Vols Football: Alden Hill Announces He’s Leaving Tennessee
By Zach Ragan
Aug 31, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Alden Hill (30) runs the ball against the Austin Peay Governors at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 45-0. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Redshirt sophomore running back Alden Hill announced on Tuesday that he’s no longer a Tennessee Volunteer.
"As of today I am I’m sad to say I am no longer a Tennessee Vol. I have decided to move on for my best interest and find a new home. I have loved Tennessee and the entire Big Orange family. I thank the coaches and the fans for my time here and will always remember my time spent at Tennessee, my first true love."
The news is not a major shocker. Hill was going to be, at best, the fourth running back on the depth chart.
Hill played in eight games last season, rushing for 58 yards and scoring one touchdown.
The Ohio native showed some promise in the Orange & White game last year, rushing for 101 yards in place of suspended running back Marlin Lane.
Unfortunately for Hill he fell below running back Tom Smith on the depth chart in 2013 and was unable to see the field very often.
Hill was going to be behind Lane, Jalen Hurd and Derrell Scott this upcoming season.