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BILL BAKER NFL COORDINATOR FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE TENNESSEE ‘69 Bill Baker joined the Vols as NFL Coordinator in 2012. He previously served as an NFL scout for 22 seasons, most recently with the Washington Redskins. Baker previously had NFL stints with the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons. Before entering the NFL ranks, Baker was the defensive
coordinator at the University of Richmond from 1983-88. He also held collegiate assistant posts at Wichita State, Louisville, North Alabama, Tennessee, Samford and Austin Peay. A native of Jasper, Tenn., Baker was a running back and kick returner at the University of Tennessee from 1966-68. He made 18 catches for 272 yards in his three seasons.
ADAM DICUS ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. TO THE HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE SMU ‘04 Adam Dicus arrived in Knoxville after serving as assistant to Derek Dooley during his time as athletics director and head coach at Louisiana Tech. Dicus’ duties at UT include research, special projects and consultation to the head coach on external relations and communication and branding strategies. He also works with NFL scouts during their visits to Knoxville.
He got his start as an assistant to the director of football operations at SMU under head coach Phil Bennett. After majoring in economics at SMU, Dicus spent four years working in Dallas for a hedge fund before returning to the business of football administration. Dicus holds a master’s degree in sports management.
ROGER C. WOODS TEAM CHAPLAIN THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE CLAYTON STATE COLLEGE ‘98 Chaplain Roger C. Woods III, a native of Lithonia, Ga., utilizes his visionary leadership and excellent administrative ability to Encourage, Enrich, and Empower youth and young adults. Chaplain Woods brings with him twenty plus years of experience working with youth ministries and programs. He is presently the Chaplain at the University of Tennessee with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) where he serves with Coach Pat Summitt, Coach Cuonzo Martin, Coach Derek Dooley and the entire UT Athletic Department. In addition, Chaplain Woods has also participated in several community initiatives: Co-Chairman of the Pillar of the Community Awards Committee; Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Board of Directors
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for the Intercollegiate Fine Arts Society, Inc., Juvenile Advocate for DeKalb County for the Winning Circle Inc.; just to name a few. Not only does Chaplain Woods have an awesome ability to reach and mentor people, but he is also an extraordinary role model. His leadership brings to the kingdom, a wealth of competence and exemplary service. Chaplain Woods has also served and ministered with the following ministers and/or artists: Israel Houghton, Charles and Taylor, B.B. and C.C. Winans, Tyler Perry in his first stage play “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” Shun Pace Rhodes, Ann Nesby, Byron Cage; Donnie McClurkin, and Danny Buggs, former NFL receiver. Chaplain Woods is married to Tia M. Woods and they have three children, Derrick Ezekiel, Faith Alexandria and Christian Alexander.