Notes from Wednesday's scrimmage

[Fingers]

-Tennessee got in a good amount of scrimmage work tonight. Here are some things I’ve gathered tonight.
-Ramel Keyton, Malachi Wideman and Jalin Hyatt all had some nice grabs with Wideman hauling in a long one from JT Shrout.
-G was solid but wasn’t sharp early on.
-KeShawn Lawrence made a nice play with a spectacular one handed interception where he tapped the toes along the boundry.
-Was told the defensive line still wasn’t up to the expectations of the defensive staff.
-Tennessee did get a good portion of their kids back today including Wanya Morris and Cade Mays. I continue to hear good things about Javontez Spraggins who has stepped up with so many out. Spraggins is raw but he is powerful.
-In the running game, Ty Chandler continues to shine.

a.price

It was more of a hybrid practice/scrimmage than a full-on scrimmage but importantly it sounds like Tennessee got a handful of guys (but not everybody) back from quarantine. Also was told Ty Chandler was a standout and the offensive line continues to perform very well.

p.brown

 

[VOLifornia]

Thanks for the update Fingers! 1st

 

[OL SMOKEY]

2nd and thanks again!!

 

[Alto1]

Good news about Spraggins and Chandler!

Hopefully “G” can be more consistent and productive. Slow starts can be a killer against good competition, such as an all SEC schedule........

 

[RockyTop140]

Not too concerned with the DL, think they'll end up being fine. Good to hear Chandler is playing well.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

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[Brave Volunteer]

Not too concerned with the DL, think they'll end up being fine. Good to hear Chandler is playing well.

Not having Emmitt Gooden hurts. Seems like we are always thin at this position, in either numbers and/or talent.

 

[headhunter15]

Would love to see #8 rack up close to 1,000 yards & 10 TDs!

 

[Power T-Rev]

Would love to see 8 people rack up close to 1,000 yards & 10 TDs!

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[GetEmVols]

Good news about Spraggins and Chandler!

Hopefully “G” can be more consistent and productive. Slow starts can be a killer against good competition, such as an all SEC schedule........

G has always had to rescue us from himself at the end. He usually can’t do it but sometimes we get an onside kick or interception to help him out.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

So someone explain the quarantine deal. Aren't the ones that were exposed (not necessarily those that tested positive) supposed to be out 14 days?

 

[rickyb712]

11th

 

[NATHAN05]

Tennessee did get a good portion of their kids back today including Wanya Morris and Cade Mays. I continue to hear good things about Javontez Spraggins who has stepped up with so many out. Spraggins is raw but he is powerful.
-In the running game, Ty Chandler continues to shine.

..........Sweet baby Jesus, Im all for the rapture and coming home at any moment. But if by chance you're going to continue this grace period until Dec. as more souls are saved, any help you can give NCAA with making the obvious, correct decision regarding Mays would be appreciated. Amen.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Love to hear that Ty Chandler is showing out. I really hope all of this talk about Grey has pushed him and that we have a really dynamic backfield. And I’d love to see Tee Hodge come in like Jabari Davis and be a touchdown maker in short yardage.

 

[Evergrenevol]

a.price

p.brown

Thanks Fingers....based on when you posted this - get some rest!

 

[BigDave]

I wonder how much of the DL criticism is due to the size, strength and experience of the OL? As last year progressed the DL improved game to game, opponents really didn't overpower or run over the DL. I am interested to hear about how the ILB and OLB are progressing over all.

GBO

 

[Vol524]

That is what I was thinking. I am not sure how many DL in the SEC will look good against our OL.

 

[84Volfan]

That is what I was thinking. I am not sure how many DL in the SEC will look good against our OL.

I'm a firm believer that iron sharpens iron

 

[strkr]

That is what I was thinking. I am not sure how many DL in the SEC will look good against our OL.

Either way it is good experience for our DL guys to go up against our OL. It can not hurt.

 

[VOLED]

Does anyone know if Solomon and Middleton are practicing?

 

[TrippieRedd]

Does anyone know if Solomon and Middleton are practicing?

I was literally about to ask the same just because of that note about our dline, which I’m thinking was bumphus, Emerson and Butler.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

So someone explain the quarantine deal. Aren't the ones that were exposed (not necessarily those that tested positive) supposed to be out 14 days?

not those who were out due to contact tracing and received negative tests. just those who tested positive. here's to hoping that number stays low. although in the national press, ut is not looking too good as a student body trying to mitigate infection/spread.

the sports programs however are like model communities on how to deal with it ($). but the coaches can't control every individual in the town who comes into contact with the players.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I know they aren’t starters...maybe Keyton, but thinking about Keyton, Hyatt, and Wideman as the starters in the future will be nasty.

Hyatt with the the elite speed, Wideman with the insane athleticism and Keyton has a nice blend of both.

 

[BP4Prez]

Does anyone know if Solomon and Middleton are practicing?

One of the keys to the season, imo.

 

[FranklinVFL]

I wonder how much of the DL criticism is due to the size, strength and experience of the OL? As last year progressed the DL improved game to game, opponents really didn't overpower or run over the DL. I am interested to hear about how the ILB and OLB are progressing over all.

GBO

That was my first thought as well....the DL is going against one of the best OL in the SEC right now...so maybe they will be solid against other teams and this is more of an indication of our solid our OL is....who knows. We will find out in 16 days.