Former Vol Andison Coby to play in Eric Evans’ offense

Former Vol wide receiver Andison Coby to play in Eric Evans’ offense.

Sophomore wide receiver Andison Coby entered the NCAA transfer portal Jan. 13.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Coby appeared in five games for the Vols in 2021, totaling one reception for five yards under first-year head coach Josh Heupel.

Coby has committed to play at Western Michigan.

Tim Lester enters his sixth season as Western Michigan’s head coach in 2022.

Eric Evans has served as the Broncos’ co-offensive coordinator, passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2017. He calls plays for Western Michigan during games.

Evans came to Western Michigan after serving as Dayton’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2014-16.

He was UAB’s running backs coach in 2013, reuniting with head coach Garrick McGee. McGee was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Northwestern from 2006-07, while Evans was a graduate assistant working with quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends for the Wildcats.

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Tennessee wide receiver enters transfer portal

Tennessee wide receiver enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Sophomore wide receiver Andison Coby has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Coby appeared in five games for the Vols in 2021, totaling one reception for five yards under first-year head coach Josh Heupel.

Coby enrolled at Tennessee in Jan. 2021 after transferring from Northeast Mississippi Junior College.

“After some thought, I’ve decided it’s best for me to enter the transfer portal,” Coby said. “This decision was not easy. Vol nation, thank you.”

Coby played at American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida.

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JUCO wide receiver transfers to Tennessee

A JUCO wide receiver has chosen to play for the Vols.

A JUCO wide receiver has chosen to play for the Vols.

2021 wide receiver Andison Coby announced he would be playing for Tennessee on Twitter.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound wide receiver transferred to Tennessee from Northeast Mississippi Community College.

He is from Deerfield Beach, Florida and was offered by the Vols on Jan. 20.

Coby played in six games during the shortened 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

He totaled 24 receptions for 422 yards and seven touchdowns.

Tennessee is slated to kick off the 2021 football season Sept. 4 against Bowling Green at Neyland Stadium.

UT is currently searching for its next head coach to oversee the football program.

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