Coaches Azzanni and Gillespie earn promotions

With the hiring of an offensive coordinator out of the way, Butch Jones handed out two staff promotions today. Wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni has been named passing game coordinator, with running backs coach Robert Gillespie assuming Azzanni’s former role as recruiting coordinator.

“Zach has been instrumental in our continued growth, development, and success as an offense, particularly in the passing game,” said head football coach Butch Jones. “He is consistently on the cutting edge of offensive football, and I look forward to his continued contributions to our offense here at Tennessee.

“Robert continues to demonstrate the interpersonal and organizational skills required to lead a coaching staff in attracting the highest caliber student-athlete to Tennessee. He has made tremendous contributions with his efforts in coaching our running backs and with the entire recruiting process. We know he will continue to play a significant role in our recruiting success.

“I know both will continue to make strong contributions moving forward toward our progress in returning Tennessee Football to its rightful place among the nation’s elite, and I’m excited at what we can accomplish collectively as a coaching staff moving forward.”

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