Tennessee’s Running Backs Looking For More After Strong Opener
Tennessee’s running backs impressed in the season opener against Bowling Green rushing for 282 total yards on 50 carries. However, the young group knows it can do more and be better starting this week against Pitt. Still, the Vols’ rushers— especially the one-two punch of Jabari Small and Tiyon Evans— dominated the Falcons. The two […]
Tennessee Assistants Talk Ahead Of Pittsburgh Matchup
Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack and defensive coordinator Tim Banks talked with the media Tuesday, four days ahead of the Vols’ week two matchup with Pittsburgh. Both assistant coaches talked plenty about the Panthers as well as recapping what they saw from their specific units against Bowling Green. Mack discussed the things that he […]
Where Tennessee’s Assistants Will Coach From On Gamedays
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh haven’t told the media or public who will be calling the Vols’ plays this fall. The two offensive coaches have hinted that they will collaborate with each other but are playing their cards close to the vest entering Thursday’s season opener against Bowling Green. “We’re […]
Tennessee Releases Week One Depth Chart
Tennessee is three days away from kicking off the Josh Heupel era against Bowling Green. Heupel named his week one starting quarterback Monday and released his full depth chart. The Vols’ depth chart was detailed. Whereas in the past depth charts were riddled with “ORs” as Jeremy Pruitt tried to keep opponents off balance. Heupel’s […]
Jerry Mack And Offensive Players Discuss Fall Camp Production
As Tennessee prepares for their second scrimmage of fall camp on Tuesday, the Vols held practice on Monday, looking to get better. The running back room has become a bright spot for this football team, especially coming out of spring, when multiple players were not fully participating. After practice, Vols’ running back coach Jerry Mack […]
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 […]
Tennessee’s Tiyon Evans Practicing With “A Chip On My Shoulder” In Fall Camp
After hoping to leave his mark heading into summer workouts, it turned out to be a tough spring for running back Tiyon Evans. After being sidelined due to an ankle injury, Evans was mostly off to the side during spring practice, as his teammates worked to gain traction on the starting position. But as Evans […]
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 […]
What Tennessee Is Getting In 2022 3-Star RB Dylan Sampson
During a wild weekend in Knoxville on the baseball front, the Tennessee football program secured another commitment. 3-Star RB Dylan Sampson, from Louisiana, committed to the Vols on Sunday, giving them their sixth pledge of the 2022 class. The 5-foot-10, 180 pound speedster plays for Dutchtown High School and is looking to bring his speed […]
Tennessee RB’s Making A Great Impression On Coaches
The Tennessee running back group is starting to show its potential to coach Jerry Mack, as the Vols get ready for their first scrimmage of spring practice. As the team wrapped up their sixth practice of the spring, Mack had a lot of praise for the work ethic he’s seen out of his group so […]
