Today On Rocky Top: Potential Impact Redshirt Freshmen For Vols

From Bleacher Report

"In an attempt to overhaul the roster as quickly as possible, second-year Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones started an inordinate number of freshmen in 2014.With so many youngsters forced into action, very few new arrivals were able to use their first year on campus lifting in the weight room and studying film.Instead, players like Jalen Hurd, Derek Barnett and Todd Kelly Jr. not only played early and often against top competition—they thrived.Out of Tennessee’s 30-plus-strong 2014 class, only a handful of players didn’t see action on the field this year.Read more at Bleacher Report"

From WDEF

"The Vols football team has a few days off to celebrate the Christmas holidays. But the players and coaches will be excited to return next week to celebrate their trip to Jacksonville for the Taxslayer Bowl against Iowa. When it comes to all-time bowl appearances, Tennessee ranks in the top five.That’s why Coach Jones believes their four year bowl drought was an anomaly. “Tennessee football is not supposed to be home for the holidays. We are embarking on our 50th bowl appearance as a proud football program.” The benefits of a bowl game go beyond the extra practice sessions.Read more at WDEF"

From ESPN

"Chiefs safeties Eric Berry and Husain Abdullah lined up along the 32-yard line. Before the snap, Abdullah crept up to the 28. When Olawale went in motion, Berry drifted back to the middle of the field at the 37.After the snap, Olawale ran between the Raiders center and right guard and picked up Chiefs linebacker James-Michael Johnson. Reece, the ball carrier, barreled through the hole and dragged Kansas City linebacker Justin Houston to the 29. Abdullah rushed in from the left side, Berry from the right. Abdullah lowered his head to help make the tackle, but he also collided with Berry.Read more at ESPN"