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The Pride of the Southland marches down Peyton Manning Pass before the game against UMass at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Adrian Terricabras / The Daily Beacon

UT celebrates Rocky Top’s 50th Anniversary Gabriela Szymanowska Senior Staff Writer

With a chorus that spans across the nation, good ole “Rocky Top” connects those near and far to their home sweet home in Knoxville. Whether sitting in Neyland Stadium surrounded by hundreds of fans in a sea of orange or sitting alone listening to the radio, when the first notes of “Rocky Top” hum into existence, everyone — students, faculty, alumni and fans — join in to sing what has become a UT staple. “I think that we have almost defined our university around the song, around parts of it. You know, you can see it in our marketing materials; you can see the way that we sing at the football games,” SGA president and College Scholars senior Morgan Hartgrove said. “We’ve integrated this song into our campus culture.” The song’s lyrics are an integral part of cam-

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pus life, from merchandise to school spirit. The song’s iconic lyrics have taken a hold of the UT community, becoming one of the university’s most celebrated traditions. “I think that the first few lyrics sum up the reason why it means so much to folks: ‘Rocky Top you’ll always be home sweet home to me.’ We love this place for what it is worth,” SGA vice president and senior in nursing Michael Curtis Jr. said. While the lyrics became associated with UT in the early 1970s, the song’s humble beginnings arose a few years earlier. Its history began in August 1967, when country music songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant checked into room 388 at the Gatlinburg Inn to write an album of slow-tempo country songs. Tired of writing depressing songs, Felice wanted to write something fast paced, and in the span of 10 minutes, the two wrote “Rocky Top.” Gatlinburg Inn preserved the room where the Bryants wrote the song, including the Bryants

original hand-written song sheets that are still pinned to the walls — just like they had left it. The song was then recorded by the Osborne Brothers and released later that year. But it wasn’t until a few years later with country music singer Lynn Anderson that the bluegrass song would peak at No. 17 on U.S. country charts. Now, “Rocky Top” is celebrating its 50th anniversary and its 45 years as the university’s unofficial fight song. The UT Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management collaborated with the sons of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Del and Dane Bryant, to create new merchandise that celebrates the song’s 50th anniversary. A portion of the royalties goes to fund the department and the marching band, according to department head of retail, hospitality and tourism management Ann Fairhurst. “We are very fortunate that the Bryant family has allowed our students to take the song — use all the lyrics and the “Rocky Top”song — and

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create products around it,” Fairhurst said. While the song has been around for five decades, it wasn’t until 1972 that the Pride of the Southland Band first performed the song at Neyland Stadium for a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. And soon after, it was adopted as a part of UT. “Rocky Top” was a part of a medley of country songs for the halftime show that was arranged by Barry McDonald, UT alumnus and an acclaimed Nashville-based arranger, and directed by former band director W. J. Julian. After witnessing an overwhelming response from the fans, Julian continued to play the song each game afterward. “The band has had a huge part in making it what it is and that is a big thanks to Dr. Julian,” Rebecca Percy, the Pride’s drum major and junior in flute performance, said.

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UT formally introduces Chancellor Davenport Will Whittaker Staff Writer

Although Chancellor Beverly Davenport became the UT chancellor in early 2017, an investiture ceremony was held to formally announce her as the eighth chancellor on Friday afternoon. Davenport’s investiture week began Wednesday, Oct. 11, with a tree planting ceremony in Circle Park. Her investiture ceremony was held on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Cox Auditorium, where several members of the UT community joined to celebrate Davenport. The ceremony serves as a significant tradition at the university and allowed Davenport to share her vision for her tenure at UT. Davenport was born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., but has studied at various occasions across the East. She earned a Ph.D in communications from the University of Michigan and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication and journalism from Western Kentucky University. She also attended the Institute for Management and Leadership in Higher Education at Harvard University. Joe DiPietro, UT’s 25th president, said the inauguration of a chancellor is a milestone event for the entire university. “Chancellor Davenport has been in office for only eight months,” DiPietro said. “But she has already established exceptionally and gifted, strong and broad connections with students, faculty, staff, alumni and beyond.” DiPietro went on to say that Davenport’s con-

