Month: August 2017

  • Tennessee quarterback commit throws five TDs before halftime

    Tennessee quarterback commit throws five TDs before halftime

    Tennessee quarterback commitment Michael Penix, Jr. had a big night on Friday. A really big night. In Tampa Bay Tech’s preseason drubbing of Bradon, Penix finished 11-15 for 151 yards and threw five touchdowns, all before sitting out the second half. His longest scoring play was a 40-yard strike to Isaiah Stevens in the second…

  • Butch Jones asked about suspensions and scrimmage, post-practice 8.18

    Butch Jones asked about suspensions and scrimmage, post-practice 8.18

    On Wednesday’s scrimmage… “Well I think first of all, just from a game management standpoint, our coaches were able to go in the press box — a new staff, the ability to communicate with our players, try to create game-like situations. We exposed them to many different situations that they’ll face, probably throughout the course…

  • Vols Camp Report: UT Inching Closer to Season Opener

    Vols Camp Report: UT Inching Closer to Season Opener

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 24-ranked Tennessee football team continued to build towards its season opener against Georgia Tech with a spirited practice at Haslam Field on a hot Friday afternoon. Head coach Butch Jones and three student-athletes answered questions from the media after practice. Freshman Shamburger Continues to Impress in Secondary One of reoccurring themes over the…

  • FreakNotes and Links: Aug 18

    FreakNotes and Links: Aug 18

    August 18, Friday (updating throughout the day) I don’t want to believe it, but it sure does sound like all of the suspension rumors just might be true. “I know there’s a lot of rumors out there and I don’t comment on rumors,” Butch Jones said today after practice. “If there is a suspension, I think…