Today On Rocky Top: Tennessee Volunteers News 5/7

Nov 24, 2012; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers player A.J. Johnson (45) scores a touchdown against Kentucky Wildcats safety Mikie Benton (31) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

From Bleacher Report

"The Tennessee Volunteers bring in some of the nation’s best recruits each and every year. Sure, some don’t turn out, but that doesn’t take away from the excitement coaches and fans felt when the player signed the dotted line.Who are the Vols’ biggest recruits in school history?No matter what, the hype will be far too much for some of these “can’t miss” players. I assure you, some will miss. At the same time, some will come completely out of nowhere to become huge contributors and key cogs in a championship wheel."

From ESPN

"There are always those awkward first moments with a new coaching staff, but the Vols seemed to go through spring pretty smoothly with new coach Butch Jones and his staff. This team didn’t have time to question Jones and his guys because the program has been trending downward for sometime now. Thanks to Jones, you could tell there was a lot more excitement in Knoxville this spring."

From Nooga.com

"Getting passed over in the NFL Draft is the end of one dream, but the start of a new opportunity.That’s an opportunity that four Vols from the 2012 team – receiver Zach Rogers, quarterback Tyler Bray, fullback/tight end Ben Bartholomew and defensive back Prentiss Waggner – are trying to take advantage of now that NFL rookie mini-camps are getting started."

From Mile High Report

"After being removed from football by a serious neck injury, changing teams, locations, and teammates, Peyton went on to have one of the best years in his entire career. He led the Broncos to the #2 rated offense scoring about 9 points per game more than last season."

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