Month: August 2019

UT Sports Information KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cornerback Bryce Thompson and punter Joe Doyle were freshman All-Americans a year ago, but the Vols remain in competition at their respective positions during fall camp.   Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt stressed that competition remains at nearly every position group on the field 10 practices into fall camp.   Following Tuesday’s workout at Haslam…

UT Sports Information KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt is excited to see the Vols’ young players “turn loose” in the first scrimmage of the 2019 season. Tennessee held its eighth practice of fall camp on Saturday at Haslam Field. The Vols practiced in shells for a little over an hour with the…

UT Sports Information KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football donned full pads for the fifth practice of fall camp on Wednesday at Haslam Field. Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt said he is searching for more consistency on both sides of the ball and is looking for players to step up in leadership roles this August.   “One day…

Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt Opening statement:“Unfortunately last night, Emmit Gooden suffered a knee injury and won’t be with us this year. It’s unfortunate for him and for our football team, but Emmit is a guy that has another year and he’ll continue with going to school and get ready to come back next spring and…

UT Sports Information. Full Press Conference Transcript Included Below KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt is looking for a smart, aggressive and ball-hawking defense as he begins year two on Rocky Top. Pruitt met with the media following Friday’s first practice of fall camp after inclement weather forced the team to leave Haslam Field and…