From Congress back to Rocky Top… as Vols AD?

A political website called Hotline On Call, a radio host in Knoxville, WLVZ’s Tony Basilio, wrote on his blog Monday that Shuler was approached by unnamed UT officials about becoming the school’s athletic director shortly after Mike Hamilton stepped down earlier this month. Shuler was sufficiently intrigued by the interest that, Basilio wrote, the former Vol is doing “some personal due diligence”.

Shuler’s reportedly reached out to former UT football coaches Phillip Fulmer, rumored initially to be a candidate for the AD job as well, and Johnny Majors, and received their “blessing” and support in pursuing the opening.

Shuler is currently a Democratic congressman, representing North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives. He could, however, have a difficult time when the next election rolls around due to redistricting.
“Congressman Shuler is focused on the very serious challenges facing our nation, including job creation and balancing our budget,” Shuler spokesperson Andrew Whalen told Hotline On Call when asked about the UT speculation.

So,as of now it is more of a possible, than that of a probable situation.