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Female duo leads Pride of the Southland Band’s 148th year Ciara Hostettler Contributor
UT’s Pride of the Southland marching band has double girl power this year. Drum major Rebecca Percy, only the third woman to hold the position and second-year assistant drum major Laiton Pigg are the first females to lead the Pride at the same time in the band’s 148-year history. Percy, junior in flute performance and math, and Pigg, senior in music education, have led the Pride together in three games this season. They say the fun has just begun. While the Pride began in 1869 — making its first appearance at a UT football game in 1902 — the marching band did not receive its name until the 1940s after a Knoxville sports reporter dubbed the name. Throughout the Pride’s time at UT, women have served as drum majors or assistant drum majors. But although this is the first year the positions have been filled by two women, Percy and Pigg assured that the position isn’t any dif-
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ferent based on gender. “Our gender doesn’t change the position, the job is done the same way no matter who gets the position,” Percy said. And by demonstrating interest for the position, Percy and Pigg were already in the spotlight. “The spotlight on the position is known when you go out for it,” Pigg said. As drum major, Percy represents the Pride and sets the standard for other members. She worked at all the band’s orientation sessions, takes conducting lessons and practices the pregame drill, among other responsibilities. During rehearsals, she conducts the band from the ladder, and during games, she chooses what songs the band will play and when. Pigg is second-in-command of the band as assistant drum major. While she marches like any other band member, she also must be ready to assume the role and responsibilities of the drum major if Percy is not available. Director of bands and associate professor of music Donald Ryder also said Pigg has worked behind the scenes a lot, such as working in the band office, music folder preparation and drill
charts. “For the first home game, Rebecca (Percy) was very sick the day before the game … Laiton (Pigg) was prepared to ‘suit up’ and do the duties of the Head Drum Major,” Ryder said. “We will miss her attitude of ‘I’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done.’” Percy and Pigg both served as drum majors in their high schools. Percy is from Trussville, Alabama, where she served as drum major for two years. Pigg is from Livingston, Tennessee, where she participated in band for four years and was drum major her senior year. Outside of directing the Pride, Percy is in the Chancellor’s Honors Program, serving as an honors ambassador to help future CHP students. Pigg is a part of UT’s National Association for Music Education and is actively involved in campus ministry. Percy and Pigg agreed that there was a sense of responsibility and commitment from the beginning, since the decision to audition for their respective positions was time-consuming and serious. The girls spend a lot of time together because of this, joking that they only see each other.
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“I don’t talk to anyone other than Laiton,” Percy said. “That’s not true, but sometimes it feels like it.” Band rehearsals began two weeks before classes started and band members practice four days a week for one to two hours. Ryder said both girls have had great success with leading the games, practicing to perfection. “They both bring unique strengths and qualities to their positions. But it is their planning and preparation that is the key factor in their successful performance,” Ryder said. “I hope they gain a sense of pride in knowing they gave their all for themselves, the members of the Pride and the University of Tennessee. Secondly, that they will have ... lasting memories of their performances.” Percy said she has been preparing for this season since December, and while it may be difficult at times, Percy knows it’s all in the spirit of making the Pride better. “It is less stressful now than ever because we have been forced to prepare for the inevitable mistakes that will happen on game day,” Percy said. “You are bound to make a mistake or have someone criticize you, but it’s about remembering that it’s in light of making the band better.”
