Kevin VanDerzee, Tennessee’s director of high school relations, is leaving to become the director of football operations at Syracuse, a source close to the situation told the News Sentinel.
VanDerzee is widely credited with helping UT get off to a fast start in recruiting its 2009 class. The Vols were close to 20 commitments late last summer before poor on-field play and a coaching change took its toll.
VanDerzee came to UT a year ago from Richmond along with assistant coaches Dave Clawson and Lattrell Scott. He replaced Gerald Harrison, who left UT for Duke following the 2007 season.
VanDerzee, who graduated from State University of New York at Cortland, was the director of football operations for two seasons at Richmond.
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Comments » 24
HonoluluVol writes:
Paula Abdul sang "What have you done for me lately" Ohhhhh Yaaaa!
highVOLtage writes:
"VanDerzee is widely credited with helping UT get off to a fast start in recruiting its 2009 class."
How's that? Was Fulmer letting him close on the recruits? Which high schools did he have good relations with? Any in Tennessee? And what exactly does the Director of High School Relations do?
yeavols#228407 writes:
I thought that was Janet Jackson..lol..anyway..Don't know this guy..
Slystone writes:
Good selection in subject to the discussion, but wrong artist. Janet Jackson song that from her 1986 hit album "Control".
bluetick writes:
How much does this position pay and how can I apply? Which other coach just went to Syracuse? Didn't part of the old staff just go there?
bluetick writes:
LOL. Twas a joke. Screw Corporate America. I'll stick to working for myself. :)
newtonrail writes:
One of the two guys Cable fired after Clegg quit at Oakland will be taking this job. Either the 2nd of Reaves family or the other one's name I can't remember. Wait it should be nameless instead of Reaves, because Director of FB Operations is who Big Kif and both Reaves will report to, to get around that pesky little Nepotism Policy.
WeLoveTennesseeVols writes:
He is from New York, and guess where Syracuse is? No not Greece! And didn't he come along with the Clawson group?
chrisw2967 writes:
dont tell us that you have Michael Jacksons Thriller album to.
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
"Oh won't ya fly high-agh, Oh Freeeeeeeee Bird yeah."
adamsck#591720 writes:
Query: If Vanderwhathisname is "widely" credited with the fast start in the 2009 class and I read KNS every day all year why have I never read any stories about him? Riddle me that Bat-idiot.
VOLinDAWGland writes:
Didn't we already hire the Director of Football operations? Whoever takes this job needs to focus on repairing relations with Tennessee high schools as job one.
Waldorf writes:
My best guess is that he went with Adkins.
If he's tight with Adkins, then good riddance.
jobrando#216494 writes:
Heck, Who is left ??
jack_2222#231746 writes:
Not a problem-- Kiffin's sister's cousin's uncle is going to fill the position.
Orangeblood13 writes:
yup there goes the year.....lol
jobrando#216494 writes:
Just a link to Kiffin arriving in Knoxville yesterday. I guess KNS does not think it is news...
http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?...
jobrando#216494 writes:
Heck, I suspect it want be to many year's until the Manning's take over. It's ok just so whoever it is helps produce W's
volboy81 writes:
I sure am glad the KNS is up on the Vanderzee, Torbush and Liggins stories, but doesnt mention that Monte Kiffin will have a press conference at 11am today.....youve got your finger right on the pulse of whats important to Vol fans!!
jobrando#216494 writes:
Yep, They are a wierd bunch
crappieking writes:
Yawn. CLK GET US A QB!!!! PLEASE?
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Gen Melon, how did Dupree take the news of the twins going to Red Stick, Louisana?
ncvol writes:
Best of luck at Syracuse. At least, you are close to home.
Go Vols!
kaplan#211944 writes:
The News Sentinel was in Tampa on Sunday to interview Monte Kiffin. Monte Kiffin press conference is Friday. It is not open to the public.
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