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Today on Rocky Top: 2017 Vols Football Schedule, OL Shuffle, Derek Barnett, Ohio Prep, Golf

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 5, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans flies the United States flag and the Volunteer flag prior to the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans flies the United States flag and the Volunteer flag prior to the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Golf and lots of football news from the 2017 schedule to roster updates leads the Tennessee Volunteers news on Rocky Top for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.

We’re at the midweek point leading up to the third Tennessee football game of the season, and fans on Rocky Top are approaching with cautious optimism.

After all, the chance to get to face the Florida Gators while undefeated has been a thrilling prospect for a while.

But the Vols still have more work to do. They first have to get past the Ohio Bobcats. Lots of news related to last week and in preparation for this week surrounds that.

There’s also a golf update to get to.

But we start with the biggest breaking news of the day.

Vols announce 2017 football schedule – UTSports

"A Monday-night season opener and seven games at Neyland Stadium highlight the 2017 Tennessee football schedule as released Tuesday by the Southeastern Conference.The Vols play 12 games over 13 weeks in 2017, with the open date coming on Oct. 7, following the completion of Week Five."

Vols OL Jack Jones drawing praise – John Brice of 247Sports

"On Tennessee’s initial possession after it inserted Jack Jones into its offensive line, the Vols moved quickly downfield and found the end zone in Saturday’s 45-24 win against Virginia Tech.Now as the 15th-ranked Vols (2-0) prep to host Ohio (1-1) Saturday (Noon, SEC TV) inside Neyland Stadium, the sophomore offensive lineman is drawing praise from both his head coach and defensive teammates."

Derek Barnett unhappy with his Battle at Bristol performance – Knoxville News Sentinel

"Tennessee junior defensive end Derek Barnett wasn’t pleased with his performance in the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.He’s looking to get better against Ohio (1-1) on Saturday (TV: Noon, SEC) inside Neyland Stadium."

Dobbs says Vols must start strong vs Ohio – The Chattanoogan

"Tennessee is 2-0 to open the season and is fresh off a 45-24 win over Virginia Tech in front of a record 156,990 fans at the Battle at Bristol. The Vols fell behind early, trailing 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, but scored 31 points unanswered en route to its 24th consecutive victory over unranked non-conference opponents. Dobbs accounted for five touchdowns in the win, with three scores through the air and two on the ground.Ohio (1-1) brings a high-powered offense into Neyland Stadium, averaging 45.5 points and 563.0 yards of total offense per game. The Bobcats dropped their season opener, 56-54, to Texas State in triple overtime, but rebounded last week with a 37-21 road win at Kansas."

Vols golf has Top 5 finish at Mercedes-Benze Championship – UTSports

"Junior Blakesly Warren paced the Volunteers at the 20th Annual Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship held at Cherokee Country Club Monday, Sept. 12 through Tuesday, Sept. 13. The Tennessee-native carded two rounds below par to finish the tournament in fourth place, marking a career-best finish (211, -2). As a team, No. 23 Tennessee finished the tournament tied for fifth place (565, +13) with Maryland after posting 289 in the final round on Tuesday."

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