Tennessee has officially announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Tim Banks, getting us one step closer to rounding out Josh Heupel’s full initial staff in Knoxville. The hiring process was a long one, filled with several twists and turns. In the end, Heupel went back to Banks and upped the offer, getting one of his top choices in the boat.
Banks signed a three-year deal that will pay him $1.3 million in year one, $1.4 million in year two and $1.5 million in year three.
“Tim brings great energy, passion and experience to the Tennessee football family,” Heupel said.