Tuesday Practice Thread Bama Week

[Fingers]

Jahmir Johnson, Micah Abernathy and Dominick Wood-Anderson pedaled stationary bikes on the side during open periods of practice today. Jordan Murphy was also working with the training staff on the side.

-David Cobb

Alexis Johnson was a full participant in drills during the media viewing period but was wearing a cast on his right hand/wrist/thumb.

C Brandon Kennedy was also out on the field for the first time during a media viewing period. No pads, obviously, but doing rehab work on his knee in his jersey.

-David Ubben

For the quarterbacks and receivers the individual periods were again about high pointing the ball and some back shoulder stuff building off that success on Saturday.

By the way, I'm not saying that JG would have gone 8-8 like he did on Saturday but he continued to show really good accuracy on the deep stuff again today.

On the offensive line, Jerome Carvin got work at left guard as Jamir Johnson during individual periods were working on the side. Interesting in that Riley Locklear, who had surgery the Monday after Georgia, was dressed and back out on the practice field.

Defensively, plenty of continued footwork and leverage drills for the defensive front. Tracy Rocker did compliment Blakely on a couple of occasions for his quickness saying, "I can work with that".

Pruitt was not with the offense on Tuesday as his attention was with the defensive backs who obviously have a huge challenge this week with the Alabama passing game.

-Brent Hubbs

The season-ending injury to Jonathan Kongbo in the Auburn win suggested Tennessee might make a move to bolster the depth at outside linebacker.

That move on Tuesday was touted freshman JJ Peterson sliding over from inside linebacker, joining Darrell Taylor, Deandre Johnson, Austin Smith, Jordan Allen and Kivon Bennett in going through drills with Chris Rumph.

Pruitt has suggested Peterson is very far behind after his late arrival, and while he's improved his conditioning, he still appears to be out of shape. He doesn't look close to being ready to play, especially on defense against the best team in college football, so his quickest avenue to the field most likely would be special teams.

Of the three players who exited the Auburn win with nagging injuries, only freshman offensive lineman Jerome Carvin was going through drills on Tuesday.

In case Johnson cannot go against the Crimson Tide, it looks likely Carvin would slide into the starting lineup.

Nathan Niehaus continues to work at right guard in between Drew Richmond at right tackle and Ryan Johnson at center.

Linebacker Daniel Bituli cannot play for the first half of Saturday's game after his targeting ejection late against the Tigers, but he is practicing. It looked like Quart'e Sapp got most of the work alongside starter Darrin Kirkland Jr.

-Patrick Brown

 

[ProudVOLfan]

JG still looking good throwing the deep balls

 

[fossilfiction]

As always, thanks Fingers.

 

[Alto1]

Thanks Fingers! Beat bama!

 

[AngryButchJones]

Interesting to see JJ move outside at LB. Think that's a good move right now.

 

[Smokeyman]

JJ Peterson sighting...

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Bituli will be fresh in the 2nd half!

 

[GetEmVols]

Bituli will be fresh in the 2nd half!

Probably over before half time. Hope I am wrong!

 

[KSBleedingUTOrange]

I love the updates.
But I must admit, I'm feeling kinda dumb right now, what do the yellow jerseys mean?

 

[VolFan4life24]

I love the updates.
But I must admit, I'm feeling kinda dumb right now, what do the yellow jerseys mean?

Scout team.

 

[OneVolNation]

Bituli will be fresh in the 2nd half!

Yes, sir!

Fight to keep it competitive until halftime and then DB will be ready with the relief.

 

[DD4ME]

Thanks fingers.

 

[dan4vols]

Tennessee Volunteers need to be the first team to make em punt on their first possession. Focus,attack,finish!

 

[VolForLife83]

-David Cobb



-David Ubben







-Brent Hubbs











-Patrick Brown

What the world happened to, Bates? Man I was so excited for him to come here

 

[RollerVol]

nice...Coach Pruitt finally got the O going so he can take a little rest...worried about that guy...also, with the SEC Offensive and Defensive Players of the week going into the Bama game should add a little excitement to the squabble...

GO VOLS...BEAT BAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[UT-Rex]

Yes, sir!

Fight to keep it competitive until halftime and then DB will be ready with the relief.

Yes, he could actually earn mvp, in the 2nd half alone. Could be a big game for him.

 

[jakez4ut]

i think it could be considered a victory if we made Bama play Tua in the 4th qtr.

 

[BigDave]

BUCK FAMA week!!!! Thanks Fingers!!!

GBO

 

[Behr]

i think it could be considered a victory if we made Bama play Tua in the 4th qtr.

I don't expect to beat them, or really even be within 17-21 points of them in the 4th quarter. As I've said, no injuries and us play hard for 60 minutes would be good. But I'd love to somehow pull it off and laugh at all these condescending sum biscuit eaters saying there is zero chance.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

What the world happened to, Bates? Man I was so excited for him to come here

He didn't live up to the hype. That's ok though. He's still contributed more to the Big Orange than 90% of us could ever hope to.

 

[jakez4ut]

I don't expect to beat them, or really even be within 17-21 points of them in the 4th quarter. As I've said, no injuries and us play hard for 60 minutes would be good. But I'd love to somehow pull it off and laugh at all these condescending sum biscuit eaters saying there is zero chance.

there's zero chance.

(awaits praise for witty response)

 

[Behr]

there's zero chance.

(awaits praise for witty response)

Not condescending enough and you didn't say it like you'd be disappointed if you were proven to be wrong.

 

[jakez4ut]