Today On Rocky Top: Vols’ Offensive Line Exuding Confidence
By Zach Ragan
From The Times Free Press
"As Tennessee’s offensive line was struggling mightily midway through last season, the Volunteers had a recent example to which they could look for a sign of hope.With the 2014 season in which Tennessee allowed 43 sacks now in the past, the returning linemen still have their predecessors in mind as they work toward the start of spring practice later this month and build for the 2015 season.When Tennessee faced a similar restart for the 2010 season — the Vols entered that season with just three returning starts on its offensive line and started a trio of true freshmen most of the year — it allowed 41 sacks in 13 games, the fifth-worst total in the country.Read more at The Times Free Press"
From The Daily Times
"Kyler Kerbyson walked into the Anderson Training Center Wednesday night dressed not all that differently than the rest of his upperclassmen teammates — shirt, tie, slacks, name tag sticking to the right breast of his sport jacket.And believe it or not, entering Tennessee’s third annual “VFL Career Development Night,” Tennessee’s rising fifth-year senior and left tackle was ready for the two hours worth of business networking about to ensue.Read more at The Daily Times"
From The Tennessean
"When Lady Vols star Isabelle Harrison tore her anterior cruciate ligament against Kentucky last month, teammate Cierra Burdick hovered over Harrison as she writhed in pain.As Harrison was carried gingerly off the Thompson-Boling Arena floor, to which she returned in a touching gesture for the final 4.5 seconds of Senior Day on Sunday, Burdick slumped her shoulders and watched.Read more at The Tennessean"