Today On Rocky Top: What Riley Ferguson Transferring Means For Vols

From Bleacher Report

"The news of Tennessee quarterback Riley Ferguson’s likely transfer sent shock waves through Vol Nation, and it could have accompanying tremors that are felt on the depth chart in the near future.UT coach Butch Jones all but confirmed to Volquest.com’s John Brice(subscription required) at the SEC’s annual spring meetings on Tuesday that the promising redshirt freshman would not be back with the Volunteers.“Based on our recent conversations, I do not anticipate (Ferguson) to be a member of our football family moving forward,” Jones said.If Ferguson doesn’t return to UT, the Vols’ four-man quarterback derby will be reduced by one.Read more at Bleacher Report"

From CBS Sports

"It wasn’t even a week ago that redshirt freshman Riley Ferguson was considered a serious candidate to start at quarterback for Tennessee this coming season, despite being the only competitor in the Vols’ four-way spring QB derby that didn’t start a game in 2013.That changed in dramatic fashion Tuesday when Butch Jones told the Knoxville News-Sentinel that he does not expect Ferguson to return to the Volunteer roster.“As of right now, based on our recent conversations, we do not anticipate that he will be a member of our football family moving forward,” Jones said.Jones declined to offer any firm reason behind Ferguson’s decision, only speculating Ferguson may want to play closer to his North Carolina home.A three-star signee out of Matthews, N.C., Ferguson originally committed to Derek Dooley in 2012, stuck with the Vols after Jones’s hiring, and may have been in line for 2013 playing time had a fractured tibia not forced a redshirt. He played well in Tennessee ‘s spring camp and was widely considered, at worst, still in contention for the starter’s job and likely just ahead of Dobbs for the backup’s role if Jones went with narrow favorite Worley.Read more at CBS Sports"

From Chron.com

"It may be a while before Andre Johnson puts on a Texans uniform.But star running back Arian Foster has returned to practice form, fulfilling his vow to be ready for Day One of the Texans’ OTAs.Foster competed in all activities Tuesday at the team’s practice facility near NRG Stadium. He declined to speak with the media after the workout was complete.“He looked like he was in good health, so I’m comfortable with where he is at,” Texans coach Bill O’Brien said.Read more at Chron.com"