Tennessee Hires Cincinnati Coach Butch Jones

Tennessee has hired Butch Jones, calling a Friday afternoon news conference to introduce the coach, who is leaving Cincinnati. Jones, 44, tweeted Friday morning...

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"It is truly an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Vol Nation!"

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A six-year contract was finalized with the Volunteers early Friday, sources told ESPN, and Cincinnati said Jones had resigned his position with the Bearcats effective immediately.