ROCKY TOP continued from Page 1 “He introduced it to the band ... and without him and without the band that he made, the song would not have the same impact it has today, so that’s a big part of it.” The band performs the song approximately 400 to 500 times per game. Director of Bands Donald Ryder said that there is a band member who keeps track of the times “Rocky Top”is played during each game. “It’s unique because the band actually plays it so many times that there’s an unofficial count, but it’s really the official count. It’s actually turned into a tradition that there’s a member of the trombone section that actually has a clicker and every time that they play it, they keep track,” Ryder said. Ryder said that a number of times the band performs song can be crucial for morale and motivation on game days. “Many times, we play it more times than others, depending on our wins and our losses, and what we need to do to motivate the crowd,” Ryder said. Whether to energize the crowd, motivate the

nection to students will help her leave a mark on campus. “Doctor Davenport’s exceptional ability to connect with students and faculty will no doubt create a lasting impression to inspire future generations of Tennessee alumni,” DiPietro said. When Davenport spoke, she said she plans to lead with hope, compassion and commitment. Davenport also hopes to differentiate UT from the other 4,000 universities across the country. “We will be the campus that stands up for each other,” Davenport said. “We will be kind, and we will be welcoming and we will be civil, and we will wait out the naysayers. We will not back down or close our eyes or our hearts to bigotry or racism or hatred or fascism. There is no place for injustice at the University of Tennessee.” Davenport said that it is her goal to make innovation, respect and education her top priorities while serving as chancellor. On Wednesday, Davenport met with several community leaders in East Knoxville, wanting to focus not only on students currently enrolled but also younger generations in Knoxville. “We must be partners in creating a culture of innovation,” Davenport said. “We talked about building a future for these kids and helping them imagine the future. We want to bring them onto our campus and show them our facilities and let them dream a bright future. But it’s on us to make their dreams a reality, and to make their dreams our dreams.” The celebration concluded with a reception where members of the UT family were gathered and celebrated Davenport’s investiture.

Chancellor Davenport thanks everyone for attending her induction as the 8th Chancellor of UT on Oct. 13th, 2017. Haley DiMarco / The Daily Beacon

team or bring everyone back into the game, the band has taken “Rocky Top” and made it an essential part of game days. It was named the number one fight song by USA Today in 2015, despite it not being UT’s official fight song. For many, the song can bring a different meaning. SGA Student Services Director and senior in animal science Hunter Jones said it reminded him of football Saturdays in Neyland Stadium. “Just the first thing that I can think of is sitting in Neyland Stadium and singing it with a 102,000 other people, all in unison together, and just the atmosphere that that has and the power that has,” Jones said. “That’s just the first thing that comes to mind, is the Pride of the Southland Band playing it and everyone singing together in unison.” Freshman in pre-law Emma Thompson said that the song reminds her of other UT traditions, like Smokey and Tennessee Orange but that it also symbolizes what Tennessee is. “For me, it kind of encapsulates what Tennessee’s about because we’re kind of southern; we’ve got southern roots, but we’re pretty progressive,” Thompson said. “It’s kind of like one of those songs that can unite all different backgrounds and everyone because everyone kind of has that Tennessee pride.” And camaraderie seems to be a common

theme when it comes to “Rocky Top.” Professor of economics Kenneth Baker said that one of the reasons the song is so unifying is because it speaks about being able to go back to simpler times. “The song itself is about ... lamenting how complicated things are, wishing they could go back to simpler times. But I think the main thing ... what it seems to me is that it’s kind of something that brings everybody together,” Baker said. “It doesn’t matter your income level; it doesn’t matter your race or your gender; it doesn’t matter your politics. There’s something that a 100,000 people (of) all kind of different backgrounds — one thing they all love together is the song. It brings together every single fan.” Bryant was proud of how far the song has come, from its humble beginnings in room 388 of the Gatlinburg Inn to its place as UT’s unofficial fight song, which includes its own traditions and its own story through the fans. “When the crowd, the audience, the public takes a song and in their own way adds to it and truly contributes, it really becomes their song and this song has truly — with the ‘whoo’ and the motion — has truly become the fans’ song,” Bryant said. “I think it’s a very, very, very unique story, a wonderful story and an exceptional story of a song gone good.”


