Coach Butch Jones (right) talks to offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian before the scrimmage (photo by Evan Woodbery)

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee coach Butch Jones dismissed his players on Friday with instructions to visit with family and get some rest. But he also told them to be ready for football when they return.

The Vols are now in the midst of an 10-day break from practices, but the final practice on Friday was a fearsome one.

Subscribers can read all about on GoVolsXtra or today’s News Sentinel. I’ll update our depth charts with a few tidbits gleaned from the scrimmage later today.

For now, check out some brief pre-scrimmage highlights and some photos and .gifs after the jump.

Mike Bajakian chats with a player during the stretch period.

Zach Azzanni works with Josh Malone during a drill (photos by Evan Woodbery)

Receiver Von Pearson prepares for a drill with Nathan Peterman (photo by Evan Woodbery)

Defensive coordinator John Jancek during a drill (photo by Evan Woodbery)

Linebackers coach Tommy Thigpen during warmups (photo by Evan Woodbery)

Butch Jones on the prowl (photo by Evan Woodbery)