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Inconsistency crept into Norths game as a sophomore. Drops were a problem, routes often questioned and nagging injuries held him back from being one the leagues serious threats.
His touchdowns increased as a red zone target, but North rarely made plays down the field, a part of his game that benefited the Vols passing game two seasons ago.
It was a frustrating year, but North says he has put last season behind him.
It was just an up-and-down year, really, injury-wise, North said in a April interview with 247Sports. A lot of stuff was happening all year. But now Im just trying to propel myself and move forward.
It was just a lot of trials and tribulations, but Im glad I overcame it and glad Im getting back healthy now.
North, like a lot of key Vols, took it easy this spring and worked out in a non-contact jersey to ensure his shoulders back to 100 percent by August. Hes under enormous pressure to return to 2013 form if the Vols expect to boast one of the Eastern Divisions top offenses.
Norths a game-changer at full strength and provides Tennessee with a next-level dimension on the outside to go along with Dobbs and the feared tailback combo of Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara.
Everybody sees the potential, North told 247Sports. Coach (Butch) Jones is moving us in the right step. Everybody can see what we can do. Its just up to us to really focus in on it and have one goal to do it. I know we can be real good.
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