During an August practice in the Glass Bowl, Jonathan Jones saw two players on the sideline and instantly felt the energy coursing through his veins.
Jones knew that injured linebacker Dan Bolden and safety Tycen Anderson wanted to be on the field. It let Jones know how fragile the game of football can be and to cherish the moments when you’re on the field.
He’s done more than treasure playing time — he’s seized an opportunity and become a force on one the nation’s most productive defenses.
“He knew he had a role on the team and it was important to him,” UT defensive coordinator Vince Kehres said.