Dec. 1, 2008: Lane Kiffin introduced as football coach at Tennessee.
Dec. 15, 2008: Kiffin's stellar staff of assistants is highlighted by the hiring of his father, legendary NFL defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.
Feb. 4, 2009: Signing day is a good one for the Vols who produce a top 10 class despite the late start with a new staff.
Feb. 5, 2009: Kiffin accuses Florida coach Urban Meyer of violating NCAA recruiting rules at a booster breakfast, the first of at least six secondary violations.
March 16, 2009: Recruiting class gets even better with the signing of running back Bryce Brown, the top prospect in the country.
April 18, 2009: Kiffin encouraged about Vols after Orange and White Game.
Sept. 5, 2009: Tennessee defeats Western Kentucky 63-7 in his first game as UT coach.
Sept. 19, 2009: Tennessee plays No. 1-ranked Florida close, loses 23-13 at Florida.
Oct. 10, 2009: Tennessee defeats Georgia at 45-19 at Neyland Stadium, arguably the biggest win of Kiffin's career at UT.
Oct. 24, 2009: Tennessee has chance to beat No. 1-ranked Alabama, but has field goal blocked on final play in 12-10 loss in Tuscaloosa.
Nov. 13, 2009: Three Vols are arrested in an attempted armed robbery at the Pilot Station on Cumberland Avenue.
Dec. 31, 2009: Tennessee loses to Virginia Tech 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.
Jan. 12, 2010: Kiffin announces he is leaving Tennessee for the Southern Cal job and taking assistants Monte Kiffin and Ed Orgeron.
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Comments » 9
pvvol writes:
Who Cares?
RockyToptoNeyland writes:
Jan. 14 2010, Will Muschamp hired as the head coach at the University of Tennessee
bigorange61 writes:
I'm mad as the next guy. But you know what? We will get through this just fine. One of the best jobs in college football is now open, and we will land a top notch coach.
The basketball team showed the country what it means to play at Tennessee when they beat Kansas. We will rise to the occasion.
kennypowers writes:
January 13, 2009: I write my first donation check to USC.
January 14, 2009: Supply expensive gifts to all USC players that will accept.
January 15, 2009: Anonymous phone call to NCAA reveals extensive violations at USC. DEATH PENALTY
corrinebrown writes:
1:18 seconds with no questions
Great job Hammy!!!
kennypowers writes:
2010 Sorry
firehamilton writes:
Hamilton must go if the football program is to ever gain respect again. this departure, the "press conference", the remarks. No class on Kiffin's part."attitude reflects leadership". There is no leadership with hamilton at the helm of the Athletic Department
VolGrad writes:
January 12, 2010: LaneTrain self-destructs. Recruits will never believe anything he or his staff tells them again.
adamsmith5529#630125 writes:
the heck with kiffen's timeline!!!
Offer JOHN GRUDEN.
GRUDEN is the only coach out there that is qualified for the best job in the world.
GO GET GRUDEN!!!
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