Today On Rocky Top: Abernathy Adds Depth For Vols

From The Tennessean

"One of Butch Jones’ former players is officially joining him at Tennessee.Running back Ralph David Abernathy IV will play his final season of eligibility as a Vol. His name is included on a summer roster released by the football program Thursday.Abernathy, the brother of Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy, averaged more than 305 yards in three seasons at Cincinnati, where he previously played for Jones. He also averaged 180 receiving yards per year.Read more at The Tennessean"

From The Times Free Press

"With the summer semester starting earlier this week at the University of Tennessee, the Volunteers welcomed nearly all of their 2015 football signees to campus for the start of the offseason workout program.Tennessee’s wait continues for a few of the incoming freshmen, though.While five-star defensive tackle signee Kahlil McKenzie will join the Vols this weekend after graduating from high school in California, running back John Kelly and defensive tackle Quay Picou aren’t expected until the second session of summer classes begins in July.Read more at The Times Free Press"

From Rocky Top Talk

"The Tennessee Volunteers have a handful of “swing games” on their schedule heading into the 2015 season. Whichever team is viewed as the favorite when Tennessee faces Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, and Oklahoma won’t be a huge favorite, and the line for those games will likely be within one touchdown.While all the games mentioned above will be pivotal for the Vols this season, one of the most important games will come at the tail-end of the schedule. When the Vols take the field on November 21st in Columbia, Missouri, their mettle will be tested.Read more at Rocky Top Talk"

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