Tennessee completed its ninth spring practice on Tuesday at Haslam Field.
Following practice, Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner met with media. Garner discussed the Vols’ defensive line unit through nine spring practices.
“They are a group that is eager,” Garner said. “Obviously, they are taking coaching, and I think the guys are buying into it. It is a little bit different, especially schematically. Last year they were more near step. This year we are more attack and react. The guys are really buying into it and taking the coaching, trying to understand what we want, trying to play vertical and trying to play two yards on the other side of the line of scrimmage.
“Actually today, I thought we took a step forward. I look forward to going up there and watching the film and seeing if that’s true. I really thought today was probably the best practice we had all spring. If that’s the case, then we can come out here again on Thursday and be a little bit better, and then again build on that, and be better on Saturday. I definitely think we will be trending in the right direction.”
Tennessee will conclude spring practices with its annual Chevrolet Orange & White Game on April 24 at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. EDT.
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