CC: Jones to stay at Tennessee
Not one I thought was realistic, nor one that I'd have really wanted, but at least it's one less to be discussed.
http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/12/05/tennessee-coach-butch-jon…
December 5th, 2014 at 4:15 PM ^
nice to see he got a raise though! As will every single coach that walks into their AD's office and says, "I just got the most interesting call from Michigan".
December 5th, 2014 at 4:17 PM ^
This was ever in doubt?
December 5th, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^
If your birthplace is anywhere north of Alabama and east of the rockies -- YOU ARE A CANDIDATE.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^
I personally never thought it was realistic, which is why I made that clear. But it's been talked about plenty here and elsewhere, so I thought it was relevant. And like the commenter above said, I'm sure a few more guys who never really had a shot will get "Michigan raises" before it's all said and done.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:45 PM ^
relavent. his name never had momentum but i think it's thread worthy to mention he is one out of the mix.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^
Thank You Vol Nation!!!!
December 5th, 2014 at 4:22 PM ^
LSU, Northwestern, Tennessee, and a handful of other school are REALLY getting tired of our coaching searches.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^
There was no way he was ever going to be the next coach at Michigan. I am glad he is staying in Knoxville, I don't him lasting another three years there. At least he got himself raise though…
December 5th, 2014 at 4:23 PM ^
Must be nice to leverage a position with another school that you're a Tier C candidate for, at least 10th on the list, into a $250,000 a year raise. Wish I could tell my bosses I may leave for another other job that is nowhere close to offereing me a position to get a 10% raise.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:31 PM ^
Here's an extra 4grand a week. Buy yourself something nice.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:24 PM ^
Good
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December 5th, 2014 at 4:25 PM ^
Jones who?
Whatever...
Goes back to staring at framed photo of Hardbaugh on work desk.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:27 PM ^
Thank goodness
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December 5th, 2014 at 6:33 PM ^
That was too Freudian for me.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:27 PM ^
The article makes no mention of it, but I hope this doesn't mean Michigan offered him. I assume Michigan did not.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:34 PM ^
Sorry for the lack of info, but I saw a tweet that said "despite the overtures" Jones won't be going to UM. No idea on the credibility but I am hoping it's BS. Getting turned down by guys like this wouldn't be a good sign of things to come. The FL and Neb hires make me nervous too.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:37 PM ^
Overture = Is that something you may be interested in?
Not a job offer.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:45 PM ^
Agree and that is how I took it. Most likely the search firm called him to see if interested. Hope that is it.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
that only comes after multiple discussions. even if a phone call was made, there is no way it got to the point of an offer.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:33 PM ^
I have no reaction to this news. In no way should the fact that I bothered to type these words in this frame be construed as any indication that I give a shit where Butch Jones coaches football.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:33 PM ^
Cool. He's accomplished nothing at UT aside from showing he's a good recruiter. I think his teams will get better but as of now, I don't think he warranted a serious look.
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December 5th, 2014 at 4:36 PM ^
I still don't understand the praise he's getting at Tennessee. He's being talked about as if he has resurrected the program. In 2 years at UT his record has been:
2014 - 6-6 (3 wins against P5)
2013 - 5-7 (2 wins against P5)
While the prior two years Tennessee finished:
2012 - 5-7 (2 wins against P5)
2011 - 5-7 (2 wins against P5)
Nothing too inspiring, IMO.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:42 PM ^
I love hearing about coaches that pretend other schools are interested in them. Maybe I should start doing that in my job.
December 5th, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
didnt want butch at all.
1. jimmy
2. less morals
3. d mull
December 5th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
Now if I can just hear Schiano will be unavailable as well my nightmares might not come true
December 5th, 2014 at 4:54 PM ^
Dude look like Mike Meyers with a buzzcut, that coat-tailing, goldbricking m/f-er
December 5th, 2014 at 5:03 PM ^
Hasn't done much at Tennessee anyway. Didn't want him.
December 5th, 2014 at 5:07 PM ^
1. John h
2. Jim h
3. Mullen
4. Stoops
5. Les
Out of options list
6. Duke's coach
7. Mora jr.
8. Shannahan
9. Dantonio (yes that hurt to write)
10. Tom Brady part time when he is not playing qb)
December 5th, 2014 at 5:22 PM ^
D-bag is an auto downgrade.
December 5th, 2014 at 5:08 PM ^
This articles are pretty stupid, not even a DII coach will admit to public media that he wants the job.. Its the paying party UofM to make the hiring statement..even IF big IF Butch was offere the job and he accepted it what do you expect him to say to media? Oh yeah i got an offer i really like it and looking forward to move to AA sorry UT
December 5th, 2014 at 5:21 PM ^
The Les Miles Seminar on How to Get a Raise:
1. Wait for Michigan opening to occur.
2. Have people talk about you taking the Michigan job.
3. Wait for your current employer to offer you more money.
It is too bad Butch didn't stay for the afternoon session on having ESPN personalities report that you have accepted the Michigan job. That probably cost Jones some cash.
December 5th, 2014 at 9:00 PM ^
Butch Jones' agent's iPhone autocorrected "ButchJones" to "Belichick" when he texted Colin Cowherd. Should have sticked with a Blackberry.
December 5th, 2014 at 5:29 PM ^
I didn't want this guy. He just followed Brian Kelly and had success because of him
December 5th, 2014 at 5:29 PM ^
His agent did well to parlay being spoken to by a search firm into a raise when his team underperformed in a historically bad SEC East.
December 5th, 2014 at 5:55 PM ^
Did not want him and I'm sure there was nothing more to this than the search firm contacting one of many potential candidates as part of their research process.
December 5th, 2014 at 6:16 PM ^
Fine with this. I don't think he should be high on Michigan's list anyhow.
December 5th, 2014 at 6:25 PM ^
Good then he's not coming here
December 6th, 2014 at 9:22 AM ^
Somebody hire Schiano quick!! Please!!
December 6th, 2014 at 9:33 AM ^
He was never contacted by any represenitive of Michigan. Whoever started that rumor (his agent) trolled everybody. The only coach who has been approached or reached out to is Harbaugh officially. I think people just put B.S. out there cause they have no real sources.