Today On Rocky Top: AJ Johnson Booked And Released On Bond

From Yahoo Sports

"Former Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson has turned himself in on a charge of aggravated rape.The Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued a release saying Johnson had turned himself in Tuesday and was released on $40,000 bond. Suspended Tennessee defensive back Michael Williams also is charged with aggravated rape.Knoxville police had named both Johnson and Williams in November as subjects of a rape investigation. A grand jury heard the case last week. David Eldridge, the lawyer representing Williams, said Thursday his client was indicted and also had been released on $40,000 bond.Read more at Yahoo Sports"

From The Knoxville News Sentinel

"The biggest news of Tennessee’s recent recruiting class was the big guys — all the offensive and defensive linemen who should help fill immediate needs this fall.But thanks, in part, to this recruiting class, UT’s greatest improvement this season should be on offense. That should be reflected in its rushing stats.In the past 10 years, Tennessee’s running game has consistently failed to make a dent in opposing defenses. Only once did it rank higher than seventh in the conference in yards rushing.Last season, the Vols were 13th in the conference in rushing yards per game. And they tied Vanderbilt for last in yards per rush (3.4).Read more at The Knoxville News Sentinel"

From ESPN

"Kentucky understands that its brand name often brings out the best efforts from opponents.The top-ranked Wildcats have answered that challenge well enough to put together the best start in the program’s storied history.Devin Booker had 18 points and seven rebounds Tuesday night as Kentucky picked up its defense in the second half and pulled away for a 66-48 victory over Tennessee. Kentucky is 26-0 for the first time, though the Wildcats finished the 1953-54 season with a 25-0 mark.Read more at ESPN"