Theo Jackson’s Experience Proves Invaluable for Tennessee Defense
Theo Jackson has seen all the up’s and down’s that have come through the Tennessee program since he arrived in 2017. However, all of that experience proved invaluable last Thursday when Jackson was dominant for the Tennessee defense. Jackson, a senior from Nashville, led Tennessee with 11 total tackles against Bowling Green. However, the tackling […]
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 […]
RTI Audio: Breaking Down The QB Battle And Tennessee Season Opener
On this episode of the Rocky Top Insider Podcast, RTI’s Trey Wallace is joined by Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler, as they discuss the Vols season opener, which is one week away. The trio also gets into the comments from DC Tim Banks and OC Alex Golesh, while giving their opinion on the week one […]
Tennessee Players and DC Tim Banks Discuss Fall Camp, Season Opener
The Vols are ready to host Bowling Green on September 2nd at Neyland Stadium, just over a week away. As the team starts to prepare for the season’s opening game, the defensive side of the ball was on display Tuesday. Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks met with the media to discuss fall camp and how […]
Tennessee DC Tim Banks Still Looking for a Pass Rush and Depth
The season opener is rapidly approaching for this Tennessee football team. Defense Coordinator Tim Banks is looking to continue building depth at multiple positions with just a few practices left before taking the field against Bowling Green. In addition, the Vols defense has found themselves looking for more aggression from their pass rushers. If they […]
Willis A ‘Pleasant Surprise’ Through First Week Of Camp
Tennessee linebacker Aaron Willis missed all of spring practice due to suspension after enrolling at UT in January. Willis is back with the Vols and has helped Tennessee’s razor thin linebacker depth this spring “look completely different”. The former four-star recruit is off to a strong start to fall camp but has impressed his coaches […]
Vols’ Linebacker Room “Completely Different” From Spring
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel japed that he thought one of the local media members might have to play linebacker during spring practice, Tuesday. The Vols’ first year head coach feels much better about that position group entering his first fall practice in Knoxville. “Yeah, it’s a completely different room then where we left in […]
“We’re Gonna Show You,” Matthew Butler Proclaimed About The Tennessee DL
Heading into the 2021 season for the defensive line, led by coach Rodney Garner, the group of men upfront is looking to make a statement with their actions, not words. It’s not a secret that the position has become a spot of worry for Tennessee fans and even coaches, as they look to get the […]
Alontae Taylor Never Thought About Leaving Knoxville During Turmoil
To say the offseason in Knoxville was hectic would be a serious understatement, it was downright turmoil on the hill. As players decided to leave Tennessee for a myriad of reasons, it was never a thought that Alontae Taylor seriously entertained. The senior had been through enough turnover, so there was no reason to do […]
Texas LB Juwan Mitchell Transferring To Tennessee
The new coaching staff at Tennessee decided to hit the transfer market pretty hard after arriving in Knoxville, knowing they could be thin at certain positions. On Monday, they added the leading tackler from the Texas Longhorns, as Juwan Mitchell committed to Tennessee. We all know the story on the Tennessee linebacker group, they’re lacking […]
