According to The Dallas Morning News, Will Muschamp will remain at Texas as defensive coordinator and head coach in waiting, which will take him out of the equation to become Tennessee's next coach.  This from DMN's Chuck Carlton:

Muschamp clarified his intentions Wednesday night.

"I"m happy at Texas and plan to be here for a long time," Muschamp said through a Texas football spokesman.

He added that he has not interviewed for any other jobs nor does he have intention to do so.

If true, the Vols' attempts to find the next guy quickly have already hit a snag.  Where do we go from here?  The next most-discussed names are David Cutcliffe and Troy Calhoun...stay tuned.

UPDATE 11:55 PM EST:  More confusing wordplay from a candidate, this time from Troy Calhoun via The Denver Post:

Anything that is just chatter," he said Wednesday evening. "I'm dedicated to the Air Force Academy. I have no idea where these things originate. I love being part of the process here at the Academy that is an influence on our great young people."

Athletic director Hans Mueh said he would neither "confirm or deny" that he has been asked by Tennessee officials for permission to talk with Calhoun. Mueh added: "I've been on vacation. I have nothing (to add to it)."

Calhoun said "no comment" when asked if he had been contacted by anyone representing Tennessee, but added, "There is nothing there."

Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14182589#ixzz0cYkaRgI6