Volume 137, Issue 29 Thursday, April 25, 2019 utdailybeacon.com @utkdailybeacon
Student publications produce real, necessary news and content that help inform communities and cover issues and stories that may be overlooked by larger, commercial publications. TYLER WOMBLES MANAGING EDITOR
They help us to reconnect -and reconnect with- the history and culture of our communities.
The student demographic can be underrepresented in news, so student newsrooms let the community hear new perspectives.
JARED CHADWICK ENGAGEMENT EDITOR
BEN WINIGER STAFF WRITER
ARE IMPORTANT Student newsrooms are important, because without them, the next generation of journalists would be unprepared to do the job. The experience teaches students in ways that the classroom cannot BLAKE VON HAGEN SPORTS EDITOR
School newsrooms are so important because they train the next generation of reporters and editors on journalistic integrity.
ALY DEMARCO STAFF WRITER
Student newsrooms are important because they can help hold accountability on campus. The student body has the right to know who’s making the decisions for our campus, their motivations, and who these decisions either help and/or harm. KELSEY FRENCH DIGITAL PRODUCER
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CAMPUS NEWS
The Daily Beacon • Thursday, April 25, 2019
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On February 14, I wrote about Boston College in sympathy for the ending of its print edition of “The Daily Free Press.” Today, I publish in honor of all student-run newsrooms who helped spark a national interest in saving them. It’s #SaveStudentNewsrooms day and newsrooms across the country are joining in on a campaign “to educate people about the challenges facing student-run newsrooms.” And we’re all in. What are those challenges? We’ve gone from five days a week to one day a week in the span of two years. Our advertisers are disappearing, our budget is shrinking and we don’t have the funds to keep our tech up-to-date to keep up with the rapidly changing media landscape. But, it could be worse, right? We are here in solidarity with student newsrooms that can’t pay their staff. That can’t recruit a staff. That work tireless hours for little to no recognition. That juggle class work with campus media work with work work just to make ends meet. Okay, most of us do that last part too. But, we’re still so fortunate to be on this campus.
Most of the time, we’re recognized for our failures, which is pretty okay seeing as we’re practically running a business out of the com building with little to no “adult” supervision. We’re 100% going to make a mistake at least once a week, but we’d rather learn from our failures than only have success. That doesn’t teach you anything about this business- you’ll make more mistakes in the field than you would ever know. Our journalists will know that. Journalists across the nation will know that because student-run newsrooms are teaching it. Student-run newsrooms are under-appreciated by those funding us, especially as the once glorious “editorially independent student newspaper” title is leading to a broke piggy bank. But many don’t realize we aren’t just kids down in a basement with too much power printing whatever we want to be boasted across campus. We’re learning, growing and making mistakes, all to make us more prepared for the field ahead. It’s what we need. I’ll give an example. During the summer 2018, I worked as a features intern for the Knoxville News Sentinel and thank the Lord for the Daily Beacon because I got a little bit of intro, a story and it was off to the races. Without the Daily Beacon, I would have had no idea how that newsroom was running. Without the Daily Beacon, I would have no idea what they were looking for. You can’t jump from degree to field in journalism- you must get the hands-on practice. That’s why we want to stay around and want other newsrooms to stay around. Myself, along with each of my editors, have taken on leadership roles that have not only helped us grow as leaders and professionals, but as teachers. We have taught over 100 students this year, to help them learn what professional journalism should look like and offer them hands-on experience to get better.
And they’ve gotten better. You want journalists to get better, right? This generation will shape the future of a media landscape that’s becoming more and more polarized by the day, creating an us vs. them. We’re trying so desperately to teach media literacy and unbiased reporting. (It’s not like super, duper easy, fun fact). But, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Daily Beacon cannot be the only student newsroom providing this hands-on experience. UT boasts other media outlets such as The Volunteer Channel, Tennessee Journalist, Honey magazine, Lumos video production, the Phoenix literary magazine. We are lucky. Not all are. We don’t just want your support, we NEED your support. By saving student newsrooms, we are saving more than just a print edition, more than just a university department, more than an extra-curricular. You’re saving something just as important as being in the classroom. Thank you, supporters, who are tirelessly working alongside us to make sure that this standing tradition doesn’t die at UT. Join us in also supporting those who are tirelessly working to ensure these traditions don’t die elsewhere and empowering students to take learning into their own hands. Today, I encourage you to donate to the Office of Student Media, or to go one step further and donate to a student newsroom in much greater need than the Daily Beacon. Or, don’t let a monetary number determine your support. Call, email, text, DM your local student-run newsroom and let them know you’re supporting them, rooting for them. We’re all in this together.
