It appears that LSU GM Austin Thomas won’t be joining the Tennessee staff after all. Word is that talks got hung up in title and responsibility.
12/13: 11 AM
Tennessee has hired Austin Thomas away from LSU. His role isn’t clear yet, but expect him to take on something similar to his GM role at LSU.
12/12: 1:00 PM
It looks like Tennessee talked to Chris Weinke, but no deal has been struck. We’re in a holding pattern here. Weinke was an offensive analyst for Alabama last year.
After having discussions with Chris Weinke, the heisman trophy winner has not joined Jeremy Pruitt's staff in Knoxville.