After three years with Tennessee, defensive coordinator John Jancek and the Vols have parted ways.
For the second year in a row, Tennessee has followed a big bowl win by announcing the departure of a coordinator, as a Wednesday afternoon press release reported that the Vols and defensive coordinator John Jancek have "mutually agreed to part ways."
The Vols had taken a big step forward this year in scoring defense, riding significantly improved red zone play, but despite returning eight starters (not including Curt Maggitt, who missed 11.5 games this season with injury) from the 2014 unit, the step was not as complete as Vols fans might have hoped.