A little more than a week after one more position popped open, the Vols tapped defensive coordinator Josh Conklin from The Citadel to fill the final vacancy and end a stretch that has been full of them for the Vols. In addition to leading the defense for the Bulldogs for the last two years, Conklin was also responsible for safeties - which is the position he took over Friday in the wake of Terry Joseph's departure to Nebraska last week.
"Josh brings successful coordinator experience and consistent secondary production to our defensive staff," UT coach Derek Dooley said in a school release. "He comes highly recommended and I believe will be a great fit for our football staff."
It's certainly undergone a dramatic facelift over the last three months. Joseph was the sixth assistant to leave for another program since UT's season ended with a disappointing loss at Kentucky and without a bowl appearance, and he was the seventh overall following the parting of ways with wide receivers coach Charlie Baggett. The Vols didn't have much time to waste in making one more hire with spring practice set to open on March 26, and they moved quickly to find somebody to work with another new assistant to work with the secondary. As originally planned with Joseph, the duties at the back of the defense will be split between Derrick Ansley with the cornerbacks as Conklin handles the safeties.
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