Today On Rocky Top: Antonio Richardson Healthy Heading Into Draft

August 31, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive linesman Antonio Richardson (74) celebrates in the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the Georgia Dome. Tennessee beat NC State 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

From The Tennessean

"Tennessee offensive tackle Antonio “Tiny” Richardson says he couldn’t help but notice how mock drafts after the season showed him falling out of the first round.“People tell me, and I’m not going to lie to you,” said Richardson, a former Ensworth standout. “I’m human. Did it affect me at one point? It did. I’m like, ‘Man,’ because I know I’m better than that. But I’m a man of faith. I just prayed about it.”Richardson, one of four likely draft picks from Tennessee’s offensive line, said his performance Wednesday at the Vols’ Pro Day should put his stock back on the rise. Richardson wanted to answer questions about his health and explosiveness.Although Richardson didn’t miss a game in two years as a starter, he underwent knee surgery after the 2012 season and said he played at “about 65 percent” last fall.“That’s why I felt I wasn’t as productive,” Richardson said. “Now I’m healthy. If I was this healthy during the season, (I would have been a) first-team All-American.”"

From The Tennessean

"Tyler Summitt says he’s proud to have a chance to build upon Louisiana Tech’s storied women’s basketball program and that he’s looking forward to starting the job with a long-time mentor at his side.The 23-year-old Summitt is the son of former Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. During his formal introduction as the Lady Techsters’ head coach on Wednesday, Summitt introduced Mickie DeMoss as his top assistant. DeMoss played at Louisiana Tech and spent two decades as Pat Summitt’s assistant in Knoxville."

From The Daily Times

"From time to time, former Tennessee offensive lineman Dallas Thomas will get in touch with one of his former line mates.Sometimes that call isn’t to catch up, but rather vent a little not-fair frustrations.“Dallas calls us all the time saying it’s not fair, he was by himself last year,” Ja’Wuan James said Wednesday, after wrapping up Tennessee’s Pro Day.Last year on Pro Day the focus was wide receivers Cordarrelle Patterson and Justin Hunter and quarterback Tyler Bray. This year the main attraction was Tennessee’s 2013 offensive line — all of it.James, the former right tackle, left tackle Tiny Richardson, guards Alex Bullard and Zach Fulton and center James Stone all worked out for NFL scouts and offensive line coaches Wednesday."