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What Butch Jones said after Tennessee’s victory over Indiana State
By Paul Harvey
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The Volunteers head into Florida week with a perfect 2-0 start to the 2017 season.
Tennessee has started strong under Butch Jones yet again this season. The Volunteers mounted a strong comeback in the season opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the team did not suffer a setback in Saturday’s home opener against Indiana State.
Tennessee cruised to a 42-7 victory after heading to halftime with a 28-0 advantage. The No. 25 Vols are scheduled to begin SEC play against Florida in the Swamp next Saturday and hope to build off the momentum they’ve gained in the first two weeks.
Here is what Jones said following Saturday’s victory:
Butch Jones: "this is a team that needs to constantly play football to improve."
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 9, 2017
Butch Jones asked about QBs: "I'll know a little more when I watch the video tonight."
— Austin Bornheim (@ABornheim) September 9, 2017
Butch Jones: Proud of our guys but we have to get a lot better in a hurry. #Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 9, 2017
Jones: "we saw that all preseason camp." on Chandlers kickoff return for a touchdown.
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 9, 2017
Jones on Kelly's 23 touches: We got to play football. All these individuals needed valuable repetitons.#Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 9, 2017
Injuries: Eli Wolf has a sprained ankle and Justin Martin has a stinger. Mentioned Martin could've went back in if needed#Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 9, 2017
Jones on Brandon Johnson: "It's an attribute to him that he's learned the entire offense. (Mentioned him playing slot for first time)#Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 9, 2017
Jones: "We have been in touch with all of our Florida families and we will help them in anyway we can."
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 9, 2017
Jones: "Its all about family and I love them all….and thats why we are going to help them anyway we can." on Florida kids on roster.
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 9, 2017
Jones: The two type of offenses we have went against have been exotic. We're still ongoing on where we are at as a football team.#Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 9, 2017
Jones: "I do like the work and the leadership of this team."
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 9, 2017
Jones on Callaway: He brings it everyday in practice. He's playing with a lot of confidence right now. #Vols
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) September 10, 2017
Jones: "We need him to be more aggressive on punt returns." on Callaway.
— WUTK’s Rock Solid Sports (@wutksports) September 10, 2017
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
