KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 12: A general view of the goalpost before a game between the UCLA Bruins and the Tennessee Volunteers on September 12, 2009 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. UCLA beat Tennessee 19-15. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Even if they struggle severely on both sides of the ball this year, Tennessee football could have two advantages. The first is the notable one: They’ll score a lot of points under Josh Heupel. However, another advantage now appears to be special teams.
Both punter Paxton Brooks and new place kicker Chase McGrath, the latter of whom transferred to the Vols from the USC Trojans this offseason, have been named to their respective preseason watch lists, the Ray Guy Award and the Lou Groza Award.