Johnny Chavis (born October 16, 1956 in Dillon, SC ), is the Defensive Coordinator, Linebacker Coach and Associate Head football coach at the University of Tennessee, where he has been since 1989. Chavis is the only Native American that is currently a Coordinator or Head Coach for a major college or NFL team. A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football. ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the primary institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee system, Tennessees flagship public university. ... Native Americans (also Indians, Aboriginal Peoples, American Indians, First Nations, Alaskan Natives, Amerindians, or Indigenous Peoples of America) are the indigenous inhabitants of The Americas prior to the European colonization, and their modern descendants. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ...

Johnny Chavis Defensive Coordinator at the University of Tennessee

Coaching Career

Named defensive coordinator at UT in 1995, Chavis has gained recognition as a defensive guru the old-fashioned way -- by building hard-nosed teams that have helped Tennessee rank among the stingiest in college football. [1]

"John has been and will continue to be a vital cog in all we do," head coach Phillip Fulmer said. "His leadership, intense work ethic and loyalty have been key to our success over the years." Phillip Fulmer is the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. ...

Following the national championship season of 1998, Chavis was named the SEC's outstanding linebacker coach. Tennessee's defense led the SEC in 1996 and ranked in the top three five of the past seven years. SEC is a TLA which can refer to: In general context, an abbreviation for second. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

In addition to supervising linebackers and the overall defense, Chavis in 1999 was named assistant head coach. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Chavis has divided his responsibilities between the defensive line and linebacker corps since returning to his alma mater 16 years ago. In 1989, Chavis spent his time with the defensive line. Then in 1990, to help accommodate additions to the defensive staff, he made the switch to linebacker coach. In recognition of Chavis' experience, technical knowledge and fighting temperament, Fulmer promoted him to defensive coordinator prior to 1995 and this season Chavis begins his 18th year with the Vols. Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American football. ...

Before returning to Tennessee, Chavis had been defensive coordinator at Alabama A&M, leading the Division II school to the best defensive record in the nation. The Bulldogs ranked first in total defense in 1987 and 1988. Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ... Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, also known as Alabama A&M University or AAMU, is an accredited, public, coeducational land grant college established under the terms of the Morrill Act of 1890 located in Normal, Madison County, Alabama. ...

Before taking the defensive coordinator job at Alabama A&M, Chavis coached as a graduate assistant at Tennessee in 1979, as defensive line coach in an earlier stint at Alabama A&M from 1980-83 and then as defensive line coach and defensive coordinator at Alabama State in 1984-85. Alabama State University, founded 1887, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. ...

"I look at their defense. Coach Chavis, he's done a great job for a long time." - Charlie Weis (Notre Dame Head Coach) [2] Charlie Weis (March 30, 1956, in Trenton, New Jersey) is the current head coach of the University of Notre Dame football team. ... This article is about the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. ...

Chavis and then Florida Defensive Coordinator Bob Stoops are credited with bring the "Zone Blitz" into College Football in the mid to late 90's. Bob Stoops (b. ... The Zone Blitz is a common method of defensive pressure applied in American football, usually at the collegiate and professional levels. ...

Chavis vs. Spurrier

With Steve Spurrier running the Offense at University of Florida and now the University of South Carolina, while Chavis was coordinating the Defense at Tennesee, there were battles between the two that helped determine the SEC East and in 1996 and 1998, the National Championship. Steven Orr Spurrier (born April 20, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a former American football player and current head coach at the University of South Carolina, but is perhaps best known for his days coaching the University of Florida Gators football team to a multitude of SEC championships and... The University of Florida (also known as Florida or UF) is a public university and land-grant institution located in Gainesville, Florida. ... The University of South Carolina, Columbia (USC or Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university located in Columbia, South Carolina and is the flagship campus of the University of South Carolina System. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...

Chavis came under fire after his Defensive unit surrendered 62 points in a loss to Spurrier's Gators in 1995. It was the most points ever surrendered by a Chavis led defense at Tennessee. Spurrier has gotten the best of this matchup going 6-2.