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Distinguished Lecture series welcomes Peyton Manning Kylie Hubbard
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Big Orange country welcomed back an iconic member of the Big Orange family last Friday. On Friday evening, UT alumnus and former star quarterback Peyton Manning discussed leadership with a crowd of UT community members in Cox Auditorium. Manning was invited as a part of the Baker Center’s distinguished lecture series, which has welcomed many notable speakers to UT since its start in 2012. Historically, speakers are from the political realm, and the decision to invite Manning this year was a purposeful divergence from that. Matt Murray, director of the Baker Center, served as mediator for the discussion. As the opening question, Murray asked Manning what he missed the most about football since announcing his retirement on Mar. 7, 2016. “I don’t miss getting hit,” Manning said. “What I miss the most is being a part of a team. Football, especially, is the ultimate team game.” Beginning with his time at UT, Manning spoke about his experiences on and off the field, as well as the leadership skills and life lessons he learned along the way. Manning started at UT in the fall of 1994 as a business major but soon changed his mind, switching to speech communications. Manning graduated in three years, and was given the chance to turn to the NFL early. However, after much deliberation, Manning decided to stay for his senior year and take graduate classes. “I thought, ‘I do not want to leave this; this is special,’” Manning said. “I do not want to be 50-years-old and think what would my senior year have been like ... I decided that I was going to stay for my senior year.” Manning said it was the best decision he could have ever made as he got to connect with UT for the first time. “I got to slow down for a year,” Manning said. “My first few years at Tennessee, I was always running. I was running to class, running to practice. You know that phrase, ‘Enjoy the journey, not the destination,’ slow down and take it all in.” Manning went on to advise students to slow down and enjoy college while they had the chance. “Don’t be in a hurry to get out of here. All of you go out and get good jobs and law careers, but don’t be in a hurry.
FILE - Peyton Manning addresses the crowd during the dedication of Peyton Manning Pass in October, 2013. Parker Edison, File / The Daily Beacon Don’t use this as a stepping stone to get to that destination,” Manning said. “You do not get to go back and be a senior in college all over again.” One of the reasons Manning was able to stay on track and graduate early was his motivation. He told students to always be ready because you never know when you will be asked to step up to the plate. His freshman year, Manning said he expected to be a redshirt quarterback but the starting quarterback got injured the first game, and Manning was starting quarterback a few games later. “You always have to be ready,” Manning said. “If you ever stop working as if you are that number one person, it’s going to cost you. You have to be ready at any time.” Even after he stepped into the leadership position, he had to learn how to lead. “Leadership is not handed to you with the title. Quarterback, CEO, manager, president — you have to earn the natural leadership,” Manning said. “Leadership, in my opinion, is the ability to influence others.” Manning joked about the first time he was in a huddle at UT, with his dad’s advice to take control of the huddle in the back of his mind. “I said, ‘Alright guys, I know I’m just a freshman, but I can take us down the
field right, get us a touchdown and get us back in this game. Let’s go,’” Manning said. “Big left tackle grabs me by the shoulder and says, ‘Hey freshman, shut the blank up and call the blanking play.’” The time he spent silently leading after that game, being the first man on and last man off the field, helped him gain the respect he needed. Any adversity people may face was a test meant to show them who they are, Manning said. “When you go through adversity, it is a test,” Manning said. “It has been put in front of you for a reason, and it’s up to you to see if you are going to pass that test.” Outside of his sports career, Manning has also participated in Saturday Night Live and hosted the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) awards. He said that it is important to do different things and to explore outside of the box. “I will say that both experiences were out of the box. I think it’s fun and a challenge to do something different,” Manning said. “Do something out of the box; challenge yourself; do something different.”
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UT sports facility popped the bubble for safety Sarah Plemmons Staff Writer
A week after classes started, students were concerned about their syllabi, their assignments and something more pressing — who popped the Bubble? For 22 years, the RecSports Bubble has been in place at UT near TRECS, but now it is nowhere to be found. Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Bubble was deflated. And while many thought it was for a minor repair, there were underlying safety issues that led to disappearance of the Bubble. Last year, the Bubble’s fabric was tested by Yeadon Domes, a company that specializes in air-supported domes that house athletic fields. The company deemed that the fabric had run its course and that UT should stop using the facility due to the safety issues associated with keeping the Bubble in place. “The safety of our participants is our highest priority,” RecSports facilities manager Cameron Freeman said. TRECS was granted permission to employ the dome through May 2017, provided that local wind speeds were 30 mph or less. And over the summer, RecSports removed all equipment from the Bubble in preparation for its
removal on Aug. 30. With minimal fanfare, the Bubble was deflated and removed, having outlived its original life expectancy of 15 years by an additional seven years. At the ripe old age of 22, the university said goodbye to the Bubble. “This is a direct representation of how well the university staff and participants maintained the facility,” Freeman said. This is not the first bubble the university has said goodbye to. The original Bubble was opened in 1978 and stood for 15 years until its removal after the blizzard of 1993. Its successor was erected in the fall of 1997 on the site where TRECS now stands. It was later moved to its Andy Holt Avenue location so construction for TRECS could begin. The Bubble was a 24,000 square-foot multipurpose space that was used Sunday through Friday for clubs, intramural sports and some open recreational activities, such as basketball, fencing, indoor soccer and volleyball. Before its demolition, the sports clubs that would have been affected were informed of the changes, and they were moved to new, temporary locations with different and, for some, fewer hours. “Some of the spaces are temporary, and we are not sure how long the partnership will last,” RecSports associate director Katy Locke said.
