New Tennessee Coach Jeremy Pruitt Raiding SEC Rivals to Build Coaching Staff December 9, 2017December 9, 2017 Admin Tennessee managed to pillage a top defensive coordinator from its cross-conference rival Alabama by hiring new head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Fittingly, Pruitt is reportedly building his coaching staff in similar fashion. Sign up here to receive morning updates, plus breaking news, and special offers CONFIRM You have Successfully Subscribed!