https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/11/27/greg-schiano-tennessee-coach-protest-penn-stateSome coaches who would have been interested in the Tennessee job probably crossed the Vols off their list after Sunday. That’s actually fine for Tennessee. As someone who has lived in Knoxville and covered the program, I’m convinced those coaches wouldn’t have the stomach to succeed as Tennessee’s coach. They would have failed anyway, so it’s probably better for everyone involved that Currie now will get to choose from a self-selecting sample of coaches willing to deal with a lot of passion and at least a little bit of nuttiness. After Sunday, I’d bet the fans who revolted will choose to embrace the person who does get the job if only to prove the fan base didn’t rise up out of a desire to destroy the program. The fans didn’t do what they did Sunday because they’re crazy. They did it because they love Tennessee. Maybe they love it a little too much, but that’s far better than the opposite problem. Currie would do well to remember that.Great point I hadn't considered....any coach not wanting the job over this probably could not have handled it anyway. Speaks more to hiring someone with close ties like Cut or Tee. Gruden...well it ain't happening.
There is talk of Fulmer being brought in as a one year interim coach. At this point, not the worst thing that could happen.
Regardless, I like this author's spin. This may actually help narrow the list.
Heck....Sumlin is probably a good fit now. He faced enormous pressure at Tamu, knows the SEC, and is certainly an upgrade from Butch.
