Former University of Tennessee Coach William “Bill” Battle III died on Thanksgiving morning at the age of 82, according to the university. From his time at Tennessee, Battle is known for leading the Vols to five bowl games and three top-10 poll finishes between 1970 and 1976.

An Alabama legend has died. William "Bill" Battle served as Alabama athletic director from 2013-2017 and played football for the Crimson Tide from 1960-1962. He was 82.

Bill Battle III, who was athletic director at his alma mater, Alabama, where he played for Paul “Bear” Bryant’s first national championship team, then later coached the Tennessee Volunteers and founded the Collegiate Licensing Company,