Tennessee’s Running Backs Are Exceeding Expectations in Fall Camp
The group of Tennessee running backs heading into the 2021 season have had quite an impressive fall, according to Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh. Head coach Josh Heupel and coach Golesh will continue to evaluate their players and tweak their lineup until game day, including the running back room. Although, for a group looking to […]
Jerry Mack Excited To See The Versatility Of Tiyon Evans
As fall camp continues to roll on for Tennessee and position battles are coming down to the wire, running back coach Jerry Mack has noticed two players who could bring the heat this season. It’s no secret that Tiyon Evans has continued building a solid reputation within the complex, especially taking his physicality to a […]
Josh Heupel Reflects On Tennessee Football’s First Scrimmage
It was a busy Thursday morning for the Tennessee football program as they hit the field inside Neyland Stadium for the first scrimmage of fall camp. As we get closer to the third week of camp, Heupel and his staff will start deciding how to deal with reps, which is why Thursday and Tuesday are […]
RTI Mailbag: First Week Of Fall Camp
Tennessee is yet to put on full pads but the Vols took Haslam Field this week for the first fall practice of the Josh Heupel era. The Vols hosted a media day Tuesday and hit the practice field Wednesday through Friday. Saturday’s practice won’t be open to the media and the Vols have Sunday off. […]
Cade Mays Compares Tennessee RB to Alvin Kamara
Jabari Small has been hard at work this offseason to prepare and compete for Tennessee’s starting running back position. Small will lead the group of inexperienced backs as the Vols look to replace their two leading rushers from 2020. Preseason First-Team All-SEC offensive lineman Cade Mays even referenced a familiar name when talking highly of […]
Small Strives To Grow As Player, Leader In Young Running Back Room
Tennessee’s running back room was decimated by the transfer portal this offseason with Ty Chandler and Eric Gray both entering the transfer portal. The Vols return just 142 tailback rushing yards from last season. However, the young unit has talent and capable pieces. “I think it’s a group that there’s a great competition in as […]
Alvin Kamara Throws Tennessee a Shout-Out At Saints Camp
Former Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara had a surprise in store for the fans on Saturday, as he switched it up and threw on No. 6, a shout-out to his playing number while at Tennessee. “It’s not a permanent change,” the New Orleans Saints said in a Twitter post. “Having fun with his [Tennessee Football] […]
Tennessee Running Back Named To Doak Walker Award Watch List
Tennessee running back Jabari Small was named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List Wednesday. Small was one of 83 players—13 from the SEC— that made the watch list for the nation’s best running back award. Tennessee lost 90% of its rushing yards from running backs last season as both Eric Gray and Ty […]
Tennessee Football Releases 2021 Roster
Tennessee football released its 2021 roster Wednesday including the numbers for the Vols’ newcomers. Michigan transfer quarterback Joe Milton will wear No. 7 and Mississippi State transfer receiver Javonte Payton will wear No. 3. On the defensive side, Texas transfer linebacker Juwan Morgan will wear No. 10, Auburn transfer defensive back Kamal Hadden will wear […]
Alex Golesh Seems Pleased With The Progression Of Tennessee’s Offense
As the Vols wrapped up their 13th practice of the spring on Thursday, the offensive work has started to show some progress, at least according to Alex Golesh. From the tempo to the formations, nothing about this offense is simple, but that’s the point. It’s meant to throw off the defense and wear them down […]
