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Tennessee Vols morning report: Haynesworth on UT, Lady Vols logo

By Caleb Calhoun

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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Albert Haynesworth on the Tennessee Vols, the Lady Vols logo, and the football depth chart lead the Volunteers news for Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Happy Friday! The Tennessee Vols are one day away from their huge road game against the Florida Gators and the chance to make it two straight against their hated rivals.

And as we get set to bring you the news on Rocky Top for today, the Florida game is a huge part of it. However, there’s other news to bring you as well.

The controversy surrounding the women’s programs has been addressed, and a former Tennessee football legend provided some comments on this team.

In fact, we’re going to start with the comments this former Vol made about the program.

Albert Haynesworth comments on Tennessee Vols – The Midday 180

Former superstar defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth provided his own insight into the Tennessee Vols in a radio interview Thursday. He addressed the way the Vols’ defensive line has been lining up and the state of the program under Butch Jones.

"“For the coaches, for Butch to be recruiting some of the top athletes in the country and having top-10, top-15 recruiting classes, that hasn’t showed on the field yet. So, yeah, it’s definitely our time. This is what we’ve been waiting for as fans, especially me being a VFL, to give blood, sweat and tears to the university that I love, I’m ready for us to get back on top. No excuses, no more holding back, no more watching for people’s feelings.”"

Tennessee announces return of Lady Vols logo – Dan Fleser, Knoxville News Sentinel

Less than a year in, John Currie has already undone one major chance that Dave Hart made when he was Tennessee Vols athletic director. Currie helped to return the Lady Vols logo, which has been a very controversial topic in Knoxville for a while.

"John Currie heard the “Lady Vols” chants that rang out across Lee Stadium during Tennessee softball games.Beverly Davenport read through the boxes and packets of petitions sent to her office, urging her to restore the Lady Vols nickname and logo for all women’s sports at the university.Currie, UT’s first-year athletic director, and Davenport, in her first year as university chancellor, were together Thursday at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio, announcing the return of the Lady Vols nickname and logo for all women’s sports. Currie expressed hope that the announcement will restore an overall sense of unity."

Tennessee Vols announce depth chart for Florida – Grant Ramey, GoVols247

The Tennessee football depth chart was announced against the Gators for Saturday. Quinten Dormady was officially named the clear starter on Saturday as opposed to the co-starter, which is one of a few updates in the roster.

"Freshman Ty Chandler remains at No. 2 at running back. Dillon Bates has moved from the backup at middle linebacker to the backup at the SAM linebacker. Marquill Osborne is the No. 2 in the nickel and Micah Abernathy continues to be listed as the starter at safety over Todd Kelly Jr."

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