The Tennessee Vols replacing Quinten Dormady with Jarrett Guarantano and Chad Clifton being honored lead the Volunteers news for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.
It’s Wednesday, and drama continues to surround the Tennessee Vols program. Now, we’re dealing with issues on the depth chart along with the questions surrounding the coaching staff. And that leads our updates.
Today’s news on Rocky Top centers around a highly publicized switch on the depth chart and the aftermath that comes with it. But don’t worry, there’s some drama free stuff to bring you as well.
One of them is the recognition of a Tennessee football legend. The rest is housekeeping stuff to bring you.
And the housekeeping stuff includes a game tonight in one sport along with a new assistant coach hire in another sport. We’ll get to all of it, but let’s start with the drama.
Jarrett Guarantano to start vs. South Carolina – Brent Hubbs & Austin Price, Volquest
The Tennessee Vols are making a switch at quarterback. Jarrett Guarantano will start over Quinten Dormady against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday. Reports surfaced that Dormady was contemplating his future at Tennessee afterward, but he was at practice on Tuesday taking reps from the second team.
"Guarantano has seen action in three games in 2017. He played in relief of Dormady against UMass and Georgia due to Tennessee’s offensive struggles. Guarantano hasn’t exactly lit it up in his limited opportunities though, as the former top recruit has throw for just 54 yards on 12-of-24 passing, averaging just 4.5 yards a completion."
Chad Clifton named an SEC football legend – SEC Sports
The SEC announced its football legends class on Tuesday, and former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Chad Clifton is representing Rocky Top. Clifton was at Tennessee from 1995 to 1999 and helped the Vols win a back to back SEC Championships along with a national championship. He enjoyed a legendary 12-year NFL career with the Green Bay Packers afterward, helping them win a Super Bowl in 2010.
"Tennessee offensive lineman Chad Clifton, who hails from Martin, Tennessee, enjoyed an All-SEC career for the Volunteers from 1995-99. After using his redshirt in 1995, Clifton emerged as a fixture on the Vols’ offensive line, earning All-SEC honors in 1997 and 1998 and Sporting News All-American honors as a senior in 1999."
Tennessee Volleyball set to face the Georgia Bulldogs – UTSports
The Tennessee Vols volleyball team will face the Georgia Bulldogs on the road in Athens Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The game will be available for viewing on the WatchESPN and ESPN App.
"The Vols (8-7, 1-5 SEC) are coming off a home loss to Alabama on Sunday, as they look to bounce back against Georgia (12-7, 2-4 SEC) with a nationally broadcasted match on ESPNU."
Tennessee tennis adds new assistant coach – UTSports
The Tennessee Vols men’s tennis program added James McKie as an assistant coach under first-year head coach Chris Woodruff.
"McKie previously served as assistant coach for two seasons at Tulane, helping the Green Wave put together historic success as a program and individually."