According to multiple reports, Tennessee will hire Mike DeBord as its offensive coordinator to replace Mike Bajakian, who left to take a position as quarterbacks coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
DeBord was the head coach at Central Michigan from 2000-2003, where Butch Jones served as his offensive coordinator in 2002 and 2003.
Most recently, DeBord coached tight ends for the Chicago Bears from 2010-2012.
For UT followers: Mike DeBord has told his staff, colleagues at Michigan that he is leaving for Vols, per source w/ knowledge of situation.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) February 5, 2015
Mike DeBord is former hc at Central Michigan. He replaces Mike Bajakian, who left for Tampa Bay (in NFC South..tenuous #Saints connection!)
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) February 5, 2015
Possibly the worst kept secret in the profession; but can confirm that Mike DeBord will be new OC at Tennessee http://t.co/sNnVtycOD5
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) February 5, 2015
Butch is very comfortable bringing DeBord on to staff. Very familiar with each other. Mike will have OC title; but it’s Butch’s offense
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) February 5, 2015
We expect Zach Azzanni to also receive a bump in title, role & pay. Would think Butch will announce all of this tomorrow
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) February 5, 2015
Forum discussion: DeBord is coming
11 responses to “Tennessee to name Mike DeBord as offensive coordinator”
Let the usual suspects carry on with their rants. I, for one (of many), applaud bUTch’s choice. Let the titades begin!
Not a home run but Butch will handle it.
If he is ok with Butch, then he is ok with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO VOLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys are so Butch.
GO VOLS!
I don’t care who he hires to win game, just win games.
Confident that CBJ can take this amazing group of young Vols & mix it with a fine staff of assistants/teachers/mentors & take TENNESSEE back to glory.
For overall staff unity and continuity, it’s the best hire. Possible bumps in titles for Azzanni and Gillespie. Keeps the system the same and everyone happy.
My only problem. No true QB coach.
7 Posts without a single clueless hand wringer with chicken little syndrome. What has happened to VN?
No problem guys Peyton can be our next QB coach.
I guess we now can say we are the only school ever to hire a secretary as an offensive coordinator.
Welcome Mr. Debord