Tennessee Vols morning report: Albert Haynesworth, more injuries
Tennessee Vols football injuries, Albert Haynesworth and the Lady Vols’ SEC TV slate lead the Volunteers news for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
Thursday is here, and it’s about time to get ready for another round of football games. Of course, if you’re the Tennessee Vols, it’s a weekend to get over the horrific loss of last week.
However, the season still goes on. And Rocky Top has a light game against the UMass Minutemen this weekend, but there are other games they can focus on.
More updates looking ahead to that game are a huge part of our morning news. But they aren’t the only thing.
We’ve also got some odd drama from two former Vols, notably a former football superstar, to bring you. And there is some women’s basketball news as well.
Let’s star with this former Vols drama.
Albert Haynesworth alleges ex-girlfriend, former Lady Vol, abused him – ESPN
Former Tennessee Vols defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is alleging that his ex-girlfriend, former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball player Brittany Jackson, abused him while they were together. The two have a son together, Ayden. Haynesworth alleges she abused him racially and physically.
"Haynesworth made the allegations during a series of tweets Wednesday, saying Jackson called him the “n-word” on “numerous occasions,” and tweeted that Jackson was “extremely violent,” saying police had been called to “restrain her” 10 different times."
Four Tennessee Vols out vs. UMass – Blake Toppmeyer, Knoxville News Sentinel
Tennessee Vols safeties Evan Berry and Todd Kelly Jr., wide receiver Latrell Williams and linebacker Austin Smith are all going to be out against the Minutemen on Saturday.
"Smith hasn’t played this year. Berry hasn’t played since the first half of the season opener. Kelly played two games before moving to the injured list for the Florida game. He’s out indefinitely. Williams hasn’t played since the season opener."
Lady Vols SEC TV schedule set for 2017-2018 – SECSports
The SEC has set its women’s basketball TV schedule for this upcoming year. Holly Warlick’s Tennessee Lady Vols will already face the Texas Longhorns on ESPN2 Dec. 10 and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on ESPN Jan. 18. In league play, they face the South Carolina Gamecocks on the road and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at home both on ESPN2. Then they face the Vanderbilt Commodores on ESPNU, and they will face the Missouri Tigers on the road and the Gamecocks at home on either ESPNU or ESPN2. Seven more games will be on the SEC Network, and four of their games will be on SEC Network Alternate.
"ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will produce a combined 15 regular season conference contests as well as three non-conference games. The SEC Network will televise 50 conference games. The SEC Network will announce additional non-conference games at a later date."
Tennessee Volleyball loses at Arkansas – UTSports
The Tennessee Vols fell to 7-3 and 0-1 in the SEC losing to the Arkansas Razorbacks 3-0. They lost their three sets 25-17, 25-19 and 25-21.
"Tesse Grubbs led the way for the Lady Vols (7-2, 0-1 SEC) with a hitting percentage of .538 with eight kills on 13 attacks. Aiding her was senio r Kendra Turner who finished with a team-high 10 kills and a .320 hitting percentage on 25 attacks."
Tennessee soccer to host Auburn – UTSports
The Tennessee Vols will put their undefeated record on the line Thursday night by hosting the Auburn Tigers.
"The Vols (9-0-0, 1-0-0 SEC) are currently on their longest winning streak in program history riding into Thursday’s 7 p.m. game against Auburn (4-3-1, 1-0-0) at Regal Soccer Stadium."