock outside of Neyland Stadium which once read “F*uck you Kiffin” is calling for his return.
The Rock on campus today, prodigal son returning home? @Lane_Kiffin http://pic.twitter.com/kqMfeKZx37
— Joey Wallace (@JoeyWallace03) November 28, 2017
On Thursday, former Vol and NFL receiver Donte Stallworth floated a rumor that Kiffin was returning, with some big names as his coordinators:
Soooo...I can confirm reports of a Lane Kiffin head coach, Tee Martin as OC, Kevin Steele as DC package deal was turned down.
What a shit show. And we’re gonna hire who? We may as well hire Kim Jong-un for real.
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) November 30, 2017
It was quickly denied outright by Kiffin himself.
We just heard back from @Lane_Kiffin and asked if this report is true: "Hell no. Tennessee AD has never contacted me. You can say I totally denied that and the AD still has never reached out." @dpshow @Vol_Football https://t.co/oBhwS1vYpB
— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) November 30, 2017
He even added this follow-up from his Twitter account:
Love u Donte but #samsonite #Iwaswayoff!!!!!@DonteStallworth @espn https://t.co/EfhHg42n3A
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) November 30, 2017
That didn’t stop Tennessee fans from tweeting about Kiffin for the job, which they’ve been doing for awhile:
LANE WANTS IT. DO IT VOLS
— Outside Clutter (@OutsideClutter) November 30, 2017
@John_Currie trust and hire lane kiffin he will lead us to where we need to go.
- rocky top rambo
— rambo (@rockytoprambo) December 1, 2017
@John_Currie listen to the fans because with an empty stadium you have a empty wallet. Hire @Lane_Kiffin now
— Buddy Rollins (@b_rollins31) November 30, 2017
How bout former Vol QB and current USC offensive coordinator/receivers coach Tee Martin?
His name has been circulating on Vol Twitter for a good bit.
Come on Tennessee, just hire Tee Martin. #Huskers are hiring a former QB, you should too! #GoVols
— Vaughn Toller (@vaughntoller) November 30, 2017
Call Him! Call Him! http://pic.twitter.com/cRcJheO1mt
— Aaron Hayden (@Ran4UT) November 29, 2017
Once Jeff Brohm said no, Tennessee should have reached the "Ok, just hire Tee Martin threshold."
Now that Dave Doeren said no, they ought to be in Martin's living room by lunchtime.
— Mike Piellucci (@mikelikessports) November 30, 2017
It’s funny that these other coaches are hearing the Vols fans, yet our own administration won’t call the coach we want. What’re y’all gonna do when the stadium is empty? Call @Lane_Kiffin. Call @coachtee17 this isn’t difficult.
— The Lane Train (@JacobDFarmer) November 30, 2017
The Answer is @coachtee17 #VOLS DO IT http://pic.twitter.com/niFLDsAG6m
— Rocky Top (@AllVol76) November 30, 2017
Actually would be a good hire, but probably won’t happen: Mike Leach.
God Bless former Florida and South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier for suggesting him, but calling him “The Leacher.”
Who does the Head Ball Coach think should get the job at Tennessee?
"I like the Leacher up at Washington State" - @SteveSpurrierUF http://pic.twitter.com/HMCf0MoQc5
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) November 30, 2017
That’s all I’m going to call Leach now, tbh.
Another name that’s been gaining traction: Former LSU head coach Les Miles.
The former LSU head coach hasn’t gotten a job since he was fired last season, but with a 114-34 over record as the Tigers’ head coach and a BCS National Title in 2007, it;s not too surprising his name came up.
One of the more interesting parts about this rumor is that even WWE wrestler Kane even made his case for Miles-to-Knoxville:
Glenn Jacobs is a mayoral candidate in Knox County, Tenn. He’s also a professional wrestler in the WWE, who dresses up like a big red demon and is The Undertaker's burned-alive brother. And now, he’s a purveyor of Tennessee coaching rumors.
Good friend who works with @CoachLesMiles just told me that Les is extremely interested in UT position. He'd look great in Orange. #CallLes
— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) November 30, 2017
To recap: Professional wrestler Kane, who is also candidate for Knox County mayor Glenn Jacobs, is reporting that ex-LSU coach Les Miles is “extremely interested” in taking over the woebegone football program at the state’s flagship university.
