The CheckerBoard

I disagree it's like Wes said he is being a professional about this and going to make the right decision for him ?

Yes, but is this the right opportunity if his goal is to be that "native son" and come back and be the HC? WR and Rec Coord is not one step away from HC. He is rising through the ranks. Who doesn't want to learn from the best if given the opportunity. I am sure USC, Bama, etc have things he can learn and experience. (How not to recruit in USC's case) Tee needs to do right by his family, his career and (I think I read him say) his God. He is giving respect to UT and hearing them out, exploring the situation, discussing it with his family and in time he will share what he decides for himself. This is a business first. Remember how Majors (Fulmer is interim) and Fulmer (we all know that story) were removed. Not the prettiest of scenes. These are more delicate situations than most want to admit. Like Tee is giving the Vols, let's all show him some respect when he shares his wishes...coming to Knoxville or going elsewhere.

If he does not come back now with the offer that was made, kids here in town, and this being his home school then he is never coming back. So please after this lets never bring his name up for an open coaching position again.