Today On Rocky Top: Vols Waiting On AJ Johnson’s Decision
By Zach Ragan
Nov 23, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Patton Robinette (4) during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
From The Leaf Chronicle
"Only weeks after he was hired as Tennessee’s coach last December, Butch Jones pulled off what might have been his biggest recruiting victory of the season.Jones convinced offensive lineman Ja’Wuan James to stay for his senior season.The recruiting pitches to current players may prove tougher in this cycle.Offensive tackle Antonio “Tiny” Richardson announced last Friday that he would forgo his senior year of college to enter the NFL draft. Richardson’s decision ensures the Vols will have to replace their entire starting offensive line."
From WBIR
"Tennessee offensive linemanJa’Wuan James and defensive lineman Daniel McCullers have accepted invitations to the 2014 Reese’s Senior Bowl, set for Jan. 25 in Mobile, Ala.The game will air on NFL Network at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT.With invitations to a pair of Vols, this season marks the 25th time in the last 30 years Tennessee will have at least two representatives at the premier senior college all-star game. The duo brings Tennessee’s all-time total to 122 players in the Senior Bowl."
From Go Vols Xtra
"Five Tennessee seniors have been invited to the first Medal of Honor Bowl in Charleston, S.C.Offensive lineman Alex Bullard, running back Rajion Neal, kicker Michael Palardy, linebacker Dontavis Sapp and defensive lineman Marlon Walls have been invited to the game, according to a UT release. The bowl joins an increasingly crowded roster of post-season college showcase games.Neal and Palardy have accepted their invitations, according to the bowl. The other three are not confirmed participants."
From The Columbia Daily Herald
"Columbia Academy was a busy spot for softball fans last Saturday despite the wintry conditions.The reason was the “Camp and Champions Dinne” which attracted a lot of participants and featured three former Lady Vols softball standouts.CA softball coach Brad Bradley reported that a 102 participated in the camp which was instructed by recent University of Tennessee players Shelby Burchell King, Ashley Andrews and Ivy Renfroe.Because of the weather conditions, the campers worked in the two gyms, and also upstairs in the main building in the hitting range."