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Playing Career

Chavis came to UT as a walk-on defensive lineman and later was granted a scholarship on the basis of his scrappy play at middle guard and tackle. He lettered in 1977 and 1978 and received his degree from the College of Education in 1979. Chavis became a starter for the Tennessee Defense during his senior season. Chavis is a native of Dillon, SC. Walk On is the fourth studio album by American band Boston, released in 1994. ... A scholarship is an award of access to an institution or a financial aid award for an individual (a scholar) for the purposes of furthering their education. ... Look up Tackle in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Tackle can refer to: Block and tackle, nautical, a set of pulleys. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

NFL Players

The following Defensive players have been drafted into the NFL, or made an NFL Roster since Chavis took over as Defensive Coordinator in 1995: NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Jason Allen (Miami Dolphins) Jason Jamar Allen (born July 5, 1983 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama) is a current American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins. ... City Miami, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Blue, and White Head Coach Nick Saban Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Fight song None Mascot T. D. Local radio Flagship stations: WAXY (790 AM) and WNMA (1210 AM) -Spanish Announcers: Jimmy Cefalo and Joe...

Parys Haralson (San Francisco 49ers) Parys Haralson was a Defensive End for the University of Tennessee from 2002-2005. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners Team colors Cardinal Red, Metallic Gold and Black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager none Mascot Sourdough Sam Local radio Flagship stations: KNBR (680 AM & 1050 AM) and KSAN (107. ...

Omar Gaither (Philadelphia Eagles) Omar Gaither was a Linebacker for the University of Tennessee from 2002-2005. ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other nicknames The Birds, The Iggles Team colors Midnight Green, Black, Silver, and White Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop Local radio Flagship stations: WYSP (94. ...

Jesse Mahelona (Tennessee Titans) Jesse Mahelona was a Defensive Tackle at the University of Tennessee from 2004-2005. ... City Nashville, Tennessee Other nicknames None Team colors Navy, Titans Blue, Red, and Silver Head Coach Jeff Fisher Owner Bud Adams General manager Floyd Reese Fight song None Mascot T-Rac Local radio Flagship stations: WKDF (103. ...

Kevin Simon (Washington Redskins) Kevin Simon is an American football linebacker who was selected by the Washington Redskins in the last round of the 2006 NFL Draft. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Vinny Cerrato Fight song Hail to the Redskins Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ...

Kevin Burnett (Dallas Cowboys) Kevin Burnett (born December 24, 1982) is an American football player who is currently a linebacker for the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Silver-Green, Silver, and White Head Coach Bill Parcells Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Mascot Rowdy [1] Local radio Flagship stations: THE TICKET (1310 AM) Announcers: Charlie Waters, Kristi Scales, and Brad...

Rashad Baker (Buffalo Bills) Safety for the Buffalo Bills (#26) Height: 5-10 Weight: 198 College: Tennessee Years in NFL: 2 How Acquired: Free Agent 04 Birthdate: 2/22/1982 ... City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ...

Johnathan Brown (Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos) Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames None Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Fight song None Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan...

Shaun Ellis (New York Jets) Shaun Ellis (born June 24, 1977 in Anderson, South Carolina) is a football player for the New York Jets of the NFL. Ellis was a stand-out defensive end at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Jets as the 12th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green Team colors Green and White Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Robert Wood Johnson IV General manager Mike Tannenbaum Local radio Flagship stations: WABC (770 AM) and WEPN (1050 AM) Announcers: Marty Lyons and Bob Wischusen League/Conference affiliations American Football League...

Terry Fair (Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and St. Louis Rams) Terrance Delon Fair(Born:July 20, 1976) is a National Football League cornerback for the St. ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Panther Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr Local radio Flagship stations: WBT (AM) (1110 AM) and WBT (FM) (99. ... City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Team colors Black and Gold Head Coach Bill Cowher Owner Dan Rooney General manager Kevin Colbert Local radio Flagship stations: WDVE (102. ... City St. ...

Deon Grant (Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars) Deon Grant (Born March 14, 1979) is a cornerback/safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Panther Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr Local radio Flagship stations: WBT (AM) (1110 AM) and WBT (FM) (99. ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ...

Jabari Greer (Buffalo Bills) Jabari Greer is a defensive back who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. ... City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ...

Omari Hand (San Diego Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars) City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ...

Albert Haynesworth (Tennessee Titans) City Nashville, Tennessee Other nicknames None Team colors Navy, Titans Blue, Red, and Silver Head Coach Jeff Fisher Owner Bud Adams General manager Floyd Reese Fight song None Mascot T-Rac Local radio Flagship stations: WKDF (103. ...

