Everything Tennessee DB Coach Willie Martinez Said During Florida Week
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez met with the local media on Tuesday morning following the Vols loss at Arkansas and ahead of their matchup against Florida. Martinez discussed Will Brooks growth, issues in pass defense against the Razorbacks and much more. Here’s everything Martinez said on Tuesday. More From RTI: Steve Spurrier Critical of Tennessee […]
WATCH: Tennessee Coaching Staff Previews Upcoming Florida Game
No. 8 Tennessee returns to Neyland Stadium this weekend to host Florida in a rivalry SEC matchup from Knoxville. The Gators will head to Knoxville after a big win over UCF last weekend while the Vols are looking to get back on the right track after suffering an upset loss to Arkansas in Fayetteville. Tennessee […]
Tennessee’s Defensive Backfield Looking To Improve Communication Against NC State
Tennessee’s secondary is the biggest question mark on the Vols’ roster entering Josh Heupel’s fourth season as head coach. While Tennessee impressed in its 69-3 season-opening victory over Chattanooga, the Mocs did very little to test Willie Martinez group in the opener. The Vols played an abundance of players and held up well with projected […]
Everything Tennessee DB Coach Willie Martinez Said Ahead Of NC State
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez met with the local media on Tuesday ahead of the Vols matchup against NC State in Charlotte. Martinez discussed his thoughts on Tennessee’s secondary in the opener against Chattanooga, what areas they need to improve and much more. Here’s everything Martinez said. More From RTI: Scouting The NC State […]
Tennessee’s Secondary ‘One Of The Best Groups’ Coach Willie Martinez Has Been Around
Tennessee football’s secondary has been much maligned over the last three seasons under defensive coordinator Tim Banks and secondary coach Willie Martinez. The group showed improvements last season but after an offseason of roster turnover, it’s almost entirely new personnel after three seasons of largely the same players holding down the back end of Tennessee’s […]
WATCH: Willie Martinez, Tennessee Defensive Backs Talk Fall Camp in Knoxville
Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez met with the media on Monday morning in Knoxville after the Vols wrapped up their 10th fall camp practice. The days are starting to wind down in fall camp as the season-opener approaches on Aug. 31. The Vols will boast a new-look secondary this season with significant turnover from the […]
Everything Tennessee DB Coach Willie Martinez Said On Monday
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez met with the local media on Monday morning after the Vols’ 10th fall practice. Martinez specifically coaches the cornerbacks while defensive coordinator Tim Banks works with the safeties. But at both cornerback and safety, Tennessee has an abundance of competition as they look to break in new starters at […]
Blue-Chip Cornerback Lines Up Official Visit With Tennessee Football
Four-star cornerback Daryus Dixson lineup up his official visit with Tennessee football over the weekend, 247sports Greg Biggins first reported. Dixson will visit officially visit Tennessee on June 14. It’s his third of three official visits following trips to Washington and Penn State. 🙏 All Glory to God https://t.co/EgoXD8l0JL — Daryus Dixson (@29_daryus) May 26, […]
Tennessee Football Extends Two Defensive Assistants Before Spring Practice
Tennessee has finalized extensions for two defensive assistant coaches before spring football begins on Monday morning. Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez and defensive line coach Rodney Garner have both received a one-year extension to their current contracts, Rocky Top Insider learned through documents acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request. On3 Sports’ VolQuest was […]
Tennessee Offers Oregon State Cornerback Transfer
Tennessee football offered Oregon State transfer corner Jermod McCoy on Wednesday morning, the underclassmen corner shared on X. Thank you @Coach_Nez_ and @Vol_Football for the offer! pic.twitter.com/J2c2Gtsohe — Jermod McCoy (@Jermodmccoy) December 13, 2023 The Vols join a long list of teams to offer the Oregon State cornerback since he entered the transfer portal last […]