Today On Rocky Top: New Buyout For Butch Jones
By Zach Ragan
From ESPN
"Tennessee coach Butch Jones’ contract extension increases the buyout he would have to pay if he chooses to leave before the end of the next two seasons.Under terms of the contract addendum released Wednesday, Jones would owe the university $4 million if he chose to leave before March 2016.Under terms of the contract addendum released Wednesday, Jones would owe the university $4 million if he chose to leave before March 2016.Read more at ESPN"
From Bleacher Report
"Welcome to flipping season. It’s the time of year when committed prospects decide to make a switch—or “flip”—to another school.The coaching carousel is in full effect, so prospects have to look out for their best interest if a school they are interested in makes a change.Nashville (Tennessee) Overton defensive back Ugo Amadi committed to Ole Miss in March, but he recently called a press conference for Dec. 15 to make his college intentions known to the public.Read more at Bleacher Report"
From Twincities.com
"Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said last week Cordarrelle Patterson had been practicing well. But it didn’t translate into playing time on Sunday.The wide receiver was on the field for just one snap from scrimmage in the Vikings’ 30-24 overtime victory over the New York Jets, carrying the ball for a 6-yard gain. That was even less than the three snaps he played Nov. 30 against Carolina.Read more at Twincities.com"