KNOXVILLE — There is a new defensive line coach in Knoxville, as Tracy Rocker’s move to South Carolina brings in former Colorado defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh as his replacement.
Tennessee defensive lineman Greg Emerson discussed Rocker’s departure on Twitter.
“Through all the ups and downs you never gave up on me and I thank you for the many talks of wisdom you put in to me and I thank you for not only teaching me how to be the best football player possible but how to become a young man thank you for everything Coach Rock,” Emerson Tweeted.
Through all the ups and downs you never gave up on me and I thank you for the many talks of wisdom you put in to me and I thank you for not only teaching me how to be the best football player possible but how to become a young man thank you for everything Coach Rock💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/E1WfrC1AI8
— Greg Emerson/G.mamba (@sneakerhad_greg) February 11, 2020
Emerson will be a redshirt sophomore in 2020. The 6-foot-3, 309-pound lineman is from Jackson, Tenn.