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Vols in the NFL – Week 1 Update
It was a strong opening weekend for former Tennessee Volunteers across the NFL. Two VFLs set career-best marks while another made a clutch interception, highlighting the first week of play across the league. Cordarrelle Patterson was masterful, kicking off his 10th season in the league. The Atlanta running back set a new career high in rushing…
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Consistency in Preparation Key as #15 Vols Gear Up to Face Akron
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off a road victory at No. 17 Pittsburgh last Saturday, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with the media for his weekly Monday press conference to recap the Vols’ big win and preview this weekend’s contest against Akron. “Excited about the way our kids competed this Saturday and proud of our ability to find…
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Hooker & Young Take Home SEC Weekly Awards
Tennessee Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee had two players earn Southeastern Conference weekly awards on Monday with quarterback Hendon Hooker being named SEC Offensive Player of the Week and defensive end Byron Young garnering SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. The duo of Hooker and Young helped lead the Vols to a huge victory over then No. 17 Pittsburgh,…
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Hooker Named to Davey O’Brien Great 8 for Pitt Performance
Tennessee Athletics FORT WORTH, Texas – After setting a career high in completions and going for 325 yards and two touchdowns, Hendon Hooker was tabbed to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list on Monday afternoon. Hooker, who earned recognition on the Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List, garnered Great 8 acclaim for the second time in his career after…