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Best Buddies Knoxville walk promotes awareness, inclusion

Savannah Smith Contributor

On Sunday, Oct. 6, the HSS lawn and amphitheater was crowded with rows of cornhole, bubble makers and music from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as the first annual Best Buddies Walk began at Ped Walkway and ended at the Rock. The Best Buddies Walk is an event designed to promote the idea of inclusion, and it allows children with intellectual and developmental issues to be paired with different UT students, letting them come together and interact. The event was hosted by Carson-Newman Best Buddies and Best Buddies at UTK. Amanda Pickett, one of the organizers of the event, said she was thrilled to be a part of the Best Buddies Walk in Knoxville and to lead the event. “We are having the event today to promote inclusion in the Knoxville area for our friends with intellectual and developmental issues. That’s really what Best Buddies is all about, and we would love to spread our mission to Knoxville,” Pickett said. “This is a great way to get UT students out and get people in the community out to support inclusion.” The Best Buddies organization has partnered with other cities in Tennessee, including Memphis and Nashville, to host a friend-

ship walk. This is the very first event that has been held in the Knoxville area. The event featured different events and activities, including rounds of cornhole, a giant Jenga set, a donation table and live music from WNFZ 94.3. There was even a meet and greet, which had special appearances from Miss Knoxville, Miss Tennessee and some members of the UT Dance Team. Katy Davis, Miss Tennessee 2017 and UT alumnus, said she decided to come to the event because of her connection to the university and the event, as well as the positive message the Best Buddies Walk sends. “I love getting bookings here in Knoxville, but this particular one was here on campus at UT ... I was super, super excited to get this on my calendar,” Davis said. “I actually have a cousin who is here today and is autistic so it’s really exciting to show how inclusive the University of Tennessee is, walk together and have our spirit team, dance team and people of all backgrounds here just showing how much love we have to give here.” Participants were also able to put their handprints on the Rock at the event. Many of the events attendees were pleased with the walk. “I love this event. It’s where I got to meet a lot of friends I haven’t got to see in a while and make so many new friends,” Michael Holtzclaw, a participant, said. “I like to go on walks, play some games and have some delicious food. I am so excited to be here.”

Best Buddies attendees participate in games like Jenga and Cornhole at the event on Oct. 15, 2017. Taylor Kirkland / The Daily Beacon


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Secrets, sweets from the Back Dough of Lonesome Dove Neeley Moore

Copy Editor

Knoxville’s best late-night doughnut may also be its greatest secret. It also began as a joke. Back Dough, found on the very rim Old City, is often overlooked by most people crowding the streets every weekend; it’s not advertised by any means. However, if you look closely behind the Lonesome Dove, a fine dining restaurant, you’ll find a simple, handwritten sign that reads “The Back Dough” hanging from the opening in the building. Doughnuts are served directly to the street from a window. The handcrafted doughnuts, served fresh, are only sold at limited times: Friday and Saturday evenings from 11 p.m. to close, and Saturday mornings. Yet, Back Dough successfully operates, serving their doughnuts to those who do find it. Chef Tim Love of the Lonesome Dove in Knoxville, along with many other restaurants in different states, mentions he casually threw around the idea one evening. “Back dough was created almost as a joke over tequila shots and homemade pizza,” Love said. “I laughingly said ‘one day I’m going to open up a pizza and doughnut shop out of the back door of my restaurants.’” “And then the name Back Dough came to me. All of the sudden it became a reality,” Love said. Love gave it a try and has been serving doughnuts at his back door bakery since. The Back Dough’s flavors are unique every week and made from ingredients leftover from the restaurant. The warm, yeast doughnuts have sweet and savory customization. While

visiting, I was given options including jam and goat cheese, nacho, and even a doughnut with rabbit sausage. More than just throwing together random ingredients, the concoctions are created with careful consideration. “The choice of flavors is all about fun and current events,” Love said. “We always like to do a doughnut that has something to do with the current holiday or some sort of political satire.” Love noted his favorite sweet flavor is lemon curd filled, vanilla glazed, candied blueberry topped with mint and his favorite savory flavor is the “chicken wing”, a blue cheese fondue filled, hot sauce glazed, pulled pheasant topped, with pickled celery. Each week, the doughnuts are run by the Lonesome Dove chef de cuisine and the restaurant staff, which Love notes is a fun process. Then, a small team creates the doughnuts, and serves each night until sellout. Back Dough was never created to be wildly popular, Love said. The staff has no plans to change the small, meaningful batches that are a secret to many. “That is the whole idea,” Love said. “Limited quantity was always in the idea. Back dough wasn’t created to make money at all. It was created to have fun and create fun.” When found, Back Dough stands out because there is not much else like it. When I received my goat cheese and jam doughnut, a few people standing around watched, curious to hear my thoughts before placing their order. The people around me, and the crowd that frequents Back Dough, are random passerbys after a night out in the old city or commonly UT college students looking for something unusual late at night. “I think what I like about the Back Dough most is the character it has,” Grant Sexton,