John Henderson (Jacksonville Jaguars) John Nathan Henderson (born January 9, 1979, Nashville, Tennessee) is an American Football player who currently plays Defensive Tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. Categories: | | | ... City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ...

Mark Jones (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Mark Jones may be: Mark Jones (born 1933), football player. ... City Tampa, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear Local radio Flagship stations: WDAE (620 AM), WFUS (103. ...

Leonard Little (St. Louis Rams) Leonard Antonio Little (born October 19, 1974 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the St. ... City St. ...

Andre Lott (Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers) City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Vinny Cerrato Fight song Hail to the Redskins Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: KIOZ (105. ...

Eddie Moore (Miami Dolphins) City Miami, Florida Other nicknames The Fins Team colors Aqua Green, Coral Orange, Blue, and White Head Coach Nick Saban Owner Wayne Huizenga General manager Randy Mueller Fight song None Mascot T. D. Local radio Flagship stations: WAXY (790 AM) and WNMA (1210 AM) -Spanish Announcers: Jimmy Cefalo and Joe...

Rashad Moore (Seattle Seahawks) City Seattle, Washington Other nicknames The Hawks Team colors Navy Blue, Pacific Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz Local radio Flagship stations: KIRO (710 AM) Announcers: Warren Moon and Steve Raible League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976-present...

Constantin Ritzman (Buffalo Bills) City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ...

Dominique Stevenson (Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins) City Buffalo, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Vinny Cerrato Fight song Hail to the Redskins Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ...

Raynoch Thompson (Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers) City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Dennis Green Owner Bidwill Family General manager John Idzik Fight song None Mascot Big Red Local radio Flagship stations: KMVP (860 AM), KTAR (620 AM), and KMIA (710 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Kent Derdivanis and... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ...

Demetrian Veal (Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos) City Atlanta, Georgia Other nicknames Dirty Birds Team colors Black, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Jim L. Mora Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon Local radio Flagship stations: WZGC (92. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames None Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Fight song None Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan...

Darwin Walker (Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles) Darwin Walker is a National Football League defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Dennis Green Owner Bidwill Family General manager John Idzik Fight song None Mascot Big Red Local radio Flagship stations: KMVP (860 AM), KTAR (620 AM), and KMIA (710 AM)-Spanish Announcers: Kent Derdivanis and... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other nicknames The Birds, The Iggles Team colors Midnight Green, Black, Silver, and White Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop Local radio Flagship stations: WYSP (94. ...

Eric Westmorland (Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns) City Jacksonville, Florida Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville Local radio Flagship stations: WOKV (690 AM) and WJGL (96. ... City Cleveland, Ohio Team colors Brown, Orange, and White Head Coach Romeo Crennel Owner Randy Lerner General manager Phil Savage Mascot CB, Chomps, TD, and Trapper Local radio Flagship stations: WMMS (100. ...

Keyon Whiteside (Indianapolis Colts) City Indianapolis, Indiana Other nicknames None Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Fight song None Mascot Spike and Spirit Local radio Flagship stations: WFBQ (94. ...

Al Wilson (Denver Broncos) Al Wilson (born June 21, 1977, Jackson, Tennessee) is an American football middle linebacker who currently plays for the Denver Broncos, and went to University of Tennessee. ... City Denver, Colorado Other nicknames None Team colors Broncos Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Mike Shanahan Owner Pat Bowlen General manager Ted Sundquist Fight song None Mascot Miles Local radio Flagship stations: KOA (850 AM)-English and KBNO (1280 AM)-Spanish Announcers: David Diaz-Infante and Dave Logan...

Gibril Wilson (New York Giants) Currently plays safety for the New York Giants. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, the Gints Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner The Mara and Tisch Families General manager Ernie Accorsi Fight song None Mascot None Local radio Flagship stations: WFAN (660...

Aubrayo Franklin (Baltimore Ravens) Aubrayo Franklin (born August 27, 1980) is a National Football League defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe Local radio Flagship stations: WBAL (1090) and WIYY (97. ...

Julian Battle (Kansas City Chiefs) Julian Battle (born July 11, 1981 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida) is an American football player who currently plays cornerback, but is on injury reserve, for the Kansas City Chiefs. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Team colors Red, Yellow, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt General manager Carl Peterson Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ...

Family

He and his wife, Diane Crisp Chavis, are the parents of two sons, C. John Chavis (9/29/1980) and Jason Chavis (12/1/1982).

External Links

Official UT Sports Bio