KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The No. 11 Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC) are poised for an all important SEC showdown with the 7th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks has had his unit playing at a high level through the first half of the regular season. Tennessee has held each of its opponents under 20 points in six straight games to start a season for the first time since 1969. During his time with the media, coach banks was as about the season ending injury to linebacker Keenan Pili, a situation he says that has been hard to accept. “Me personally, I just never liked Alabama,” that was part of the response by defensive lineman Bryson Eason when asked about this annual 3rd Saturday in October showdown. On the offensive front, running backs coach De’Rail Sims emphasized the importance of managing Dylan Sampson’s workload throughout the season. The junior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been remarkably productive for the Vols thus far, leading the SEC with 701 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in only six games. His 15 rushing scores are the most through six games by an SEC running back since 1992.
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Defensive coordinator Tim Banks has had his unit playing at a high level through the first half of the regular season. Tennessee has held each of its opponents under 20 points in six straight games to start a season for the first time since 1969. During his time with the media, coach banks was as about the season ending injury to linebacker Keenan Pili, a situation he says that has been hard to accept. “Me personally, I just never liked Alabama,” that was part of the response by defensive lineman Bryson Eason when asked about this annual 3rd Saturday in October showdown. On the offensive front, running backs coach De’Rail Sims emphasized the importance of managing Dylan Sampson’s workload throughout the season. The junior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been remarkably productive for the Vols thus far, leading the SEC with 701 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in only six games. His 15 rushing scores are the most through six games by an SEC running back since 1992.