Letter from FUTURE’s Aley Sasport Hi I am Aley Sasport and I am a freshman soon to be sophomore here at the University of Tennessee. I am in the FUTURE program here at UT. What is the FUTURE program? It is a program for adults with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). The three things that I have learned here at the Daily Beacon is: 1. To communicate with a writer’s view. 2. To write better than I did last year. 3. To improve my interpersonal skills, such as social skills. Student newsrooms are important because the Daily Beacon had great communication with the FUTURE program to let adults with IDD do this internship. I worked on news articleS about People of Knoxville and by working I got to go around campus asking random students about what it is like being here in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Thursday, April 25, 2019 • The Daily Beacon
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Multicultural Graduation 2019: A celebration of UT’s diversity and achievement ALEXANDRA DEMARCO Staff Writer
The University of Tennessee’s diverse student population was recently celebrated at the 2019 Multicultural Graduation. This event was conducted to honor students from a variety of backgrounds for their academic achievement and upcoming college graduation. Madison Woods, junior in chemistry who will be graduating in 2021, opened the ceremony. “We believe it is important to honor and celebrate the commitment, dedication and perseverance of the class of 2019,� Woods said. Vincent Carilli, the UT vice chancellor for Student Life, then addressed the crowd to commend students on their hard work throughout their time at UT. “Not only are we celebrating the accomplishments of our tremendously talented group of students,� Carilli said. “But we’re also celebrating one fact that you may not know, and that is that in a few short weeks you will be part of a very special group.� He went on to explain that, in reality, only 6.7% of the worldwide population has a college degree, a fact that may be shocking to those who are so heavily involved in the world
of academia. This achievement is not without strenuous dedication, which Carilli noted; he explained that the challenges that students in that room overcame had not gone unnoticed. Academic success is often preceded by challenge after challenge and difficulty after difficulty, all of which the diverse group of students graduating persisted through in order to complete their undergraduate degrees. Carilli also added that through their hard work, these students matured and grown in numerous ways and have also contributed enormously to the improvement of UT as a whole. “For me, our soon to be graduates who are present in this room embody the true volunteer spirit. Your hard work and dedication have made this campus a better, more inclusive place,â€? Carilli said. “I couldn’t be more proud of you for the strength and the resilience that you’ve demonstrated on your path to this moment and the work that you’ve done in service to your fellow students and your university.â€? Candice Benbow addressed the students as this year’s Multicultural Graduation speaker. Benbow is a Tennessee State University graduate and a jack of many trades; she works as a theologian, essayist and social media inuencer. Her work has been featured in several well-known publications, including “VICE.â€?
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Benbow explained that when she lost her mother in 2015, her expectations for her future were suddenly and radically changed. The loss altered the course of her entire life. Presently, she is living in an apartment in New Jersey and is extremely successful. She is very happy with her life and her success, but her current situation is not what she anticipated at all—a fact that may go unnoticed by the outside world. “I was loving my new life—one that I loved but also one completely different from the one I intentionally dreamed,� Benbow said. She elaborated to spread a message of acceptance and kindness, explaining that we don’t know the stories of those we work with and go to school with. We don’t know the trials and tribulations that our neighbors have overcame to get to the place they are today. Benbow left the students with an encouraging message to carry through to their lives post-graduation. “I wonder if we know the stories of the people we are walking around with. I wonder if we really know what they have gone through, what they have stitched inside of themselves to keep from spilling out onto all of us,� Benbow said. “I wonder if we know the people who move about us, who bump into us, who attempt to avoid us at all costs, I wonder if we really know their stories.� Additionally, other students involved in Multicultural Student Life who are not yet
The University of Tennessee’s diverse student population was recently celebrated at the Multicultural Graduation on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Alexandra DeMarco / The Daily Beacon graduating were also recognized for various academic achievements. These students earned a variety of scholarships and awards, including the Coca-Cola Scholarship, the Alex Haley Scholarship, the Leadership to the T award and more.
