How Josh Heupel Prepares Kicker Max Gilbert For High-Pressure Situations
Imitating a high-pressure field goal in practice isn’t the easiest thing in the world, but Josh Heupel does have his ways. While speaking to the media this week, Tennessee placekicker Max Gilbert gave some insight into just what that looks like on the field. Despite not having the replication of a stadium and screaming fans, […]
WATCH: Tennessee Kicker Max Gilbert Talks Becoming a Place Kicker, Neyland Stadium Environment
Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert spoke to the media on Tuesday morning in Knoxville after knocking through 18 of his 19 kicks through the first two games. Gilbert is a perfect 13-of-13 with PAT kicks and has hit five of his six field goal attempts. During his collegiate debut against Chattanooga, Gilbert was flawless with 13 […]
Why Max Gilbert Won Tennessee Football’s Starting Kicker Job
One of Tennessee football’s most secretive position battles during the offseason was at kicker. The Vols lost Charles Campbell to graduation and didn’t replace him in the transfer portal, leaving three returning kickers to compete for the starting job this offseason. Max Gilbert. Josh Turbyville and JT Carver were the only three returning kickers on […]
Tennessee Football Stock Report: Vols Roll Chattanooga In Season Opener
Tennessee football opened up its 2024 season on Saturday afternoon by earning a commanding victory over Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. In a new weekly Sunday piece, we’ll look at the Tennessee football stock report. After a 66-point win, there’s not many groups whose stock dropped and there’s only so many conclusions you can draw from […]
Tennessee Special Teams Coach Bullish On Vols’ Kickers Amidst Camp Competition
One of the most overlooked position battles during Tennessee’s fall camp is its kicker battle. Most people don’t think of special teams battles during fall camp and the media is never allowed to watch specialists work during practice. But that doesn’t lesson the importance of the battle. Special teams play decides game and no aspect […]
