PIC BY Bleacher Report
Tennessee was the Southeastern Conference’s preseason darling. Hoover’s SEC Media Day buzz surrounded the highly talented Volunteers and its two Heisman Trophy candidates QB Joshua Dobbs and RB Jalen Hurd. The Volunteers limped out of the gate after barely surviving Appalachian State in overtime. Four more wins followed; but at no time did UT pass the conference or national title contender eye test.
A crippling run off injuries preceded three consecutive losses and disturbing turmoil. DT Danny O’Brien was dismissed from the team following a loss at Texas A&M.