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OPINIONS
The Daily Beacon • Thursday, April 25, 2019
From Hill to Hill: When good deeds enable bad ones
EVAN NEWELL Columnist
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that attendance has been pretty low in a lot of my classes recently. In most of my lectures over the last week or two, there have been more empty seats than usual. People have given me plenty of different reasons why they’ve been skipping class lately: it’s almost the end of the semester, the weather is really nice, they don’t feel well and so on. But the reason that struck
me the most is that some people say they’re skipping class because they’ve already been to most of their classes this semester anyway. This is a really common excuse, but it doesn’t really make much sense. This line of reasoning justifies a bad behavior – skipping class now – by appealing to a history of good behaviors (not skipping class earlier in the semester), even though that history does not make that bad behavior any better. It uses a strange kind of selfbargaining to rationalize a decision. This kind of “reasoning” is called moral licensing, and it applies to way more than just class attendance. It happens in any situation where a person decides to do something bad because they had previously done something good. For instance, if someone is on a diet and they reward themselves for exercising by eating a donut, or if you choose to throw a plastic bottle in the trash because you usually recycle, that’s moral licensing. Some of the moral licensing decisions are much worse. When Jim from down the hall makes a racist joke but explains to you that it’s okay because “some of his best friends are black,” that’s big time moral licensing. Or, hypothetically, if a university were to
hire their first ever female chancellor and then fire her soon after with an egregiously belittling termination letter, that’s moral licensing too. We’re all guilty of it, whether we realize it or not. This method of decision-making is illogical and often harmful, but I think it’s worth pointing out that not all forms of moral licensing are equal. The examples about skipping class and not recycling feel very different than making racist jokes or being sexist in the workplace, and it’s not just about the consequences. The real distinction lies in the way we rationalize.
This kind of ‘reasoning’ is called moral licensing, and it applies to way more than just class attendance. EVAN NEWELL COLUMNIST
In the case of class attendance, we treat moral actions like currency. In a way, good behaviors give us moral currency that we can later “spend” on bad behaviors. If I go to enough classes, eventually I will have built up enough moral currency to justify skipping my next class. It applies to recycling, too. If I keep recycling plastic bottles, eventually I will have recycled enough to be okay with throwing one away. We will never know exactly how many bottles someone has to recycle before they reach this point, but that’s not important. The important thing is this: you know throwing that bottle away was wrong, but you decided that you had earned the right to do it anyway. A popular paper by Stanford researcher Anna Merritt calls this currency “moral credits.” Merritt also says that this is distinct from the other type of moral licensing, in which you build up not moral credits, but “moral credentials.” In this type, people who do good things believe that it makes them a fundamentally better person. In their minds, these good behaviors show how enlightened, progressive and wise they are. In turn, they may feel comfortable doing something bad (or at least questionable) because they have already proven that they are so wise and compassionate. Back to the racist joke example. The amateur comedian in question (who we have arbitrarily named Jim) has friends who are minorities, and this serves as his credentials for being a good, high-minded person.
Because Jim believes himself to be such a hip guy, he could crack a racist joke here and there. He wouldn’t mean anything by it. The rules about being a racist don’t apply to him because, remember, he has black friends. Do you see how this is different from the moral credits situations? The person throwing away a bottle knows that it’s wrong, but that’s not the case for Jim. Jim still thinks he’s doing the right thing. He has found a way to do something bad without being able to acknowledge that it’s bad at all. In the same way, if someone were to hire the first ever woman to be the chancellor of a university, they would understandably feel like they had done a good thing. However, since they have proven themselves to be so progressive, they might feel entitled – empowered, even – to really “speak their mind” about her job performance later on. This could happen without them feeling bad about it, all thanks to their moral credentials. This type of moral licensing is so dangerous, mostly because we are so oblivious to it. It can be a really hard thing to notice, and it’s even harder to convince someone that it’s happening. It can happen on a much larger scale, too. Over the last few decades, a lot of marginalized groups – African-Americans, Jews, people in the LGBT+ community – have been slowly welcomed further into society. While this is a good thing, some people have used this to build up their own moral credentials, and they have allowed themselves to speak more openly about these groups. This may be one reason why some seemingly outdated ideas about minorities have become more prevalent lately. This could be part of why antisemitism is on the rise in Europe, and some think it’s one reason that millions of Obama voters voted for Trump in 2016. This moral credentials issue is bad news, and the only way to fight it is with selfawareness. We have to be cognizant of what we think and say. We have to be hesitant to drop any “hot takes” without considering them thoroughly. And, hardest of all, we have to be aware of how our good deeds shape the way we perceive ourselves.
