Tennessee football was back at spring practice on Wednesday morning. The Vols had a later start time than usual as they prepare for a scrimmage that will take place tomorrow morning. This meant a shorter and lighter practice on Wednesday.
UT was also not in full pads today after rolling out in full pads on Monday for the first time.
Here are my practice notes and observations from a limited viewing period.
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Offense
We’ll start with quarterbacks again. No routes on air during the periods open to the media. Instead, it was the pocket presence drill that we often see them go through. The main focus is on footwork, with Joey Halzle correcting his position group.
It was the same order for reps at quarterback, too. George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, Ryan Staub and then Mason Phillips.
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Wide receivers were on the far end of the facility, working on catching through distractions. Assistants had pool noodles that they’d wave in between the receiver and the coach throwing the ball, and receivers had to maintain focus to reel it in. I didn’t watch much of that portion, but didn’t notice any drops when I did.
Offensive linemen continue to work on fundamentals, as well. Ed Baker stood out as a true freshman for his sheer size. He’ll play on the interior of the offensive line and certainly has the frame for it. Wendell Moe remains out as he rehabs an injury.
Defense
I took a peek at what Anthony Poindexter was doing with some of the secondary today. He had the safeties work on passing assignments when the offense is in motion. He’d pull some players to the side and explain what he wants to see, but it never seemed like there were any awful missed assignments. Just tweaks.
The first group of three out there was Edrees Farooq, Dejuan Lane and Tevis Metcalf. Looked like Farooq and Lane were at safety, and Tevis Metcalf was the nickelback. The next group was Sidney Walton and KJ McClain at safety and Isaiah Hardage at STAR. Then, Joel Wyatt and DJ Burks at safety, and Qua Moss at STAR. Then, Tevis Metcalf and Jowell Combay at safety, and TJ Metcalf at STAR.
I wouldn’t read too much into the order of reps and positions with that group, but that’s what it was to start. My main takeaway is that Wyatt continues to impress me with how well he moves, given his size.
Linebacker Jordan Burns was also a limited participant today in a red non-contact jersey.
