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Report: Tennessee Looking To Add LSU GM Austin Thomas To Staff
by TD Staff ReporterDecember 10, 2017

Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
FootballScoop.com has reported that LSU general manager Austin Thomas is being considered as a possible candidate for a similar role on Jeremy Pruitt's staff at Tennessee.
Thomas, a native of Franklin, Tenn., received his master's degree in sports management from Tennessee and worked for the Vols under former coach Lane Kiffin. He also has the same agent as new Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
Thomas, a native of Franklin, Tenn., received his master's degree in sports management from Tennessee and worked for the Vols under former coach Lane Kiffin. He also has the same agent as new Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
quote:Thomas is the SEC's only general manager and just finished his fifth season on LSU's staff. Per LSUSports.net:
Tennessee: Sources tell FootballScoop there is chatter of LSU general manager Austin Thomas being a candidate for a somewhat similar role at Tennessee. We understand Thomas is head down, working as usual at LSU at this time. Unclear at this time whether an offer has been extended or not; but we do note that Jeremy Pruitt and Thomas share the same agent. Thomas, who is from Tennessee, turned down multiple opportunities last off-season with NFL teams (per sources) to remain at LSU with Ed Orgeron.
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The first General Manager in the history of the Southeastern Conference and one of two in the nation, Thomas leads the way in the oversight and management of the entire LSU Football program. One of the top personnel managers in all of college football, Thomas works closely with NFL personnel to maximize the opportunity for LSU student-athletes as the next level.
In Thomas' first two seasons at LSU, he helped the Tigers claim back-to-back Top 5 signing classes in 2014 and 2015, which included signing the nation's top overall player in 2014. He was named the Personnel Director of the Year in 2015 and a finalist for the award in 2014.
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I don’t think LSU takes a big hit if he leaves. It’s a role that anyone can do. He’s essentially just an office assistant and won’t recruit anymore now that Pete Jenkins is going away. That new position coach will recruit.
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Kt44
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I wish I could give you 1000 downvotes sir, this man is very important to this staff!
40 months


He is hands on with recruits; texts, phone calls, visits, traveling, relationship with the family’s, non stop balls deep in recruiting talent!
40 months

This guys needs a MASSIVE raise, PAY THE MAN (give him what he wants)! AT needs to stay at LSU! Do what it takes!!!!!!!
Reply40 months
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