Evan Newell is a senior studying Chemical Engineering. He can be reached at enewell2@vols.utk.edu.
Columns and letters of The Daily Beacon are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Beacon or the Beacon’s editorial staff.
CITY NEWS
Thursday, April 25, 2019 • The Daily Beacon
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‘Somewhere in between’: The transforming communities of East Knoxville GABI SZYMANOWSKA Campus News Editor
A stroll down Magnolia Avenue may not sound too appealing to many Knoxville natives, especially with stories circulating about crime and the dangers of East Knoxville. However, East Knoxville is filled with some of the most historic neighborhoods like Edgewood, Chilhowee Park and Parkridge, whose name depicts the areas of Park City and Chestnut Ridge. This region is filled with a rich history that intertwines them into the fabric of the city. Parkridge not only houses a patchwork of distinctive style homes, but also a tight-knit community working to make the area become a spot on the historical register’s map. Although some Parkridge residents joke that it is the “East Side Gun Zone,” those living there, including Tanner Jessel, a UT graduate, are working to make it safer. Jessel described the character of the neighborhood as having both a built and cultural heritage and knows that the locality isn’t a place for everyone. “Hopefully, the good will outweigh the bad for anyone living here. If someone has a problem with the crime issues, if someone has an issue with the culture, I would encourage them to look elsewhere honestly,” Jessel said. “It takes a certain kind of someone to live in Parkridge … to look at the risks and look at the
benefits and say that the benefits outweigh the risks.” Yet, Jessel also pointed out that the culture of the area, from the tight-knit community spending time on porches to the diverse range of residents, is what makes Parkridge stand out among others. “For better or for worse, because of the streetcar suburb layout, it’s very compactyou get to know your neighbors very well. You know, compared to some of the other neighborhoods that are more modern where we have very gracious lawns … These neighborhoods were set up for walking,” Jessel said. “So, that’s something nice that a lot of people have enjoyed despite some of the challenges, as I mentioned with crime and blight … we used to be known for these raucous block parties. We had a great graduate student community who would host.” Residents are combating blight within the locality by appealing to the City Council. Blight is defined by the Tennessee Code as “areas, including slum areas, with buildings or improvements that, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, deleterious land use, or any combination of these or other factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community.” Though the progress is slow, becoming a national historic neighborhood could help continue the development and bring its history to the forefront, especially that of the houses which present a timeline themselves.
The neighborhood has house designs like the Queen Anne cottage, craftsman, folk Victorian, shotgun and colonial revival, to name a few, that one can spot strolling through. However, the most profound house designs are by renowned architect George Barber, who lived there from 1889 until 1895. Barber was known for his mail order catalogs all over the nation in states like Oregon and Alabama. During the early years of settlement, the area was vast farmland, owned by James White’s son, Moses. In 1907, Park City was incorporated into the City of Knoxville before being annexed 10 years later in 1917. During that time, the population of Park City was about 7,000 people over a twosquare-mile radius, according to the Preserve Park City website. It became among the first streetcar suburbs when a line was extended all the way to Chilhowee Park, allowing residents an easier commute, according to Jack Neely, local Knoxville historian and author. The area went through residential transitions throughout the years as urban renewal picked up. “Parkridge, which I think (it) was considered, it was a white neighborhood then; it was after the urban renewal a lot of black families moved east and it became a predominantly black neighborhood,” Neely said. “And now it’s somewhere in between, but it’s come back in a really big way.” Today, the neighborhood has plenty highlights for students to do and see.
Pizza Palace, located in East Knox, is a favorite restaurant for locals. Lika Perez / The Daily Beacon For those looking to explore Parkridge, Jessel pointed out the biggest highlights of the area, including the mural project on Sixth Avenue, the community garden, the bike path which cuts through Parkridge, weaving its way from downtown past Barley’s Taproom to the Knoxville Zoo, and Last Days of Autumn on E. Magnolia Avenue.
Don’t break the bank: Free or affordable Knoxville events this summer MAGUIRE JAMES Staff Writer
Summer is quickly approaching. If you are still in Knoxville, and do not want to break the bank, here are some cheap and affordable events this summer. Rhythm N Blooms Festival, May 17-19 Once again, Knoxville’s Rhythm N Blooms is back in town to rock the streets of the scruffy city. This year’s lineup includes acts such as Tyler Childers, Dawes, The Black Lillies, Langhorne Slim, Cutthroat Shamrock, local act Pipes, and many more. Since 2011, Rhythm N Blooms has been a staple in Knoxville’s music scene and continues to bring both popular and up-in-coming artist to the spotlight. With day tickets only starting at $30, Rhythm N Blooms is a perfect way to enjoy the city and hear some amazing artists. Vestival, May 11 The annual Vestival festival will be returning this Mother’s Day weekend to Knoxville.
