KNOXVILLE – Tennessee athletic director John Currie has not hired a search firm to assist with the task of hiring the university’s next football coach.
He is, however, listening to input from others, and Tennesee’s players appear to be among the people Currie is willing to hear from.
On Wednesday, running back John Kelly said Currie has stressed to the team he is “open to suggestions” on the next coach and what kind of characteristics the coach should have.
“He gave us his contact information, and he says that if we have any questions or any input that we should apply to his decision that we should hit him up and let him know,” Kelly said. “I think he’s going to really try and find somebody that fits the team well.”
Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) turns towards the end zone after ducking under a tackle attempt on a 20-yard touchdown run against Southern Mississippi during an NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 in Knoxville, Tenn.Kelly’s top criteria?