McCoy practicing in pads yesterday per Nakos

[RandomUTfan]

I don't think this is the first time he's practiced in pads this season.

It's the first time he's done so and participated in team drills. Still no contact, but as I already said, Callahan says he doesn't necessarily have to have contact in order to play Saturday.

 

[Skooter]

It's the first time he's done so and participated in team drills. Still no contact, but as I already said, Callahan says he doesn't necessarily have to have contact in order to play Saturday.

Callahan is wrong. We will not put McCoy out there for his first contact in 10 months to be in a game.

 

[Tenacjim]

Star Tennessee CB Colton Hood Off Injury Report, Good To Go Against Oklahoma | Rocky Top Insider

Star Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood is off the injury report and should be good to go for the Vols' matchup with Oklahoma.

www.rockytopinsider.com

McCoy listed as “out” on injury report. Hood not listed at all.

 

[cgrish]

And thisnwhole board will turnon him the second he gets a PI

I don't expect him to play up to his full potential when he first comes back, and no one should expect him to. With that said when healthy he is 1st round draft pick, I just hope he don't rush it to come back.

 

[VOLifornia]

Initial Report released… OUT!

 

[livefaith]

And we had “experts” on here saying there is a zero chance he would come back

Give em' a break ... Its the first action they've had since they pontificated about Trey Smith never playing another snap in his life! It's been a long time for them to sit on such a gift.

 

[rdk4121]

I think it'd be great to get McCoy back for NMSU to knock off some rust, and then be full go for the Florida game. If we can survive this week, we'll be set up well for the stretch run.

 

[njvols]

I doubt he plays Saturday. But hopefully by Florida!

Maybe get on 20 play pitch count or something just to get on the field. PLEASE

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Redmond has been picked on for sure this year. There are times where his inexperience shines through but I hope he can continue to improve and be important for us moving forward

Winter workouts and Sp practice will do wonders for Redmond. We won’t realize him next Fall.

 

[jeffreync]

If I'm being honest, McCoy at 70% is an improvement over what we have gotten from Redmond thus far.

Terrible take, Redmond is pretty darn serviceable for a freshman going up against #1's in the SEC. Dude has helped save our season so far!

 

[rocketskates]

Star Tennessee CB Colton Hood Off Injury Report, Good To Go Against Oklahoma | Rocky Top Insider

Star Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood is off the injury report and should be good to go for the Vols' matchup with Oklahoma.

www.rockytopinsider.com

McCoy listed as “out” on injury report. Hood not listed at all.

My personal opinion is that Hood had a very minor pull or strain and that him playing was never in doubt. I'm sure that Heupel was more than happy to let the rumors fly of him not playing, being out for the season, etc. Its obvious the Heupel likes keeping his gameday lineups close to his vest until he has to go public with them.

 

[Vol_fan_in_Tampa]

Any update on Hood?

Wasn’t on the injury report

 

[Sarms58]

Glad his recovery is progressing. Maybe he’ll be ready to play by SECCG.

 

[Oldvoldad]

Wasn’t on the injury report

Boom! Good news!

 

[strkr]

The way our defense tackles - McCoy doesn't need to have much contact. To get back.

 

[northknoxvol]

Lots of OL out for OU.

 

[OmahaOmaha]

I doubt he plays Saturday. But hopefully by Florida!

I imagine They are shooting for Florida and Vandy; if at all. You just can't go from no contact to a game .

 

[swampfoxfan]

Our other DB's haven't made any contact in like a month...

That's cold, funny, sort of true but cold.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Lots of OL out for OU.

Good!

 

[Vol_guy]

I know this is a big if...

If we somehow finish 10-2 and get to the playoffs would we have everyone back by then?

 

[Jax_Vol]

I know this is a big if...

If we somehow finish 10-2 and get to the playoffs would we have everyone back by then?

No. After playing 12 games of football, you will always need someone to step up.

 

[OrangeRev]

I know this is a big if...

If we somehow finish 10-2 and get to the playoffs would we have everyone back by then?

Gibson is out for the year, but the others could return.

 

[deatojl]

Terrible take, Redmond is pretty darn serviceable for a freshman going up against #1's in the SEC. Dude has helped save our season so far!

I agree that he has been serviceable for a Freshman. I would still take McCoy's 70% production over him, though. It's more to do with how good I think McCoy is than how bad Redmond is.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Star Tennessee CB Colton Hood Off Injury Report, Good To Go Against Oklahoma | Rocky Top Insider

Star Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood is off the injury report and should be good to go for the Vols' matchup with Oklahoma.

www.rockytopinsider.com

McCoy listed as “out” on injury report. Hood not listed at all.

Over/under on how many more will ask about Hood before kickoff?

 

[NighthawkVol]

Terrible take, Redmond is pretty darn serviceable for a freshman going up against #1's in the SEC. Dude has helped save our season so far!

Redmond is going to be a very good player. I'd be surprised if he's not in the NFL one day. He's been thrown into the fire before he should have been and I think his confidence has been shaken some. But his future is bright. And yes, while he's had some bad moments, he's been pretty good for a true freshman. We're lucky to have him.