Football

The technology has changed, and to Derek Dooley, that's part of the problem.

DERRICK ANSLEY FILE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has hired Derrick Ansley to coach the Volunteers' cornerbacks.

Derrick Ansley, the newest and final member on Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley's revamped staff of assistants, will work specifically with cornerbacks, UT confirmed Friday in its first official acknowledgement of the hire.

What began with the departure of wide receivers coach Charlie Baggett and reached its tipping point late last month when Lance Thompson became the sixth football coach to leave Tennessee during the offseason came to an end Thursday.

Memphis Ridgeway coach Duron Sutton spent close to 20 seconds rattling off all the different ways he utilized Sheldon Dawson's athleticism throughout the past season.

Charlie Coiner will fill the same exact position as the one left by Eric Russell, as the innovative coaching veteran will direct Tennessee's tight ends and special teams, UT announced Friday in its official confirmation of the hire.

It seems the Vols are on the brink of filling one more of the six vacancies they've had in the offseason.

Phillip Fulmer has been linked to at least three college vacancies since being ousted as Tennessee’s football coach in 2008, but he couldn’t bring himself to pursue any of them seriously.

Notre Dame has hired Harry Hiestand to coach its offensive line and coordinate the running game.

Tennessee's football program has taken the first step toward recovery. Smokey is doing fine after surgery.

A last-minute phone call sent one of Tennessee's top draft-eligible prospects to one of the biggest national showcases.

The fallout from Tennessee's last football season will continue Tuesday when its mascot undergoes surgery.

What is the biggest area of need for the Vols in recruiting?

The leading rusher from last season graduated. The offensive line coach took a job elsewhere. There wasn't a full-time assistant even directly responsible for the running backs a year ago.