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Tennessee Vols morning report: Jeremy Banks tries new position

By Caleb Calhoun

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Vols football freshman Jeremy Banks switching positions in practice leads our Volunteers news for Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.

Wednesday is here, the Alabama Crimson Tide are fully in the rearview mirror, and it’s time for the Tennessee Vols to look ahead to the South Carolina Gamecocks. That’s the good news given how bad the loss was for Jeremy Pruitt and co. last weekend. And today, our lead story is on UT practicing ahead of South Carolina.

Our updates on Rocky Top include a position change for a freshman that was noted in practice Tuesday. It’s from a guy we haven’t seen on the field recently, but it’s definitely an intriguing story worth bringing up.

In addition to the football news, we also have a preview of a match in another sport to bring you. There are also stories recognizing two separate Lady Vols soccer players, including one national award and one SEC award. Let’s get to all of that, starting with football updates.

Jeremy Banks practices at linebacker – Ryan Callahan, GoVols247

The Tennessee Vols football team practiced again Tuesday, and the most notable part was freshman Jeremy Banks spending time at linebacker. Banks was recruited as a four-star power running back, but he’s had trouble holding onto the ball this year, which is why it made sense to try him out elsewhere.

"The Vols (3-4, 1-3 SEC) are preparing for a trip to South Carolina (3-3, 2-3) on Saturday night that will begin a pivotal stretch run. Saturday’s game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. It will be televised on SEC Network."

Bunny Shaw named National Player of the Week – TopDrawerSoccer.com

Tennessee Lady Vols soccer player Bunny Shaw was named the Top Drawer Soccer National Player of the Week a day after being named SEC Player of the Week. Shaw was a star on multiple fronts, first leading her native national team in Jamaica to its first ever berth in the World Cup last Wednesday night.

"One night later, she was back on the field for the Volunteers, and in a substitute role, scored the game-winning goal in overtime against LSU. She returned to the starting lineup on Sunday, facing Texas A&M in a high-stakes SEC matchup.Shaw delivered again, helping to set up the first two Tennessee goals, and then scoring her own in tremendous fashion."

Tennessee volleyball to host South Carolina – UTSports

The Tennessee Lady Vols volleyball team is back home Wednesday night to host the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tennessee is one game ahead of South Carolina in the conference standings, so this is a huge match-up.

"The Lady Vols (16-5, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) are coming off of a 2-0 weekend where they defeated Texas A&M and LSU on the road improving to 3-1 on the road in conference play. Tennessee sits in fourth in the SEC standings just a half a game back of Missouri for third."

Meghan Flynn wins SEC Community Service Award – SECSports

Tennessee Lady Vols redshirt senior soccer player Meghan Flynn has landed on the 2018 SEC Community Service Team. She and six other seniors will be honored ahead of Tennessee’s Thursday night match against the Missouri Tigers.

"Since the spring of 2015, Meghan Flynn has partnered closely with Goals for Girls in Knoxville. The organization uses the sport of soccer as a tool to educate, guide and empower local underprivileged students."

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