The site of the bubble viewed from across the street. Kaitlyn Marlowe / Contributor RecSports is exploring other options for the space where the Bubble sat, but there is a process that must occur before any official changes can be made. With approval from the State Building Commission, the space could be converted into a multi-purpose outdoor rink that would serve as a field for floor and roller hockey, indoor soccer and arena football, among others. “Like any large institution, there is a process
to get any new facility,” Locke said. The RecSports staff is currently working to seek available space to increase participation and programming at the center. With any luck, the Bubble’s old home may become a part of that vision. “The staff at RecSports are very excited about the possibility and potential that space has for the future of the university” Locke said.
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Macklemore - “GEMINI” ANTICIPATION: 2/5
The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the name Macklemore is “Thrift Shop,” the earworm radio hit from 2012. I realize this is probably an outdated reference, but I can’t recall a better example of the Macklemore brand. Most of his hits, until now, have been under the name Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, his partner since 2008. However, the rapper has now split with Ryan Lewis, and this album is his own. I wouldn’t consider myself an expert in rap music, so this is kind of a shot in the dark.
DURING: 3/5
Macklemore certainly proves his independence through this album. The songs are catchy and fun, and most of them would be the perfect addition to a workout playlist. Several big names accompany him on the tracks, such as Lil Yachty and Ke$ha, which adds a familiarity to the songs. Later in the album, the songs start to run together, which get boring at times. However, Macklemore means well, as he sings about God, intentions and his former self.
AFTER: 3/5
“Gemini” is a quality album. Macklemore tries hard to prove himself, which is apparent in the songs at times. I wouldn’t mind listening to it again, and I have a feeling he’s got several radio hits on his hands. This album won’t be pushed to the back burner, and we’ve certainly not heard the last of Macklemore as a solo artist.
The Killers - “Wonderful Wonderful” ANTICIPATION: 4/5
Another band known widely for a single song (“Mr. Brightside”), The Killers are out with their fifth album. Their alternative rock sound has attracted a large following, and fans have long anticipated a new release since the band’s last album in 2012. The Killers are accompanying this release with an extensive tour, which seems just what fans have been asking for. I was optimistic about “Wonderful Wonderful” after its five years in the making.
DURING: 3/5
“Wonderful Wonderful” showcases the classic Killers sound. It’s pleasant for casual listeners and perfect for long-time fans. The title track, “Wonderful Wonderful,” is slightly dark and broody, with haunting lyrics and an interesting melody. This song is followed by the previously released single “The Man,” which has been a radio hit since its release. The rest of the album flows nicely with groovy beats and dance-worthy tunes.
AFTER: 3/5
This album is exactly what I was expecting from The Killers. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it never hurts for artists to reach outside their comfort zone. However, fans will love the familiar sounds; new listeners will enjoy the new-found jams. Overall, it resonates well with The Killers brand.
Haley Reinhart - “What’s That Sound?” ANTICIPATION: 4/5
Reinhart is known for her hearty voice and her covers of hit songs, new and old. After placing third on American Idol in 2011, she has worked with many artists and bands, including Postmodern Jukebox. Reinhart, a YouTube sensation, produces covers of modern-era songs in vintage fashion. She has covered everything from Elvis to Britney Spears. I was eager to hear her newest project, as she covers songs from the 60’s, along with three original songs.
