Tennessee is currently under investigation by the NCAA for recruiting violations under the watch of recently fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
In addition to the former Georgia defensive coordinators’ termination, the university fired nine other football employees who were hired by Pruitt.
Among the numerous issues revolving around the Volunteers program, which include level I and level II violations that garner the most severe repercussions, is this nugget of information passed along on The Dan Patrick Show.
Watch the clip here:
https://twitter.com/dpshow/status/1351548497049366536
According to Patrick’s source close to the situation, Tennessee football got ‘sloppy’ and its staff gave cash to recruits in McDonald’s bags and acted like they were not trying to hide anything.
Patrick’s source also said that Georgia football got ‘sloppy’ as well, although there are currently no reports that back that statement and the University of Georgia told the Athens Banner-Herald recently that there is no ongoing investigation into the UGA program.
As expected, Pruitt is defending his moves at UT legally and even released a statement with his lawyer on Monday condemning his firing.
By firing with cause, Tennessee avoided a $12.8 million dollar buyout.
Statement provided to @Stadium from attorney Michael Lyons representing former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt pic.twitter.com/mAgCsaOC6S
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) January 19, 2021
This story is becoming more and more comical by the day. My only question is why not move up the proverbial fast-food chain to a premium burger spot like Sonic or Five Guys?
Nonetheless, Tennessee will look to replace half of its football staff in the coming months.
Gonna miss this recruiting staff. pic.twitter.com/hCJdrGSdj4
— Houston Kress (@VolRumorMill) January 19, 2021
Make sure and check out the new episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton! This week I talk about Dawgs who are coming back for next season and give out more of our season superlatives. Listen here:
