Tennessee Vols morning report: Postgame comments from UAB win
Postgame media comments from the Tennessee Vols’ 30-7 win over the UAB Blazers lead our Volunteers news for Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.
Things continue to look up for the Tennessee Vols football program, as they are now one game away from .500 after a horrendous start to the season. Meanwhile, as they continue to turn things around, basketball season is set to begin this week, making it a very exciting time in Vol Nation.
Our morning update on Rocky Top continues with the aftermath, though, of the huge win UT scored over the weekend. Okay, so it was still against the UAB Blazers. But hey, it was total domination over a team that entered the game 6-1, so it has to count for something.
Anyway, we bring you all the postgame coverage from that game. Meanwhile, there’s a men’s basketball story that hit over the weekend and is bad news for the school. We’ll cover that along with numerous other recaps. But let’s start with the football postgame.
Jeremy Pruitt recaps UAB win – Grant Ramey, GoVols247
Following a dominating 30-7 win over the UAB Blazers, Tennessee Vols football head coach met with the media Saturday night. Here’s a bit of what he said.
"“I thought defensively we really changed the game with turnovers in the first half. Gave us the opportunity to put some really some alley-oops as far as scores on the board there. With short fields, felt like we won the field-position battle there in the first half which really helped. Wasn’t very pleased with the last drive of the half, defensively in the second half. Gave some young guys some opportunity there and we didn’t execute very well. And that part we have to improve there.”"
Vol players recap UAB win – SI.com
Numerous Tennessee football players spoke after UT bead the UAB Blazers 30-7 Saturday. Henry To’o To’o, Eric Gray, Brandon Kennedy, Jarrett Guarantano, Trey Smith and Bryce Thompson, who had three interceptions, all spoke. Here’s a bit of what Thompson said about his three picks.
"“Obviously it was perfect play calling. The first one I was in the flats and my man went vertical to the safety so I went to help out the linebacker over top. The quarterback threw it right to me and that was all she wrote for them.”"
Bill Clark comments on Vols win vs. UAB – Dan Harralson, VolsWire.com
UAB Blazers head coach Bill Clark and running back Lucious Stanley both spoke with reporter’s after their team fell to UT 30-7. Here’s a bit of what Clark said.
"“Obviously, it’s always tough when you turn the ball over four times. I thought the defense really played well in spite of some turnovers.”"
Uros Plavsic denied eligibility waiver – Associated Press
Men’s Tennessee Vols basketball center Uros Plavsic has been denied an eligibility waiver from the NCAA. As a result, the transfer Arizona State Sun Devils will have to sit out this upcoming season.
"Players who transfer from one Division I school to another must sit out a season unless they receive a waiver. Plavsic, a 7-foot redshirt freshman, transferred to Tennessee after the 2018-19 season."
Four Lady Vols earn soccer All-SEC – SECSports
Despite not making the SEC Tournament this year, Tennessee women’s soccer had four players earn All-SEC for the year. Seniors Maya Neal and MA Vignola made first-team as a defender and at-large player respectively. A third senior, Katie Cousins, made second-team as a midfielder, and Lindsey Romig made the All-Freshman SEC.
"First-team and second-team All-SEC honorees, All-Freshman team in addition to the individual awards were chosen by the league’s 14 coaches. Ties were not broken."
Volleyball beats Ole Miss, falls to Georgia – UTSports
The Tennessee Lady Vols volleyball team split its matches over the weekend, defeating the Ole Miss Rebels at home on Friday but losing to the Georgia Bulldogs at home on Sunday. They are now 10-12 on the year and 4-8 in the SEC.
"The Lady Vols go on the road to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to face-off against Alabama on Sunday, Nov. 10. This is the first meeting between the teams this season."