DURING: 5/5
“What’s That Sound?” is a masterpiece. Haley Reinhart puts her bluesy, soulful spin on already influential songs from another era. Her rendition of “For What It’s Worth” — originally a “protest” hit from 60’s icon Buffalo Springfield — is powerful and certainly brings relevance. She also collaborates with fellow American Idol contestant Casey Abrams on a few songs, such as a cover of The Zombies’ “Time Of The Season.” This song is beautifully produced and certainly does the original version justice. Reinhart’s original songs are just as full of life and add a personal touch to the album.
AFTER: 4/5
I truly can’t say enough good things about “What’s That Sound?” Haley Reinhart really brings the past back to life with her powerful voice. For any fan of 60’s music, or anyone looking to add something new and funky to their playlist, this album couldn’t be more perfect.
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Lil Uzi Vert preforms lil concert in Knoxville Allie Clouse
Arts & Culture Editor Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert performed in Knoxville for less than 30 minutes Saturday night at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center as part of the center’s “Live in the Park” music series. When audience members were arriving, DJ A-Wall, a Knoxville native, was already getting the audience excited. DJ A-Wall spun and kicked around stage to his own mix of some of the most popular current rap songs. The crowd had already pushed toward the front, leaning against the edge of the stage and enthusiastically sang along to the music. After DJ A-Wall’s lively performance, he introduced the main act. Lil Uzi Vert entered through the cloud of smoke and vape while singing “Sauce It Up” from his most recent album. The crowd roared and shoved toward the musician. Soon, the stands were only filled with attendees that could not fit into the overflowing mob of fans in front of the stage. Lil Uzi Vert jumped around while giving high-fives to
fans and leaning into the sea of hands from the packed crowd. “Lil Uzi is definitely on the come up. I’m super glad I got to witness the concert. When he came out there you could really feel the crowd lose control. Everyone was dancing and going crazy. Lil Uzi is a concert I’ll never forget,” Lashae Robinson, who drove over an hour for the show, said. As his DJ played his top hits, Lil Uzi Vert performed his famous shoulder shimmy which gained cheers from the crowd. Lil Uzi Vert’s hype men followed the artists along the front row videoing and taking pictures of the crowd. Lil Uzi Vert performed songs from all four of his albums including: “7 a.m.,” “Ps & Qs,” “Do What I Want” and several songs from his newest and most anticipated album, “Luv Is Rage 2.” The crowd yelled lyrics from their favorite hits, but seemed lost when the artist performed lesser-known songs. After an energetic performance, Lil Uzi Vert grew tired of the lack of lyrics the crowd knew and wrapped up his show. Before leaving the stage, Lil Uzi Vert asked his DJ to play “XO TOUR Llif3” one more
time and threw the mic into the crowd for fans to finish the song. Lil Uzi Vert then walked behind the stage and out of sight. During a short break between Lil Uzi Vert’s performance and DJ A-Wall’s return to the stage, most fans filed out of the venue. Despite Lil Uzi Vert’s barely half an hour appearance, fans still raved about the show. Griffin Nakovich, attendee and UT freshman in management, expressed his excitement for the concert. “Overall, I had a wonderful time. It was my first concert ever and I was able to enjoy it with my little brother. Lil Uzi Vert was an electrifying performer and the fans loved him,” Nakovich said. Mary Bogert, General Manager for Knoxville Convention Center and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum said the event was a success. “We were very pleased with last night’s concert. Lil Uzi Vert and his team were very professional, very talented and a pleasure to work with. We had a crowd of just under 4,000 in attendance. Everyone had a really good time; it was an awesome show.”
