The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 07:24 PM

UT Chancellor Davenport: Currie Did Not Sign A Memorandum of Understanding Between UT, Ohio State DC Greg Schiano

Davenport's office confirmed she did not sign a memorandum of understanding between the university and Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano.

Chancellor Beverly Davenport's office confirmed Monday evening that she did not sign a memorandum of understanding between the university and Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano.

Tennessee and Schiano were close to a deal to make Schiano UT's next head football coach but the deal was called off Sunday night.

Chancellor Davenport issued the following statement Monday afternoon:

“I deeply regret the events of yesterday for everyone involved. The university remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence, and I look forward to John Currie continuing the search to bring the next head football coach to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.”

Athletic Director John Currie also issued a statement following the backlash.