Top: The Back Dough is located on North Central Street in Knoxville. Right: Fresh baked pastries waiting to be ordered at the Back Dough. Cody Underwood / Contributor senior in Supply Chain management. “Other doughnut shops in Knoxville mimic each other to a degree, but the Back Dough stands out because of its unique flavors and hours. It truly captures the essence of the Old City. It is hard to replicate places like it.” Love said he hopes his doughnuts continue to inspire late night adventure and enjoyment, much like the night he first thought of the idea. “Who doesn’t want a doughnut after drinking cocktails all night?” Love asked.

‘Happy Death Day’ is a modern slasher in time for Halloween Dena Baker

Contributor

It’s either bad directing or bad acting. I couldn’t figure out which; perhaps it was a little of both. But weirdly enough, I ended up loving “Happy Death Day” near the end. “Happy Death Day,” directed by Christopher B. Landon and Scott Lobdell, is the scary yet comedic version of “Groundhog Day.” The movie replaces sarcastic Bill Murray with Jessica Rothe, who stars as a blonde sorority girl. She wakes up over and over again on her birthday to relive the same tedious plot of events, dying again each night until she finds out who her killer is. Despite all of its poorly executed reaction shots, this movie has a way of keeping you hooked until the very end. I credit the exceptional character development. Rothe comes off as the female heroine that we

can’t help but root for. Carter, her romantic double played by Israel Broussard, embodies the better qualities of a geek, a boy next door and a sidekick all rolled into one. I assume the creators were hoping that “Happy Death Day,” released Friday, Oct. 13, would be 2017’s ultimate scary movie. Well, it’s more of a suspenseful film than a scary one. The high school slasher film that we know so well is seemingly blown away, as this movie takes place instead on a college campus. Similar to the the Fox series “Scream Queens,” “Happy Death Day” is perfect for fans of the genre. I also think it has a good balance between humor and horror. “Happy Death Day” does not strike me as the type of nostalgic Halloween movie we look forward to every year. Rather, it’s the type that people will watch at sleepovers, expecting to spend the whole time bored on their phones but ending up wide-eyed, clutching each other and jumping every time that eerily masked figure pops up on screen.

The ending is so tricky. I’ve seen this trend of having not one, but two climaxes per film. It’s safe to say that “Happy Death Day” does that and then some. At first, it feels like the movie’s targeted audience is children, but Landon and Lobdell managed to steer clear of clichés, which was incredibly refreshing and could be what ultimately saved the film from its bad acting and tacky humor. At times I really think that bad acting can only be blamed on bad directing. If the actor or actress doesn’t know the script well enough to know what to do, it’s the director’s fault for not communicating it to them better. Although beautiful and charming, Rothe lacked that bit of structure and dazzle that Academy Award-winning actors and actresses have. She could do better, and I can see it happening for her too. “Happy Death Day” converted me from a naysayer to a fan within the two hours I sat in the theater watching it.

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Beacon Beats: Original sounds and unexpected vocals Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes” ANTICIPATION: 4/5

A couple of years ago, all I heard on the radio were popular Imagine Dragons hits such as “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Imagine Dragons still continues to remain a popular alternative rock band, with remarkably fresh songs and an original direction. With so much going for them, the bar is set high.

DURING: 4/5

The first song started off with a bang; there was no slow set up. Imagine Dragons explodes into a fast-talking beginning, contrasting with the slower chorus they are known for. “Whatever It Courtesy of iTunes Takes” tells the story of human risk and ambition. The quick pace of the instrumental drives the lyrics home. With Imagine Dragon’s usual hard-hitting use of words and creativity, the lyrics are perhaps the strongest point of the song. Say what you want, but Imagine Dragons consistently strays from the typical pop songs that dominate the radio.

