Today On Rocky Top: Vols OC Candidate Ruled Out

NC State offensive coordinator Matt Canada can now be marked off Tennessee’s short-list to replace the departed Mike Bajakian. Canada received an extension from the Wolfpack on Thursday. 

From NBC Sports

"The grass isn’t always greener in the SEC.North Carolina State offensive coordinator Matt Canada was among three finalists to replace Mike Bajakian as the Tennessee Volunteers next offensive player-caller.ESPN’s Brett McMurphy reported that Canada pulled his name out of consideration Thursday.Read more at NBC Sports"

From NBC Sports

"We don’t know yet when Butch Jones will pull the trigger on his biggest coaching hire this offseason, but we do know some of the candidates who have caught his attention.  Reportedly.According to Jimmy Hyams of radio station WNML in Knoxville, Jones has interviewed five outside candidates for the Vols’ vacancy at offensive coordinator: current Michigan administrator and former UM coordinator Mike DeBord, as well as 2014 coordinators Matt Canada (North Carolina State), Clay Helton (USC),Noel Mazzone (UCLA) and Kurt Roper (not retained at Florida). Additionally, UT wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni is listed by Hyams as a candidate as well.Read more at NBC Sports"

From The Times Free Press

"Sheriron Jones doesn’t know who his position coach will be when he gets to Tennessee in four months.That isn’t slowing down the four-star quarterback’s increasing anticipation for next Wednesday, when he’ll sign with the Volunteers.In fact, Jones is already plotting to leave his high school graduation early so he can get a headstart on moving to Knoxville.Read more at The Times Free Press"