Two Vols Assistant Coaches Fired With Cause

Matt Ray | Jan 18, 2021

USA Today Syndication

According to a report from David Ubben, Tennessee is firing Brian Niedermeyer and Shelton Felton with cause-related to impermissible recruiting violations.

Niedermeyer had been Tennessee's best recruiter during his time in Knoxville, landing players like Darnell Wright, Henry To'o To'o, and Quavaris Crouch.

Felton had a huge cycle for the Vols and was instrumental in landing Byron Young, Dylan Brooks, and recent transfer Big Kat Bryant.

The University uncovered multiple Level I violations, in addition to other violations. Jeremy Pruitt was also fired with cause. More details to come on VR2 on SI.

Published Jan 18, 2021

MATT RAY

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country.