AFTER: 3/5

“Whatever It Takes” is an upbeat song with a solid chorus and well-written lyrics. Even with all of this going for it, it was ultimately forgettable. It does make good background music when studying or hosting a small gathering but that is about it. Though this is a song about risks, Imagine Dragons takes no new risks with their latest single.

Kodaline – “Ready to Change” ANTICIPATION: 2/5

Originally known as 21 Demands, Kodaline is a rising Irish band who’s style varies from indie folk to alternative rock. I’ve never heard of them, leading me to have low expectations for them.

DURING: 4/5

“Ready to Change” immediately evoked emotion and a sense of sincerity resonated throughout. The vocals scream of feeling. Kodaline cannot be accused of using too much auto-tune. The chorus has an easy beat, and while it’s not the sing-along type of song, it’s catchy. The folkish roots are even apparent, but there’s a Courtesy of iTunes clear inspiration from alternative rock in the chorus.

AFTER: 5/5

I played this another three times after the first listen. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did, but “Ready to Change” is absolutely one of my current favorites in the music world. This isn’t one of those songs where you love the lyrics because of its artistic style. You love this song because the lyrics tell a story everyone has lived through: change. Kodaline’s “Ready to Change” won’t change the face of music, but it was heartfelt and surprisingly original.

Lost Kings ft. Sabrina Carpenter–“First Love” ANTICIPATION: 3/5

The Lost Kings are a popular Californian DJ duo that has created official remixes with a number of popular musical artists. In “First Love,” they collaborate with Disney actress and singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. While I’ve always liked the Lost Kings’ work, I’ve only known Sabrina Carpenter’s work as an actress, which left my expectations divided.

DURING: 4/5

The synthetic instrumentals were as good as expected from Courtesy of Genius the first beat. What I didn’t expect was how well the music showcased Sabrina’s vocal talent. The contrast of the Lost Kings’ music and the clarity of her voice sold the song, inspiring nostalgia for a long-gone “first love.” The collaboration is catchy and upbeat.

AFTER 3.5/5

There might be a thousand songs about first love, but this isn’t a bad addition to the list. “First Love” emulates all the energy and thrill of falling in love for the first time in a captivating, if somewhat repetitive, single. While the song isn’t my favorite, it’s a carefree and confident dance track that brings back memories of my high school prom.

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Vol start fast, hit roadblock against South Carolina

John Kelly, #4, during the game against South Carolina at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 14, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon

Damichael Cole

Asst. Sports Editor With Jarrett Guarantano at quarterback, the Tennessee football team had their best start of the season. Whether it was kicker Brent Cimaglia charging and chest-bumping a South Carolina defender after his first field goal, or Guarantano laying a block downfield on a South Carolina defender on a Ty Chandler run, the team was definitely ready for the noon start. However, even with the quick start, a familiar issue came back to haunt the Vols. The Vols failed to find the end zone and were defeated 15-9 by the South Carolina Gamecocks. “I thought they showed some resolve, some resiliency and had an opportunity to win the football game,” head coach Butch Jones said. The Vols first two drives easily represented their best start to a game this season. They finished the first quarter with 133 yards of offense and had the ball for 10 minutes. But just like the Florida game, they weren’t able to maximize those red zone possessions. Running back John Kelly played with his normal aggressiveness, stiff arming players into the ground and running hard. After Kelly picked up a 24-yard gain to get the Vols inside the 20, they attempted to attack the Gamecocks through the air and catch them napping. That yielded no success. During the second red zone possession, the Vols did try to establish the run. With a first and goal on the three yard line, the Vols ran the ball twice, being stuffed both times. “We got to score touchdowns. We can’t kick field goals,” Jones said. Defensively, the Vols were clicking on all cylinders in the first half. They didn’t allow the Gamecocks to gain a first down in the first quarter, holding them to just three points.

