University of Tennessee Chancellor Jimmy Cheek addressed Butch Jones’ alleged altercation with offensive lineman Mack Crowder on Thursday, dispelling the situation as false.
Cheek’s official statement:
There’s been a lot of rumor and misinformation on social media and message boards about an alleged incident during football practice. It’s not our practice to respond to rumors, but I thought it was important to let you know that we’ve done our due diligence and Dave Hart and I are very confident there was no inappropriate conduct with any players or coaches.
Quote from UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek to UT Board of Trustees #Vols pic.twitter.com/1c9Q19jbEu
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWBIR) October 8, 2015
Earlier this week, Gridiron Now reported that there was video of the alleged incident that reportedly happened during practice.
Crowder published a series of tweets Thursday indicating he was a ‘Vol For Life’, backing the coaching staff. Crowder’s father had no comment when asked earlier this week about Jones’ alleged altercation with his son:
P1) I’m proud to be a VFL and honored to be a part of this University and Vol FAMILY. I’ve given my all to this program and will continue to
— Mack Crowder (@ClamCrowder57) October 8, 2015
P2) I want nothing more than for Vol Nation to come together and get ready to beat the Dawgs on Saturday, as my Teammates, Coaches, and I
— Mack Crowder (@ClamCrowder57) October 8, 2015
P3) ….are already working hard to do. Everything else is just a distraction. “Luke 11:17”
— Mack Crowder (@ClamCrowder57) October 8, 2015
