Pruitt Names Kevin Steele Assistant Defensive Coach Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Tennessee head football coach
Jeremy Pruitt announced Tuesday that veteran Southeastern Conference coach Kevin Steele has joined the program as a defensive assistant coach. Steele, a 1981 graduate of the University of Tennessee and former Vols assistant, returns to Rocky Top after serving as the defensive coordinator at Auburn the past five seasons. His units ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring defense in four out of those five seasons, while producing 12 NFL Draft picks and multiple first-rounders. Kevin is someone I have respected and admired for a long time on and off the field, Pruitt said, I had the opportunity to learn and work with him during our time at Alabama and our friendship grew from there. He has outstanding knowledge of the game and understands what it takes to be successful in this conference. Having coached under the great Johnny
Welshan And Wimpey Victorious At 30th Ice Bowl, Page A 5-Time Winner Over Seawright Monday, January 11, 2021 - by Steve Hixson
The 30th Ice Bowl four day weekend concluded Sunday with feature races galore as close to 400 race teams converged upon Talladega Short Track across from the Super Speedway. Maryville racer Jason Welshan put his 604/Crate Late Model back in Victory Lane, like he did last June with the United Championship Racing Alliance. The #01 Hux Motorsports / Savage Racecar Bandit driver pocketed $3,000 for his efforts against 48 other entrants.
Ooltewah s Riley Hickman was 15th whilst defending and two time back to back race winner Jimmy Elliott of Cleveland finished 21st overall.