While the offense showed promise moving the ball in the first half, the second half was a different story. The Gamecocks made adjustments and didn’t allow the Vols to get much going offensively. After racking up 133 yards of offense in the first quarter, the offense was held to just 120 yards the remainder of the game. “They were playing me more, loading the box a little bit,” Guarantano said. “Whenever I had a zone-read pull, the linebacker was waiting right for me.” In the second half, the Gamecocks dominated time of possession, forcing the Vols defense to stay on the field on a hot day in Neyland Stadium. Coming into the game, the Gamecocks rush offense was one of the worst in the nation, averaging 97 yards, 121st in the nation. The Vols rush defense hadn’t been much better, giving up 245 rush yards per game. The Gamecocks eventually won that battle, rushing for 194 yards, with 145 of those yards coming in the second half. “We had way too many three-and-outs in the second half and our defense was on the field a lot,” Jones said. For most of the game, it was a battle of the kickers. Cimaglia kicked three field goals for the Vols. The Gamecocks scored the first touchdown of the game with a 20-yard rushing touchdown late in the third quarter. Trailing 15-9 and a little over a minute remaining, the Vols nearly made another of their heralded comebacks. Guarantano marched the Vols all the way to the two yard line. With one last chance, the Vols failed to get it in the end zone after three consecutive incompletions. “They hurt, but I think they showed their character and we will continue to show our character,” Jones said. With the loss, the Vols are now 3-3 for the season and fell to 0-3 in SEC play.


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SPORTS

The Daily Beacon • Monday, October 16, 2017

Football Grades: South Carolina Damichael Cole

Asst. Sports Editor On Saturday, the Vols lost a heartbreaker to the South Carolina Gamecocks 15-9 after coming up just two yards short of victory. The loss moves the team to 0-3 in SEC play, and they’re now soul-searching for answers to get back on track. Here are the grades from Saturday’s game.

Quarterback: After the Georgia loss, head coach Butch Jones announced that he was opening up the starting quarterback position, leading to Jarrett Guarantano getting his first career start on Saturday. Guarantano got off to a good start, producing scoring drives on their first two possessions. However, just like in the Georgia game, the Vols weren’t able to get the ball in the end zone when they entered the red zone and that played a major factor in the outcome. He also lacked awareness at times, holding onto the ball too long and not throwing the ball away when he should have. With Guarantano starting, it allowed the coaches to open up the playbook more. He was efficient and didn’t turn the ball over but there is still a lot left to be desired.

Grade: C

Running back:

With Guarantano at the helm as a legitimate dual-threat quarterback, the running game was expected to improve, but the team struggled. John Kelly showed off his assertive style by making an impressive 24-yard run, but ended

the game averaging a mere 3.6 yards per carry. Leading 9-3 in the third quarter, the Vols weren’t able to establish the run and couldn’t put the Gamecocks away. The Vols only rushed for 120-yards in this game, which was their second lowest total of the season.

Grade: D+

Wide Receiver/Tight End:

Until the final drive of the game, wide receiver and tight end production was essentially nonexistent. The tight ends finished the game with zero catches, having been targeted only once. Marquez Callaway and Brandon Johnson caught some big passes on the final drive to get the Vols in position to win the game, but the Gamecocks’ secondary was all over the receivers throughout the game, resulting in just eight catches as a receiving unit.

Grade: D+

Offensive Line:

The offensive line settled on a starting five during the bye week and had practiced together to establish the continuity needed to progress as a group. Against an aggressive Gamecocks defensive front, the offensive line allowed a season-high seven sacks. Some of that can be contributed to Guarantano holding onto the ball too long, but the same excuse can’t be made for the rushing offense. In the red zone, the offensive line could not create any push to allow Kelly to get in the end zone. They also struggled run-blocking in the second half. The Gamecocks did adjust and place more players in the box, but the offensive line’s lack of push made it a tough day for Kelly.

Grade: D-

Defensive Line:

The defensive line’s story echoed that of the Georgia game in a way. They started fast, allowing just two rushing yards in the first quarter. However, in third quarter the offense had several short drives and the defense spent a lot of time on the field. It didn’t help that the defensive line was already missing defensive ends Deandre Johnson and Darrell Taylor. The line seemed to wear down after being on the field so much, made apparent with their 145 rushing yards allowed in the second half. Besides the big touchdown run, the line did hold their own when it counted and gave the offense a chance to win the game.

Grade: B-

Linebacker:

This game was very unimpressive for the linebacker position when compared to the other exhibitions this year. Daniel Bituli and Colton Jumper had been gobbling up ball carriers all season; they only combined for four tackles. Quart’e Sapp continued to show off his speed, flying around the ball and finishing with seven tackles, including two for a loss. The linebackers were caught out of position on the long touchdown run for the Gamecocks, and their production could have been better against the run.

