“I’d like to welcome to you to mid-state and the city of Nashville,” Heupel said during his opening statement on the main stage at media days. “Hope you guys have had a great week here, enjoying some music, enjoying Broadway and having some fun. This city and this area of the state, mid-state, is extremely important to the success of Tennessee. It’s a big part of our past success, as well, and a lot of great Vol fans and former players that call this place home, and so excited to see them.
“It’s fitting that we are here today for SEC media day, because in 44 days we get an opportunity to kick off against Virginia right here in Nissan Stadium. Looking forward to seeing everybody in Vol nation show up in droves for that ballgame.”
Below is everything Heupel said when taking questions from media on the main the stage.