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Vols Offense Ice-Cold During Neyland Stadium Scrimmage
Linebackers Omar Gaither and Ryan Karl led another strong defensive effort against a limited offensive unit
April 2, 2005
Linebackers Omar Gaither and Ryan Karl led another strong defensive effort against a limited offensive unit as Tennessee scrimmaged in cold, blustery conditions Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The duo finished with six tackles apiece while adding a couple of tackles behind the line and a fumble recovery by Gaither.
"I though we had really good work from the defense," head coach Phillip Fulmer said. "They set the tempo again for the day. I don't really know how much we're challenging them from the offensive front, but Omar Gaither is just making play after play. Justin Harrell, Jesse Mahelona and Parys (Haralson) -- those guys are setting a great tempo."
Tennessee's passers combined for 11-of-32 through the air for 70 yards and one interception. Temperatures hovered in the mid-40s with spitting rains and winds gusting better than 20 miles per hour.
"Offensively, it's all about mistakes and if you make mistakes you're not going to move the football," Fulmer said. "It wasn't a great day to throw the football for the quarterbacks but there are going to be days like this we'll have to play in. We have no consistency right now, no continuity with what we're getting done."
The Vols' best offensive efforts came via the ground, with freshman Arian Foster carrying 12 times for 61 yards and David Yancey adding six attempts for 41 yards.
"I told them I'm not jumping up and down raising heck right now," Fulmer said. "I want to see the film and really see what we accomplished. Because offensively, if you're not getting it done by everybody, you're not going to be successful. We've got basically everybody back from last year on offense, but they're not out there right now."
Fulmer singled out Robert Ayers, LaRon Harris, Britton Colquitt and Karl among the younger players who contributed, along with a solid effort by cornerback Jonathan Wade. Wade prevented a possible touchdown pass by Rick Clausen with an interception deep in his own territory.
Tennessee returns to practice Tuesday and Fulmer says Friday is the team's next scheduled scrimmage. The Edamerica Orange and White Game kicks off April 16 with Fans' Day beginning at 1 p.m. and the game starting at 3 p.m.
Offensive starters: OT Albert Toeaina, OG Cody Douglas, C Michael Frogg, OG David Ligon, OT Arron Sears, QB Erik Ainge, FB Cory Anderson, TB David Yancey, TE Chris Brown, WR Bill Grimes, WR Jayson Swain.
Defensive starters: DE Antonio Reynolds, DT LaRon Harris, DT Justin Harrell, DE Robert Ayers, LB Jason Mitchell, LB Jon Poe, LB Omar Gaither, CB Jonathan Wade, CB Jonathan Hefney, SS Antwan Stewart, FS Corey Campbell.
Individual Statistics
Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): Arian Foster 12-61-0; David Yancey 6-41-0; Brent Schaeffer 4-22-0; Rick Clausen 2-16-0; Gerald Riggs Jr. 3-4-0; Cory Anderson 1-(-1)-0; JaKouri Williams 8-(-3)-0; Erik Ainge 2-(-8)-0.
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD): Brent Schaeffer 11-4-0-31-0; Rick Clausen 9-4-1-22-0; Erik Ainge 12-3-0-17-0.
Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): Bret Smith 3-26-0; Josh Briscoe 3-22-0; JaKouri Williams 2-11-0; Robert Williams 1-5-0; Bill Grimes 1-3-0; Robert Meachem 1-2-0.
Defensive Leaders: Ryan Karl 6 tackles, TFL (-3), PBU; Omar Gaither 6 tackles, sack (-3), fumble recovery; Jarod Mayo 4 tackles; Jon Poe 4 tackles; Antonio Reynolds 4 tackles; Daniel Brooks 4 tackles, TFL (-1); Jason Mitchell 4 tackles, sack (-2); Corey Campbell 3 tackles, PBU; Ben Greene 3 tackles, PBU; James Turner 3 tackles, TFL (-1); Jonathan Hefney 2 tackles, forced fumble; Antwan Smith 2 tackles, QB pressure; Robert Ayers sack (-5); Marvin Mitchell sack (-5); Jonathan Wade interception.
Punting (No-Avg-Long): Britton Colquitt 12-41.3-50.