Grade: C+

Defensive Back:

It felt like the defensive backs were around the ball on almost every play. Three of the Vols’ top four tacklers came from the secondary. Rashaan Gaulden led the way with 10 tackles. In the past, the big play had haunted the secondary, but they

didn’t allow a reception of over 17 yards. When tested through the air on third downs in the first half, the secondary didn’t allow a conversion.

Grade: A-

Special Teams:

Shortly before kickoff, it was announced that Vols kicker Aaron Medley would miss the game. The special teams stil didn’t miss a beat. Freshman kicker Brent Cimaglia went 3-for-3 on his field goal attempts and also booted three touchbacks. Trevor Daniel added a 72-yard booming punt to his legacy, as he averaged over 52 yards per punt. There wasn’t much going on in the return game, but Callaway was close to finding daylight on his lone punt return attempt.

Grade: A

Coaching:

With four red zone opportunities against the Gamecocks, the Vols only came away with nine points. On the first attempt, Jones and offensive coordinator Larry Scott decided to go through the air after Kelly had capped off a 24-yard carry. On the second attempt, they weren’t able to establish the run. The third attempt was a mixture of both. Even with all those miscues, Jones had a chance to fix them within the fourth red zone appearance in the final seconds of the game; he did not. After a Marquez Callaway catch near the goal line, the Vols elected not to spike it and it cost the team about nine seconds. A spike would have given the offense the option of handing it to Kelly and could have saved the game.

Grade: D-

Tennessee basketball teams host Rocky Top Tip Off Will Backus

Staff Writer It’s getting very close to basketball time in Tennessee. With just under three weeks until both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to tip off their respective seasons, the Vols and Lady Vols were in action on Friday night. Well, sort of. Thompson-Boling Arena hosted the Rocky Top Tip Off event on Friday, a fan-oriented evening with general prizes, contests and inflatables. The doors opened at 6 p.m., with an already respectable crowd lined up early so they could get on the court for the meet and greet session. At 6:30 p.m., players and coaches took their places at a set of tables to sign autographs for a large crowd of fans. Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Holly Warlick neglected to sit at the table and instead spent her time among

the crowd, posing for pictures with children and signing autographs for anyone that asked. At 7:15 p.m., the squads were introduced. Rick Barnes’ squad might be the most physically imposing team he has had during his career at Tennessee, with power players all over the court like freshman Derrick Walker and junior Admiral Schofield. On the women’s side, six-foot-six senior Mercedes Russell towers over all of the other Lady Vols, even quite a few of the men’s players. The Lady Vols will field plenty of returning players this season, plus a fresh batch of newcomers that comprised 2017’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class. Vols’ sophomore guard Jordan Bowden and Lady Vols’ freshman guard Evina Westbrook got the night’s main event festivities kicked off with a dance competition against a few fans, in which the fans took the victory. Jamie Nared and Russell spoke about their trip to Japan to represent Team USA in the

Women’s World Championships. “I loved the culture and the food and everything,” Russell said Admiral Schofield and Kasiyahna Kushkitua then took on two fans in a game of “around-theworld.” The catch? The ball players had to wear foam fingers. Once again, the fans were victorious. Next, the players took part in a 3-point contest. It was comprised of four teams with two players each. The first team, Jacob Fleschman and Kortney Dunbar, faced off against the team of Brad Woodson and Meme Jackson. Jackson and Woodson both performed well, edging out Fleschman and Dunbar 17-12. Team two consisted of Rennia Davis and James Daniel III. They faced off against Nared and Lamonte Turner. Nared and Turner defeated Davis and Daniel 13-12 to earn the privilege to face Jackson and Woodson. The two teams tied and went to an overtime

round. Turner and Nared took the final victory 9-6. Then came the dunk contest. Yves Pons, Schofield, Jordan Bone and Lucas Campbell were the contestants. Pons made an impressive dunk from the free throw line and won the competition, eliciting cheers from both the men’s and women’s teams. “He’s different; he’s an amazing athlete,” Schofield said. “I’ve never seen him do that before.” Nared had a commendable performance in the 3-point contest. In the last round, she shot 4-for-4. “It’s a fun event, I had fun,” Nared said. “It’s really cool because we never get to meet the fans and they never get to meet us.” The men’s team will play an exhibition match on Nov. 2., facing off against Carson-Newman at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols will also battle the Eagles in an exhibition match on Nov. 7.


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