2021 Fall Practice #15

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Jimmy Holiday was back, dressed out but off to the side doing some work. Ollie Lane was again off to the side in a helmet, doing some light jogging. Jimmy Calloway remains out for the time being.
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Offensively, it was drive drill for the O-line as Glen Elarbee had the unit working this morning. The first group up was the same that we’ve been seeing (l-to-right): Wright, Carvin, Mays, Spraggins, Mays
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The quarterbacks were working some speed-option with the running backs to kick off the day. That’s an interesting wrinkle that can be in the fold for the offense with either Milton or Hooker in the ballgame. Milton isn’t as skilled in the option-game as Hooker might be, but he is a load to bring down and could be a weapon in short-yardage situations.
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Tennessee will simulate game week next week starting on Monday with Saturday a likely off day. Preparation for Bowling Green and continued fundamental work will ensue, but getting the normal schedule for what will be a game week will be put into motion this week.
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e.cain

During a special teams period, the players catching punts off the JUGS machine were wide receiver Jalin Hyatt and defensive back Theo Jackson, and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and safety Trevon Flowers were catching kickoffs.
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At wide receiver, Jones continues to go through drills despite his hamstring injury, while Jimmy Calloway again was absent for a third straight practice. It's believed the sophomore should be back soon, though. Jimmy Holiday worked on the side with the strength and conditioning staff, sporting a wrap on his right leg similar to Jones's, suggesting he, too, is dealing with a hamstring problem.
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The quarterback order started with Joe Milton III followed by Harrison Bailey then Hendon Hooker, though the Virginia Tech transfer went second behind Milton on multiple occasions. The Vols showed some motion to set up rub and pick routes near the goal line and featured some half-rollouts by the quarterbacks with two of them throwing to the two different receivers most of the period.

From an accuracy standpoint it was a bit hit-and-miss.
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The order at receiver had Jones, JaVonta Payton and Andison Coby at one outside spot, Cedric Tillman and Ramel Keyton on the other outside spot and Jalin Hyatt then Walker Merrill in the slot.
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The combinations don't look to have changed on the offensive line with (left to right) Darnell Wright, Jerome Carvin, Cooper Mays, Javontez Spraggins and Cade Mays comprising the first group, and (left to right) Jeremiah Crawford, Jackson Lampley, Parker Ball, Kingston Harris and Dayne Davis comprising the second group. RJ Perry at left tackle, James Robinson at left guard, Chris Akporoghene at right guard and William Parker at right tackle were in the third group. Center Ollie Lane continues to be limited.
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The offensive line continued to work through one-on-one battles, as they looked to set the tone early with their physicality by driving their man up the field. Cade Mays at right tackle, Javontez Spraggins at right guard, Cooper Mays at center, Jerome Carvin at left guard, and Darnell Wright at left tackle were the rotation again on Saturday.
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The quarterbacks were working through routes on-air, especially in the red zone. But, again, it was pretty much the same rotation. Joe Milton was taking the first-team reps, while Hendon Hooker and Harrison Bailey were splitting a decent amount of the second-team reps.
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The QB’s and WR’s were working on rub routes at the goal line, while the QB’s would also roll out of the pocket. It’s interesting to watch the receivers go into motion, setting up the play, which Tennessee fans are familiar with. From what I could see, most of the throws were on target and in a good position, but it was against ghost defenders.
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There were some good throws, with some timing issues on others. JaVonta Payton continues to look like a guy who will help this WR group extensively this fall. Meanwhile, Velus Jones Jr. continues to work back from a minor hamstring issue.
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Alontae Taylor and Kenneth George Jr. were the first two guys up in cornerback drills, followed by Warren Burrell and Theo Jackson. Brandon Turnage worked with the corners and ran in the third group.
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I'm hearing word our receiver group is fast and game braking.

Me like very much!!

Let's get this season started!!

Game breaking means outstanding plays that break the backs of the defense. You guys are a bunch of goofs, rapscallions, and Lily pads.:)
 
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From E. Cain's notes: "Milton isn’t as skilled in the option-game as Hooker might be, but he is a load to bring down and could be a weapon in short-yardage situations."

Yeah, but using your quarterback as a battering ram... I dunno.
A Cadillac Escalade EXT is big and has a bed. But that doesn't mean it's the tool of choice for moving dirt.

If you're running the option for short yardage, I'd think success is better served by accurate decision making that gets the ball to the least defended area the quickest. Hard-to-bring-down QBs are more of an asset when there's a breakdown in blocking or assignments.

Hopefully, that Will not be the penchant of this Friendless offensive line.
 
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