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George Quarles hired as East Tennessee State’s head coach

George Quarles hired as East Tennessee State’s head coach.

George Quarles is returning to Tennessee.

Quarles served as head coach at Maryville High School in Maryville, Tennessee from 1999-2016. He was named head coach at East Tennessee State Thursday.

Quarles replaces former Vol quarterback and assistant Randy Sanders. Sanders retired after guiding the Buccaneers to an 11-2 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs during the 2021 season.

Quarles comes to East Tennessee State after serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Furman. He played at Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee.

Quarles guided Maryville to 11 state championships, compiling a 250-16 record and won 74 consecutive games during one stretch.

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George Quarles details preparing for a spring season

George Quarles details preparing for a spring season.

George Quarles served as Maryville High School’s head coach from 1999-2016.

Quarles led the Rebels to 11 state championships, compiling a 250-16 record and won 74 consecutive games during one stretch.

He left Maryville to join Furman’s staff in 2017 and is now serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Maryville coach George Quarles gets a water bath from his players after they beat Melrose 23-10 in the Class 4A state championship game in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Neil Brake)

Furman will kick off its 2021 spring schedule Feb. 20 against Western Carolina. The coronavirus pandemic caused the Paladins and many FCS schools to not play during the fall.

Ahead of Furman’s first game, Quarles joined the show “Tennessee Two-A-Days” to discuss playing a spring season.

The show can be listened to here or below.

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