Month: October 2018

  • Pruitt on Banks move to linebacker: “I think he could play this week”

    Pruitt on Banks move to linebacker: “I think he could play this week”

    After being plagued by fumble issues this season, true freshman running back Jeremy Banks was moved to inside linebacker during Tuesday’s practice (see yesterday’s practice thread for video). Today, on the SEC Coaches Teleconference, Jeremy Pruitt sad he believes Banks could be ready to play as early as this week.  “I think it gives us a…

  • Vols in the NFL: Patterson Continues to Make Plays for Patriots

    Vols in the NFL: Patterson Continues to Make Plays for Patriots

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sixth-year wideout and return man Cordarrelle Patterson continued to be a dangerous weapon for the New England Patriots in their 38-31 road win at Chicago on Sunday. With the Patriots trailing the Bears 17-7 early in the second quarter, Patterson took a kickoff back 95 yards for a touchdown to cut New England’s deficit…

  • Player Quotes: “When the ball comes my way, I make the catch”

    Player Quotes: “When the ball comes my way, I make the catch”

    Player Quotes  Redshirt Junior WR Jauan Jennings: On getting into a rhythm the last few games:“I’m just going out there, playing football and running my route as fast as I can. When the ball comes my way, I make the catch. That’s all it is.” On Keller Chryst’s performance on Saturday: “He stepped up in…

  • Vol Report: Tennessee Moves Closer to Finding Leaders

    Vol Report: Tennessee Moves Closer to Finding Leaders

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt said the Vols are getting closer to finding the type of leadership he wants in a football program on Monday during his weekly press conference. Tennessee is coming off a 58-21 loss to No. 1 Alabama and returned to practice on Monday afternoon at Haslam Field. “I do…