A Power-5 program just gave Tennessee a recruiting 'cheat code' and the Vols need to immediately utilize it
A Power-5 program gave the Tennessee Vols (and all of college football) a recruiting cheat code this week. And UT needs to immediately utilize it. Purdue hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as an interim assistant coach this week. Brees will help Purdue with bowl prep and he'll be able to recruit as […]
A Power-5 program gave the Tennessee Vols (and all of college football) a recruiting cheat code this week.
And UT needs to immediately utilize it.
Purdue hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as an interim assistant coach this week. Brees will help Purdue with bowl prep and he'll be able to recruit as well.
I'm sure you can already see where I'm going with this.
Tennessee currently has an open spot on its coaching staff due to offensive coordinator Alex Golesh leaving to take the head coaching job at USF.
Vols head coach Josh Heupel doesn't seem to be in a hurry to make a hire, likely because he has a lot on his plate at the moment (recruiting, transfer portal, Orange Bowl prep). And he's probably going to be the one calling plays next season anyway.
This would be a perfect opportunity to find a popular former Vol who wants to help the program.
Former Tennessee quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is obviously the first name that comes to mind.
Now, I know Manning is a busy guy. But all the Vols really need him to do is stand around and clap at some practices and make recruiting calls. They just need him to be around the program and visible. It would generate a lot of attention and it could help Tennessee in recruiting.
If Manning is willing — and he always wants to help the Vols it seems — then it should be a no-brainer. This is an easy way to make an impact in recruitment and draw some positive attention to the program during the Christmas season.
Tennessee would be wise to consider taking a page out of Purdue's book and making a similar (temporary) move before replacing Golesh.
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