#VolReport: FANS ENERGIZE OPEN PRACTICE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Head coach Butch Jones said that performing in front of the home crowd was a great experience for the team as it prepares for its 2015 season opener against Bowling Green on Sept. 5 in Nashville.

“Tonight was absolutely invaluable,” Jones said . “Any time you can have a practice and be able to compete in front of your fans [it’s great]. I’d like to start off and thank everyone for coming out. Around 40,000 people again is very, very special for a practice, but it is a tremendous evaluation tool too see how our players perform when there are people in the stands.