Former Vols football coach Bill Battle dies at 82

(Photo credit: Frank Empson / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK)Bill Battle, former Tennessee football coach and Alabama athletic director, has died at the age of 82.

The University of Alabama, where Battle played for Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1960-62 and served as AD from 2013-17, confirmed his passing on Thursday.

Battle compiled a 59-22-2 record over seven seasons with the Volunteers from 1970-76 and went 4-1 in bowl