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Tennessee Vols morning report: Rashaan Gaulden leaving, another Julio Jones?

By Caleb Calhoun

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Fans cheers for the Tennessee Volunteers during their game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Fans cheers for the Tennessee Volunteers during their game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images) /
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Rashaan Gaulden leaving for the NFL Draft and another potential Julio Jones lead the Volunteers news for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Snow continues to pelt much of the eastern part of the United States. The Tennessee Vols are struggling in men’s basketball. And while football loses a couple of players to the NFL, UT fans have to see two of their most hated rivals face off in the national championship.

In a sense, Winter truly has come in a negative way. However, fans on Rocky Top are still pretty excited. That’s because the long-term news for the program is still something to look forward to.

As we get set to bring you today’s news, though, another player departure for the NFL is the big story. And it was a bit of a shock.

But we also take care of some housekeeping for the most positive part of Tennessee Vols athletics right now, the undefeated Lady Vols. And there is a football recruiting story to generate excitement.

So let’s get started with the news of the day.

Rashaan Gaulden leaving early for NFL Draft – Blake Toppmeyer, Knoxville News Sentinel

Tennessee Vols cornerback Rashaan Gaulden announced on his Twitter page Wednesday that he will be leaving early for the NFL Draft. Gaulden missed the entire 2015 season due to injury but was a key role as a nickel player in 2016 and 2017.

"Gaulden ranked fifth on the team with 65 tackles as a redshirt junior. He led the team with three fumble recoveries, tied for the team lead with three forced fumbles and had an interception."

How Jeremy Pruitt sold Alontae Taylor – Ryan Green, Gridiron Now

Four-star in-state wide receiver Alontae Taylor committed to the Tennessee Vols under Butch Jones. He then decommitted after everything that happened. But Jeremy Pruitt was able to secure his recommitment. How did he do it? Well, he apparently compared him to a former elite receiver he secured on the recruiting trail.

"“Just basically Julio Jones,” Taylor said. “Just be that guy that has an opportunity to go many places, but represent your state and stay home. That was really it. He just kept telling me to be a Julio Jones and stay in-state and represent it.”"

Tennessee Lady Vols to host Auburn Tigers – UTSports

The women’s Tennessee Vols basketball team will host the Auburn Tigers Thursday night looking to add to their undefeated streak. Currently, they’re 13-0 and 1-0 in the SEC, ranked No. 7 in the country.

"The Lady Vols will be aiming to go 14-0 for only the fifth occasion in school history and for the first time during the Holly Warlick era.The last time Tennessee began a season 14-0, the Lady Vols extended the streak to 18 games before finally falling during the 2005-06 season en route to a 31-5 overall record an Elite Eight finish."

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