Today On Rocky Top: Backup Austin Sanders Lost For Year
By Zach Ragan
From The Tennessean
"Tennessee reserve guard Austin Sanders will miss the season because of a biceps injury that will require surgery.Vols coach Butch Jones announced Sanders’ injury Thursday.Sanders, a sophomore from Cleveland, Tenn., played five games last season as a redshirt freshman.Read more at The Tennessean"
From The Times Free Press
"Coleman Thomas thought he was heading back home, back to the position he’d always played.Instead, it looks like the Tennessee offensive lineman will be reacquainted with an old nemesis.The sophomore has no preference. He just wants a chance at redemption — the opportunity to show he’s a better player and banish the bitter memories from his freshman season.“It was definitely an eye-opening experience,” Thomas said of his first season with the Volunteers.That’s what happens when you go from playing center for your high school team in Virginia to starting at right tackle in big-time college football against the likes of Dante Fowler and Eric Striker.Read more at The Times Free Press"
From Tenn Truth
"The resurgence of the Tennessee Vols football program is about to become a reality. The players are ready. The coaches are ready. The fans are more than ready. It is time.The Vols have the talent, although very young talent, to begin their ascent back to competing for the top spot in the SEC East. Tennessee is still a year away from being extremely good, but they look like a completely different team from when head coach Butch Jones came in three years ago.Read more at Tenn Truth"