Tennessee Vols Coaching Search: Revised Hot Board

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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Chad Morris of the Southern Methodist Mustangs during play against the Navy Midshipmen at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Chad Morris — SMU Head Coach

I actually like Chad Morris a lot, despite his losing record at SMU.

The Mustangs were a mess when Morris came to town. He now has the program on an upward trajectory.

Morris possesses a great offensive mind (he’s responsible for Clemson’s offense) and he’s a great recruiter.

We also know that Morris would be able to put together a great staff, which could include some former Vols (Kevin Steele, Marion Hobby and Dan Brooks maybe?).

Now that Texas A&M has hired Jimbo Fisher, Morris will likely be ready to seriously consider an offer from Tennessee.

If Morris stays at SMU another year and improves their record once again, I think he would be one of the hottest coaching commodities in college football. It might be smart to go ahead and grab him.

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