Robert Ayers has joined Josh Heupel’s coaching staff

[Sara Clark]

Former Vols standout joins Josh Heupel's coaching staff at Tennessee

 

[JOEY’S ALL VOL !!!]

Nice! Always good to see former players work their way into the program. Robert was a fine player that gave his all while playing and I’m sure he’ll do the same while coaching.

 

[BruisedOrange]

I am delighted by this news!

What are the recruiting rules for Graduate Assistants? Can they make visits?

 

[posivol]

fantastic....one of my all time fav's

 

[USCGVOL]

Welcome back to the team!

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I am delighted by this news!

What are the recruiting rules for Graduate Assistants? Can they make visits?

The way I understand it, they can not recruit off campus, can when recruits are visiting the campus.

 

[Captainzach1]

What a throwback, don’t remember this at all

 

[SaipanVol]

I did not know he had a 10 yr career in the NFL. With all of the coaching experience he has I hope that he learns from Garner and fills in for him when he retires.

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

I am delighted by this news!

What are the recruiting rules for Graduate Assistants? Can they make visits?

No, their eligibility is expired.

 

[YankeeVol]

I like it.

 

[butchna]

I am delighted by this news!

What are the recruiting rules for Graduate Assistants? Can they make visits?

No. The NCAA is loosening up on restrictions they’ve always found impossible. Like on-field instruction during practices.

 

[butchna]

Listening to the VQ podcast, Price and Hubbs mentioned that Heupel liked Jeff Faris as possible TE’s coach but his hire would’ve required getting him up to speed on how we practice and gameplan. After Cut retired, Faris was considering an open analyst position at UT and if he had taken it, very well may have been the obvious hire. Can’t fault him for jumping at an on-field gig under Chip Kelly. Point I got out of it is working as a GA or QC at UT potentially opens future doors and is a good investment of time for aspiring coaches.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

CJH hiring VFL's is like adding gravel to the concrete.


And you can quote me on that.

 

[VolInNW]

Welcome back to the team!

Gave you a like just for your avatar. Your dog is a handsome fella!!

 

[USCGVOL]

Gave you a like just for your avatar. Your dog is a handsome fella!!

Awe thank you so much. That was Boozer. He actually passed a year ago (14 yo). He was a handsome feller. I love that picture of the ole boy. Its up in my room now. I am almost to the point where I am ready for another stubborn ole hound but he was special.

 

[Orange Marlin]

This is one tuff man, played the Florida game with a torn muscle in his arm.

THAT IS A TRUE VFL!! He gave his all

Welcome aboard Mr. Ayers

 

[livefaith]

This is one tuff man, played the Florida game with a torn muscle in his arm.

THAT IS A TRUE VFL!! He gave his all

Welcome aboard Mr. Ayers

Ehhh, I think you're thinking about Justin Harrell and the torn bicep v UF. Both great players tho.

 

[Orange Marlin]

Ehhh, I think you're thinking about Justin Harrell and the torn bicep v UF. Both great players tho.

Yes sir you’re correct Thanks

 

[Scvol1984110]

Nice! Always good to see former players work their way into the program. Robert was a fine player that gave his all while playing and I’m sure he’ll do the same while coaching.

This is not a good hire. When will we learn.

 

[OmegaVoLL]

This is not a good hire. When will we learn.

Why is it not a good hire?

 

[allvol123]

This is not a good hire. When will we learn.

Wtf? A grad assistant…..

 

[Orange defense]

Welcome back to Rocky Top. You’ll be a great one here. Welcome home!

 

[swampfoxfan]

This should spark another rant by beachvol

 

[RockyTopTexas]

this also brings the "Ive done it " side to the coaching staff

 

[Volfan1000]

Ayers will be a very solid addition to this coaching staff.