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In-state Southeastern Conference East foe Vanderbilt fired head coach Derek Mason Sunday.
Mason served as the Commodores’ head coach since 2014, compiling a 3-3 record against Tennessee. He had a 27-55 overall record at Vanderbilt, while appearing in two bowl games.
Following Mason’s departure, Vols Wire takes a look at in-state head coaching candidates, Trent Dilfer, Jeff Fisher and Rex Ryan, for Vanderbilt’s vacant position.
Phil Jones, former Vols’ defensive lineman (1973-74) and Nashville resident, discussed who would be a leading candidate between Dilfer, Fisher and Ryan at Vanderbilt.
Jones views Dilfer as the leading candidate of the three.
Trent Dilfer — Lipscomb Academy head coach
Dilfer is in his second as head coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville.
The Super Bowl champion quarterback has made the playoffs both seasons at the helm of Lipscomb Academy.
The 48-year-old finished 7-6 during the 2019 campaign and is currently 13-2 and remains in the high school state playoffs this season.
Dilfer previously joined the show “Tennessee Two-A-Days” to discuss his coaching career.
Jeff Fisher — Former Tennessee Titans head coach
Fisher served as head coach for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans from 1994-2010.
The 62-year-old former Tennessee head coach resides in Nashville.
Rex Ryan — Former Jets and Bills head coach
Ryan served as head coach for the Jets (2009-14) and Bills (2015-16), compiling a 61-66 record and appearing in two AFC championship games.
The 57-year-old former NFL head coach currently resides in the Nashville area.
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