KNOXVILLE — Tennessee returned to the practice field last week for the first time since March.
During the offseason, Brian Niedermeyer moved from coaching tight ends to inside linebackers for the Vols.
The move allows for Niedermeyer to coach sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o. Niedermeyer recruited To’o To’o to Tennessee from De La Salle High School in Concord, California.
During the first week of fall training camp, To’o To’o discussed having Niedermeyer overseeing the inside linebackers unit this season.
“He is a real juiced guy,” To’o To’o said of Niedermeyer. “He is excited about every single thing we do. It’s a blessing to have him recruit me and have him as a coach. He hasn’t changed. He is still the same person that I know and met since day one.
“He is a really smart guy, knows his schemes and knows how a linebacker is supposed to play. Being able to have Niedermeyer there has been a true blessing. One thing I love about him is he brings that juice every single day. He wants the best out of us every single day, whether it’s watching film or on the field running to the ball. It’s a true blessing to have a coach like him.”
