1984: Sanders signs with Tennessee out of Morristown East High School as one of the most heralded quarterbacks in the state.

1985-88: After earning his degree in 1987 with one year of eligibility, Sanders is persuaded by coaching staff to play one more season to give Vols some needed depth.

1989-90: Sanders serves as volunteer coach, working with quarterbacks.

1991-92: Sanders named full-time assistant and is named wide receivers coach.

1993: Sanders named running backs coach.

1994-98: Sanders adds title of recruiting coordinator.

1998: Sanders named offensive coordinator on Dec. 1 after David Cutcliffe resigns to accept head coaching job at Ole Miss.

1999: In Sanders first game as offensive coordinator, UT defeats Florida State 23-16 in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 4 to win the national championship.

1999: UT ranks 33rd in the nation in total offense, finishes 9-3.

2000: UT ranks 57th in the nation in total offense, finishes 8-4.

2001: UT ranks 42nd in the nation in total offense, finishes 11-2.

2002: UT ranks 85th in the nation in total offense, finishes 8-5.

2003: UT ranks 67th in the nation in total offense, finishes 10-3.

2004: UT ranks 35th in the nation in total offense, finishes 10-3. Sanders prepared three inexperienced quarterbacks to make major contributions.

Oct. 31, 2005: Sanders steps down from his position as offensive coordinator but will remain quarterbacks coach for the rest of the season. UT ranks 99th in the nation out of 119 Division I-A teams in total offense.

By the numbers

• 16 - Average points a game for Tennessee

• 108 - Tennessee's national rank in average points

• 101 - Tennessee's national rank in passing efficiency

• 99 - Tennessee's national rank in total offense

• 98 - Tennessee's national rank in rushing offense

• 79 - Tennessee's national rank in passing offense