Any updates or inside scoop on this coaching position?

All is quiet in Ktown.

Has McMahon's name popped up ?

Not that I'm remotely close to "The Loop" (I'm not), but there's not a lot of news leaking right now.

McMahon was discussed by a couple of guys on a radio show, but I haven't heard of any direct interest. From what I understand, he's an outstanding individual, and he did some great things at Florida.

My guess is that UT will be looking for someone a bit younger. I just read on the main discussion board that Clemson's O'Sullivan is taking the Florida job. He was listed as a name on some lists (just from other internet posters).

I don't know whether it will go anywhere or not, but I'd be willing to bet that there's at least some discussion with UC-Irvine's Dave Serrano. There have apparently been some rumors. It was mentioned, in passing, during the broadcast of UCI's Sunday game against Wichita St.

The only media-reported contacts so far are that Tennessee had asked for permission to speak with Austin-Peay's McClure and College of Charleston's Powalski (sp?).

Not that I have any exclusive information but the names that seem to be at the front of the list are as follows: (The info. did come from someone on the inside but not high up the food chain)
1. Servanno-Cal. Irvine
2. Shonerock-Memphis
3. Pierce-Troy

Coach Schroenrock signed an extension to stay at the U of Memphis this week. Looks like he is happy where he is at.

Tennessee should hire Mitch Thompson, the recruiting coordinator and hitting coach for Baylor. He was named the college assistant of the year and recruits all across the country for the Bears. He spends two weeks per year in East Cobb wathching players, so he knows the southest. Kids love him and he is a great hitting instructor.

Update:

The information that I have received is that Shonerock did not feel that he had a solid chance at getting the job and he wanted to move on to recruiting the 2008 class.

Dan McDonnell (Louisville): Tennessee likes his style of play but it would be hard for him to leave Louisville after only one season. Louisville AD will do everything possible to keep him.

Dave Serrano (Cal Irvine): It may be his job to turn down. The problem is that he and his family are West Coast people and are not sure they want to make the move to Knoxville. Serrano also does not want to take the job unless assistant coach Sergio Brown agrees to go with him.

Bobby Pierce (Troy): Is ready to take the job and MH has received great recomendations on Pierce. Bobby Pierce had a verbal to take the Alabama job last season if Jim Wells had not backed out on taking the LSU job at the last moment. This could possibly be the best fit for Tennessee as Pierce is a low key guy that "Everyone" seems to like. One report is that no one has ever said anything bad about Pierce.

Well, If you ask me they better get a U-Haul and head to Troy State and load his butt up to rocky top!

They can look all they want and they won't find a better man for the job!

I will be running our annual BEST Alabama Invitational out of Troy University this week. In fact I will be leaving this morning. I will convey all of your thoughts to Bobby. Knowing all of the men mentioned on the board with the exception of Dave Serrano, I can tell you they all would do well at UT. I do know that Bobby has interest in the job and communications have taken place between him and Hamilton. I cannot see it taking much longer to get someone in place, due to recruiting.

The best situation would be for you guys to hire Wells from Alabama and let Bobby move to T'town..

I have promised HV to put on a UT cap and have my picture taken if Bobby is hired, though.

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I have promised HV to put on a UT cap and have my picture taken if Bobby is hired, though.

NO WAY!

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I have promised HV to put on a UT cap and have my picture taken if Bobby is hired, though.

Yep.. and BamaBomber said ouch..ouch ouch

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Originally posted by Bama Bomber:
I will be running our annual BEST Alabama Invitational out of Troy University this week. In fact I will be leaving this morning. I will convey all of your thoughts to Bobby. Knowing all of the men mentioned on the board with the exception of Dave Serrano, I can tell you they all would do well at UT. I do know that Bobby has interest in the job and communications have taken place between him and Hamilton. I cannot see it taking much longer to get someone in place, due to recruiting.

The best situation would be for you guys to hire Wells from Alabama and let Bobby move to T'town..

I have promised HV to put on a UT cap and have my picture taken if Bobby is hired, though.

Please don't tarnish the Volunteer colors by wearing a Tennessee NEWERA cap.