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UT Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt holds a press conference on Signing Day 2017. UT Sports
Tennessee football took no time in filling its vacant running backs coaching position.
According to a report from GoVols247, the Vols are expected to hire former Florida State star quarterback Chris Weinke to fill the position left open after Robert Gillespie and UT parted ways Tuesday.
Weinke worked with Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt at Alabama last season.
Weinke on Thursday changed his banner photo on his Twitter page to a photo of Neyland Stadium. UT has not announced the hire.
He previously was the head coach at talent hotbed IMG Academy for five seasons and spent two years with the NFL's Rams as their quarterbacks coach.
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Head coach Jeremy Pruitt listens during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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From left wide receiver coach David Johnson and tight ends coach Brian Niedermeyer whisper to each other during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Co-defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Chris Rumph speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Fans stand and cheer during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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A fan cheers from the balcony during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer sits in the audience during UT's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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University of Tennessee's football coach staff sits on stage during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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A fan from Farragut asks a question to the coaching staff during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Safeties and special teams coach Charles Kelly speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Conerbacks coach Terry Fair speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Defensive line coach Tracy Rocker speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Ear warmers sit on a ledge during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Assistant coaches sit on stage during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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A man checks his phone before University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Seats fill with attendees before University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Offensive line coach Will Friend speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Tight ends coach Brian Niedermeyer speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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At center running backs coach Robert Gillespie listens during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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At left head coach Jeremy Pruitt smiles on stage during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Wide receiver coach Davis Johnson speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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University of Tennessee assistant coaches sit on stage at the Tennessee Theatre during UT's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Running backs coach Robert Gillespie speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton speaks during University of Tennessee's National Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
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University of Tennessee cheerleaders Kahlil Bostick and Megan Stallings greets Tennessee fans as they arrive for the Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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University of Tennesee athletic director Phillip Fulmer greets the crowd during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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University of Tennesee athletic director Phillip Fulmer greets the crowd during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt talks about the new signing class in a celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coaches from left, defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer, co-defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach Chris Rumph,
cornerbacks coach Terry Fair, and
safeties/special teams coach Charles Kelly are introduced to the crowd during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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From left, running backs coach Robert Gillespie, wide receiver coach David Johnson, tight ends coach Brian Niedermeyer, offensive line coach Will Friend, and defensive line coach Tracy Rocker are intriduced to the crowd during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt and staff discuss the new signing class in an event at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt talks about the new signing class in a celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton talks about the quarterbacks during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton talks about new signee JT Shrout at a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton talks about the quarterbacks during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee running backs coach Robert Gillespie greets a fan while introducing himself to the crowd during the Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennesseer Running backs coach Robert Gillespie talks about signee Jeremy Banks in the Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee wide receiver coach David Johnson takes the stage in the Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee tight ends coach Brian Niedermeyerhead talks Farragut High School signee Jacob Warren, pictured on the screen, at a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee offensive line coach Will Friend discuss his new signees during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee offensive line coach Will Friend discuss his new signees, including Gibbs High School's Ollie Lane at a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee defensive line coach Tracy Rocker introduces himself during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee defensive line coach Tracy Rocker talks about signee Emmit Gooden at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer on stage during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee co-defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach Chris Rumph talks about signee Jordan Allen during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee cornerbacks coach Terry Fair introduces himself during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee safeties/special teams coach Charles Kelly introduces himself during the Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt talks about the new signing class in a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt and staff talk about the new signing class at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt introduces the football staff and the year's new signees during a Signing Day celebration at the Tennessee Theatre on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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As a player, Weinke won the 2000 Heisman Trophy and led Florida State to the 1999 national title. He spent seven seasons in the NFL, six with the Carolina Panthers and one with the San Francisco 49ers.
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More: Tennessee Vols AD Phillip Fulmer on Robert Gillespie's departure: 'It's a big boy business'
Gillespie and Tennessee parted ways after five seasons Tuesday. He was the lone remaining coach from Butch Jones' staff.
On Wednesday, Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer said Gillespie "didn't like" the split.
“This is a big boy’s business,” Fulmer said. “He understood. He was very professional. We talked yesterday. It was simply a matter of Coach Pruitt doing what he thought was right for his program and Robert.
“Robert was fine. Robert is OK. He didn’t like it, I’m not saying that. But he’s OK. He understood. It’s a big boy business.”
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