So now that Tennessee finally hired a head coach, here are a few pieces of Coach Dooley's staff that Butch Jones may want to look at keeping.

Sam Pittman, Offensive Line

After two years of inexperience and a lack of depth on the offensive line, Sam Pittman comes in and retools Tennessee’s offensive line to one of the best in the nation. Under Pittman, Tennessee’s offensive line has allowed just a total of seven sacks this season, the fewest in the SEC, and eleven better than the eighteen sacks they allowed last year. If Sam Pittman is retained in the next coaching staff, expect Tennessee to continue to have an excellent offensive line.

Jay Graham, Running Backs

Before Jay Graham returned to his alma mater, Tennessee’s rushing attack was in disarray. The Vols were dead last rushing in the SEC last year with just 90.1 yards per game, and really struggled to do anything but pass the football. This year with Jay Graham as the running backs coach Tennessee is averaging 160.0 yards per game, which is good enough for 8th best in the SEC. If Jay Graham comes back as Tennessee’s running backs coach with the next coaching staff, expect only more improvement in the running game.

Charlie Coiner, Special Teams

Before last year if you asked any Tennessee fan the two major concerns for this team would be the running game and special teams. After a rocky start to the year, the special teams have become one of the most consistent units on this Vols team. Michael Palardy and Derrick Brodus have combined to hit 14 of 18 field goals and 45 of 49 extra points. After being one of the most inconsistent units last year, Charlie Coiner has developed this unit into something this team can count on when they need it.

KNOXVILLE - At 7:35 a.m. WBIR-Knoxville reported Cincinnati's Butch Jones has accepted the Head Coaching Position at the University of Tennessee. Jones has. 50-27 head coaching record at Cinncinati and Central Michigan. Press Conference to be today at 2:30 p.m.

As many of you all know the University of Tennessee became the laughing stock of the NCAA yesterday when University of Louisville head coach Charlie Strong turned down Tennessee for less money to stay at Louisville.  Tennessee hit rock bottom ESPN reported strong had turned down the offer around 9:00 pm wednesday night.  By 11:00pm #TurndownTennessee was trending worldwide in the social media outlets.  So with being turned down by Gruden, Strong, and Gundy Tennessee fans think they should resort to an all time low and show desperation by returning former head coach Philip Fulmer.  Fulmer was ran out of town at the end of the 2008 season for having 2 losing seasons.  If Tennessee brings back Philip Fulmer it will be a bigger embarrassment than being turned down by Strong.  As a buisness you dont rehire someone you have fired.  Its simple as that even if it was a mistake and the person was a good guy.  In saying that, I am a huge fan of Coach Fulmer and have nothing but the upmost respect for the guy.  I have met him several times he even recruited me when I was in high school but, again you dont rehire someone you have fired.  I think Tennessee still has plenty of great coaches to choose from in my opinion and I will list a few. 
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Greg Roman - Roman is the OC for the San Francisco 49ers.  Roman has been coaching in the NFL and college level since 1995.  Roman started with the Carolina Panthers as a strength/conditioning assistant.  He was then later promoted Offensive Line Coach as of 2001.  He then went on to Houston to become the Tight Ends coach, Quarterback coach.  In 2009 Roman met with Jim Harbaugh and became his assitant head coach.  Roman directed Stanfords offense which was ranked 14th nationally in total offense.  Since at San Francisco Roman has helped rejuvinate Alex Smiths career and along with Harbaugh they have brought back excitement to the city of San Fran.

Larry Fedora - Fedora is the Head Coach for the University of North Carolina.  Fedora just finished his first season as the head coach of where they finished 8-4.  Fedora was the head coach for Southern Mississippi where he led the golden eagles to a 12-2 record and the Conference USA title.  Fedora has a 42-23 HC record. 

Kirby Smart -  Smart is the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Alabama.  Smart is considered to be one of the best assistant coaches on the market but, Tennessee hasnt had much luck in hiring former Alabama personal.