Here is Jacobs at work in his capacity as Kane:
WWE
Another Kane-related grand idea:
Tennessee should just hire Kane, for if the Gospel of The Program taught us anything, it's Kane is Able: http://pic.twitter.com/vTiLxVTapK
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 30, 2017
http://pic.twitter.com/ZOpRlS8KlE
— Will McBride (@willmcbride_) November 29, 2017
If you don't call Les Miles @John_Currie you are worse off than I thought. How do you make it all day without soiling your pants? I need to see your IQ test results ASAP
— FireJohnCurrie (@PredVols) November 30, 2017
How about some Miles mixed with some other candidates as coordinators?
Tennessee should just hire @Coach_Leach and Les Miles as Co- head coaches and let's ride. Can you imagine how good the press conferences would be?
— Matthew Morris (@Matthew102583) November 30, 2017
HC - Les Miles
OC - Tee Martin (Coach In Waiting)
DC - Kevin Steele
Do it. #Vols
— Rᴏʙ Bᴇᴛᴛɪs (@robbettis) November 30, 2017
Speaking of some recently-fired coaches!
On Thursday morning, former Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin, who was just fired on Sunday, was reportedly on UT’s list:
With Doeren staying at NC State, Tennessee plans to talk to former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, sources tell ESPN.
#Tennessee may now try and hustle to get a deal done with Kevin Sumlin who is likely to be in play for some potential vacancies.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 30, 2017
Someone suggested former Arizona State head coach Todd Graham, who was also fired Sunday.
Yo Tennessee, make the call. http://pic.twitter.com/dHMgL772Oz
— Tim Ring (@timringTV) November 30, 2017
Former Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze, who was asked to resign in July after the university came across phone records that revealed a call to an escort service, was also suggested:
.@John_Currie http://pic.twitter.com/okjLd8a3ck
— Zach Berry (@Zach_Berry) November 30, 2017
Former Nebraska coach Mike Riley also got a bid:
Tennessee should hire Mike Riley. Just let the man keep failing upwards.
— SCRIPT. FLIPPED. (@Crafty_Consumer) November 30, 2017
And as for a couple of coaches who probably aren’t being considered...
I should’ve mentioned this in the beginning, but — nothing and no one is off-limits for #VolTwitter folks. How bout Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino?
Bobby Petrino to Tennessee? #Volunteers #SEC
— Moe Khan (@MoeKhan19) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should hire Bobby Petrino. His style of offense would separate itself in SEC.
— John Anthony (@ElGamblingGuru) November 30, 2017
Or South Carolina’s Will Muschamp, who has a freaking 6-0 record against Tennessee as a head coach?
Can't go 0-7 against him next year if y'all hire him, Vols. http://pic.twitter.com/DMzfv7jPiu
— Violence (@PhilKenSaban) November 30, 2017
I highly doubt Bob Stoops would come out of retirement to inherit Tennessee’s football program, buuut:
What’s Bob Stoops doing maybe he should just go to Tennessee
— James (@Mussallem) November 30, 2017
Some fans have resorted to just hiring back Butch Jones.
I mean, can you blame them after how wild this coach search has been over the last week?
Tennessee should just rehire Butch Jones and be like..... http://pic.twitter.com/id4Z4fE4mP
— Dustin James (@dustinjames) November 30, 2017
maybe Tennessee should just hire Butch Jones? Already paying him.
— doug (@dropstones) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should have just kept Butch Jones. Cause that’s what Dave Doeren is. A glorified Butch Jones
— King T-Time (@Ayo_TTime9) November 30, 2017
Maybe Tennessee should just hire Butch Jones?
— NoleScan (@Skinny_Smalls) November 30, 2017
Or, what about keeping on interim head coach Brady Hoke?
He went 0-2 as the head coach after Jones was fired.
@finebaum hey Paul. Tennessee should just keep Brady Hoke at this point. He has a better record than anyone they are looking at. Thanks Alum '82
— Bonnie Mitchum (@MitchumBonnie) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should just make Brady Hoke the full time coach
— Greg Smith (@GregSmithHV) November 30, 2017
Dark horse candidate: Peyton Manning!
Zero coaching experience — doesn’t matter!!!
At this point Tennessee should just hire Peyton Manning.
— JHutch (@JHutch90) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should just hire Peyton Manning to coach. He’s probably not doing anything. #Omaha http://pic.twitter.com/24yIx4O4ug
— Felix (@FelixRadio) November 30, 2017
As I said yesterday, Tennessee should just hire Peyton Manning and be done with it. https://t.co/x6prllvOUi
— Scott Hood (@ScottHood63) November 30, 2017
I’m not even joking when I say this, but even LaVar Ball’s name has floated around.
Lavar ball should just coach Tennessee at this point .
