HOOVER, Alabama — Tennessee’s afternoon at SEC Media Days is just about in the books.
You can read stories about the Vols’ appearance on GoVolsXtra and in tomorrow’s News Sentinel.
Initial impressions?
Butch Jones‘ usual stump speech didn’t change much for SEC Media Days, but that’s not a huge surprise. There’s only so many ways you can answer the same question, and unlike some coaches who cloister themselves in the summer, Jones has been in front of dozens of clubs and meetings during the last seven months.
All three players represented Tennessee well. That’s not a surprise, either, as that’s why UT chose them for the job. But rather staying boringly on-message throughout, Antonio Richardson, Jacques Smith and Ja’Wuan James all gave some thoughtful and interesting answers.
Here’s a sample of social media response:
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/357564881953759232
Tennessee's Jacques Smith just said "this is the most winningest program in college football history." #noitsnot
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) July 17, 2013
Interesting choice, Vols. RT @Volquest_Paul: Every time we break down from a team meeting we say 'Beat Florida' – Jacques Smith
— CBS Sports CFB (@CBSSportsCFB) July 17, 2013
Vols DL Jacques Smith RT @BarrettSallee Smith went through the radio/internet room and shook all of our hands individually. Nice look.
— AllforTennessee.com (@allfortennessee) July 17, 2013
LB Jacques Smith: "This is Tennessee. This is the most winningest football program in college football history." He keeps saying that.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) July 17, 2013
Jacques Smith has never heard of Michigan, Notre Dame … Tennessee is 11th.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) July 17, 2013
Jacques Smith says 6-8, 351-pound DT Dan McCullers has lost fat, gained muscle. "He's gettin' abs!"
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) July 17, 2013
Tiny Richardson on Clowney's 4.46 40: "I’ve got to see it to believe it. That’s freakish."
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) July 17, 2013
Tiny Richardson re: Clowney complimenting his holding: "I’ll take it as a compliment, but sometimes you have to stop crying on move on."
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) July 17, 2013
Ja'Wuan James said all the current players follow recruiting. He said he's the best host on the team – has helped land the most commitments.
— Daniel Lewis (@Daniel_LewisRTI) July 17, 2013