Vestival is an arts and music festival sponsored by the Candoro Arts and Cultural Center. Every year, Vestival provides diverse cultural and artistic events to the public. The main emphasis of the festival is to give support to the once thriving lumber and marble organizations located in Vestal that used to support the community. Vestival is free admission and another excuse to get outside and spend time with the family. Jazz In The Park, May 4 Next on the list is Jazz In The Park, located in James Agee Park. This years headliner will be gypsy jazz band Swingbooty. During the event, visitors will be able to participate in activities such as dancing, yoga workshops, massages, hoopers and other flow art experiences. Jazz In The Park will also have food trucks including tacos by Knoxville’s Captain Muchachos. With tickets only $4, Jazz In The Park is perfect for a great day of fun and summer sunshine. Knoxville’s Brewfest, June 22 The 9th Annual Knoxville Brewfest kicks off once again in World’s Fair Park June 22. This
Knoxville’s Rhythm N Blooms is back in town to rock the streets of the scruffy city through May 17-19, 2019. Courtesy of Shannon Herron year’s festival will be hosting a number of different restaurants and breweries for people to sample and enjoy. Whether you are a casual beer drinker or a beer enthusiast, Knoxville Brewfest is perfect for you. Tickets range from $20-$50. Check-in for the festival begins at 3 p.m. and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the CureDuchenne foundation, a organization dedicated to researching and caring for those afflicted with duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Fanboy Expo 2019, July 12- 14 Returning once again, the 2019 Fanboy Expo is sure to excite any comic or movie fan in town. Taking place at the Knoxville Convention Center July 12th through the 14th, this year’s guest include legendary horror actor Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead” franchise), Richard Dean Anderson (“MacGyver”), Jason David Frank, James O’ Barr, Ted Raimi, and much more. With tickets starting off at $17, this is the best way to meet and nerd-out over some of your favorite actors and writers.
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SPORTS // BASEBALL
The Daily Beacon • Thursday, April 25, 2019
Tennessee able to hold off Gardner-Webb behind strong pitching MATTHEW UNDERWOOD Staff Writer
The Tennessee baseball team was able to carry the momentum from a sweep last weekend against Kentucky to the new week. The Vols were able to defeat the GardnerWebb Bulldogs 5-0 Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. “You want as many wins as possible in these midweek games, but the biggest benefit is when you win, it’s easier to move some guys around,” Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello said. “It’s huge for a bunch of guys, like Christian Scott to be able to get into these games.” Tennessee did not get the offensive performance it wanted, only picking up five hits in the game against the Bulldogs. However, it was able to get the key hit when it mattered, and then do what it has done all season- lean on a very good pitching staff. The first time through the order, GardnerWebb starting pitcher Noah Davis did not allow a single Vol to reach base. In total, Davis pitched four innings, only allowing two hits and picking up two strikeouts. As the game turned out, it was the two hits that he gave up that determined the game.