“Kingsman: Golden Circle” is an above-average sequel William Carr
Contributor Director Matthew Vaughn’s “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” follows the events of the previous film, with unlikely spy Eggsy (Taron Egerton) starting to settle into his role as a Kingsman agent. The action film opens with a classic chase scene; the fast paced car chase, perfectly synched to Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” filled the screen with pure insanity. This utterly bonkers scene sets the perfect mixture of fast action and fun humor fans would expect and remember from the previous film. “Golden Circle” kicks into an even higher gear when a drug kingpin kills all but two Kingsman agents and destroys their headquarters. This causes the remaining agents to seek help from their American cousin: the Statesmen. With a Kentucky-based whiskey distillery as their cover, the Statesmen are a fascinating ensemble of gun toting, lasso wielding, super spies that might make for a more interesting movie than the Kingsman. Perhaps the best part of “Golden Circle” — excluding a hilariously insane Elton John cameo — is Julianne Moore’s hilarious and intimidating performance as the 1950s obsessed drug lord Poppy. It is obvious that Moore embodies the character and has
fun in her portrayal; she glides from scene to scene, injecting her gleefully nefarious energy into the film. Then again, all the actors thrived in their roles. Colin Firth as the secret agent turned butterfly specialist, Channing Tatum as the Statesman rookie, Mark Strong as the behind-the-scenes tech expert and Halle Berry as Strong’s American counterpart. However, at a bulky two hours and 12 minutes, no actors are used to the fullest of their potential. In “Golden Circle,” action comes first and story comes second. However, the producers aren’t to blame. In fact, some of the most entertaining and ambitious action scenes I’ve seen come out of this movie, such as a bar fight involving a lasso, a cabin shootout in the Alps, that previously mentioned car chase and many more. I have to wonder if there was a way to condense some of these excessively long fight scenes and flush out the plot more clearly. Another major problem with the film is that, while the action is fun and over the top, it is never taken far enough. It always feels like if any particular scene was taken just one step further, there would be something special; it usually just looks and feels like this could be taken from any run-of-themill action movie. “Golden Circle” is without a doubt filled
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FOOTBALL
Vols struggle offensively, escape UMass upset Damichael Cole
Asst. Sports Editor Coming off of last week’s loss to Florida, many fans hoped to see the Vols coming out fired up against UMass. Instead, it looked like the Minutemen had put that fire out before the game. In their second home game of the season, the Vols were stuck in a tight battle with the Minutemen, but were able to survive with a 17-13 victory. “At the end of day it’s all about getting the victory, but that’s just flat out unacceptable,” Butch Jones said. Offensively, the Vols couldn’t seem to find a rhythm. The Minutemen were able to contain John Kelly on the ground as Kelly finished the game rushing for 101 yards on 25 carries, an average of four yards per carry. “It was little tougher than expected,” Kelly said. After going scoreless in the first quarter, the Vols offense was able to move the ball in the second quarter through the air. Quarterback Quinten Dormady led two touchdown drives as he delivered pass after pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson. Johnson finished the game with seven catches for 123 yards. Kelly was able to finish off the first touchdown drive with a 12-yard touchdown run. Jones had said that the team wanted to get Tyler Byrd more involved offensively, and they did on Saturday.
