Today On Rocky Top: Vols Will Avoid Mocs’ Best RB

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From NBC Sports

"Not that Tennessee should — should — need any additional help, but the running game of the Vols’ next opponent will be at much less than full strength when it enters Neyland Stadium Saturday."

"Two weeks ago, Chattanooga running back Keon Williams suffered an injury to his left hand in a win over Samford.  He played a week later he played against VMI; however, he aggravated the injury to the point where surgery was required to repair the damage.Read more at NBC Sports"

From Rocky Top Insider

"Look at the statistics from Saturday’s game against Florida and you’ll see that Tennessee was 3-of-4 in the red zone."

"Not perfect, but that seems to be an acceptable number when just glancing at the stat sheet. But as Butch Jones regularly says, you have to look at more than just the stats. Three field goals and zero touchdowns isn’t getting the job done in the red zone – especially when the offense was handed the ball inside the 20 on two of those possessions."

"Read more at Rocky Top Insider"

From The Tennessean

"Jauan Jennings heard the doubters.They’ve questioned if the Blackman football standout and Tennessee commitment is capable of playing quarterback in the SEC."

"They say he should play safety, where he started as a sophomore at Blackman but has played little since.Through seven games into the high school football season, though, Jennings has shown that quarterback could be where he plays in college.Read more at The Tennessean"