Tennessee Vols and Josh Heupel just made a big move this week
The Tennessee Vols reportedly made a big move on Thursday. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Vols are promoting quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle to offensive coordinator. Tennessee needed an offensive coordinator after Alex Golesh left Knoxville last month to become the new head coach at USF. UT confirmed the news on Thursday morning via a […]
The Tennessee Vols reportedly made a big move on Thursday.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Vols are promoting quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle to offensive coordinator.
Tennessee needed an offensive coordinator after Alex Golesh left Knoxville last month to become the new head coach at USF.
UT confirmed the news on Thursday morning via a news release.
"Joey has been instrumental in our record-setting offensive success over the past two seasons, and he's built great trust within our team," said Vols head coach Josh Heupel in a statement. "I have known Joey for over 15 years, and his track record of player development has impacted every place he has been. He has complete knowledge of our aggressive offensive identity and principles. Having played and coached at this level, he understands how to connect with players and will continue to make a significant impact in recruiting. This will be a seamless transition for him as we strive to build a championship program that Vol Nation is proud of."
"I am grateful to Coach Heupel for this opportunity, and I look forward to building on the dynamic offensive success we have achieved thus far," added Halzle. "Our offense will continue to be the attacking, sophisticated and up-tempo unit that Vol Nation is accustomed to, while maximizing the potential we have as a team and individually. I have great appreciation for our players and want them to fulfill their aspirations at Tennessee. It's our job as teachers to put them in a position to be successful—on and off the field—and have fun while doing it."
This was always the expected move for the Vols. Heupel's offense is all about continuity and no one knows Heupel better on this staff than Halzle. The two coaches have been together for 15 years.
Tennessee still needs to hire a tight ends coach to replace Golesh.
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