Brandon Kennedy had knee surgery, doubtful for bowl game

[Fingers]

We have been able to confirm that he's had a knee procedure. Don't know the details. It would seem doubtful that he's available for the bowl game. Still working on more details to confirm the extent of the injury and procedure.

hubbs

 

[JT3]

Well damn.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

 

[Jax_Vol]

That hurts!

But, we can still kick the %$&* out of James Franklin

 

[CAVPUT]

Why now? Makes no sense unless he doesn't expect to be back next season.

 

[BACKDOC]

Why now? Makes no sense unless he doesn't expect to be back next season.

He very well may be back in time. Let's get more info.

 

[Shirleyudontmeanthat]

Best thing is to NOT have him back for the bowl game. This is an excellent exhibition, he needs to rehab and get well for next season

 

[GrizzlyVol]

Wonder who will start at center if he can't go, Ryan Johnson who played in his place last season entered the portal, but I know we have a few that practices at center

 

[Volumnus 2011]

Wonder who will start at center if he can't go, Ryan Johnson who played in his place last season entered the portal, but I know we have a few that practices at center

Entering the portal doesn't mean you can't still play, it just allows other teams to contact you, from what I understand. Could be wrong though

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Carvin

 

[UTwick]

Entering the portal doesn't mean you can't still play, it just allows other teams to contact you, from what I understand. Could be wrong though

Also, entering the portal doesn’t mean he will ultimately leave UT.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

That hurts!

But, we can still kick the %$&* out of James Franklin

Lol. You really think we can beat PSU??

 

[VOLSONLY]

Bad news just hoping for a win in a bowl. Has anything been said about his 6th year eligibility yet?

 

[allvol123]

Bad news just hoping for a win in a bowl. Has anything been said about his 6th year eligibility yet?

NCAA should know by 2025.

 

[Behr]

Lol. You really think we can beat PSU??

I'm not gonna get all condescending and act like I know what's gonna happen, like you just did, but I don't think we can. If we get them, I'm gonna pray the night before and hope with everything I got that we pull it off, because that would be awesomeness!!

 

[VFLBerg]

Entering the portal doesn't mean you can't still play, it just allows other teams to contact you, from what I understand. Could be wrong though

Perhaps someone has jumped the gun but his name no longer appears on the roster on UT Sports. I hope he sticks around for the bowl game.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Good thing we have Center Ryan Johnson waiting in the wings!

 

[VolMarine1371]

Lol. You really think we can beat PSU??

YES!!!!!!!

 

[hardyemt_p]

Wtf! If it's a clean up procedure it could have waited until after bowl game. He looked fine strolling off the field vs Vandy.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Maybe it is just a scope to clean up some cartilage and scar tissue. Fingers crossed!

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Rumor has it that Brandon got a Power T tattoo on his knee!

 

[Tarkus]

Lol. You really think we can beat PSU??

I don't think we can but I don't think we will have to try. I see no reason Penn State, a top ten team, would want a matchup with an unranked Tennessee team. They would have everything to lose and nothing to gain. I think we're matched up with Indiana or Louisville. Maybe Minnesota.

 

[bpalmer28]

Why now? Makes no sense unless he doesn't expect to be back next season.

Guessing to be back by spring practice

 

[Shirleyudontmeanthat]

Guessing to be back by spring practice

Exactly, he’ll of a lot more important than an exhibition

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

YES!!!!!!!

PSU would smash us