Tennessee Vols morning report: Butch Jones future, Georgia Tech depth chart
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ depth chart against the Tennessee Vols and Butch Jones’s future lead the Volunteers updates for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.
We’re one day away from the first SEC football game. And we’re five days away from the Tennessee Vols’ football opener. It’s safe to say the season is back, and everybody is filling up with excitement as a result.
Our updates on Rocky Top today involve lots of Tennessee football stories. One covers what’s been a major topic of conversation all offseason, and another deals with the first game.
We also have some other updates to bring you, including a housekeeping story about the opener in Atlanta and stories involving coaches in other sports.
It’s a big news day overall. Let’s begin, as always, with football.
Butch Jones’s future more complicated than wins – Joe Rexrode, The Tennessean
Ever since the end to last year, there’s been talk of Tennessee Vols head coach Butch Jones being on the hot seat. As he gets set to begin his fifth season in Knoxville, the question remains. However, the state of the program and quotes from new athletic director John Currie show that measuring what Jones has done in Knoxville is very complicated.
"The portion of the UT fan base that believes Jones has taken this thing as far as he can does not want to hear about the injuries. But they were extreme and played a major role in an SEC East favorite losing the division at South Carolina and the Sugar Bowl at Vanderbilt.The portion of the UT fan base that believes Jones is the answer does not want to hear that he and his staff failed to adjust well enough to those injuries and still have much to prove."
Georgia Tech releases depth chart for Tennessee Vols game – Kelly Quinlan Twitter account
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have their depth chart out for their opener against Tennessee in Atlanta. However, like the Vols, there’s no indication of who’s playing quarterback. Paul Johnson listed four potential starters for that game.
Big Orange Caravan to do ‘Gameday Edition’ in Atlanta – Kenny Hawkins, WJHL
Olympic sprinter Christian Coleman and athletic director John Currie headline a special Big Orange Caravan ‘Gameday Edition’ ahead of the Tennessee Vols’ opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic in Atlanta.
"The festivities take place Monday, Sept. 4, at the Georgia World Congress Center (Halls C1 & C2) from 3-7 p.m. ET. Admission is free for children age 5 and younger as well as anyone with a game ticket for that night’s showdown between Tennessee and Georgia Tech (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). Admission for adults without a game ticket is $15 at the door."
Ross Kivett added to Tennessee baseball coaching staff – Grant Ramey, GoVols247
Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello finished up his coaching staff by adding Ross Kivett. Kivett will be the assistant hitting coach. He joins pitching coach Frank Anderson, assistant coach Josh Elander, director of baseball operations Chad Zurcher and director of player development Todd Helton on the staff.
"Kivett spent the last four seasons in the Detroit Tigers’ minor league system. His duties at Tennessee will include coaching infielders and helping with baserunning and hitting. He’ll also be Tennessee’s camp coordinator."
Tennessee Vols Volleyball coach celebrated for 400 wins – UTSports
Rob patrick won his 400th game with the Tennessee Vols Volleyball program Saturday night after defeating George Washington 3-0. His milestone and winning percentage drew praise from other SEC coaches.
"It’s a career milestone that speaks not just to longevity, but consistency and a commitment to both Tennessee and the Southeastern Conference.After all, one doesn’t just luck into a career .630 winning percentage."