Willie Taggart - Taggart is probably my favorite pick.  Though he is young and doesnt have a huge resume he has a couple of things going for him.  1) He is a young coach full of enthusiasm and would be great working with the players and recruiting.  2)  He is a former assistant to Jim Harbaugh which his assistants have shown success here recently (Roman, Taggert, Shaw)  3) He has one thing that none of the other coaching candidates have accomplished.... He has beat Kentucky!  Taggart in general is good coach and good guy WKU is a building program only entering its 3 season in the FBS.  Giving Taggart the facilities and the resources he could be a very successful coach at any major school.  Taggart is also interviewd for USF, and supposedly is rumored for the Wisconsin job. 

This selections are all my opinion.  Leave some comments tell me what you think and maybe give me some other names I didnt name.

KNOXVILLE- In a day that will want to be forgot by most Tennessee fans, a lot more question were raised than answered as Charlie Strong of Louisville became the 3rd Tennessee coaching candidate to reject the Vols in the last week. Jon Gruden and Mike Gundy pulled their names out of the hat last Thursday and Tuesday respectively, and with Strong now gone Tennessee is now back to square one. Tennessee was once a university of pride and tradition, but as of yesterday it became the laughing stock of the nation as it seemed everyone lined up to take shots at the Vols. It got so bad that the phrase #TurnedDownTennessee was trending worldwide on Twitter last night. If Dave Hart doesn't want to follow in Derek Dooley's footsteps, he needs to make a hire soon, and not just any hire either, he'll need to hit to hit a homerun with this hire, otherwise Tennessee may never return to its former glory.

KNOXVILLE- Mike Gundy is out as as a candidate for the head coaching position at Tennessee. The Oklahoma State head coach is expected to remain at his alma mater after rumors had him connected to the vacancies at Tennessee and Arkansas. Yesterday Arkansas snatched away Brett Bielma from Wisconsin, and Auburn hired former offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, leaving only Tennessee as the only SEC head coaching position available. Charlie Strong of Louisville was thought to be close to signing a contract yesterday, but sources today have said that he and Louisville's athletic director are now in discussions about a contract extension. So now that it looks like Strong is out, where do the Vols look next? Here are my top five candidates still available:

1. John Chavis- Defensive Coordinator LSU
The former defensive coordinator at Tennessee moved to LSU after former Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton fired Phillip Fulmer. He could bring a strong defensive presence back to Tennessee very quickly.
2. Larry Fedora- Head Coach North Carolina
The former Southern Miss head coach left after coaching the Golden Eagles to a 12-2 record and a Conference USA title. After he left the Golden Eagles, who had 15 starters returning, they went 0-12, finishing as one of the worst teams in the nation. In his 1st season as UNC head coach he led the Tar Heels to an 8-4 record.
3. Bobby Petrino- former Head Coach Arkansas
He knows how the SEC operates, and despite his questionable past, he could turn turn around Tennessee.
4. Phillip Fulmer- former Head Coach Tennessee
This could be a long shot, but if Tennessee is desperate they could turn to Fulmer. If he can put aside everything the former athletic department did to him, he may come back.
5. Kirby Smart- Defensive Coordinator Alabama
He is a great defensive coordinator, and the only reason he is lower than Phillip Fulmer is because he would just keep our defense the same way it was this year, and we all know that can't happen

KNOXVILLE- As the regular season winds down for the rest of college football, the coaching search at the University of Tennessee has picked up steam. After a wild week of "Grumors", it finally seems that Vols fans have decided to move on from the former NFL head coach and Monday Night Football personality Jon Gruden.  Now it looks like UT Athletic Director Dave Hart has narrowed his search to two candidates: Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy and Louisville Head Coach Charlie Strong. Mike Gundy is currently in his 7th year at head coach at his alma mater, and rumor has it that he is tired of being the 2nd best head coach in the state of Oklahoma. Charlie Strong is in just his 3rd year as Louisville's head coach, but he has already won shares of the Big East title the last two years. Charlie Strong seems to be the front runner as of right now, but Mike Gundy could make a move if he is truly unhappy at Oklahoma State. Look for a move to come within the next week.