Byrd caught the second touchdown in the second quarter on a 13-yard pass from Dormady in the back of the end zone. Byrd also got a touch on a reverse and took it for a 15-yard gain. “It was great to finally see T-Byrd (Byrd) finally get in the end zone,” Johnson said. “We all said tonight that he should have gotten in there last year at some point in time.” While the offense was able to put up 14 in the 2nd quarter, they didn’t find the end zone anymore for the rest of the game. In the second half, the Vols offense struggled to move the ball and ended up getting just a field goal. Late in the third quarter, Dormady’s struggles led to the team to go in a different direction at quarterback. “We were looking for a spark,” Jones said. Jones replaced Dormady with Jarrett Guarantano with hopes to spark the offense, but it didn’t work out that way. Guarantano was on the field for three drives, going 2-5 through the air for negative three yards. With the offense struggling, the defense stepped up and was able to limit the Minutemen offense. The Vols defense forced 10 punts and held the Minutemen to only 137 yards passing. With a lot of passing situations on third downs, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop was able to dial up some of his blitz packages. The Vols were able to get to the quarterback seven times, a season high. “Our defense really stepped up when we needed it,” Jones said. “I thought they changed
Brandon Johnson, #7, rushes past the UMass defense at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon the line of scrimmage.” Last weekend, Jones said that the Vols didn’t have enough defensive backs to unleash their dime package, but they may have enough now. Cornerback Shaq Wiggins entered the game early when the Vols displayed the package and was heavily involved on a couple of plays. In his first career start, linebacker Quart’e Sapp led the Vols with nine tackles. While the win didn’t happen how the team wanted, the players and coach Jones were still happy to escape with a win, but the fanbase didn’t seem too thrilled with the team’s perfor-
mance. Several times throughout the game, fans let out a series of boos to voice their frustration. The announced attendance was 95,324; but by halftime, there were more than several empty seats in the stadium. Going forward, the Vols will now prepare to take on the Georgia Bulldogs and the team is still confident about where they could go. “Our confidence level has not wavered at all,” Johnson said. “We know what we have to do—it just comes down to execution.”
VOLLEYBALL
Vols Bounce Back, Beat Mississippi State at Home Will Backus
Contributor After losing a road contest against Arkansas three sets to zero, the Tennessee volleyball team returned home to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sunday and rebounded from their previous match, winning three sets to one. “We’ve bounced back well before and I thought we would today,” head coach Rob Patrick said. “They came in really wanting to work hard… They wanted to fix the things that we didn’t do well.” Sunday’s match began with Patrick being honored for his 400th win, which came against George Washington University on Aug. 26. Athletic Director John Currie presented Patrick with flowers and a plaque commemorating the occasion. “I haven’t really thought about it too much, to
be honest with you,” Patrick said. “I didn’t know I hit 400 until people started telling me about it.” The first set was a a nail-biter, with the Bulldogs and Vols trading blows. A late rally by Mississippi State forced Patrick to take a timeout. The Vols, however, were able to outpace the Bulldogs, notching a first set victory of 25-23 off a Tessa Grubbs kill. Erica Treiber, Grubbs and Kendra Turner all had four kills to lead the Vols in the first set, while Sedona Hansen paced the squad with eight assists. Tennessee jumped out to an early 9-5 lead in the second set, their largest advantage of the entire set, but Mississippi State would rally and score six unanswered points, forcing Patrick to call yet another timeout. The Vols eventually took an 18-14 lead. The Bulldogs, though, would eventually take the extended set 26-24 when Breana Jeter committed an error on an attack.
Grubbs led the Vols in that set with four kills on 12 attempts for a hitting percentage of .333 and one block, for a total of five points, but multiple errors would cost Tennessee the set. Tennessee entered the third set by jumping out to an early 7-3 lead. The Vols would keep up the attack, not allowing Mississippi State to ever take a lead on the set. Tennessee took a commanding 25-14 victory on the back of Turner’s five kills and one block. Treiber also recorded an ace on the set. Tennessee took a quick and decisive 8-2 lead in the fourth set, forcing Mississippi State to call a timeout. Mississippi State had a huge total of seven errors and only seven kills for a hitting percentage of .000 during the set. A kill from Olivia Schwamberger sealed the match (25-11) for the Vols. “Mississippi State was playing some really good volleyball … The first two sets we tried to get them off balance and we couldn’t,” Patrick
said. “I was really happy that our players made really good adjustments.” Hansen and Callie Williams both continued their streak of games with 10-plus assists, which now sits at 11 for both players, with 28 and 25 assists, respectively. The standout of the match, however, was sophomore Grubbs. She led the team with 20 kills, three blocks and a .475 hitting percentage. “Coming off of an injury and coming into the game and kind of having to re-learn the game … What’s not going to show up (on the stat sheet) is all the hard work,” Grubbs said. “Not just the big plays we made, but those little things that we did to help the team out.” The Vols will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 29 in Gainesville to take on the thirdranked Florida Gators. The Gators have a 9-0 overall record on the season, including a 1-0 conference mark, having bested Arkansas 3-2 on Sunday.
