The Tennessee Vols football team preparing for the Auburn Tigers on Saturday is the heavy focus of our Volunteers news for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
We’re one-third of the way through October, and Tennessee Vols fans are hoping that this month turns around their favorite team’s first football season under new head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Well, the work to do that is the focus of our news today.
As we get set to bring you our morning updates on Rocky Top, it’s important to first acknowledge and think about everybody on the Florida panhandle with Hurricane Michael hitting. Let’s hope everybody stays safe. Now, to the sports news in Knoxville, we have more than just football practice to bring you.
There’s an unfortunate story surrounding the legal issues of a former Vol, and we also have an update for another scheduled sporting event tonight to discuss. So let’s get started with today’s October updates, obviously starting with football.
Vols continue practicing, prepare for Auburn – Ryan Callahan, GoVols247
The Tennessee Vols football team is still looking to get better, specifically on offense, and that was a focus of practice Tuesday. Throughout the day, different players spoke with the media as well. Drew Richmond said the Vols aren’t quitter, Daniel Bituli called Pruitt the most consistent coach, Trey Smith said he’s enjoying time at left tackle, and Alexis Johnson talked about waiting his turn to thrive with the program. On top of all that, Baylen Buchanan as part of a secondary shuffle to play star was a notable outcome of the practice.
"Two periods of Tennessee’s practice Tuesday at Haslam Field were open to media. The early portion of the practice featured some routes-on-air passing drills for the Vols’ wide receivers and quarterbacks, while their tight ends and offensive linemen worked on blocking assignments and techniques, showing some different combinations on the offensive line."
Former Vol pleads guilty to false imprisonment charge – Associated Press
Former Tennessee Vols football defensive lineman Ryan Thaxton, who was dismissed from the team back in the summer, pled guilty to one count of false imprisonment. However, he does have the chance to have his charge dismissed. The charges stem from a July argument Thaxton had with his girlfriend that police say got physical.
"Thaxton’s lawyer, Keith Lowe, said Tuesday the guilty plea was deferred and the charge against the 19-year-old will be dismissed if Thaxton pays court costs, takes anger management classes and avoids legal trouble for the next 11 months, 29 days.A domestic assault charge against Thaxton was dropped."
Tennessee volleyball visits Kentucky – UTSports
The Tennessee Lady Vols volleyball team will visit the Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday night, beginning a three-game road trip. The match will air on SEC Network, and the first serve is schedule for 8 p.m. E.T.
"Tennessee (14-4, 5-1) is one of two teams to take a set of the nationally-ranked Wildcats in the last month. Earlier this season, the Lady Vols held the Wildcats (10-4, 4-0) to their lowest hitting percentage of the season at .185 as they fell to Kentucky in four sets.Since the loss to Kentucky, Tennessee has won four consecutive SEC matches and currently sits tied for third in the conference standings."