Sep 8, 2012; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans celebrate their teams touchdown with the mascot against the Georgia State Panthers with the during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia State 51-13. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
From the Daily News Journal
"At the very moment Tennessee’s receiving corps looks like it has finally figured things out, when it appears there finally might be some reason for optimism, there comes a stark reminder that many of them have never played in a college football game.On Wednesday, that reminder hit during an incredibly simplecatching drill in which three consecutive receivers dropped passes.As a trio of receivers did pushups, an exasperated position coach, Zach Azzanni, took a step back in frustration."
From the Tennessean
"Tennessee coach Butch Jones won’t be the only newcomer playing a prominent role in the Vols’ season opener Saturday against Austin Peay.Jones said throughout the preseason that many of his freshmen would have to play right away, and a look at Tennessee’s depth chart bears that out. As many as three freshmen could open their college careers as starters."
From Nooga.com
"This past weekend wasn’t the storybook ending quarterback Nathan Peterman was hoping for.Odds are, the story isn’t over, though.After taking a redshirt season in 2012, Peterman was thrust into the starting quarterback competition for 2013 when Tyler Bray opted to leave school early and Butch Jones was hired at Tennessee.Heavily recruited by Jones and his staff at Cincinnati, Peterman was thought to be a great fit for Jones’ system in Knoxville. Despite his disadvantage in playing experience, his mobility and strong arm mirrored some of Jones’ past quarterbacks at Cincinnati and Central Michigan."