— Ryan Ticino (@Ticinoville) November 30, 2017
Maybe Tennessee should hire this clown. He seems to know everything there is to know about coaching, regardless of the sport. http://pic.twitter.com/dLVsz5KByR
— John Green (@CoachJGreen) November 30, 2017
One of my favorites — EMCC head coach and star Netflix’s of Last Chance U — Buddy Stephens’ name has been thought of quite a bit, folks.
Tennessee should just go get Buddy Stephens from Last Chance U. @Vol_Football @VolNation
— Brandon Suggs (@VolsUofT) November 30, 2017
At this point Tennessee should hire Buddy Stephens from Last Chance U.
— Jaylon T. Thompson (@jaylonthompson) November 30, 2017
I mean, wouldn’t you wanna see this happening on the sidelines, as Stephens did during Season 2 of the show?
Tennessee should hire Buddy Stephens.
— Aaron Morse (@MorseCode206) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should hire the coach from last chance u. That way instead of not being able to find a head coach they won’t be able to find assistant coaches.
— michigan ken (@bigunc1) November 30, 2017
We’re now going to enter the highly improbable, but potentially possible, portion of these.
Never say never, folks!
Could I interest you in Stone Cold Steve Austin, WWE wrestler, and new Tennessee head coach?
Does anyone say no? I doubt it. http://pic.twitter.com/fkJxE4FHbo
— Zach (@zrau) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should just hire my hubby and be done with it! #muscles #allsmiles
— Mallory Wilson (@the_MAL_Wilson) November 30, 2017
Fire up the #Chesney2Knoxville hashtag:
Tennessee should hire Kenny Chesney.
— bridget (@bridgetgoirish) November 30, 2017
I’LL BE DAMNED IF ERIC TAYLOR FROM FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS GETS LEFT OUT OF THIS SEARCH.
It's quite clear who Tennessee should hire. http://pic.twitter.com/AcsA2qAIYj
— Mark Passwaters (@mbpRivals) November 30, 2017
How about inanimate objects? We’ve got plenty:
First, let’s consider hiring Tennessee’s sideline prop -- the turnover trash can.
#TrashCan4TennesseeHeadCoach http://pic.twitter.com/uJjUgDYxwB
— Gray Hardison (@BellyoftheBeast) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should hire the turnover trash can at this point.
— Matthew Musso (@mattman_16) November 30, 2017
Mascots? Rocks? Why not.
At this point, Tennessee should just let that rock be the coach. https://t.co/IfRJkMlixH
— Dooley (@DooleyMcStitch) November 30, 2017
At this point, Tennessee should just name Smokey, their dog mascot, as coach. @ClayTravis would say "still better than Schiano."
— Steve Millar (@Millar_S) November 30, 2017
NASCAR’s mascot, Lugnut, even declined the job on Thursday.
BREAKING
Lugnut has decided to turn down the coaching position at #Tennessee and will remain at Charlotte Motor Speedway! http://pic.twitter.com/NGWHK0DFff
— Charlotte Motor Speedway (@CLTMotorSpdwy) November 30, 2017
These are some terrible ideas, but some people just want to watch the world burn.
Pull the trigger Vols......He already has the orange tie. You know you want to do it. What could possibly go wrong? http://pic.twitter.com/v0y2rE3yEJ
— Seth Weitz (@professorweitz) November 30, 2017
Personally I’d love to see former LA Rams coach Jeff Fisher get the job for one reason only.
Tennessee should hire Jeff Fisher.
— Jeffrey Chonko (@Gooner_Chonko) November 30, 2017
And that reason is the following:
Speaking of the NFL, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a longshot, but you gotta believe in something!
Tennessee should hire bill belichick. He’s good.
— trev (@tjdunn9) November 30, 2017
Some Tennessee fans threw out different methods to find its next coach, and some are intriguing!
At this point, #Tennessee football should just backpack through Europe in 2018 and try to find itself.
— Sean Gallagher (@GallagherRadio) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should just let the fans coach next year via twitter polls
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 30, 2017
Maybe Tennessee should just runa Twitter poll and let social media pick who the next coach will be. They've already done a whale of a job determining who it won't be! http://pic.twitter.com/orKxYxp8V5
— Richard Schumacher (@rwschumacher) November 30, 2017
Tennessee should just hold open auditions for the new coach
— MJA (@MJA773) November 30, 2017
Lastly, I give you this, which is pure gold, and captures this coach search brilliantly:
The Tennessee coaching search has been very difficult to follow so I made a video to simplify things for the masses. http://pic.twitter.com/bgUulJtErt
— Ted Harrison (@tedvid) November 30, 2017
Hopefully you enjoyed this ride through the depths of #VolTwitter as much as I did.
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