University of Tennessee To Name Lane Kiffin New Head Coach

After having one of their worst years in Volunteer football history, the University of Tennessee has named Lane Kiffin as their new head coach.

According to ESPN.com, multiple sources have released that Kiffin will replace the recently fired Phillip Fulmer at the helm of Volunteer nation. An official announcement is expected to be made on Monday.

The Volunteers are 4-7 entering tomorrows game vs. SEC rival, the University of Kentucky. They had one of their worst seasons in school history and are looking for Kiffin to turn things around starting with the 2009 season.

Kiffin was the youngest coach in the modern era of the NFL when he took over the Oakland Raiders in 2007. After one year at the helm of the Raiders after posting a 4-12 record, his contract was bought out by owner Al Davis and Kiffin was forced to resign.

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