Scoop: Who’s Next at Tennessee?

With Phillip Fulmer official out at Tennessee, there are several names circulating to replace the Fat One.

We’ve heard from numerous sources, including assistant coaches, agents and boosters that South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier is interested in coaching the Vols. The only question is, “Does Tennessee want him?” After consulting with a couple of UT contacts today, the feeling is that there’s very little – if any – chance Spurrier will be offered the Tennessee job.

It seems the Vols want an Urban Meyer/Mark Richt-type that can get out there and recruit nationally as Tennessee must do to year in and year out.

Lane Kiffin’s is an interesting name we heard for UT today. You can also expect North Carolina Coach Butch Davis to a call to gauge his interest.

Other names that are getting heavy play in Knoxville are Cincinnati Coach Brian Kelly, Minnesota Coach Tim Brewster and Tampa Bay Bucs Coach Jon Gruden, Illinois Coach Ron Zook, Texas DC Will Muschamp and Texas Tech Mike Leach.