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Pruitt on Banks move to linebacker: “I think he could play this week”
After being plagued by fumble issues this season, true freshman running back Jeremy Banks was moved to inside linebacker during Tuesday’s practice (see yesterday’s practice thread for video). Today, on the SEC Coaches Teleconference, Jeremy Pruitt sad he believes Banks could be ready to play as early as this week. “I think it gives us a…
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Vol Report: Tennessee Moves Closer to Finding Leaders
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt said the Vols are getting closer to finding the type of leadership he wants in a football program on Monday during his weekly press conference. Tennessee is coming off a 58-21 loss to No. 1 Alabama and returned to practice on Monday afternoon at Haslam Field. “I do…
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Irwin: Guarantano throws a prettier ball than Manning, but doesn’t have the intangibles
Tim Irwin is a local Tennessee boy from Knoxville Central High School who played offensive tackle for the Vols from 1977-1980. As a senior, he was named All-SEC for his outstanding performance on the field. Irwin was drafted in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he played for…
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Keller Chryst is the Vols’ highest graded player by PFF
Pro Football Focus graded every player from Tennessee’s game against Alabama with at least 20 snaps and quarterback Keller Chryst was the Vols’ highest rated player, grading out at 90.7, which was just behind Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams for the highest score overall. A score above 90 is considered ‘Elite.‘ After entering the game…