“I think people were just giving away atbats,” Andre Lipcius said. “You sometimes walk into these types of games and just expect to win instead of giving everything you got so I think some people were just giving away those at-bats.” The first scoring in the game came in the bottom of the fourth. Jay Charleston led off the inning for Tennessee with a single to left field. With Pete Derkay at the plate, Charleston stole second base, his 29th stolen base of the year. Later in the at-bat, Derkay grounded out to the right side to advance Charleston to third with one out. That is when Lipcius stepped up to the plate and got the biggest hit of the game, a two-run home run to left field to put Tennessee up 2-0. Lipcius would add another RBI single in the eighth inning to finish off the scoring for the Vols. “I didn’t feel that great this weekend,” Andre Lipcius said. “When you are struggling you have got to find something that you have always done to get you back on track, and we did that today and got my confidence back up.” Tennessee added two insurance runs in the seventh inning to extend the lead to 4-0. The first run of the inning game off of an RBI single by Ricky Martinez. Later in the inning, Tennessee took advantage of the Bulldogs’
infield error by adding another run on a delayed steal. With runners on the corners, Martinez stole second. When the throw was made to second, Soularie took advantage and came home to add a run. With how the Tennessee pitching staff has performed, the offense has not had to do too much, which continued on Tuesday. The Tennessee pitching staff combined to throw another shutout, the team’s ninth of the year. Camden Sewell got the start on the mound for Tennessee, his third start of the year. Sewell pitched a total of 4.1 innings, only allowing three Bulldog hits while striking out four. “The slider was really sharp, he threw strikes. When you throw strikes you are going to give up some hits and I would rather see that than him walk some guys,” Vitello said. “He hasn’t given up a lot of hits, but they walk too many guys.” The Bulldogs’ best chance to score a run came in the fifth inning. After Eric Jones led off the inning with a groundout, Chris Clary got the inning started for Gardner-Webb. Clary was able to hit a ball right up the middle for a single, and then proceeded to steal second and third base. After Mitch McGlendon walked, the Bulldogs tried to pull off the double steal to get on the board. When McGlendon broke for
second, the throw was made. As soon as the catcher let go of the ball, Clary broke for home, but was thrown out at the plate. The first man out of the bullpen for Tennessee was Chase Wallace, who pitched for the first time since March 19th at ETSU. Wallace has been sidelined ever since with an injury. In his first game pitching in over a month, he threw 0.2 innings, giving up a hit and a walk. “The infielder’s greeted him with a glad to see you back, I didn’t say anything I just wanted him to take the ball and do his thing,” Vitello said. “The bottom line is, the last pitch of the outing for him was his best one. That’s what he should take confidence in.” Tennessee closed the night off using six pitchers, who combined to only give up three hits. “If we don’t get Elijah in that game, who knows when he pitches again,” Vitello said. “We don’t have a Tuesday night game next week and we are not going to throw him in the fire in the seventh inning of an SEC game if he hasn’t pitched in a while.” With Tennessee now on a four-game winning streak, they will head back on the road for a three-game series that will begin Friday night against the No.7 Arkansas Razorbacks. First pitch for Friday’s game in Fayetteville is set for 7:30 p.m.
PUZZLES & GAMES
Thursday, April 25, 2019 • The Daily Beacon
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SPORTS
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Notebook: Tennessee uses opportunistic hitting to get past Gardner Webb RYAN SCHUMPERT Staff Writer
Tennessee improved to 31-11 on the 2019 season, defeating Gardner Webb, 5-0, on Tuesday night. The Vols improved to 22-2 in non-conference games and picked up their ninth shutout of the season. Here’s three takeaways: Sewell continues to impress Tennessee freshman Camden Sewell got his second consecutive midweek start, turning in an impressive performance. Like last week, Sewell wasn’t going to be used the full game due to weekend availability purposes, but got to pitch 4.1 innings. Sewell allowed three hits, including a pair of doubles, but worked around them well, not allowing a run. The Cleveland, Tenn., native didn’t allow a walk while striking out four bat-
ters and picking up the win. “The slider was really sharp,” head coach Tony Vitello said. “He threw strikes and when you throw strikes you’re gonna give up some hits and I’d rather see that than him walk some guys… To attack hitters means you’re gonna give up some hits. He did both of those things tonight. “Not a problem. He has good enough stuff and composure to get out of those situations, and he did it tonight.” It isn’t hard to see what Vitello loves about the young right hander, as the freshman has an 0.67 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his 27 innings pitched. Opportunistic offense Tennessee had one of its best weekends at the plate during its series sweep of Kentucky, but the Vols struggled to carry that over to the midweek game against Gardner Webb. Tennessee didn’t get its first base runner of the game until the fourth inning when leadoff
man Jay Charleston singled. Andre Lipcius got Tennessee on the board two at-bats later, launching a homer over the patio seating in left field. “I was looking slider with a guy on third and less than two-outs,” Lipcius said. “He hung a slider and I hit it.” Gardner Webb starter Noah Davis had a solid performance, pitching four innings and giving up two hits and two runs while striking out a pair of Volunteer batters. “It was frustrating,” Vitello said. “He went to a cutter more than our scouting report had down, and our guys do a tremendous job with that, but sometimes a guy makes an adjustment in the middle of the week, or on a particular day somethings working for him, and he was cutting us up with his cutter.” Tennessee tallied another run in the seventh inning thanks to some good base running. Al Soularie led-off the inning with a single and stole second, giving the Vols a runner in scoring position.
