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Curt Maggitt: ESPN’s double-digit sack artist
After missing all of last season with an injury, Curt Maggitt is expected to be a defensive leader for the Vols this season. However, it won’t be from his familiar linebacker spot. The redshirt junior will slide down and play defensive end this year, and Jeremy Aschoff believes Maggitt can amass double-digit sacks from that…
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Justin Worley named starting quarterback
As many expected, on Thursday afternoon at the Vols’ media day, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones named Justin Worley as his starting quarterback. “In terms of the quarterback, Justin Worley will be our starting quarterback,” Jones said. “He has earned the right to the be starting quarterback. I believe Justin is playing the best football he’s…
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Jalen Hurd: First year players that could vie for Heisman
In a recent Fox Sports article by Cory McCartney, Tennessee true freshman running back Jalen Hurd is listed among first-year players who could potentially compete for the Heisman Trophy. JALEN HURD, RB TENNESSEE In contrast to the fanfare surrounding Fournette, Volunteers running backs coach is being a little more realistic with Hurd, saying like week…
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North makes ESPN’s projected 1000-yard receivers list
Last year, only four receivers in the SEC made the 1000-yard club. ESPN’s Edward Aschoff gave his top ten candidates to reach that mark this season, and coming in at No. 6 is Tennessee wide receiver Marquez North. 6. Marquez North, Tennessee: In a struggling passing game, North finished the 2013 season with 496 yards. He’s…