Vols Offense Ice-Cold During Neyland Stadium Scrimmage
Linebackers Omar Gaither and Ryan Karl led another strong defensive effort against a limited offensive unit
April 2, 2005
Linebackers Omar Gaither and Ryan Karl led another strong defensive effort against a limited offensive unit as Tennessee scrimmaged in cold, blustery conditions Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The duo finished with six tackles apiece while adding a couple of tackles behind the line and a fumble recovery by Gaither.
"I though we had really good work from the defense," head coach Phillip Fulmer said. "They set the tempo again for the day. I don't really know how much we're challenging them from the offensive front, but Omar Gaither is just making play after play. Justin Harrell, Jesse Mahelona and Parys (Haralson) -- those guys are setting a great tempo."
Tennessee's passers combined for 11-of-32 through the air for 70 yards and one interception. Temperatures hovered in the mid-40s with spitting rains and winds gusting better than 20 miles per hour.
"Offensively, it's all about mistakes and if you make mistakes you're not going to move the football," Fulmer said. "It wasn't a great day to throw the football for the quarterbacks but there are going to be days like this we'll have to play in. We have no consistency right now, no continuity with what we're getting done."
The Vols' best offensive efforts came via the ground, with freshman Arian Foster carrying 12 times for 61 yards and David Yancey adding six attempts for 41 yards.
"I told them I'm not jumping up and down raising heck right now," Fulmer said. "I want to see the film and really see what we accomplished. Because offensively, if you're not getting it done by everybody, you're not going to be successful. We've got basically everybody back from last year on offense, but they're not out there right now."
Fulmer singled out Robert Ayers, LaRon Harris, Britton Colquitt and Karl among the younger players who contributed, along with a solid effort by cornerback Jonathan Wade. Wade prevented a possible touchdown pass by Rick Clausen with an interception deep in his own territory.
Tennessee returns to practice Tuesday and Fulmer says Friday is the team's next scheduled scrimmage. The Edamerica Orange and White Game kicks off April 16 with Fans' Day beginning at 1 p.m. and the game starting at 3 p.m.
Offensive starters: OT Albert Toeaina, OG Cody Douglas, C Michael Frogg, OG David Ligon, OT Arron Sears, QB Erik Ainge, FB Cory Anderson, TB David Yancey, TE Chris Brown, WR Bill Grimes, WR Jayson Swain.
Defensive starters: DE Antonio Reynolds, DT LaRon Harris, DT Justin Harrell, DE Robert Ayers, LB Jason Mitchell, LB Jon Poe, LB Omar Gaither, CB Jonathan Wade, CB Jonathan Hefney, SS Antwan Stewart, FS Corey Campbell.
Individual Statistics
Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): Arian Foster 12-61-0; David Yancey 6-41-0; Brent Schaeffer 4-22-0; Rick Clausen 2-16-0; Gerald Riggs Jr. 3-4-0; Cory Anderson 1-(-1)-0; JaKouri Williams 8-(-3)-0; Erik Ainge 2-(-8)-0.
Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD): Brent Schaeffer 11-4-0-31-0; Rick Clausen 9-4-1-22-0; Erik Ainge 12-3-0-17-0.
Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): Bret Smith 3-26-0; Josh Briscoe 3-22-0; JaKouri Williams 2-11-0; Robert Williams 1-5-0; Bill Grimes 1-3-0; Robert Meachem 1-2-0.
Defensive Leaders: Ryan Karl 6 tackles, TFL (-3), PBU; Omar Gaither 6 tackles, sack (-3), fumble recovery; Jarod Mayo 4 tackles; Jon Poe 4 tackles; Antonio Reynolds 4 tackles; Daniel Brooks 4 tackles, TFL (-1); Jason Mitchell 4 tackles, sack (-2); Corey Campbell 3 tackles, PBU; Ben Greene 3 tackles, PBU; James Turner 3 tackles, TFL (-1); Jonathan Hefney 2 tackles, forced fumble; Antwan Smith 2 tackles, QB pressure; Robert Ayers sack (-5); Marvin Mitchell sack (-5); Jonathan Wade interception.
Punting (No-Avg-Long): Britton Colquitt 12-41.3-50.
