Today On Rocky Top: Preston Williams Could Make Vols Unstoppable
By Zach Ragan
From Fan IQ
"The Tennessee Volunteers will be expected to turn things around in 2014 after going through another season without a bowl game appearance.With such a promising young core of talent heading into Knoxville, there’s a reason why head coach Butch Jones is optimistic about this team once again contending for an SEC championship.One particular reason why Jones is seeing a bright future is because of a player that isn’t even on campus yet.More specifically, a player that won’t even be there untilnext year.Five-star wide receiver Preston Williams pledged his allegiance to the Vols by verbally committing to the school back in September. With a 6-foot-5 frame and incredible ball skills and agility, Williams is primed to be a big-time playmaker at the college level.Read more at Fan IQ"
From WVLT
"Just like on gameday, the Vols filled three buses and arrived with a police escort to their destination.And while speed, agility, and tackles were witnessed, what the Vols did Friday afternoon was far from a game.“This is our third year to do training day with the University of Tennessee football team,” Knoxville police chief David Rausch said.Training day. No footballs. No weights with this one.From simulating a high speed chase in a police car, to getting tackled by one of the department’s K-9s, to a sniper demonstration, the Vols experienced it all.The main objective of the day is to strengthen the relationship between two of the communities most visual elements.“Just to have that opportunity for them to interact with law enforcement to see that we’re not Robo Cops, that we’re humans. I think that that’s important,” Rausch said. “So they see that they’re dealing with somebody just like you.”Read more at WVLT"
From USA Today
"Terry Bradshaw has a one-man show called America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde. During a recent performance, the Hall of Fame quarterback and Fox studio analyst took the a mild dig at Peyton Manning’s lack of playoff success.“Peyton Manning, considered the best quarterback to play the game today. Nobody would argue with that — if you like winning good during the season and losing Super Bowls, that’s your guy.”Pretty benign, right? It’s not the nicest thing in the world, but when said on stage to elicit a few laughs, the statement is harmless."