Report: Tillman Underwent Surgery Following Akron Game
Tennessee receiver Cedric Tillman underwent a “tightrope” surgery on his ankle following the Vols’ win over Akron, ESPN’s Chris Low reported Thursday evening. Tillman — a star redshirt senior receiver — exited the Akron game after being banged up on two separate plays. The Vols first 1,000 yard receiver since 2012 missed last week’s win […]
Injury Report: Five Vols Inactive Against Florida
Five Tennessee players are inactive for Saturday’s matchup against Florida. Receiver Cedric Tillman, running back Dylan Sampson, linebacker Kwauze Garland and defensive backs Warren Burrell and Dee Williams will not suit up for the Vols. Tillman is out as ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported Saturday morning. Being without Tillman is by far the biggest injury […]
Report: Tennessee Receiver Out Against Florida
Tennessee receiver Cedric Tillman is reportedly out for Saturday’s SEC opener against Florida, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Tillman suffered an injury in the first half of last week’s win over Akron. Josh Heupel was “hopeful” the All-SEC receiver would play when he met with the media Thursday. However, the second year coach was coy […]
Heupel ‘Hopeful’ Tillman, Other Injured Vols Will Be Available Against Florida
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel wasn’t tipping his hand about the availability of a couple Volunteer starters Thursday. The second year head coach said it would be a game time decision for the Vols — Jabari Small, Dylan Sampson and Cedric Tillman — who left last Saturday’s win over Akron with injuries. Asked specifically about […]
Tennessee Receiver Suspended For First Half Against Florida
Tennessee is suspending receiver Jimmy Calloway for the first half of Saturday’s Florida game, the Sports Animal’s Jimmy Hyams first reported and a UT spokesperson confirmed to Rocky Top Insider Tuesday morning. Officials ejected Calloway from Tennessee’s game against Akron after punching a Zips’ defensive back in the helmet four times. “Just disappointing because it […]
Tillman, Small’s Status Against Florida Up In The Air
As Tennessee enters its biggest game of the 2022 season to date, the status of a pair of key offensive starters is in limbo. Both running back Jabari Small and receiver Cedric Tillman exited the Akron game with injuries and didn’t return. Neither injuries appear to be cause for long term concern, but their status […]
PFF Grades: Akron at Tennessee
Tennessee made easy work of Akron Saturday night, cruising to a 63-6 win over the Zips in front of a sold out Neyland Stadium crowd. The Vols scored six touchdowns in the seven possessions the starters played while Joe Milton III fired a pair of touchdowns off the bench. If you need a reminder on […]
Cedric Tillman Tweets Frustration After Game Against Akron
All eyes are on Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman on Sunday morning after an injury took him out of the game against Akron on Saturday night. Tillman exited the game early on Saturday with a lower-body injury. The preseason First Team All-SEC receiver jumped up to grab a pass from Hendon Hooker in the second […]
Heupel Updates Status Of Injured Vols Following Akron Game
Winning and staying healthy are always the two most important things when a SEC school hosts a lesser opponent. Tennessee took care of step one easily, jumping out to a 42-0 lead before cruising to a 63-6 victory over Akron. How did the Vols do on step two? Well, that’s still to be determined. Two […]
Akron Game ‘One Of Chippiest’ Josh Heupel’s Been Apart Of
Josh Heupel was unhappy with the officials as Dylan Sampson strolled into the end zone to stretch Tennessee’s lead to 28-0 in the first half of the Vols’ lopsided win over Akron. Akron’s KJ Martin drilled Hendon Hooker below the knees after the quarterback pitched the ball to Sampson on the speed option. Hooker barked […]