Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In a move sure to start a domino effect around the college football landscape, the Big Ten announced that they would be moving forward with a conference games only schedule in 2020. This, of course, due to COVID-19 concerns, which have rocked the sports world all year long. “By limiting competition to other Big Ten … [Read more...] about Non-conference games in jeopardy for Tennessee
Tennessee opens as big favorite over Charlotte in week one
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Giving us some sense of normalcy, Circa Sports has released several week one opening lines for the college football season. It’s totally fair to wonder if these games will happen as scheduled, but for now we’re going to act like they are. The Tennessee Volunteers will kick off Jeremy Pruitt’s third season at home against Will Healy’s … [Read more...] about Tennessee opens as big favorite over Charlotte in week one
Recruiting Heat Check: Where Tennessee Stands in July
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports The staff gets a bit pickier as time goes on. As part of our continuing coverage of Tennessee football recruiting, we thought it would be helpful to provide monthly check-ins on the class. Very few things about life are normal in these times, but we can help provide a little bit of regularity. Unfortunately, it’s only in football recruiting, … [Read more...] about Recruiting Heat Check: Where Tennessee Stands in July
Reports: Jeremy Banks working out with Tennessee football team
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Banks is back. According to a couple of reports, Jeremy Banks is enrolled at Tennessee and is currently working out with the football team. Doug Mathews reported the news this afternoon on the Midday 180, along with Dan Harrelson at VolsWire. Banks was removed from the team after an encounter with the Knoxville police, … [Read more...] about Reports: Jeremy Banks working out with Tennessee football team
Tennessee assistant Brian Niedermeyer is a rising star, according to a survey
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Volunteers are eventually going to have to fight to keep him around. Brian Niedermeyer, otherwise known as Moose, is a rising star in the coaching ranks. We all know this. His track record on the recruiting trail during the last three cycles speaks for itself, helping earn pledges from guys like Quavaris Crouch, … [Read more...] about Tennessee assistant Brian Niedermeyer is a rising star, according to a survey
In just two seasons under Jeremy Pruitt, Tennessee has improved dramatically in this key defensive category
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images No more big plays! In an age of electric offenses and video game numbers, Phillip Fulmer opted to go old school and take the defensive route with his first hire as Tennessee’s AD. Jeremy Pruitt was his pick to lead the Volunteers, coming off of strong stints at Florida State, Georgia and Alabama as defensive coordinator. Tennessee fans … [Read more...] about In just two seasons under Jeremy Pruitt, Tennessee has improved dramatically in this key defensive category
2020 Tennessee X-Factors: Quavaris Crouch
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images He’s a key to this defense. It’s no secret what Tennessee’s plans are in a post-Daniel Bituli world. Stud linebacker Henry To’o To’o will take over that inside linebacker quarterback-of-the-defense role, tasked with getting the defense set and handling pre-snap responsibilities. But what happens at the other inside … [Read more...] about 2020 Tennessee X-Factors: Quavaris Crouch
Cole Cubelic ranks Henry To’o To’o as top five linebacker in the SEC
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images A strong freshman season for Henry To’o To’o has caught the eye of SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic. The rising sophomore linebacker was named a top five player at his position in the SEC by Cubelic on Sunday, joining Dylan Moses, Nick Bolton, K.J. Britt and Monty Rice. MY top 5 SEC Linebackers for 2020: pic.twitter.com/ONan5piNTK— Cole … [Read more...] about Cole Cubelic ranks Henry To’o To’o as top five linebacker in the SEC
Five-star linebacker Smael Mondon has Tennessee in his top five
Photo by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Perhaps Tennessee’s biggest remaining target. One of the best prospects in the country has named Tennessee to his top five. Smael Mondon, a five-star linebacker, narrowed his choices down on Sunday afternoon. Tennessee, LSU, Georgia, Auburn and Florida made up his five options. @PBJCreatives pic.twitter.com/jVjOlr0TkD— … [Read more...] about Five-star linebacker Smael Mondon has Tennessee in his top five