But this call was a little different. DeBord and wife Deb were driving north out of Nashville to see the grandkids in Michigan last Dec. 31. It was a Saturday, the day after offensive coordinator DeBord helped orchestrate Tennessee's 38-24 Music City Bowl win over Nebraska. When DeBord's phone chimed and he showed the caller ID "Tom Allen" to Deb, she said, "Well, ANSWER it.
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Before Tom Allen had made any move regarding his football coaching career, he had always called to elicit advice from his friend Mike DeBord.