Former Vols football coach Butch Jones cleared as Alabama football 'intern'

Former Tennessee football coach Butch Jones officially is part of Nick Saban's staff at Alabama as of Tuesday.

Saban said Jones is "an intern, an analyst" after the Crimson Tide's practice Tuesday.

Jones coached at Tennessee for almost five seasons. He was fired with a 34-27 mark on Nov. 12 after the Vols were crushed at Missouri.

Jones was on the Alabama sideline during its Pro Day event two weeks ago, wearing Alabama gear. Initial reports indicated that Jones was being considered for an analyst role on Saban's staff.

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Jones' image recently was removed from the back of the Neyland Stadium videoboard more than 100 days after he was fired.

Tennessee and new coach Jeremy Pruitt opened spring practice Tuesday. The Vols will hold their spring game on April 21.