#16, Camden Sewell prepares to pitch during the game against Moorehead State on Tuesday April 16, 2019. Connor Morss / The Daily Beacon
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Projecting Tennessee’s defensive depth chart for the upcoming season WILL BACKUS Asst. Sports Editor
The Tennessee football team’s defense will have a new look this upcoming season under first-year defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley. With a new coordinator and a whole spring of practices, some fresh faces may have a chance to step up this fall. Here’s a look at what Tennessee’s depth chart might look like next year: Defensive line All three of Tennessee’s starters along the defensive line from last season are now gone, leaving what might be the most gaping hole for the defense. That doesn’t mean the cabinet is completely bare, and the Vols still have some quality players there. Perhaps the most important is Aubrey Solomon, though he may not be able to play this upcoming season due to NCAA transfer rules. If he can get a waiver, though, the former Michigan Wolverine should start at defensive tackle from day one. Emmit Gooden, a former JUCO transfer, returns for his senior season, and he should assume the starting role at nose tackle. He’s a big body that can stuff the run and fill space. Greg Emerson could be a good option behind him. The defensive lineman that garnered the most praise during the spring was Matt Butler. At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, he has the ideal body for a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme, and he’ll lock down the starting spot there. Behind him, John Mincey should get a lot of rotation
this season. Outside linebackers Darrell Taylor returns as one of the senior leaders this season, and he brings an eight sack 2018 campaign with him. He’s a shoe-in for one of the outside backer positions as arguably the best pass rusher on this roster. Deandre Johnson will likely hold down the starting spot opposite of Taylor. He had a decently productive year last year, seeing significant playing time in lieu of Jonathan Kongbo, who graduated. He was able to get to the quarterback twice. Jordan Allen should be in line behind those two to get some snaps early. He struggled last season in limited playing time, but he has shown some flashes this spring. Inside linebackers Darrin Kirkland Jr.’s future in football is up in the air, as he’s battled injuries for almost his entire career. With him out of action, there’s plenty of opportunity for younger players to step up at the Mike and Will positions. Given his experience with the defense, Daniel Bituli should hole down the Mike position this fall as the quarterback of the defense. He’s been a starter for almost two years, and there’s no reason he shouldn’t be in this upcoming season. Shannon Reid was arguably one of the biggest standouts in the Orange and White Game. He led all defensive players with 10 total tackles and got run with the first team defense. He completely transformed his body in winter conditioning, and it appears that it paid off. Some younger guys, like Quavaris Crouch
and JJ Peterson, should factor into the rotation early, though they won’t start. Crouch, as a freshman, already looks like an SEC caliber linebacker in terms of size. Cornerback Tennessee’s dynamic freshmen duo, Alontae Taylor and Bryce Thompson, return for their second year in the Vols’ secondary, and both will re-assume their starting roles at corner. Thompson was a revelation for Tennessee last year, leading the team in interceptions with three and pass breakups with seven. Taylor might be one of the most athletic guys on the roster, and he could likely keep up with any receiver in the conference. Both have higher expectations this year, though, as the coaching staff will look to them to make a big leap. Baylen Buchanan is one of the veterans in the secondary, and he’ll probably hold down the star position, which is similar to a nickel corner. Behind him, freshman Tyus Fields could see some early run. Freshman Warren Burrell could be one of the next men up at outside corner. He has garnered a lot of praise from the coaches this spring, and he could see a lot of early playing time. Safeties Tennessee lost two seasoned safeties to graduation in Micah Abernathy, and Todd Kelly Jr. Though Kelly didn’t start last season; he provided quality depth. Nigel Warrior returns for his senior season with a starting role in hand. He was one of the team’s permanent captains last season, and
#12 JT Shrout passes the ball to #33 Jeremy Banks during the Orange and White game on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Neyland Stadium. Caitlyn Jordan / The Daily Beacon finished second on the team with 64 tackles. He also brings energy to the secondary as a hard-hitting safety. The other spot is up for grabs. Trevon Flowers played on the first team in the spring game, and he could start early in the season. He’s a top-shelf athlete who was a standout baseball player in high school, as well. Freshman Jaylen McCollough could push for a starting role, though, and will certainly factor into the rotation early. He was arguably the most impressive player in the spring game, soaring for two interceptions and notching seven tackles. Theo Jackson and Brandon Davis could provide quality depth as well.