Everything Mike Ekeler Said About Tennessee’s Special Teams Unit
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Tennessee outside linebackers/special teams coach Mike Ekeler spoke to the media on Saturday morning in Knoxville as the Vols draw closer to the season-opening game on Sept. 2 in Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Ekeler is known as one of Tennessee’s best personalities with the media. Ekeler gives great details and delivers his comments with passion. Whether […]
WATCH: Tennessee’s Specialists, Mike Ekeler Talk Being a ‘Surgeon’ on Special Teams
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Tennessee outside linebackers/special teams coach Mike Ekeler was the final of the Tennessee assistants to speak with the media during training camp this fall on Saturday morning in Knoxville. Ekeler, known for bringing the energy both on the field and at the podium, spoke about the mindset it takes to impact the special teams unit. […]
Tennessee Football’s Forgotten Man Entering 2023 Season
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It took five games until defensive back Dee Williams made his Volunteer debut after transferring from junior college to Tennessee ahead of the 2022 season. Williams made his mark during his first play, returning a punt against LSU 58 yards to set the Vols up in a prime scoring position. It was the first of […]
EDGE Rushers Roman Harrison, Caleb Herring Showing Out During Tennessee Spring Camp
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After losing EDGE rusher Byron Young to the NFL Draft this offseason, the Vols are looking for new EDGE rushers to step up and show out as spring camp comes to a close this Saturday. The Vols have a handful of pieces that will be eyeing that position on the edge. Two of the players […]
Dee Williams is the ‘Fart in a Skillet’ that Mike Ekeler has Been Looking For
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When looking at Tennessee’s kick return situation heading into the 2023 season, it somewhat shakes out as two different sides of the same coin. On one hand, the Vols bring back former East Central Community College defensive back Dee Williams, who accounted for 15 of the Vols’ 20 total punt returns last season. Williams averaged […]
WATCH: Tennessee Specialists Talk Vol Football Spring Camp
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Despite coaching his players all the way to the No. 2 special teams ranking in the Southeastern Conference during the 2022 season, Tennessee special teams coach Mike Ekeler and his room of specialists won’t be satisfied until they are on top. “Last year, we were ranked second in the SEC,” Ekeler said on Thursday. “That […]
How Does Joe Milton III Spend His Saturdays? (Hint: He Works)
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Tennessee special teams coach Mike Ekeler gave the answer to a simple question on Twitter. How does Vols quarterback Joe Milton III spend his Saturday mornings? He works. Just about half an hour before noon on Saturday, Ekeler posted a video of Milton working out on the indoor practice field. The quick nine-second video shows […]
Tennessee Picks Up Commitment From Indiana Transfer Kicker Charles Campbell
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Tennessee has added the commitment from transfer kicker Charles Campbell out of the portal. Campbell shared the news that he was heading to UT via his Twitter page on Wednesday evening. Coming home🍊 #GBO pic.twitter.com/aKvcp1pYTt — Charles Campbell (@chuck_campbell3) December 7, 2022 Campbell transfers to Tennessee with one year of eligibility remaining after five seasons […]
Tennessee Coaches Hit the Recruiting Trail Following Win Over Ball State
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The Tennessee Volunteers are officially off to the races after starting the season with a victory over Ball State on Thursday night. And with a long weekend ahead, the Tennessee coaching staff isn’t slowing down. According to head coach Josh Heupel during his post-game press conference, the Tennessee coaching staff will be making some recruiting […]
Tennessee Locking In On Kick Return Options With Latest Depth Chart Release
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After cycling through several different players and distributing reps during training camp, it looks like Tennessee is zeroing in on who will replace Velus Jones Jr as far as Tennessee’s kick return responsibilities go. On the first Monday morning of the season, Tennessee officially released its week one depth chart. Junior wide receiver Jimmy Holiday […]