Today On Rocky Top: Vic Wharton Impressing Vols’ Coaches

From The Tennessean

"The drill looks like it belongs on an obstacle course. Squeeze your arms to your side, so the rolled-up towels tucked into your armpits don’t fall.Keep your fingers wrapped around the tennis balls, one in each palm. And above all else, catch the football soaring above your head.“I had never done that before,” Tennessee receiver Vic Wharton said Tuesday. “But I like it, because it helps you catch those punts. I feel like I’m getting better already.”Read more at The Tennessean"

From the Times Free Press

"Josh Smith made some memorable catches during the first half of his freshman season at Tennessee.How it ended, though, made it a forgettable season for the Volunteers’ receiver.After a knee injury derailed a solid start to the season and contributed to some key late-season drops, Smith made the word “new” his mantra this offseason, and it’s helped him get off to a strong start for Tennessee this preseason.Read more at the Times Free Press"

From Rocky Top Insider

"There are several numbers that can define the growth Tennessee true freshman cornerback Emmanuel Moseley has seen since enrolling in the spring.You can talk about his speed in terms of 4.3, that’s how many seconds it takes him to run the 40-yard dash. You can talk about his size: 145 pounds is what he played at in high school and after adding over 30 pounds, he weighs in around 178 pounds now. Two is another significant number – that’s how many stars some recruiting services gave him coming out of Greensboro, NC.Read more at Rocky Top Insider"

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