South Alabama On The Tennessee Volunteers

Sep 7, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; South Alabama Jaguars wide receiver Shavarez Smith (1) catches a touchdown past Tulane Green Wave cornerback Sullen, Jordan (22) during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

South Alabama head coach Joey Jones took some time during his weekly press conference this week to discuss his team’s upcoming game with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Here’s what Jones and selected South Alabama players had to say about the Vols.

"Joey Jones: Tennessee is an SEC team that has played two really, really good opponents the last two weeks.  If you watch them on film you see how well-coached they are, how well they get after you on defense, how aggressive they are on the offensive line.  What I see is a really good football team that has played two great teams in the last two weeks (On Concerns About Facing Tennessee) Probably just sheer size, they are huge on the offensive line, and the defensive line may be even bigger on the inside.  They have big linebackers, they have done a great recruiting there.  That will probably be the biggest thing you see. And then just the fact that we are playing an SEC team.  They lose by 14 points to one of the top 20 teams in the country last week, a lot of teams are going to lose by 14 points to a team like that, or by more.  They have a real good football team, I’ve been impressed with their coaching.  I watch film, I understand the guys are teaching technique, they are very well-coached in all phases. It’s going to be a great challenge for us, but one our kids are looking forward to. Linebacker Clifton Crews: Florida’s defensive line got after their offensive line pretty good. Tennessee turned the ball over a lot, but this is another SEC game. I think we can capitalize if we can rattle them and get them on their heels. Kicker Aleem Sunanon: Being a specialist, we really focus on the special teams part of the game. But I think we can compete with them in special teams. I’m confident in our entire team that we can come in and compete with this team."