Tennessee practiced for the 11th time this spring on Saturday.
Saturday’s practice took place at Neyland Stadium and was Tennessee’s second scrimmage this spring.
First-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media following the Vols’ scrimmage. He discussed how Tennessee’s quarterbacks have performed this spring.
“I think as an overall group, they’ve gotten better,” Heupel said. “It really started, start of spring ball with just the fundamentals and technique. Some of the things that we’re doing meshes with the running backs. Our drops from quick game, to drop back, to understanding, to play-action passes, to throwing on the run. Some of those things, they’ve continued to really gain an understanding and getting better fundamentally.
“I think operationally, they’ve come light years from when we first started as a group, understanding the communication process, the tempo that we want to play at. Within that tempo, being able to have control of the game. I think as we finish this next week, they should be able to make another jump. I think they got a chance to take a huge stride in June and July before we get back in training camp. As you get away from it, sit back, watch the video of yourself actually doing it, you’ve got a chance to make some huge strides. All of them have made some big time plays down the field. They’ve taken care of the football for the most part throughout spring ball, but it’s a group that has got to continue to grow and push here as we finish up this week in spring ball, and as we compete in that position in June and July before we get back to training camp.”
The Vols’ quarterback unit consists of senior Hendon Hooker, sophomore Harrison Bailey and redshirt sophomore Brian Maurer competing for the starting position.
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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