Tennessee's first-team defense set the tone in the Volunteers' second scrimmage to kick off the final week of spring football Monday morning in Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee opened the morning with special teams action and worked close to 80 plays from scrimmage, culminating with a four-minute drill.
"Just defensively, started fast today," said head coach
Josh Heupel.
"I thought they played extremely well early in the scrimmage. Offensively, there's some execution that we have to clean up. That's guys that are skill players out on the perimeter. It was some of our protection stuff too. All in all, there are some things that we have to do at a better level today."
Dynamic sophomore
Boo Carter continues to see action in all three phases – as a special teams returner, as the starter at STAR on defense and as a wide receiver.
"We're intentional in what positions we are putting him in during the course of practice and today during the scrimmage, and trying to manage that side of it," Heupel said. "He has worked hard. You can look at him as a punt returner, to see his skill set when he has the ball in his hands that he has the chance to be a dynamic playmaker."
The Vols return to the field Wednesday for their final padded practice before going through a "fast" Friday workout.
Saturday's Orange & White Game presented by Cherokee Resorts & Entertainment is set for a 2 p.m. start in Neyland Stadium. Tickets are on sale now at
AllVols.com.
"I think it is really important for the young guys," Heupel said. "They get a chance to go out and perform in front of people. It's a part of the growth for them as we get ready for kickoff next fall. It should be a beautiful day, and I look forward to seeing our fans."