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Experienced Special Teams Unit Looking to Build Off Successful 2021 Campaign
Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – While sometimes overlooked, special teams often plays a major role in the outcome of winning and losing football games. Due in large part to the efforts of special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, Tennessee was one of the nation’s best in that facet of the game in 2021. The Vols like look to…
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Mack Readies Recharged Running Backs as Camp Rolls Into Week 3
Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Back on the grass of Haslam Field after the second scrimmage of preseason camp and an off day, the Tennessee Volunteers kicked off their third week of practices Tuesday morning. Running backs coach Jerry Mack has been able to grow a lot with his group in his second year at Tennessee. The group…
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Competition Fueling Secondary as Vols Look to Replace Key Pieces
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – One of the most intriguing position groups for Tennessee heading into this season is the secondary, which will need to replace a pair of veteran leaders in Alontae Taylor and Theo Jackson, who were both selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite the key departures, secondary coach Willie Martinez is excited about the mix of veteran returners and newcomers…
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Tennessee Athletics to Host “Champions Weekend” Oct. 28-29
Tennessee Athletics is set to host its inaugural Champions Weekend in conjunction with the home football game against Kentucky on Oct. 29. That weekend, teams and individuals who won SEC and/or NCAA championships during specific years are invited back to Rocky Top to celebrate their achievements. Each of Tennessee’s SEC and NCAA champions from the…
