Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele watches warmups before the Tennessee game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. Jb Auburntenn 1257
There is good reason for fans to be upset about how the Kevin Steele situation played out for Tennessee football. The former Auburn Tigers defensive coordinator was brought on staff just as it looked like Jeremy Pruitt was about to be fired.
Less than two months later, Steele is gone after Josh Heupel rounded out his staff. According to AP News, the Vols fired the longtime coach, and he could be paid a buyout of up to $860,870 for those seven weeks on the job.