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SPORTS
The Daily Beacon • Monday, September 25, 2017
Football Grades: UMass Tyler Wombles
Sports Editor
In a game that should have easily dominated, Tennessee struggled to put away one of the weakest FBS programs in the country. Needless to say, not many people around the program are pleased. Here are the grades from Tennessee’s 17-13 victory over UMass. Quarterback: After struggling against Florida’s defense the week before, starting quarterback Quinten Dormady produced a better stat line on Saturday. The junior was 17-of-27 for 187 yards and one touchdown, limiting his turnover amount to just one fumble after throwing three interceptions against Florida. Despite the stats, though, Dormady couldn’t help his offense pull well away from UMass. When Jarrett Guarantano got his chance to play, he completed 2-of-5 passes for 3 yards. Tennessee’s offense was unable to find any momentum throughout most of the contest and a large part of that responsibility falls on the signal callers.
Grade: C-
Running Back: Coming off of a monster performance against Florida, running back John Kelly didn’t perform the same against the Minutemen, but still contributed to the cause. Kelly carried the ball 25 times for 101 yards and one touchdown, often seeming like the only Tennessee player that was able to produce any type of offense (except for Brandon Johnson). He has been Tennessee’s offensive focal point this season and it likely gives fans shudders when they consider what would have happened if he hadn’t given his all against UMass.
Grade: B+
Wide Receiver/Tight End: Sophomore receiver Brandon Johnson had a career game on Saturday, notching 123 yards on seven receptions, both of which are new career highs. But behind Johnson, no other receiver even eclipsed 21 yards. Tennessee has been successful in getting the ball into the hands of multiple receivers this season, but now it’s time for them to do something with it.
Grade: C
Offensive Line: With starting center Jashon Robertson out, the Vols’ offensive line held UMass to zero sacks on the day, but also gave up 12 total tackles for a loss. Tennessee’s running backs were often stuffed at the line for no gain and Guarantano was pressured from the moment he entered the contest in the second half. Left tackle Drew Richmond was replaced mid-game by Marcus Tatum.
Ethan Wolf, #82, tries to catch the ball during the dame against UMass at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon
Grade: C-
Defensive Line: Despite playing without Shy Tuttle, Tennessee’s defensive line was a bright spot for the Vols. The unit recorded 3.5 total sacks and pressured UMass’ quarterbacks throughout the contest. Kahlil Mckenzie pleased fans with four tackles and one sack after dealing with injuries for the majority of his Tennessee career.
Grade: A
Linebackers: MIKE linebacker Colton Jumper performed well against UMass, recording 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Elliott Berry made his presence felt as well, notching a sack of his own. The Minutemen still tallied 281 total yards, which is far too many to give up to a lower-level FBS squad.
Grade: B-
Defensive Backs: Despite the pressure from the defensive line, Tennessee’s secondary allowed UMass quarterback Patrick Ford to complete 11-of-17 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. Those aren’t incredible numbers, but once again, that stat line shouldn’t have happened. The unit’s soft coverage of receivers has been picked apart all year, and although that may be more of a coaching flaw than a mistake on the part of the secondary, something has to change.
Grade: D+
The Tennessee Volunteers get ready to enter the field during the game against UMass at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon
Special Teams: Different week, same kicking situation. Freshman Brent Cimaglia missed his only attempt (45 yards) of the game, while senior Aaron Medley made his (40 yards). After the kicking debacle against Florida, Tennessee doesn’t appear to have solved any of its problems when it comes to kickers. It’s unclear to even know who will go out for any given field goal. Trevor Daniel had a nice punt that was downed close to UMass’ goal line.
Grade: C-
Coaching: Bob Shoop’s defense held UMass in check for as long as it could, but Larry Scott’s offense failed to produce any points for most of the first half. This offensive unit has been largely ineffective and often looks discombobulated. Had the defense not held UMass at bay for so long, who knows what the final score would have been? The Vols are in desperate need of changes at the offensive end and fast.
Grade: D+