Tennessee promotes Adkins to offensive line coach

Adkins, who has been on coach Phillip Fulmer’s staff since 2003, also has been the recruiting coordinator and assistant offensive line coach under Jimmy Ray Stephens.

Stephens was fired earlier this week along with receivers coach Pat Washington. David Cutcliffe was hired on Monday as offensive coordinator to replace Randy Sanders, who resigned Oct. 31.

“I’m pleased to have Greg take on the duties as the offensive line coach,” Fulmer said. “He brings lots of energy and intensity to the position and has a great overall knowledge of offensive strategy. He’s an excellent coach and will fit well in coach Cutcliffe’s plans.”

Fulmer still has two coaching vacancies remaining.

Adkins, 37, was an offensive lineman at Marshall from 1986-89 and coached at Marshall, Georgia and Troy State before joining Fulmer’s staff.